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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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 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
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 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 |
 Recycling Facilities |
 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: April 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jwblackpool |
8 reviews from this member |
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 This was our second visit to this gem of a site and we will be back for more. There was a rally on in the top field but there was no noise from them and although it was busy there was no queueing for showers etc.
Took the half hour walk to the pub along the towpath this time but beware it only opens from 12pm till 2.30pm then 6pm till 11pm so sadly it was closed when we got there but it was a lovely walk. The other way out of the gate from the campsite (right) there is a cafe open during the day where you can sit outside and watch the barges coming through the staircase locks.
Site is very well kept and superbly clean and there have been a few alterations since last year.This site is a credit to the owners and it is very competitively priced. Added bonus was the daily visit from the ducklings who came from the canal for scraps of bread etc. All in all a superb site and as I said earlier we will be back soon. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Dot P |
792 reviews from this member |
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The site is absolutely immaculate - the owners are in constant attendance keeping everything shipshape. Looks like some new pitches have been added which are tiered above the second caravan field - very well laid out and lovely views.
Toilets / showers immaculate. Only 2 ladies showers but no queues. The only thing was the lights seem to go on and off at will - the sensor doesn't seem to work if you are in the shower.
Pitch sizes are good you certainly don't feel hemmed in. The gate straight onto the towpath is a real bonus - even walking to the garage for supplies you can use the towpath.
Out of the gate on to the towpath and turn left - 30 minutes walk to the Willey Moor Lock pub - food is great - but be aware they only take cash or cheques (no debit or credit cards).
All in all a top site - great area - good walks - good pubs - lovely countryside all on the doorstep.
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| Date of Visit: March 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jennycat |
1 review from this member |
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Canal Side Caravan Park is a wonderful site. It is next to the Llangollen Canal where you can see narrow boats go through the lock system. The site itself is very clean and tidy. Caravans go around the edge of the field so the feeling of space is good.
On one field there is one block of toilets containing ladies side 2 loos and 2 private with curtain wash basin. On the mens side there were urinals and 1 private loo and 1 wash basin. These were at all times extremely clean. Near to the entrance there was another block, which contained 2 rooms which had a shower loo and wash basin.
The site is run on an environmentally friendly basis so rubbish is sorted which was no problem. You can buy basics plus from the local shell garage.
The best place to eat was the Horse and Jockey which is diagonally opposite the entrance (all within walking distance). I know that this is my opinion but the Poachers Chicken is to die for. The owners of the site are extremely helpful and friendly. I would recommend this site to anyone.
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| Date of Visit: March 2007 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Duey 20 |
1 review from this member |
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This was the 1st time we visited this site and it was so nice we have been back at least 6 times since. Even going this weekend coming.
The owners live on site and are very helpful. They are improving the site every time we go. It is very peaceful site and in a lovely area, Right next to the Llangollan canal.
The showers are 50p but worth evey penny. There is a fantastic pub opposite (Jockey and Rider) great menu and very friendly to all visitors. There is also a petrol station 100 yds from site and they sell pepers, milk, gas cylinders etc. Also the lovely town of Whitchurch is not far away (10 mins by car or 1/2 hr walk by the canal route.)
Great site to use as a base to explore the Shropshire countryside. The site is ADULT only and DOGS are allowed, Kept on leads, There are 2 toilet blocks, 1 in each field But showers are only in 1 block, near enterance area. It is also gate secured and a code is needed to enter. There is also a dog walking area but we mainly use the canal paths its so much nicer. Rach pitch has its own electric and water supply although a waste container is necessary for grey water.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jwblackpool |
8 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned after 2 nights at this great site. 2 toilet blocks 1 with showers and extremely clean with piped music. Just through the gate and you are on the canal towpath which is a great place to exercise your dog (if you take one, We did ).
Very close to the staircase locks if you turn right when going through the gate. There is a pub over the road and a petrol station which sells lots of basics less than a minute walk away. Very quiet at night as its adults only. Will most definitely be back this site is brilliant.A credit to the owners.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Diana20 |
11 reviews from this member |
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Road going past very noisy night and day. Clean and tidy site, owners do not seem to like large tents, I think they should state footprint required on website. We felt there was a lot of caravan snobbery towards tenters
Lovely surrounding area with the canal and the barges, will go back to area, but sadly not to this campsite
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Salnsteve |
22 reviews from this member |
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A great little site which we have visited twice.
The toilets and showers are spotless and the bin area is kept clean and litter free.
Working with children and having 4 lively grandchildren, it is really peaceful and relaxing to be on an adult only site.
There is some noise from the road, but we didn't find it too intrusive. The towpath walks are wonderful and it is pleasant to sit at the locks and watch the narrowboats chug by. Whitchurch, Chester, Llangollen are all a short ride away. The aquaducts at Llangollen are worth walking over and Ironbridge is also worth a visit.
Right on the border with Wales, we found this an ideal site to do some touring. Last but not least, the owners are very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lentrott |
7 reviews from this member |
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A brilliant little site right on the Shropshire/Cheshire border. Very peaceful despite it's close proximity to quite a busy road, and with direct access to the Llangollen Canal (through a gate in the corner of the site) you have lovely countryside walks right on your doorstep!
There is a Shell garage and shop within 100m for all of your basics, and a pub just across the road which, although nothing special, served decent food and ale! There is another canalside pub around 30 mins walk away which again serves good food, has a pleasant garden and lockside tables, and also seems to be stuck in a timewarp!
The tent area in particular is quite attractive with a nice pond which attracts the friendly ducks! There are also lots of rabbits running around! In fact I got up for a toilet visit in the middle of the night and there were loads of them all around the tents and caravans! No trouble though!
As mentioned in previous reviews the shower rooms are clean and spacious, although I think 50p for a shower is a little over the top! I understand it maybe for water conservation reasons but 20p would be more appropriate!
Just one more thing, despite it's name only a tiny corner of the site is adjacent to the canal, so don't visit expecting a canalside pitch!
All in all a very well run site with a nice range of amenities located within walking distance! We'll definitely visit again!
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Irons |
13 reviews from this member |
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A lovely campsite if you sort out the price before you go, I don't think they like largish tents and kept adding things on. Apart from that we had a good stay for a long weekend. Good clean showers but only two, but there are two more toilets nearer the other field. Nice pond with ducks and ducklings.
It s nice and peaceful with good walks along the canal for dogs the pub over the road serves quite nice food we had a good weekend all in all.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Blueplanty |
1 review from this member |
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Having a chance to get away without our children, an adult only site sounded perfect. Although the weather was a little disappointing, I can only say that the standard of the site made up for it.
The owners were very friendly and certainly look after the site. The showers were perfect, even heated in the individual rooms.
We had no problems with the road, but the camping area is further back than the caravanning area. It was good to see a campsite that wants to recycle all rubbish.
The ducks and ducklings even came to see us to make sure that we settled in.
The local pub served excellent food and was very welcoming.
We will defintely going back again if we are free from the children.
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| Date of Visit: April 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Peter + Andrea |
1 review from this member |
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Really quiet and secure site. The shower block is one of the best and cleanest we have used in the UK, virtually a private bathroom with toilet, basin & shower with plenty of room to move around.We found no issue of noise from the road, maybe because the tent field is well shielded by the caravans and the roadside tree hedges. The owners Joan & Trevor were very friendly and helpful.
There are three pubs very near by all selling good ales and food so no need to have to drive too far on an evening.
Will definitely use this site again.
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| Date of Visit: March 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Likleoldlady |
3 reviews from this member |
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Stayed on this campsite for 3 nights during the most awful weather all month. Pitch was all grass no hard standing so consequently caravan got very muddy inside. Toilet blocks very clean and plenty of hot water with piped radio 2! Lovely walks along towpath, we walked into Whitchurch in about an hour each way. Grindley brook lockside stores have an excellent shop selling all sorts of food stuff and lovely selection of local produce and wine, plus an excellent cafe where if the weather permits you can sit outside and watch the boats going through the locks. The only criticism is the awful road noise and I'm afraid this has put us of visiting again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Mad monk |
1 review from this member |
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Quite pleasant, showers 50p for about 3 minutes, only before 9.30pm, toilets very good. Bit near main trunk road, quite a bit of traffic noise. Handy for canal tow path walks, good if you want to hook up with boating friends/family. Good pub across the road that does meals, a nice pub down the tow path, 1/2 hour walk, that does excellent food and beer! Pitches spacious and well serviced, t.V. And water hook ups with the electric, well drained grass, not all hard standings.
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: MIZZOG |
6 reviews from this member |
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What a little gem! We stayed here for just a couple of days. We were looking for a bit of peace and quiet and that is exactly what we got.
The site is spotlessly clean and tidy and the owners couldn't be more helpful. The pitches are large and well spaced, there aren't many of them either. The facilities are top class, especially the showers. A private cubicle containing a shower, sink, toilet and chair etc.
The first time I have ever been to campsite showers and felt the urge to clean up after myself (not that I'm messy but just mopping any spilt water up). The toilets were also clean whatever time of day or night you visited. It was a shame but whilst we were there, there was somebody who regularly smoked in the toilet despite the signs. If I had spotted who it was I would have told them myself.
This site is right on the Canal, and there are some lovely walks along the towpath both ways. Five minutes walk away are the staircase locks along with a little cafe/general store which serves smashing sandwiches etc. I can heartily recommend the pub just a mile up the road at Tushingham called the Blue Bell. Fantastic food at good prices and a lovely atmospheric pub with extremely friendly locals. The Horse and Jockey across the road is fine, although we did not eat there. A five minute drive will get you into Whitchurch with a usual array of shops.
We will return to this Site as often as possible for short breaks to unwind and cannot recommend it enough!
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Tracy35 |
17 reviews from this member |
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Such a nice site - has everything! Pitches level - awning went up a treat. Loos and showers super.
Smashing pub across road - lovely meals. Cafe/shop along the canal - few mins walk - sells lovely local produce. Sit out by the canal with a coffee and watch the world go by!
As previous post - road very busy and at times noisy - but can put up with that as everything else spot on.
Really enjoyed our stay - will undoubtedly be back.
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