Walesby Forest

Liked We had a fantastic stay at Walesby Forest. We loved the large open spaces, which gave my child plenty of room to run around and explore safely. The activities were great and kept my child entertained throughout our stay. Particularly enjoyed the water activities.

The campsite was tidy, and had a lovely family-friendly atmosphere. The staff were friendly and helpful, and we would definitely recommend it to other families looking for a fun camping trip. We can’t wait to come back!

Disliked There were a few areas that could be improved. The bar could benefit from a more friendly and lively atmosphere, as it currently feels quite basic. The on-site shop also closes quite early, and with the main gate closing at 8.30pm, it would be great to have a pizza or takeaway option available on site for convenience.

Due to the weather, no BBQs or fires were allowed, which is understandable, but it did mean there wasn’t much to do in the evenings other than stay in the tent.

The toilet and shower facilities felt quite dated and could do with a revamp. The showers also turn off too quickly, and the lighting going off unexpectedly was inconvenient; simple manual light switches would be a big improvement. The swimming pool is a nice addition, but it is not heated and was extremely cold, although still enjoyable on a hot day.

The changing and shower areas at the pool were also quite cramped, with limited space to sit or store belongings, which made getting changed difficult.

Overall, it’s a great campsite with a lot of potential, but it would really benefit from investment in modernising the facilities, especially the showers and changing areas. With a few improvements, it could be an outstanding destination.

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Liked Good location, nice tent.

Disliked Toilets outdated and not clean.

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Liked Fantastic facilities: clean showers, hot water for washing up, and an on-site swimming pool/activities (pre-book wristbands in advance).
​Great food options: on-site bar with lush pizzas, plus handy shop for essentials.
​Location: huge site with plenty of space, and only a 20-minute walk to Walesby's local pubs.

Disliked ​Pitch layout and marking: The system caused chaos when new arrivals came in—people got bunched up in one corner, leaving the middle space unused. Clearer markings would make a huge difference.
​EHU distances: Bring a minimum 25m cable! Points aren't clearly tagged/numbered to pitches, so you may need a long reach even if parked near a post.
​Watch out for ants on-site—keep food sealed tight!

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Liked We liked the amount of space we had and how friendly the staff were

Disliked We could not see the activities on my phone because we needed internet and we didn’t have any

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Liked Amazing site. Good facilities. Great staff. Had an issue with some antisocial neighbours and they sorted it lively.

Disliked Nothing.

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Liked Great staff
Nice setting
Great Shower facilities

Disliked Pool and changing rooms need a bit of an update.

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Liked The location is perfect for a family with kids to wander around. Quiet, but close to lot of grocery shops

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Liked Clean tidy site, friendly staff, good availability of water points.
Only stayed one night but would gladly return

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Liked Lots of space, large flat pitches, amenities conveniently dotted around the site, secure. You can park at the pitch. Lots of activities on offer, the kids disco was very fun, gift shop and bar, swimming pool, wifi in bar, good phone signal. Staff were lovely, great prices. Well lit at night without being too bright. Staff easy to find on camp if you need them. Excellent site, will visit again!

Disliked Nothing really. The toilets/showers were standard camp showers, clean and well stocked. If we were really picky they could be updated slightly but this is ongoing. Otherwise perfect.

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Liked Really big site, they have a bar, shop, outdoor pool and other activities for kids.

Disliked Unfortunately, our stay was spoiled by a large group of men who arrived late on the Friday evening. Loud music continued until after the campsite's 11pm quiet time, and although several campers asked them to turn it down, security eventually had to intervene. While the music was switched off, the group continued shouting and celebrating until security returned again at around 3.15am. As a result, we didn't get to sleep until around 4am.

Unfortunately, the disturbance started again early the next morning, with music resuming at around 6.45am. After getting only a couple of hours' sleep, my 10-year-old son and I were exhausted, and we decided to cut our trip short and leave at 4pm on Saturday.

We were told the gathering was for some form of tribal celebration. While everyone is entitled to enjoy their stay, I do feel that, if possible, a group of this size could have been allocated a pitch much further away from family campers. There were other fields available that may have been more suitable. Perhaps the campsite wasn't aware of what their plans were, but unfortunately the repeated disturbance meant our weekend was ruined.

It's a real shame, as the campsite itself is lovely, but the lack of a peaceful night's sleep meant we couldn't enjoy the break we'd been looking forward to.

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