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Love2Stay caravan and glamping site near Shrewsbury could become care village

24.07.2026 00:16 1 min 2 sources
BBC News ENG + 1 more
Love2Stay caravan and glamping site near Shrewsbury could become care village
Original source: BBC News

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Owners of the award-winning Love2Stay site near Shrewsbury have submitted plans to turn it into a care village for people over 55, citing a drop in touring caravan demand.

The owners of the award-winning Love2Stay caravan and glamping site near Shrewsbury, which opened in 2017, have submitted plans to convert it into a "care village" for people aged 55 and over. The reason given is a significant decline in demand for touring caravan pitches, which has made the current business model unviable.

The project includes 118 homes with communal areas such as pools, a gym and a cafe. The site currently features an outdoor cold-water swimming pool, saunas, hot tubs, an assault course, kayaking and a forest school. The owners plan to work with a local care provider, using existing buildings and the landscape.

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