Whitemead Forest Park is the perfect UK holiday destination, an escape for couples, groups and families. Whether you want a relaxing break or an action-packed adventure, there are activities and facilities at the park to spoil you. Choose between camping on grass or hardstanding pitches, or opt for the glamping pods, cabins and woodland lodges, all enjoying the fantastic surroundings of the ancient Forest of Dean.

Fantastic facilities including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym, bar and restaurant!

Great range of activities including adventure golf, archery, teddy bear making & much more!

Stunning grounds and surroundings, situated in the Forest of Dean, great for walking and cycling

About Whitemead Forest Park

This family friendly holiday park offers both spacious camping pitches, along with fully equipped self-catering glamping accommodation, ideal for the whole family, large or small. Situated in the Forest of Dean, this is the perfect location for a getaway from day-to-day life. For those camping in a tent, you can pitch up on either pea Gravel pitches (so no more mud) or opt for our 8 x grass pitches, measuring 8m x 8m. The pitches each have a 16 amp electric hook up and are located towards the back of the site, so you enjoy picturesque views of the woodland and the site. Campervans, caravans or motorhomes have the choice between our 3 areas of the park, The Dell, The Meadow or The Mead* all our pitches includes a 16 amp electric hook up so you can still enjoy boiling the kettle in the morning. If Glamping is more your style then you have plenty of options to choose from.. The mega pods are the perfect option for couples or families sleeping 2 adults & 2 children, equipped with a cosy double bed, a corner double sofa bed and all bed linen. Inside is an ensuite with a toilet, electric, a TV, underfloor heating, and a small kitchen with a sink, toaster, kettle, fridge, microwave cutlery and crockery. You will also have your own outdoor area for al fresco dining with a picnic bench, along with showers in a facility block a short walk away. Nine of the mega pods are pet free, whilst three of them welcome your four-legged friends! Other Glamping Pods include the large mega pods X and XL, or opt for a cosy log cabin with hot tub which sleep up to 6 people, or those needing space, our spacious apartments are perfect for all, again sleeping up to 6 people, Want to feel close to nature? our Woodland Lodges are the perfect accomodation unit, that sleep up to six and have two bedrooms, along with open plan kitchen & dining area with private veranda in a quiet location of the park. We are very Pet Friendly here at Whitemead, Dogs are welcome on all of the camping and touring pitches, as well as in the pet friendly pods. With our Pet friendly Play park, you can enjoy our agility course and your dog can exercise freely, we also have a warm dog shower located in the meadow, perfect for getting those muddy paws nice & clean, NEW for 2024 - Wild Boar coffee & more! our pet friendly Café is the ideal place to grab a bite to eat for you and your dog, Enjoy a coffee & teat your dog to a Puppuccino *The Mead can only be used for Tents & Campervans.

Whitemead Forest Park is open from 02/02 to 31/12 in 2024 and from 24/01 to 31/12 in 2025.

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Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include toilets, showers, a family bathroom, laundry rooms and washing up points. There is also a shop, bike wash and a BBQ and picnic area.

Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and gym. Guests can enjoy a restaurant and bars, as well as a basketball court and indoor and outdoor children's play area. There is an on-site shop and free WiFi.

A wide range of activities and sports are also available onsite at extra cost including adventure golf, zorbing, archery, mini jet skis and more!

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Whitemead Forest Park has a history that can be traced as far back as 1282. The site didn't get turned into a caravan park until 1971 after renovations went ahead the previous year.

The park has undergone lots of changes over the years, and we are so proud of all our changes and improvements to the site - all our guests are loving the new additions for 2024.


Map and address

Park address

Whitemead Forest Park,

Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4LA

Coordinates

51.7677, -2.5643 | SO 61 7

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Whitemead Forest Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 143 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

8 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches that measure 8m x 8m with 16 amp electric hook up. Suitable for tents only.

22 x Electric Gravel Tent And Campervan Pitches

Max 6 people

Small pea gravel pitches, measuring 8m x 8m with 16 amp electrical hook-up. For tents up to 6m x 4m or a campervan. Recommend an extra piece of tarp between gravel a ground sheet.

61 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches that measure 9m x 9m and have 16 amp electric hook up. Suitable for campervans, caravans and motorhomes only.


2 x Glamping Pods

Max 2 people

Each has a double bed, with bedding provided. Kettle, TV, electricity points and electric heater. Outside, picnic table and chairs and a BBQ stand. Access to shared facilities nearby. Sorry, no pets.

10 x Mega Pods X

Pods sleep up to four with a double bedroom plus corner sofa that converts into another double bed, small kitchen area and shower and picnic area.

4 x Mega Pods XL

These cosy pods include an open plan living, kitchen and sleeping area with a double and a sofa bed. There's also a shower and, outside, a picnic area.

7 x Log Cabins

Max 8 people

These are cosy, furnished cabins with two bedrooms (sleeping 4-6), or three bedrooms (sleeping 6-8) over a double, twin and sofa bed (with a bunk room too in the largest option). There is even a cabin with an outdoor hot tub for pure luxury.

17 x Woodland Lodges

Max 6 people

Detached lodges with veranda and outside furniture, sleeping up to six people in one master bedroom with ensuite shower room, one twin room and a sofa bed in the lounge. There is a bath and shower included, too.


Whitemead Forest Park reviews

4.82 /5

43 reviews

98%

would recommend

Overall
4.82
Location
4.86
Value for money
4.79
Service
4.79
Facilities
4.81
Cleanliness
4.84

"Absolutely loved this site, we wished we could have stayed longer"

Francesca B - Oct 2024

"Every single person commented on what an amazing campsite it was"

Elle A - May 2024

"Great food every time we had a meal in the restaurant"

Tony R - Mar 2024

"This is the best site we've stayed at so far ... I cannot speak highly enough of this place!"

Zoe H - Mar 2023


Excellent value for money

Francesca B

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Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding PitchesOct 2024

Absolutely loved this site, we wished we could have stayed longer but already had other sites booked. Would 100% visit again. The entertainment at night was fab for kids and on par with a holiday park. Disco, bingo and a family quiz. Food was lovely in the restaurant. There is a pool but as we only stayed 1 night, we didn't get chance to use it. Lovely walk in the forest, great facilities for children.

October getaway!

Steve T

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Gravel Tent And Campervan PitchesOct 2024

What a lovely holiday park, its well laid out, plenty of space, the pitches are huge and you are surrounded by trees and greenery. The facilities are excellent, fairly new I guess with a modern look & feel. The activities are great, plenty to do and see. We hired bikes from the campsite and cycled a 14-mile loop through the Forest of Dean, it's also prime location for Go Ape and the Forest of Dean Railway. Not sure how it will look & feel in the heart of summer when its full, but I'm hoping its spacious enough not to feel crowded. The food was excellent and the service good. The entertainment was just right for us and they offer themed evenings/weekends with entertainment. The toilets, showers and general site was very clean and tidy. A little gem of a campsite!

Nice site

Stephen H

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesSep 2024

It was a nice site with plenty to do, but the roads to and from Monmouth were narrow and winding, so not the best caravan towing road, I am new to towing and I managed. Some of the pitches do need a really long power lead, we were told they changed some pitch layout/positions but haven't moved the power points. They did lend me an extra lead to use for extension. The shower block was nice and clean, the food was lovely from the restaurant (a little over priced) and the terrace is dog friendly. We had the dogs with us so did not try any of the leisure facilities, but the people we spoke to said it was good. There was direct access in to the Forest of Dean, so plenty of walking options.

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FAQ

Guests are welcome to check-in from 2pm until 9pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Check out is due before 11am on your last day. For glamping stays check in is 3pm - 9pm and departure by 10am.

Yes, four-legged friends are welcome to join you on your stay on all the camping and touring pitches, as well as in the pet friendly pods. Please note breeds and crossbreed listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Raised BBQs are welcome. Campfires are not permitted.

Yes, onsite there is a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. The pool facilities are open from 9am until 8pm.

The site map can be found here.

Awnings and gazebos are permitted, free of charge. Pup tents are not allowed.


Whitemead host activities and entertainment all year round. There are a huge range of optional extra activities on site including archery, fencing, adventure golf, snorkelling, body zorbing and more, for a modest extra fee.

Guests can unwind in the leisure club where you will find a large indoor heated swimming and toddler pool, two spa pools and a sauna and steam room. You can also work up a sweat in the fully equipped gym with cardiovascular and resistance equipment.

In the evenings you can also enjoy entertainment. In peak times you can expect something on every night, or in the quieter months on a Friday and Saturday. Expect karaoke, live singers, bingo, mini discos and much more!

Whilst you're staying in the heart of the Forest of Dean, it's the perfect opportunity to explore the local area by foot, bike or by car. You can find Puzzlewood just five minutes away, known for being the setting for many great productions such as Star Wars and Doctor Who!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Perrygrove Railway Tourist Attraction (5 minutes)
  • Mallards Pike (5 minutes)
  • Clearwell Caves (5 minutes)
  • Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (5 minutes)
  • Symonds Yat Rock (15 minutes)
The listing for Whitemead Forest Park was last updated on November 14th, 2024 at 10:57 AM

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