Church House Caravan & Camping Site

Dogs are welcome provided that you respect the rules of the site, and the surrounding countryside. If fishing is your pastime, you need travel no further as the River Vyrnwy runs alongside.The famous and historic Melverley Church is open daily and services are held regularly on Sundays.Fishing in the VyrnwyThe River Vyrnwy at Melverley is good for both coarse and game fishing.Salmon run along this stretch twice a year in Spring and Autumn, and often hole-up in the pools behind the church waiting for an influx of extra water. Fish weighing up to 12 lb. have been caught in recent years.Coarse fishing is varied with most species present from Barbel to Minnows. In recent years weekend matches have beenwon with weights of between 6 lb. and 10 lb. Mixed bags consisting of Chubb (up to 3 lb.), Roach (up to 1 lb. 8 oz.), Dace (up to 8 oz.) and Gudgeon are caught on float tackle with maggot or caster baits.Barbel in the river (up to 10 lb. or more) will show themselves in the summer months to feed on hemp seed or fish meal.Predatory fish are also present with Pike (up to 12 lb.) and Perch (up to 2 lb.) being not uncommon throughout the stretchThe River Vyrnwy usually fishes at its best a few days after rain, and in the warm months of summer.Day or Season Tickets are always available from Church House.DirectionsChurch House is equidistant from the historic market towns of Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Welshpool.