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Canal Side Caravan Site
31 Grindley Brook
Grindley Brook
Shropshire (Browse area)
SY13 4QJ
Tel: 01948 663284 or 07935269084
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Pitches: 39 pitches including 35seasonal
Open: 01/03/2026 to 30/10/2026
15/03/2027 to 16/10/2027
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 No Tents |
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 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Adults Only |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
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 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <1 mile |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <1 mile |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Canalside Pitches |
 Public Transport On Site |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Daffodil1941 |
45 reviews from this member |
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 Had another visit to Canal Side lovely secure site with gate access to canal for walks to a nice pub to the left and a set of stair locks with great coffee shop to watch the narrow boats go by and great walk to Whitchurch. The site has hard standings and own water point and drain to each pitch along with electric hook up. Did notice a lot of pitches are used for static vans full recycle bins and a wash up sink under cover but not in side, toilets always clean in ladies 2 loos and 2 privacy cubicle with a small wash hand basin and radio piped in which I liked( I know that it annoys some people) there are 4 showers in the two blocks but did not use so cannot comment. Staff work very hard and like you to keep your pitch spotless. There is a petrol station next door which sells bread milk papers and other bits you may need but a Sainsbury's in Whitchurch for a big shop, there is a nice pub across the road that does good food and beer and let's dogs in also a bus stop out side if you like us like to leave the motorhome on site. Only niggle could not use mobile phone until I went up the hill near the top lake, one of two. We will be back to explore the area more. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Madgie |
6 reviews from this member |
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Location very good. The site has its own gate to the canal. Two very nice walks; turn right for a walk along the canal side to Whitchurch which took about 45 minutes and to the left there is a 30 minute walk to Willeymoor Lock Tavern. We had 2 meals here and enjoyed both, but beware, the opening hours are restricted.
Also nearby is a garage with shop and a licensed cafe about 5 minutes from the site right by the Grindley Brook Locks. There is a pub across the road though we found the food there a bit overpriced.
The site is very good but there are a lot of rules. Fair enough, but we had travelled to this site mainly to meet up with my sister who was in Wem and we did not realise until they turned up that guests had to be off the site by 8pm. So no BBQ as planned but we did have a lovely meal at Willeymoor Lock Tavern instead.
We didn't use the shower block as we prefer to use the shower in our caravan but the toilets were clean. The site was well looked after and very secure; entry by keypad and a lot of security lights.
Would we go again? Probably not because of the strange visitor rules but if these were less restrictive then maybe.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Ashandalex |
7 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a bank holiday stay at Canalside. Overall we don't think we will return, It is set in a lovely area however the site is formal to the extreme and very rule intensive.
We do enjoy quiet, relaxing sites and aren't into the loud party sites but it is nice to be able to chat and laugh and hear others doing the same.
Rules of the site are posted everywhere and can be quite patronizing, being told how to behave at all times. I really disagree with being treated as a child when I am a very sensible professional adult.
This is an adult only site and you are greeted at the secure gates with a huge sign, no children past this point. We already knew this the site is advertised as Adults only.
The gates are very high and number coded to enter so security is good.
Canalside is very clean, mainly flat with a little shop but it does have a general feeling of a retirement village even though most of the people on it aren't of retirement age (ages ranged from 30 - 70)
Most campers are in bed or locked in their caravans before 8pm.
To have a visitor you must report to the owner prior to arrival and pay for a pass.
The site does however feel like a prison. Both my partner and I agree that rules must be in place however we do not agree with the need to remind us of them constantly.
The showers are turned off at 9. 30pm. Showers cost 50p, metered which last about 3 minutes. This was ok, hot and long enough for me.
Just in case you are going out for the evening, Your car can only be moved before 10. 30pm. This was fine, no noisy cars at night and most people don't move their cars once in situ for the weekend anyway.
The clean areas were very clean, the recycling is extremely strict. This wasn't a problem, we are very keen about recycling.
Tent pitches are on the far right side of the field, pitches 1 -4 are however at the side of a rather smelly ditch and insect repellent is advised as we were bombarded with gnats.
Porches, awnings etc are at extra cost.
We were on pitch 2 which is sloping and isn't as big as the other pitches, There wasn't enough space to put our porch up but other pitches were quite spacious. As the sun shone we didn't feel not having the porch up was too big a problem. We also had to pitch our Outwell XL sideways again this wasn't an issue, but if you do visit ask for one of the pitches to the right of the pond 4-8 as these are lovely flat and spacious pitches.
This is an extremely formal site, Canalside definitely wasn't for us. Maybe if they relaxed their stance slightly we would return but I don't think so.
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| Date of Visit: October 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Sueper |
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Just spent a very peaceful week at this campsite. When we arrived on the Saturday there were quite a few units on site. By the Monday there were only a couple. This may well have been the reason that the showers were only heated in the mornings. The showers are 50p for around 4 minutes, 30 seconds of which is spent waiting for the hot water to come through. The water was hot enough for me and I like it hot. There is a socket in the shower for your hairdryer but you have to buy a token for 30p to use the electricity. The walk to the town of Whitchurch is lovely along the canal and takes around 40 minutes. We did try the Horse and Jockey (the pub across the road from the site) and were not very impressed at all. Overall, a very nice site but personally I would prefer to pay a pound or two more and not have to pay for the shower and hairdryer separately.
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: MITCHEPA3 |
5 reviews from this member |
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Spent a weekend here with friends who were in another tourer. First thing we noticed was the security and the rules. We had been warned by our friends who had stayed before, so no complaints about that. Staff were very friendly and took us to our pitch, very helpful with info of the area. Site was very clean as were the toilets/showers as stated in other reviews 50p gave you a reasonable time in the showers which were hot.
The staff made sure that we were aware it was a quiet site{no vehs after 10. 30pm} but we could hear the traffic on the road outside. The walks along the canal were great. We had a good laugh with and at the people on the boats trying to use the locks.
The pub over the road is very nice, but the meals were pricey and not the best I have had. The choice of real ales was very good though. We went to the other pub mentioned - turn left and walk for 30mins(we cheated and drove there on the a49} it was great, lovely meals and good value and it is situated on a lock.
Overall a good site, plenty to do, many guests were fishing on the canal banks(as I did) the pond in the site isnt well stocked. Would I go again, yes.
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Beryl Mee |
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Just returned home from a great 10 days at Canel side caravan & camp site. Lovely walks along the tow paths, good area to visit. Thanks to owners for a well keep site. Would recommend to friends. Site secure with entry codes to main gate also to gate from tow path. Toilets cleaned twice daily and good pub opposite serving great food. Open on Monday's! Would certainly use this site again if in the area.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Susie1973 |
6 reviews from this member |
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This is a lovely site in an ideal location.
We were given pitch 7 which was right next to the gate which got you canal side. This was ideal for us as we have a dog and the wals along the canal were great.
If you took a right out of the site from the canal gate there is a lovely craft / book shop and within 5 mins you walk past the grindley lock staircase and a licensed cafe. We continued onto Whitchurch which took about 45 mins.
If you take a left out of the canal gate and walk for approx 30 mins along the tow path you come across a lovely pub which is dog welcoming. They serve food between 12 - 2 and 6 -9 pm although we did not eat it looked great quality and value for money ( typical pub menu )
Opposite the site was another pub which offered a varied menu and although seemed more pricey thatn the other pub also looked great food.
The site itself was very clean and quiet all the time. We are late risers and were not disturbed by any noise at all.
The only thing I heard for the 4 nights we stayed was the chugging of the narrowboats going by!
The toilets / showers are like bathrooms with locked doors which is a great little luxury as you can do everything you need to behind one door with plenty of hooks etc and a mirror.
The toilets and showers were always immaculately clean and the showers cost 50p which lasted approx 4 mins, I struggled with this length of time but I am known to day dream in the shower! so for most I am sure this is fine.
The only negative I can find about this site is that although it is an adult only site it is very rule intensive and I felt like I was being treated like a child. There were signs everywhere, on every door and gate, on the walls of the toilet and shower units.
As well as the two notice boards with site rules on you are told to read on arrival.
By the end of our 4 night stay we found the need for signs on how to behave both tiring and humorous but taking this out of the equation it is a lovely quiet site. A peaceful retreat in a good walking distance to Whitchurch and a couple of nice pubs.
I think we would return to this site for a quiet weekend and to see how many more signs have been added!
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jointbox30 |
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Having read a dozen or so reviews, 10 out of 10 seems right to me. The site is for adults only and the signs state that.
I have no problem with site owners laying down their rules. It's up to us the visitor to respect them. The site was just how we expected it and the owners were just great.
Cannot expand on what other reviews have stated about the site and the surrounding area. Looking forward to our next visit.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Andyand Emma |
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Chose this site as it was adult only so a bit quieter. Denise the owner is very helpful and the grass is kept short. The walks along the toe path are fabulous and the locks on the canal are worth a watch to see families in total meltdown. The showers are clean if not a little dear.
Overall a pleasant place to stay, we will go back again.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: WENDY09 |
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We stayed at this site for 3 nights over a very wet weekend. We were shown to our pitch by Denise and told to read the site rules before getting too comfortable.
We pitched our tent on very sodden and sloping ground (pitch no. 1). We then went to read the rules, for reasons unexplained the showers are turned off at 9. 30pm -6. 30am, they are plenty long enough even for me who does like to take my time, never had to wait and always clean.
The recycling is very strict most things have a bin except for general waste, so you can spend 10 minutes sorting your rubbish as you listen to the piped 5 Live radio station.
Its a 1 hour and 10 minute walk to Whitchurch, yes we timed it, very nice walk and you pass the lovely Lockside Cafe and the staircase locks always boats up and down and most of them will wave or take time to chat with you.
If you turn left out of the canal gate its 45 minutes to the Willey Moor Pub, this is a very isolated walk no one passed us at all so I think best to go in the afternoon.
The A41 is an ever present background noise but you do get used to it and the pub opposite the site is very friendly and serves great food, the landlord sat with us to see England beat Sweden and gave us free nibbles.
This is a pleasant site that is definitely helped by the surrounding area.
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Daycamp |
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Stayed at this site for 3 nights. It is near the main road and although some road noise can be heard it is just background noise. This is a lovely site, the tent field is mainly flat and has electric hook ups for some pitches. There are also a couple of picnic benches and a covered area in the field which can be used. The owners are really friendly and very helpful.
The showers are 50p for approx 4 mins, however they are powerful and nice and warm.
There is a separate room which contains a washing machine (£3), fridge, freezer and microwave available for use.
There is a pub over the road called the Horse and Jockey which does food. We ate there one evening, the food was very nice if a bit pricey.
If you go through the gate onto the canal path then a 5 min walk to the right will bring you to some locks where there is a licensed cafe. If you turn left out of the gate then a gentle 30 min walk will bring you to a lovely pub at the side of the lock. They do a variety of meals, we didn't eat there but they looked very good value for money. Be aware though that this pub has limited opening hours.
Overall a very good site that I would recommend and will visit again.
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Jhew54 |
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We visited Canalside for 3 nights on the recommendation of a friend. The site is lovely, nice big pitches with hook-ups, water, aerial point etc.
The owner was very helpful & friendly - sorted us a free aerial lead for our stay which was great.
The toilet/shower block is spotlessly clean - its 50p for a shower which lasts plenty long enough for hair washing etc & lovely hot water with a good pressure.
The only downside for us was lack of mobile signal (vodafone), so no mobile or ipad, but maybe other providers have a better coverage there.
Will definitely visit again - nice walks along the canal to the barge locks & a pleasant pub across the road
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Derekcbr |
83 reviews from this member |
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Spent a couple of nights here. Owners brilliant and the site is everything everybody else has said about it. Excellent is the word to use when describing this site. Complaints - none. Well it is near the busy A41 and you do here the traffic noise at night but I do live in the country and don't here anything at night! Hey I am being 'picky' shut up Derek, the site's brilliant.
There is a strict 'no kids' policy and although I am a granddad and retired teacher you'd expect me to simply love kids. Believe me I do! But hey what peace! Going back here!
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
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| Reviewer: Monty8 |
7 reviews from this member |
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This is a Lovely site with large pitches. Our pitch had a beautiful view and looked out onto one of the pools.
Toilets, showers and washing up area are all nice and clean. Recycle everything which is good. Homemade cake for sale with honesty box.
Owners are very friendly and helpful. Very secure site with locked gate at entrance with key code to enter. Can hear traffic noise from the main road but it's not really noticeable.
Beautiful pools to fish. Had lovely meal at the pub across the road, Horse & Jockey, a bit pricey but well worth it. Garage with shop nearby.
Would definitely return to this site. Adult only site.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Mondial |
9 reviews from this member |
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A very quiet site with very good security, laid
out with plenty of space between pitches to
include both hook up and fresh water on each pitch
( No long hosepipes or hook up leads required here. )
Very friendly owners who go out of there way to make you feel welcome.
Ablution blocks very clean with plenty of hot water.
Although very tired from travelling we were determined to walk along the tow path and check out the stair case locks: wonderful feat of construction
Then a quick drink in the Horse & Jockey and so to bed.
We will visit again in the not to distance future.
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