Exclusive On-park Facilities:
Golf Course
Crown Green Bowling
Fishing Lake
Woodland and Wildlife
Restaurant & Bar
Shobdon Village
Local Area


Golf Course
Our golf course is 9 hole, 2200 yards with 3 par 3's, 5 par 4's and 1 par 5. The longest hole is over 400 yards and the course is ideal for both those who have just taken up golf, or the more experienced golfer. There are gentlemen and ladies golfing societies for those who wish to participate in competitions and a smart presentation evening at the end of the season. Locally there are many 18 hole courses including the infamous Kington Golf Club, reputedly the highest golf course in the UK with 360 degree views.

Crown Bowling Green
The crown bowling green is somewhere you can really relax and wile away those summer evenings. The green has "character" and can be quite testing. Bring your own woods and challenge your friends, or join in the competitions played throughout the season.

Fishing Lake
Fishing on Pearl Lake offers something for every angler. There are many Perch that are ideal for the young fisherman or the beginner, a few Roach, some excellent Tench (9-10lb), Pike & Carp. We have a society who organise a few Sunday morning contests (including one junior contest) and an excellent end of season party.

Woodland and Wildlife
We also have a large woodland with many paths. If you are quiet you might see one of the Deer that come down out of Mortimer Forest, or much of the other wildlife such as rabbits, squirrels and numerous birds that are around. The walks are relatively flat and provide pleasant walking for everyone (including dog owners). The woodland surrounds half of our large, 15 acre lake which is spring fed and was formed naturally many thousands of years ago. It is home to a pair of Swans and their cygnets, Moorhens, Great Crested Grebes, Coots, Mallards, Tufted Ducks and many more bird species.

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Restaurant & Bar
Fancy a drink or something to eat? Then the on-site Lakeside Bar & Restaurant is for you, run by James and Bev Moss, this has recently been refurbished. It's open every week-end and also mid-week during the Easter, Whitsun and school summer holidays. On Bank Holiday Saturdays and at other occasional times entertainment is sometimes provided, such as a local duo or group. If you prefer something different, the village pub offers excellent cuisine just a short walk away, or there are many pubs and award-winning restaurants in the locality, including Ludlow's famous Michelin star eateries.

For the children or grandchildren that visit, swings and a slide, climbing frame and see-saw, table tennis and football are just some of the activities on site. From time to time parents organise events such as a sports day and Halloween party.

As you might have gathered, there is a great community spirit here. However, for those who just want to relax there are great views and plenty of space for that peace and quiet.

Shobdon Village
Being situated on the edge of Shobdon village gives us plenty of advantages. The excellent village shop and Post Office, just a 5 min walk away, is open 7 days a week and sells a wide range of groceries, newspapers and videos and has a cash point. The village garage and hairdresser are even closer.

Shobdon is unusual in that there is a local airfield which not only offers flying, gliding and helicopter lessons, but also can provide an interesting afternoon's entertainment for the spectator.

The Church, recently visited by Prince Charles, is one of only two Strawberry Gothic churches in the world and has the nearby Arches and visitor centre.

Local Area
As well as the walk around the lake and woodland, there are many local footpaths and the Mortimer Trail and Offa's Dyke are not far away. Horse riding is also available at the other end of the village.

There is a regular bus service to the nearby market towns of Leominster and Presteigne (the bus stop is right next to the park entrance). Leominster is only 15 minutes by car, has a railway station, bus station, a good selection of supermarkets, plenty of antique shops, Lion Gallery, Priory Church and Museum.

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