F.A.Q

Camp Severn is at West Mid Showground is a peaceful family friendly site on the banks of the mighty River Severn in the heart of Shrewsbury Town Centre.  Shrewsbury sights, restaurants and shops within 15 minutes' walk and just half an hour from Ironbridge Gorge and the Shropshire Hills. This site is in the centre of it all whilst retaining it's country charm.
Address:
West Mid Showground,
Berwick Road,
Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF

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YES!
The Friday, Saturday and Sunday is exclusive to campers however, you can purchase a day ticket for Monday 2nd May (Bank Holiday). This ticket allows you too experience the festival but please be aware that not all activities are included in this ticket price. Attractions such as the fun fair, donkey rides, face painting and inflatables are not included. All shows and static activities are included. The four day festival pass includes ALL activities, shows and attractions.

Ticket Link - Day Ticket

The short answer is everything!
There are certain attractions such as the fun fair, donkey rides, face painting and inflatables which will be limited. This is simply to keep it fair to all children so all children get to have a go. We want all of the children to be able to experience all that we have on offer without the stress of queues so the best way to avoid this is to have these attractions ticketed.
Products, drinks and food are not included in your ticket. Some activities may require you to book in a time slot and return later. Tickets also include goody bags for parents and children.

Camp Severn is aimed at the little folk aged 0 -12. That's not to say that older kids wont enjoy it as we have plenty to keep them entertained like the shows but the primary target is the little ones. All Children 3 and above will require a ticket.

We can not guarantee that tickets will be available on the door as the event may sell out however, if tickets are available they are charged at “on the gate” prices.

​Camp Severn - Day ticket link​​​

Yes of course! We have indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy so simply throw your wellies on!

All bars and food vendors will have contactless payment available.

Camp Severn - Kids Festival experience will have some chargeable attractions so please be aware of this. Cash back will be available at the bar if needed.

The safety of all children is the priority, children must always be supervised. Adults will only gain access with a child in their party and all children must be accompanied by an adult to gain entry. All of our staff are DBS checked for your peace of mind.
We request that you write an emergency contact number for your child on their wristband so that in the unlikely event that you become separated then we can contact you.

Camp Severn - Kids Festival has official photographers and videographers on site, capturing imagery and footage that may be for promotion purposes on the internet. The event photographers will be wearing official lanyards and uniform. If your child cannot be photographed, we will provide an separate wristband for your child to wear. All information on how to get one of these will be provided in your welcome pack. Those with day tickets can request a wristband from pay booth on the main gate. 

Yes, you can get your tickets here.

​Camp Severn - Four day / camping tickets​​​

Camp Severn - Day Tickets 

We will have onsite vendors selling both food and drink however, you are welcome to bring your own food on site if required and we will have dedicated areas for families to enjoy picnic's. Alcohol is not allowed on site unless purchased from our onsite bar. Adults must drink responsibly and challenge 25 will be in operation. 

A family Festival Ticket covers two adults and two children. 

West Mid Showground is a well established camp site. All of the following are available:

• Car parking by pitch/unit.
• Disabled facilities.
• Dog park.
• Food and Bar.
• Free wifi
• Launderette.
• Parent & baby washroom.
• Pick-up from public transport.
• Public toilets.
• Public telephone.
• Washing-up area.

Gates will be open from 10:00 - 22:00. All campers are to arrive at Gate Two where will be direct you to your pitch.

Well behaved dogs are more than welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. Dogs will be limited to their camping area's during the day but are welcome in the bar area on the evening. There is a maximum of 3 dogs per pitch. They must be kept under proper control at all times. Any fouling must be collected and disposed of immediately in the designated dog waste bins. All traces of their presence must be removed before you leave.

Yes you can. This is for your convenience but please be aware that there is a strict 5 MPH speed limit on the showground and no movement between the hours of 10:00 - 16:30. 

Yes. Please respect the fact that this is a children's event therefore, safety is absolutely paramount. We will not have any movement of cars between 10:00 - 16:30. If you know that you will need to move your car during those then we ask that you move your car and park it in the public car park before the restrictions are imposed. We allow cars to be parked on your pitch for your convenience so we kindly is that this rule is respected. Gates will be locked and not opened in camping areas between those times.
There will be a 5 MPH speed limit on the showground at all times so please respect this. 

Camp fires are strictly forbidden or than those arranged and controlled by the organiser.  We will have 'story time' with Professor Elmo & Professor Panic around a camp fire  every evening at 20:30 to complete the camping experience! Small above ground BBQ's are permitted. 

Yes  there are dedicated elsan points around the showground. These are clearly signposted.  There are also onsite toilets and showers located all around the site to use.    
No bulky items should be disposed in the elsan points (e.g. Nappies, wet wipes) as these damage the sewage pumping systems. These items should be disposed of in the refuse bins provided.

The Festival does not rent caravans to ticket holders, or have any arrangements with contractors to rent caravans.

Yes awnings can be put up under manufacturers instructions. 

No. Absolutely no generators are to be brought on site.

You can bring 220g camping gas canister and one spare. Caravans / campervans can bring one spare gas canister the size that your vehicle holds

Ample bins are provided on site so we ask you very kindly to respect our land by making sure you put rubbish in the bins provided.  

A family Festival Ticket covers two adults and two children. 

The safety of all children is the priority, children must always be supervised. Adults will only gain access with a child in their party and all children must be accompanied by an adult to gain entry. All of our staff are DBS checked for your peace of mind.
We request that you write an emergency contact number for your child on their wristband so that in the unlikely event that you become separated then we can contact you.

Yes you are welcome to arrive Saturday morning between 7:00 - 9:45. Anyone arriving after that time will be asked to park in the car parking field opposite until 16:00 when you can then be taken to your pitch. This is to restrict vehicle movement during the busy times for the safety of the children.

JOS Events and West Mids Showground have worked closely with Shropshire council throughout the pandemic to ensure that all the current guidelines are adhered too. This situation is very fluid and we are constantly monitoring the guidelines. JOS Events were able to successfully operate safely in the height of the pandemic, so rest assured that we will be making sure all recommendations are strictly followed at the time of the event.

We will update this site nearer the time.