Whitemead Forest Park
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- Well-equipped park just outside Parkend in the Forest of Dean
- Puzzlewood and Clearwell Caves within a 10-minute drive
- Indoor swimming pool, spa area, restaurant and kids' activities
Site type
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71Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 17 Jan 2025 to
Open from Fri, 16 Jan 2026 to
Pitch types & availability
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Gravel and hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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The Mead electric gravel and hardstanding campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Gravel and hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32.50
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First floor 2 bedroom apartment (no pets, premium)
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £335
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Ground Floor 2 bedroom apartment (no pets, premium)
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £335
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Ground floor 2 bedroom apartment (pet friendly, premium)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £335
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2 bedroom lodge (no pets, woodland)
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £394
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2 bedroom lodge (pet friendly, woodland)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £394
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-maintained and clean site with excellent facilities, including a superb swimming pool, spa, and restaurant. Guests praised the friendly staff, spacious pitches, and direct access to beautiful forest walks, making it ideal for families and dog owners. While generally positive, some visitors noted high prices for activities and limited phone signal. A few minor issues included occasional noise and some facilities requiring more frequent cleaning.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Toller Platz in schöner Umgebung, top
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Schöner ruhiger Platz, toll angelegt, viel Unterhaltung
Disliked Wir fänden eine Bäckerei oder frische Backwaren auf dem Platz gut.
In dem Waschhaus dass wir benutzen fehlten Waschbecken zum rasieren, waschen, Zähneputzen. Die vorhandenen Waschbecken waren dafür eher ungeeignet. Ist aber beides nicht schlimm und wir kommen gerne wieder.
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Great!
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely, pretty site, forest, grounds and parks. Swimming pool, entertainment, good food. Bookable activities for kids. Friendly staff.
Disliked Not the fault of the site but the wasps were relentless when sitting outside, maybe something could be done around the bins to help prevent so many being present.
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Absolutely fantastic site, the whole family loved it. Great facilities, good restaurant bar,…
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Absolutely fantastic site, the whole family loved it.
Great facilities, good restaurant bar, loads to do, and loads of foot paths and MTB trails straight from the campsite. We will definitely be back
Disliked Nothing!
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Excellent site
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The spacious pitch, the swimming pool, bar and restaurant
Disliked Nothing
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Great facilities, all clean and close to each other. Lots of entertainment…
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great facilities, all clean and close to each other. Lots of entertainment both evening and activities.
Restaurant and cafe both really nice and can order online.
Bike hire onsite with bike trail from campsite made it really convenient for exploring.
Walks straight from the campsite was great for dogs. warm dog wash was a huge touch. As was bike wash.
Disliked Phone 4g/5g not available but could access WiFi from restaurant and from pitch at non peak times. Recommended downloading anything before you get there. Although was perfect for switching off.
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Lovely location. Very in touch with nature whilst having plenty to do
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Entertainment programme. Spacious and well tended site
Disliked Limited toilet facilities for large volume of touring pitches. Some activities were quite highly priced (£10 for slime-making?). No sports competitions for kids.
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Site and facilities,however toilets were filthy 😔 also never saw a site…
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Site and facilities,however toilets were filthy 😔 also never saw a site warden all the time were there. Kids running riot on bikes a e scooters not set up for touring Great for families but not for us.
Disliked All
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Would go again kids loved it
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Well kept site
Lots of entertainment for the children
Fantastic pool excellent don’t need to book in advance
Food reasonable and nice
Staff were friendly
Lovely flat pitches
Dog friendly except can’t take into main buildings
Disliked Think there was a issue with the toilet plumbing as toilets not flushing properly
Constantly dirty as paper not flushed away
Children cycling around or on roller blades at speed with no regard for their own safety or that of others.
Didn’t like putting my awning up on hard gravel
Could do with more toilets blocks for the amount of people staying there
Wi-Fi poor
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Excellent site, clean facilities and excellent level pitches.
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Loved what the site had to offer and would book again in the future but might wait until my son is a little older so he can do more of the activities.
Disliked Nothing but shame there was no soft play area for little ones onsite.
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Fantastic site, location, facilities and staff
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Fantastic location and site well kept. Staff really helpful. Really great facilities and site well kept. We went to the pool and played mini golf. Also kids enjoyed the rope swings in the forest near by, and the wild swimming in the little pool in the stream close by.
Disliked Just didn’t like the gravel pitch. Would aim for grass next time… but it only gravel available we would still book to come again!
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toiletNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Whitemead Forest Park
Parkend
Lydney
Gloucestershire
England
GL15 4LA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.76784°N
2.56431°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 26.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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National Trust
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Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Parkend - Oakenhill Wood - Moseley Green - Church Hill - Parkend 0.1 mi
Parkend - Cannop Ponds - Nag's Head RSPB Reserve - Parkend 0.2 mi
Nagshead Visitor Centre - RSPB Reserve - Nagshead Visitor Centre 0.5 mi
Nagsgead RSPB Reserve - Cannop Ponds - Speech House 0.5 mi
NAGSHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 23/09/2003) 0.8 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Powys 27 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Whitemead Forest Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Whitemead Forest Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Whitemead Forest Park? For those seeking a bit of peace and quiet, there are stacks of splendid trails around the Forest of Dean to ramble or ride bikes along (and a bike hire place a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Whitemead Forest Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Whitemead Forest Park? From £28 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.