Campsite · Bishop's Castle · Shropshire

Foxholes Campsite

Twenty-year-old eco campsite on the Shropshire Way, ten minutes' walk downhill to Bishop's Castle, with open fields, railway-carriage stays and dark skies.

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Dogs welcome
Campfires
Glamping

Foxholes is four open grass fields above Bishop's Castle with views to Corndon Hill, the Stiperstones and the Long Mynd. There are no marked pitches: you pick your spot on arrival. The top tent field and the yurt field take tents and small VW-sized campervans, the touring field takes everything, and the half-acre field is kept for bigger motorhomes and caravans and has four coin-metered hook-ups.

Charging is per person rather than per pitch, so awnings, extra tents and extra cars cost nothing. The solar-powered shower block, rainwater-flushed loos and a common room with sinks, a shared fridge-freezer and a book swap keep things simple; there is no shop, bar or wifi, and the town's Co-op and pubs are a short walk along the footpath. Campfires are allowed in hired fire drums, and the lack of lighting makes for good stargazing.

If you would rather not bring a tent, the site also lets two wood-clad cabins, three converted railway carriages, three camping pods and a bunkhouse sleeper carriage.

Walk to Bishop's Castle along the Shropshire Way in about ten minutes
Pay per person, with awnings and extra cars included
Hired fire drums and logs for campfires
Converted railway carriages and camping pods
Dark skies, with the Milky Way visible on clear nights

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OpenNot known

Arrive / leaveFrom 11:00 / by 11:00

DogsYes

CampfiresIn fire pits only

PoolNone

ElectricYes

Prices

Camping is charged per person, whatever you stay in. Awnings, extra tents and extra vehicles are included at no charge. Showers are 50p for 4 minutes. Electric hook-ups run off £1 coin meters (usually about £2 a day). Cabins, carriages, pods and the bunkhouse are booked through Airbnb, from £45 a night.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the top tent field (tents and vw-size campervans), every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

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October 2026 from £20

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November 2026 from £20

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December 2026 from £20

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January 2027 from £20

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February 2027 from £20

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March 2027 from £20

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April 2027 from £20

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May 2027 from £20

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September 2027 from £20

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
top-tent-field, yurt-field, touring-field, half-acre-field, half-acre-ehu	Any	Any	£10 person_night

People

Adult 13: £10 night
Child 4–12: £5 night
Infant–3: £0 night

Extras

Dog: £1 night (Per dog per night on camping pitches)
Shower: £0.50 item (4 minutes per coin)
Visitor: £4 item (Prearranged day visitor, up to 4 hours; longer stays pay the camping rate)
Firepit: £0 night (Fire drums and sacks of logs can be hired from reception)

Deposit: Pay on arrival; nothing to pay at booking. Cancel for free.

Source: foxholes-castle.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Top Tent Field (tents and VW-size campervans)

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For tent, campervan

Highest field with the best views. Choose your own spot.

Yurt Field (tents and small campervans)

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For tent, campervan

Quieter, more sheltered field.

Touring Field

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For tent, trailer-tent, caravan, motorhome, campervan

Open to tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans.

Half Acre Field (larger motorhomes and caravans)

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For tent, trailer-tent, caravan, motorhome, campervan

Four electric hook-up pitches on £1 coin meters, typically about £2 a day. Hook-ups cannot be booked online; email to check availability.

Electric hook-up pitch (Half Acre Field)

Pitch · 4 of them

Grass
Electric
For caravan, motorhome, campervan, tent

Coin-metered (£1 coins), usually around £2 a day. Book by email only. Must vacate by 11:00 on departure day.

EcoCabin

Cabin · 1 of them · sleeps 6

1 double bedroom and two bunk rooms
Bedding bring
Full kitchen
Central heating
Own toilet
Own shower
No dogs

Veranda and outdoor dining. Bring your own bed linen and towels. No dogs. Open all year.

Datcha

Cabin · 1 of them · sleeps 4

1 double bedroom, 1 bunk room, double sofa bed
Bedding bring
Full kitchen
Central heating
Own toilet
Own shower
No dogs

Covered veranda, TV. Bring your own bed linen and towels. No dogs. Open all year.

Railway carriage (Lydham Heath, Horderley, Plowden)

Accommodation · 3 of them · sleeps 2

1 double bed
Bedding bring
Kitchenette kitchen
Dogs OK

Simple kitchenette and private outdoor seating. Bathroom facilities shared with the campsite. Duvets and pillows provided; bring bed linen and towels. Seasonal.

Camping pod

Pod · 3 of them · sleeps 2

1 double bed
Bedding bring
Electric heating
Dogs OK

On the top tent field. Electric heating and sockets. Bring your own bedding. Shared facilities. Seasonal.

Bunkhouse sleeper carriage

Bunkhouse · 1 of them · sleeps 4

Bunk beds, bookable sole use or per bed
Bedding bring
Camp kitchen
Dogs OK

No minimum nights. Bring your own bedding and cooking equipment. Shared bathroom facilities with the campsite. Seasonal.

Rules

Dogs: Yes · up to 2 · £1 night · on leads
Dogs welcome on pitches, in the railway carriages, camping pods and bunkhouse carriage. Not allowed in the EcoCabin or Datcha. Must be on a lead at all times (ground-nesting birds and livestock). Not to be left unattended.
Fires: In fire pits only · fire pit hire · logs sold
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
Hire a fire drum from reception rather than bringing your own. Do not take wood from hedgerows. Hire may be suspended in very dry weather.
Pool: None
Groups: By arrangement
Each person or vehicle books separately online. Email for DofE, cycling clubs, walking groups and large parties.
Quiet hours: 23:00 – 07:00
Arrival: From 11:00
Tell the site in advance if you will arrive after dark.
Vehicles
Music: Keep music low enough not to be heard from neighbouring pitches
Visitors: Prearranged day visitors £4 per person for up to 4 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation; payment is taken on arrival.
Also: 5mph speed limit on site
Also: No motorbikes or quad bikes ridden on site
Also: No smoking inside any accommodation

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Paid)
Hot water
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Drinking water
EV charging (no)
WiFi (no)
Fridge or freezer

Food and drink

Shop (no)
Café (no)
Restaurant (no)
Bar (no)
Fire pits

Things to do

Games room
Indoor pool (no)
Outdoor pool (no)
Undercover area

Around the site

Dark skies
Walk to a pub
Walk to a shop
Recycling

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Montgomery Road, Bishops Castle, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5HA

Nearest pubCastle Hotel10 min walk
Nearest stationBroome7.2 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Foxholes Campsite?

Yes, dogs are welcome. Up to 2 per pitch or unit. They cost £1 a night.

Can you have a campfire at Foxholes Campsite?

Yes, in fire pits. You can hire a fire pit. Logs are sold on site. BBQs: raised off the ground only.

How much does it cost to stay at Foxholes Campsite?

From £20 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Camping is charged per person, whatever you stay in. Awnings, extra tents and extra vehicles are included at no charge. Showers are 50p for 4 minutes. Electric hook-ups run off £1 coin meters (usually about £2 a day). Cabins, carriages, pods and the bunkhouse are booked through Airbnb, from £45 a night.

Does Foxholes Campsite have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Foxholes Campsite have electric hook-ups?

Yes.

Is there WiFi at Foxholes Campsite?

No.