Weston Park
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A stately home set in Capability Town Parkland, formal gardens and the pleasure grounds of Temple Wood.
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Why stay here ...
We have been a CL site since 1969.
There are five grass pitches situated in a well mown lawn field sheltered by mature trees and hedges. All have electric hook up and plenty of space. Facilities include, chemical toilet and grey water emptying point, refuse disposal, recycling, toilets and water.
The site is a hidden gem in the heart of the country on the Staffordshire Shropshire boarder where there is peace and tranquility alongside the Shropshire Union Canal, yet within easy reach of junction 14 of the M6.
We are surrounded by beautiful country side where you can walk the many footpaths, the canal tow path or explore the area by bicycle.
There are many places of interest within a short driving distance with golfing and game fishing also close by. We can provide permits for canal fishing alongside the site, which are free to Club members using the CL.
The site is within the grounds of our home, "The Anchor Inn", recently awarded heritage status of national importance. The pub has been kept by our family for nearly 150 years. It has changed very little in all that time. Enjoy your drink in the friendly atmosphere seated on the original settles at the old scrubbed tables, which have been used by working narrow boat people since the 1830s. Any entertainment is created by you or the passing canal folk. We are famous for our real ale and scrumpy and have received many CAMRA pub awards including pub of the year. There is no restaurant but we will happily make you a sandwich to enjoy In the parlour bar or in the pretty canal side beer garden.
Supermarkets can be found in Newport 4 miles away. The nearby ancient market town of Eccleshall is 4 miles away and there is small post office and shop in the local village of Woodseaves, only one mile away. Mementos and gifts can be purchased from our own gift shop.
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Offers available to Club members
Blists Hill Victorian Town & Madeley Wood Co. Outdoor Adventure
10% discount
Victorian shops and cottages, authentic good and craftspeople exhibiting their trades in this recreated town.
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Darby Houses
10% discount
Former homes to the Darby family, visit Dale House and see family memorabilia, including costume and letters.
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Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
10% discount
Intricate examples of ironwork exhibits, the Boy & Swan Fountain and the majestic triangle building.
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- ST20 0NG
- GPS:
- Lat 52.828282 / Lon -2.335072
- OS field ref:
- SJ775256
- OS map ref:
- 127
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Lovely little site
The Anchor Inn
What a great place. Considering how bad the weather has been and how wet the field was, Elaine went out of her way to make it possible for us to pitch our caravan. We had such a wonderful welcome from Elaine and the Anchor Inn is the most amazing pub. The location alongside the canal is great for walking our two dogs and the site is so peaceful with views of the lovely countryside. At £25 a night it is a little bit expensive but worth it for the experience. Will definitely be going back.
Delka
Reviewed on 28/03/2024 14:53
Wonderful CL
The Anchor Inn
Wonderful CL in lovely peaceful setting beside the picturesque Shropshire Union Canal. The Anchor Inn pub is an old fashioned gem next door to the camping fields.
The hostess Elaine owns both the pub and the CL. We can’t praise her highly enough, very friendly and helpful. Been coming here for 42 years on and off. Her parents Graham and Olive (sadly no longer with us) would be immensely proud of her for continuing to run the place as they would have wished.
Thanks for your hospitality Elaine and we’ll see you soon.
eleanor022
Reviewed on 31/07/2023 14:36
Lovely little CL
The Anchor Inn
Stayed just one night to break journey on a long haul to Scotland. Very handy as not far from M6. Immaculate lawned site. Only very slightly sloping and leveling blocks quicky fixed that. No noise despite being next to pub. Owners very welcoming. Friendly little pub but absoutely tiny inside. No food but there really wouldnt really be room to serve any! Took dogs on pleasant walk along adjoining canal tow path. Would definitely revisit.
Not for us
The Anchor Inn
other than the large open field to set up on i really can't find anything good to say.
the peace and quiet people talk about was no existent due to the owners dogs continually barking. although when loose were friendly and quiet.
I found the owners distant and standoffish. getting any information from them was like pulling teeth. the recycling area was full and over flowing as if it had not been cleared in weeks.
The pub although quaint and old fashioned at first, soon rub's off and becomes small and run down. the beer garden is well kept and pretty (sorry that 2 good things).
it has been ticked off but we will not be returning as there are cheaper sites out there with better welcomes and better kept facilities for less money.
Amazingly peaceful
The Anchor Inn
We had a very warm welcome with choices of where to pitch.
There are two sites here. The CL which is grass and at the back, separate, a "private" site of about 7 hard standing pitches.
Both fields slope, the rear site more so, although it probably has more "flat" pitches. All pitches, both fields, have electric points.
We were on the CL as the grass was dry & firm.
Despite the slight slope we managed to find a patch (by not going right up to the hedge, that was flat and we didnt need levelling ramps.
There is a very tall hedge along one side, which provided some nice shade for a lot of the day.
Water tap was easy to access for the van. Grey water goes into the hedge.
You cant see the canal from the site (either one) but the tow path is literally just through the beer garden, and you can watch the barges from the beer garden. Walk for as long as you want along the tow path in either direction.
The pub, while we were there, was open from 12 noon at the weekend, and from 7pm during the week.
It was quite busy on the Sunday afternoon, but not noisy.
The rest of the time the site was just incredibly peaceful. We went for a couple of short walks up the canal, and had a drink at the pub, but didnt move from the site. We had gone to chill out, and that's what we did. It was absolutely great.
We tend not to re-visit sites, but if this site was nearer to home, I think we would be regulars!
Hja
Reviewed on 18/07/2022 20:58
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