Forest Oak Farm

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Picnic area next to the lake
Picnic area next to the lake
Keep your car with you on your pitch
Lakes, pic nic area, and dog exercise area
Hardstanding pitches
Grass pitches
Around the site
The site features two fenced dog exercise areas
Pitches
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Keep your car with you on your pitch
Lakes, pic nic area, and dog exercise area
Hardstanding pitches

  • Friendly family-run farm estate next to the Forest Of Dean
  • Within easy reach of Symonds Yat Rock, Go Ape and Puzzlewood
  • Views of valley, lakes and fields and heaps of space for dogs to play
Woof woof... This peaceful lakeside retreat is a veritable pup's paradise: not one, but two large off-leash exercise areas and lead walks, a lake to paddle in and heaps of long countryside walking trails to take their humans out and about on. Two licensed fishing lakes, separate from the dog-friendly swimming lake, are also on site; day tickets are available to purchase on site. Near Lydney in Gloucestershire, Forest Oak Farm is a friendly dog-centred farm estate that lies between the banks of the River Severn and the Forest of Dean, and very warmly welcomes dog owners and their canine compadres to come spend some time there; since opening in 2012, the site has been expertly cultivated by the Dodson family – who also run a fab dog training centre on the farm – to provide a scenic spacious site and a welcoming atmos to all. Set out over 20 acres of fields, lakes and woodland filled with mature trees, this is a well-equipped park with plenty of 10-amp metered electric hook-ups and a bathroom block with toilets, showers, accessible facilities, a washing-up area and a laundry room. Foodwise, you can take your barbecue bits down to the smashing lakeside picnic area for an alfresco feast by the water. The site also has two large fenced dog exercise areas. Off site, there are heaps of good places to eat out around in Lydney and a little further afield around Blakeney, Alvington, Parkend and Clearwell – just ask the Dodsons about their favourite dog-friendly food joints.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
  • Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Bookings for Grass Pitches must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
  • Due to open water, farm machinery and out of bounds areas on site, children must be supervised at all times. 10kWh of electricity per night is included: any usage beyond this is metered on site at £0.60 per kWh and can be purchased onsite via the helpline. The Guest Helpline is only intended to support visitors during their stay and is manned between 7am and 7pm (except in an emergency or by prior arrangement).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 208 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a very clean, well-maintained campsite with excellent facilities, praised for its spacious pitches and dog-friendly atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight the peaceful setting, beautiful views, and helpful staff. It's considered a great base for exploring the Forest of Dean and surrounding areas. Some minor points raised include hot showers and occasional road noise, but overall, visitors highly recommend it and intend to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

This campsite is great for dogs and their owners! There are two…

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Kirsty D.

Non-electric grass pitch (large)

Liked This campsite is great for dogs and their owners! There are two well sized exercise areas for dogs as well as a swimming lake. It's a relatively small site so feels more personal. The facilities were clean and sufficient.

Disliked Road noise

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really good campsite, brilliant for dogs, would highly recommend…

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10 out of 10
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Leanne W.

Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Really good campsite, brilliant for dogs, would highly recommend

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

very clean did not see much of the staff

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9 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked It was a lovely site plenty of room showers was great very clean and tidy very nice to walk around have BBQ the pounds was nice with the ducks but I did not like the arraignment about the electricity you could only use one thing at a time in the caravan you could not put the kettle on with the toaster it went of or the microwave
on others sites that week were we stated we had no trouble there and we had WiFi as well

Disliked The only thing I did not like is that some people had more that one dog like the lady behind use had 3 big dogs made her pich like a dogs kennel and they were yapping all the time so very annoying must have been 10 dogs in a small area
Were I was also there was no shops just in case you needed anything EG : Milk bread the little things
Also you was looked in at 10:30 if you needed to get out you had to tell them
That fine but have a gate with a code on

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be back

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Elizabeth L.

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked Beautiful site.
Very clean.
Lovely that there was a fridge and freezer on site for campers to use.

Disliked Showers were often cold.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite for adults and their dogs to get away 5 star

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Forest Oak Farm is one of the rare campsites where the owners have created a man made tranquil wildlife site where they have sympathetically blended it with generous space for each pitch hardstanding or grass. The toilets showers and kitchen area are maintained by them to a high standard. Large fenced off areas to exercise your dogs and a seperate dog pond.
Well manicured lawns and pitches, breakfast tables and portable bbq frames to keep fires off the ground.
Friendly straight talking owners. Reasonable prices good central location to explore the Forest of Dean.
No wifi which made it a better break and not a negative thing at all.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with set in lovely grounds. Would definitely recommend staying there.…

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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch (large)

Liked Great site with set in lovely grounds. Would definitely recommend staying there.

Disliked Lady's toilet's were a bit messy but other than that couldn't fault it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very god stopp over

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steve b.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful place and lakes

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with plenty of space for people and dogs.

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly relaxed, lots of space for people and children. Excellent dog runs. Especially liked the really good fence around the dog run as one of ours is a chaser but she couldnt get out of this run.
Nice friendly atmosphere and very good toilets.
Don't know if there was WiFi but we didn't need it and all the kids seemed to be having a great time playing in the field.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, clean toilets, showers, washing up area. Lots of ground to…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch (large)

Liked Lovely site, clean toilets, showers, washing up area. Lots of ground to walk the dog with fenced off areas. Well set out site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant place. I would highly recommend it

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Natasha L.

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked Beautiful quiet site, plenty of space for games and areas to explore. The toilet/shower block were kept clean. We were put next to friends as requested. We saw frogs, swifts, a woodpecker, ducks and a shrew which made our stay extra special.

Disliked showers were a little too hot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Forest Oak Farm

Purlieu

Lydney

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 4LN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.74132°N
2.50377°W

Route directions

Please be aware there are a number of farms using the same postcode. Do not turn off the A48 as the site entrance is on the main road. Keep going until you see a large white house between Lydney and Blakeney Village, called 'The Willows', with white painted stones around the driveway and garden. The site is directly opposite that house. The farm entrance has large flag poles on either side. What3words (for the farm entrance): dandelions.dragonfly.necklace.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.2 mi Bus Station
10.4 mi Bus Station
12.3 mi Merrywalks
Rail
2.2 mi Lydney Rail Station
6.4 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
9.6 mi Stonehouse Rail Station
Ferry
1.4 mi Sharpness Old Docks
2.2 mi Lydney Harbour
18.5 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
18.1 mi Gloucestershire Airport
26.1 mi Bristol International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Forest Oak Farm is in a splendid spot for easy access to the Forest of Dean, the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the wider Gloucestershire, south Wales and south-west England areas. Adventurers can test their mettle on the high ropes course at Go Ape, five miles from base, and over at Puzzlewood, eight miles away, there's a walking trail that meanders through an ancient 14-acre forest filled with towering trees and rugged rock formations. At Clearwell Caves, right next door to Puzzlewood, explore its sprawling natural cave system and learn all about the forest's 4,500-year iron ore and ochre mining history. The Forest Of Dean, around half an hour's walk from the park, is full to the brim with woodland walks, cycle tracks, lakes and secluded valleys. Be sure to bring your binoculars, because the forest is home to wild boar and deer that can (and should) be admired from afar. The smashing Symonds Yat Rock is a mere 25-minute drive away from Forest Oak Farm and provides visitors with plenty of fun outdoorsy and sightseeing opps; take one of the many waymarked trails that link it with the River Wye and a number of circular walks into the surrounding forest, visit the ancient Iron Age hill fort and – if you're there between April and August – point your trusty binoculars towards the nearby cliffs to spot the peregrine falcons that nest and hunt around them. Canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding and mountaineering are available around the village of Symonds Yat too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 26.1 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Berkeley Castle 4.2 mi

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 4.3 mi

Chepstow Castle 10 mi

Goodrich Castle 10.2 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 10.3 mi

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 6.8 mi

The Kymin 9.2 mi

Woodchester Park 9.9 mi

Newark Park 10.9 mi

Horton Court 14.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 1.4 mi

Blakeney - Oldcroft - Allaston - Oakenhill Wood - Blakeneyhill Woods 1.8 mi

Wenchford Picnic Site - Viney Hill - Wenchford Pic 2.2 mi

Blackpool Bridge - Bradley Hill - Blaize Bailey - Soudle 2.5 mi

Mallards Pike - Brierley - Cannop Ponds - Mallards Pike 2.9 mi

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 21.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch
  • 10% off Mid August Weekday Offer –
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric grass pitch (large)
  • 10% off Mid August Weekday Offer –
Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
  • 10% off Mid August Weekday Offer –
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass pitch (large)
  • 10% off Mid August Weekday Offer –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Forest Oak Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Forest Oak Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Forest Oak Farm? Forest Oak Farm is in a splendid spot for easy access to the Forest of Dean, the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the wider Gloucestershire, south Wales and south-west … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Forest Oak Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Forest Oak Farm? From £18.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.