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Love2Stay campsite in Shrewsbury could become a care village for over-55s

04.06.2026 02:12 1 min 2 sources
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Love2Stay campsite in Shrewsbury could become a care village for over-55s
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In Brief

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

The owners of the Love2Stay campsite in Shrewsbury, which opened in 2017, have announced plans to convert it into a care village. The reason cited is a significant decline in demand for touring caravan pitches, making the current operation unprofitable.

Project details

According to the application submitted by Salop Leisure, the project includes 118 homes with communal areas such as pools, a gym, and a café. The site also features an open-air cold-water 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 landscape.

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Caravan and glamping site could become care village

18.05.2026 BBC News ENG

Caravan park could become care village

18.05.2026 bbc.com ENG

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