There are some 300 acres of land allocated to camping.This makes SHELL ISLAND the biggest camp site in the UK and the Biggest Tenting site in Europe. Unfortunately we only have a tent license and therefore cannot accept Caravans or Campervans. Campervans can be accepted if they have a tent for sleeping purposes. It may sound rediculous but then the Vehicle becomes a means of transport!!

Our services include some 45 water points, 20 fire extinguisher points, 7 miles of roads and tracks accross the'island'. We have a shower and toilet block centrally situated(including Hot+cold basins). If you wish to camp further afield then bring your own Portaloo. Elsan Disposal point available.

The Water is temperature controlled at a single comfortable temperature and operated by a push button to release some 30 seconds of water at a time. The opening times are 8.30 am - 12.00 and 5.30 until 10.00 pm. A single disabled cubicle is available with toilet, shower and wash basin. Entry by RADAR Key. A ladies Hair drying room is provided with 13 amp sockets. Bring your own hair dryers.

There are other toilets available adjoining the Green Cabin near the yacht basin and in a Portakabin close to the Acorn Venture Site. Other toilets are available within the Snack Bar and Tavern Bar. There are some 45 water points spread across the island. Adjoining some of the waterpoints are waste water disposal points All campers are asked to take all their rubbish to a skip sealed in a bin bag. There are 20 fire extinguisher points across the island and all camping sites are within 200 metres of one of these points.

The Laundrette located next to the Supermarket has three dryers and Three washing machines.

of main course. Always Roast beef and usually roast Welsh Lamb (once a month Roast Pork) accompanied by the usual Yorkshire pudding, horseradish sauce, mint sauce etc. and fresh vegetables. A choice of sweet from the trolley and coffee and mints all for the princely some of £12.50 per adult and £9.00 for children. We are the busiest restaurant for miles for Sunday lunch - we do not compromise quality for price !

The restaurant is only open for Sunday Lunch. Sadly, because of staff shortages we are unable to open the Restaurant in the evenings.

The South bathing beach is backed by fine sand dunes. The north beach is known as the dinghy beach as it is possible to launch small dinghies from it. The small central beach is the quietest and nestles amongst the rocky foreshore unnoticed by most people. In high summer these bathing beaches are probably the most popular private beaches along the coast.

The shell beach runs for most of the length of the 'island'. The rocky forshore helps to retain the shells from being washed further along.

Fishing -North Point: At the North point of Shell Island, the main channel leads out from the Estuary to the sea, and is very popular with fishermen as the water runs deep and at times fast. Bass are the major objective although fishing for plaice and flounder provides good sport. On rare occasions mackerel have entered the estuary and the sea appears to boil with activity.

Bathing Beaches During the day, the bathing beaches are too busy during the summer months. However as twilight approaches and the beach becomes quiet then the fishermen take over. Again bass is the major prize. From the bathing beaches Bass, Flounder Plaice Mackerel, Dog Fish, Skate, Thornback,and an occasional Sting Ray are all fished for

Fishing over the Rocks - Not for the faint hearted. Fishing over the rocks can be rewarding as in 1995 it proved to be for Graham Wilson. He landed the biggest shore caught bass in the UK . Fishing over the rocks means floating your line and hoping not to get snagged. More often than not, you end up loosing your tackle.

Fishing by boat Fishing from your own boat can be very fruitful. At the south end of Shell Island is a reef St. Patricks Causeway which runs out for 14 miles. Great days can be spent fishing for a few mackerel to provide an afternoon of sport fishing for Tope, Bullhuss, Doggies, Skate, Thornbacks. An afternoon fishing on the reef for black bream can provide a feast for the old evening Bar-b-cue. and indeed what a feast!

Bait Peeler crabs are available to gather yourself from the rockpools. Lug worm can be dug from the estuary alongside the boats. Various shellfish, Cockles mussels and small clams can be gathered in the estuary. If really caught out, frozen bait can be purchased on the 'island'