Walesby Forest

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The lake
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  • Adventurous site set in 250 acres of woodland and other rural scenery
  • A mile from Walesby village and 35 minutes' drive from Lincoln
  • On-site bar and shop; over 40 leisure activities on land and water
If you're looking to alternate between relaxing in 250 acres of Robin Hood country and a whole host of adventurous activities for guests over the age of four, seek out a spot at Walesby Forest in leafy Nottinghamshire. The vast range of leisure activities here should help even those averse to alfresco exercise get moving, with popular options including watersports, climbing, archery and rifle shooting. A friendly team of dedicated instructors is on hand to make sure all that outdoor action takes place in a safe, low-pressure environment. The programme is updated daily, with a flexible play and pay policy to keep it all affordable. Time to swap sporty sessions for a bit of downtime? Take your pick from drinks or snacks at the bar, a poolside snooze or rambles through the site's wild woodland areas, where all sorts of animals can be spotted. Angling fans may find it similarly peaceful to take advantage of the free river Maun fishing opportunities available on site. When it comes to food, there's a handy catering barn (which, with advance notice, can sort meals for guests with special dietary requirements), plus a small shop that stocks plenty of sweet treats and souvenirs. If you'd rather step out for dinner, make your way into Walesby (a mile away), where two popular establishments are all set to serve up pub-cooked food. While there may not be a playground on site, there are 250 acres of space for ball games and adventures.

Site type

Tent pitches 218
Touring caravan pitches 64
Motorhome pitches 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Facilities/activities including adventure activities are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 28/03 and 01/11.
  • The restaurant is open between 28/03 and 01/11.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The games room is open between 27/03 and 01/11.
  • The bar is open between 27/03 and 01/11.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 02/05 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Reception is unmanned after 5:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 27 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

8.1

Overall rating from 275 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Forest

87% would recommend this site to a friend

81% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a large, well-maintained woodland campsite with exceptionally spacious pitches, ideal for families and groups seeking freedom and nature. Visitors praise the abundance of activities, friendly staff, and good value for money. However, several reviews highlight concerns regarding the cleanliness and upkeep of toilet and shower facilities, with some guests finding them dated and a long distance from pitches. Limited activities for very young children and occasional noise issues were also mentioned.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

All good 👍. Been twice in two years now. Would recommend it.

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Stephen I.

Electric optional grass pitch (large, no pets)

Liked Plenty of space for two tents. Great showers( hot) and toilet amenities.
Pub/restaurant with two pool tables.
Plenty of activities to do, (at extra cost).
Outdoor swimming pool ( open in summer).
Lots of fields to play football or other games.
Good walks around the site. All staff were amazing and helpful when needed.
Shop on site, only for certain things, not everything.
WiFi at the pub area. If your lucky, you can get it in the field and surrounding areas, depends on your phone.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely come back again as such a great site, so much space.

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Heather M.

Electric optional grass pitch (large, no pets)

Liked Huge pitch, loads of space great site surprised that it was so empty. Activities were good, boys enjoyed them. Facilities basic but adequate & clean. Activities good value for money.

Disliked Nothing, could have hair dryers in shower block or at least a plug socket to plug one in but wasn't a major issue. Also EHU being 6 amp is a struggle but we knew that before we booked.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stayed for 2 nights and granddaughter joined us for the 2nd night

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Jacqui S.

Electric optional grass pitch (large, no pets)

Liked Area very good size and site clean. The staff were amazing nothing was too much trouble. Looking at booking again in May

Disliked The menu in the bar was limited but the food was good and served in a reasonable length of time. We were up on one of the top fields, which was very peaceful but too far away from the amenities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with lots to do for the kids

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Paul M.

Electric optional grass pitch (large, no pets)

Liked Really friendly loved the workers and reception shop and bar area , really nice people

Disliked Washing up area wasn't great , the showers and toilets block felt a bit old skool but it is what it is

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely bring the grandchildren again topstars .

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Martin B.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Very good size pitch there was 10 off use on 2 pictchs and they put us next to each other 6 kids 4 adults. The staff was amazing all weekend especially the lady who was doing the Easter egg hunt and went out her way to get use dairy free chocolate for 1 off the kids big shout out to you. Kids love the activities on site but also the freedom to be kids like us old folk use to be with no tec.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect campsite with picturesque scenery and friendly staff.

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Carly T.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The tent pitches were spacious, the picturesque peaceful surroundings are perfect for time away. Staff are very friendly and helpful. It has a lovely little bar. Toilets and showers are clean.

Disliked The shower can be cold if you go later on.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff are great

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Derek A.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Plenty space showers ok shame about the weather

Recommend to friends Visit again

The touring pitches were easily accessible…

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8 out of 10
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Lucy C.

Electric optional grass pitch (no pets)

Liked The touring pitches were easily accessible on a large flat field. The staff were very friendly and the activities were great.

Disliked Showers were dirty and the pitches had no privacy. It is not made clear in the information that the WiFi is only available in the bar, not on the pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with lots for the kids and all the staff very pleasant

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John F.

Electric optional grass pitch (no pets)

Liked Pitches were spacious and we had a good location close to the toilets
Loads of room for the kids to play and explore

Disliked Could have varied the activities slightly for day and afternoon seems a bit repetitive

Showers could do with a. Squidgy in the cubical as when walking with sliders etc not the best to have to use hands to clean it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of space great for kids…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Plenty of space great for kids to run around, activities where great for kids.

Disliked Food quality was not the best, toilets & shower block not very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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 Shop nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Walesby Forest

Brake Road

Newark

Nottinghamshire

England

NG22 9NG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.22455°N
0.99979°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 mi Hetts Lane
6.5 mi Bingo Hall
7.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.6 mi Retford Low Level Rail Station
6.6 mi Retford Rail Station
7.9 mi Worksop Rail Station
Airport
17.7 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
18.1 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
19.8 mi Sheffield City 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

With its tales of Robin Hood, ancient oaks, country houses and lush leafy landscape, Sherwood Forest has something to keep most sorts content. Clumber Park (15 minutes' drive) has long avenues of limes and open heath to stroll through, while over by the Major Oak (10 minutes) you can get acquainted with one of the area's stand-out trees before setting out on several waymarked hiking routes (maps available at the visitor centre next door). Similarly close to base is Go Ape Sherwood (10 minutes), where a medley of segways and zipwires nicely complement any on-site activities you've got up to during your stay. Kids not quite old enough for that kind of activity? Fear not, as families with younger members will find plenty of age-appropriate entertainment at Wheelgate Waterpark (15 minutes) or Sundown Adventureland (20 minutes). Spending time in town is also doable here, as Walesby Forest is just over half an hour from Lincoln's castle, cathedral and urban arboretum. Meanwhile, over in Newark (30 minutes), there's Civil War heritage, antiques shops and weekly markets in a handsome Georgian square, plus hovercraft tours if you fancy something a little different.

Must see

Sherwood Forest Country Park 3 mi

Mansfield Museum 10 mi

Bolsover Castle 12.2 mi

Hardwick Hall 12.9 mi

Hardwick Old Hall 13.4 mi

National Trust

Clumber Park 4 mi

Mr Straw's House 7.8 mi

The Workhouse, Southwell 10.2 mi

Hardwick Hall 13.4 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 13.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bothamsall - Robin Hood's Cave - Walesby - Bothamsall 1.9 mi

THORESBY PARK 1.9 mi

The Major Oak and Sherwood Forest 3.1 mi

The Major Oak - Sherwood Forest - Edwinstowe 3.1 mi

Clumber and Surrounding Forests - Robin Hood Way 3.9 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 Walesby Forest have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Walesby Forest dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Walesby Forest? With its tales of Robin Hood, ancient oaks, country houses and lush leafy landscape, Sherwood Forest has something to keep most sorts content. Clumber Park (15 minutes' drive) has long avenues of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Walesby Forest?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please call the duty manager on the number provided if you are running late.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Walesby Forest? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.