IronGorge Camping
UK England West Midlands Shropshire Ironbridge
There are no special prizes for guessing how the town of Ironbridge got its name. Huddled along the banks of the River Severn and made up of a mix of Georgian houses and small independent shops, the settlement is almost entirely orientated around its central, cast-iron bridge – the first of its kind in the world and cause of much celebration in 1779 when it first opened. Not all the excitement has died away. In that strange way that the world goes round, this once modern and famously new era bridge is now celebrated for its age and history – a physical reminder of the area's rich industrial history.
The resulting town is a wellspring of museums and attractions. You can venture underground in the Tar Tunnels, peer through the galleries at the Jackfield Tile Museum or sniff at curious remedies in the Victorian Pharmacy, all infused by what has, overtime become a surprisingly excellent spot for eateries in West Shropshire. It’s a painless ten-minute walk from town to Irongorge Campsite, a secluded rural spot on the settlement’s western edge. Or at least that’s how long the walk is to the first couple of museums. To wander down to the bridge itself takes a further 20-minutes or so, ducking in and out of shops not included.
The campsite itself echoes the spirit of the town. Small, independent and welcoming, it’s a family run spot with excellent views over Wrekin Hill – a hulking natural landmark that can apparently be seen as far away as Manchester’s Beetham Tower. In total there are just 12 grassy pitches (despite the whopping 14 acres of space the smallholding affords) with a restriction to just tents giving it a thoroughly laid-back, traditional vibe. Campfires blaze in firepits crafted out of old washing machine drums and children run freely around the far end of the field. Bliss indeed. The fact that cars are banished from the camping field adds to the quiet vibe, and it's all part of the fun to wheel your kit to your pitch in one of the trolleys provided.
The notable exceptions to the tents-only rule are a pair of timber glamping pods, the first with two single beds and the second sleeping up to four, with a large double bed and two berth-style singles that act as a seating area by day. Linen and pillows are provided, though you need to bring your own duvet or sleeping bag. Together the two sturdy structures provide a cosy alternative to camping (particularly in the winter months) but still feel wonderfully connected to the rest of the site, as opposed to tucked quietly away on their own.
In all the campsite is a wonderful space for families, couples or groups, looking for that authentic campfire by night, pooh-sticks by day sort of escape. Ironbridge’s ten museums mean wet weather days will never be a problem, while the footpaths leading directly from the campsite and the proximity of the heather-strewn Shropshire Hills make it a hot spot for outdoors enthusiasts too. The only downside, of course, to such a small, well-run site is that it doesn’t take long before the “sorry, we’re full” sign is swinging from the gate post… All the more reason to snap up a booking while you’ve got the chance!
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Facilities
Flat level pitches with good views over the Wrekin Hill. We have several pitches with electricity . A new toilet block features toilets, showers, sinks and a separate washing up facility. Campfires are allowed in specially made fire pits, allowing you to cook over an open fire. Dry logs and BBQ coals are available for sale .Suitable For
Tents, families, couples, groups, dogs – yes. Campervans, caravans, motorhomes – no.Nearby
The campsite overlooks Wrekin Hill, a popular spot for mountain bikers and hikers alike. It's about a 4 mile drive to the foot of the hill, via the quiet village of Little Wenlock where there is an excellent pub (01952 503300). At the bottom of the hill, there is a designated parking area with 'the Wrekin Trail' clear and easy to follow. For cyclists there is also a good route at the bottom of the campsite's farm track – route 55 on the national cycle network. It's also a very short walk (10 minutes) down to the banks of the River Severn where canoeing, raft tours and fishing are all on offer. The obvious offsite attraction, though, is world famous Ironbridge (01952 433424), right on the doorstep. There are no fewer than 10 museums within the gorge, including a recreated Victorian town at Blists Hill – a must visit while here.Food & Drink
Ironbridge has a host of bars, pubs, tearooms and eateries. For simple fare the Ironbridge Fish and Chip Shop (01952 432222) is a firm favourite, while The Malthouse (01952 433712) serves decent gastro pub food and acts as a venue for shows and comedy. While the best spot location-wise is The Tontine Hotel (01952 432127) – directly opposite the world famous Ironbridge (their carvery is particularly good). Finally, The Black Swan (01952 882471) in Jackfield, overlooks the River Severn and has a fantastic beer garden in summer, serving excellent but traditional pub fare – highly recommended.Opening Times
All year.Why book with Cool Camping?
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The Owner Says
Iron Gorge Camping is located in a hillside position above the Severn Gorge, offering both camping and glamping accommodation within a mile of the World famous Ironbridge. It is an ideal base to explore the birth place of the industrial revolution whilst enjoying the beauty of the Severn gorge.
Accommodation
12 grass pitches, 5 pods, a Shepherd's hut and 2 bell tents. Note that the tent field is car-free, so you'll need to park up and transport your gear in the trolleys provided.
Grass Pitch, campfires allowed
Grass pitch with electricity
Grass pitch with electricity
The Pea Pod
Location
Contact IronGorge Camping, Caoch House Strethill Road, Coalbrookdale, Shropshire TF8 7EY
Getting There
Reviews
Add Your ReviewRated ★★★★★ over 17 reviews
Lovely relaxing weekend break
Wet but wonderful!
Friendly and Relaxing
Great stay in a lovely location
Great weekend break
Amazing Place
Blissful spot, fabulous camping pod
Friendly relaxed getaway
Great
Lovely introduction to glamping
A break in Shropshire
Peace and quiet
Friendly owner. Good amenities
Lovely Site
2nd time as good as the first
We will return
Beautiful friendly small site, relaxed atmosphere. Fire pits are great and there's a nice little play area for the kids. Great waking up to chatting sheep in the field behind, there's also a horse and cows that the kids can look at. Plenty to see and do in the local area too. Only improvements we would like to see are heating in the shower black and a canopy over the washing up area.
Welcoming and tidy site
We chose this site by virtue of it being one of the few open in February, but I would be more than happy to go back in the warmer months.
It is situated only a mile from the town of Ironbridge which is well worth a visit, it has many interesting houses to look at, loads of museums and good food pubs.
The site itself is very new (only opened in the summer of 2015) and the shower block is clean and has decent (electric) showers (note: no power sockets in the shower block, but the ladies' does have a hairdryer - electric hookup for tents does seem available). The camping field is very flat and has a bank all round to reduce the wind (it wasn't particularly breezy when we were there, but as it's on a hill it probably will get windy). Fires are allowed in the supplied washing machine drum braziers and the owners provide wood at a decent price.
The owners are friendly and helpful and the site provides excellent views. It's well away from main roads and is pretty self contained so I would have no problem taking the kids. As we went in February the site was very quiet (a couple of other tents and a couple of pods occupied), but from what the owner he has said, it's not the sort of site that will jam as many people on as possible, preferring to keep it a bit quieter. There is a no radios policy, but musical instrument (except drums!) are allowed.
Most definitely a site I would return to.
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