Walesby Forest
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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
Site type
- 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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- Facilities/activities including adventure activities are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 28/03 and 01/11.
- The bar is open between 27/03 and 01/11.
- The games room is open between 27/03 and 01/11.
- The restaurant is open between 28/03 and 01/11.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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
Pitch types & availability
9

Non-electric grass pitch (no pets, wild)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Electric optional grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.30
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Electric optional grass pitch (large, no pets)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 20m width × 20m depth (400m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.30
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Electric optional grass pitch (no pets)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.30
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch (no pets)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 30m width × 15m depth (450m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.30
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Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.30
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Non-electric grass pitch (large, no pets)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 20m width × 20m depth (400m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.30
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Non-electric grass pitch (no pets)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31.30
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Bell tent (no pets)
5 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 23ft width × 23ft length
Arrival daysFrom £135
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Parker Lodge 7 bedroom bunkhouse
33 people maximum 7 bedrooms
Dimensions: 32.8ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £382
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Sherwood lodge 5 bedroom bunkhouse
36 people maximum 5 bedrooms
Dimensions: 32.8ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £392.50
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Kemp Lodge 5 bedroom bunkhouse
36 people maximum 5 bedrooms
Dimensions: 32.8ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £425
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Walesby Lodge 6 bedroom bunkhouse
38 people maximum 6 bedrooms
Dimensions: 32.8ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £425
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Reviews
87% would recommend this site to a friend
82% 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.
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Beautiful scenery, easy check in with…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Beautiful scenery, easy check in with friendly staff. Lovely big pitches with loads of room.
Disliked There was noise from other people until late at night. Attitude from lifeguards was really poor when addressing people (not in pool area, so wasn’t a safety thing). Didn’t get chance to use pool as it was too busy.
Recommend to friends Visit again
huge site with loads of space
Electric optional grass pitch (no pets)
Liked large pitches, huge site with lots of space
Recommend to friends Visit again
We will return, but hope yhe shower blocks are upgraded by next year.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked The open space and freedom. The activities on offer.
Disliked The shower blocks need to be brought up to standard. One has been done and is great. The others need doing too. A big job but the hook ups could be upgraded to a larger breaker. 6 amp on modern caravan isn't alot.
On hot days there should really be 2 lifeguards on the pool to allow more than 20 in at a time.
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Absolutely brilliant place with loads to do. Will be back - AGAIN!!
Electric optional grass pitch (no pets)
Liked All the activities are amazing. So much choice each day although due to heat the poor staff were dropping like flies meaning a few activities couldn’t happen each day.
Great pitch sizes - so much space, loads of room for kids to play. Space to park car next to pitch which made life easier with a small child.
The staff are so lovely - Tom in particular was lovely with my son! But Archie and Izzy also his favs!
Staff were so responsive to any issues - we had a few incidents with the toilet area and genuinely could not fault the staff for responding when tasked.
Showers hot….(bit too hot especially in the hot weather)!
Shop staff were great with my little boy. Nice selection of stuff for sale. Tesco and Asda only 5mins away for bigger shops.
Disliked The pool queuing system needs some thinking about. Especially when hot and at busier times. A token system or similar for each session from the pool would be better than queuing for an hour in the heat.
Getting caught in the midst of a cross country race that literally started and finished outside of our tents! Just some warning would have been nice as we’d have gone out for a bit rather than getting mobbed by nearly 400 people!
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Great programme of activities acres of…
Non-electric grass pitch (no pets)
Liked Great programme of activities acres of space (and fun).
The pool was a welcome relief from the heat!
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The space for pitch was amazing…
Non-electric grass pitch (no pets, wild)
Liked The space for pitch was amazing especially for the price
Disliked Nearest toilet block didn't have a light
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Amazing!
Non-electric grass pitch (no pets)
Liked The pitch was massive. Everyone was well spread out and there was minimal noise through the night. The activities on site were exceptional and kept the kids totally occupied. In the heat the outdoor pool was especially welcome.
Disliked Not very much…if i had to be picky, the toilet block by our pitch was very dated, especially when we found a super nice and modern one elsewhere.
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The weather Large pitch Pool tables…
Non-electric grass pitch (large, no pets)
Liked The weather
Large pitch
Pool tables
Disliked How hard to find pitch with tiny markers
Bathroom distance
Filthy toilets and showers
30 mins pool slots that you couldn't book for, you just had to queue up.
Place was tired
Activities closed or unavailable
Rude staff
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Plenty of room…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Plenty of room
Disliked WC & shower facilities didnt look like they had been cleaned for weeks, very scruffy. Dont know how they can charge £66 for a night with those facilities. Far too expensive
Recommend to friends Visit again
Brilliant place
Non-electric grass pitch (large, no pets)
Liked This is a fantastic site, great size pitches. Lots for the kids to do, everything available on site
Disliked Unfortunately due to disrespectful people the toilet were left in a right state for the cleaners to try and keep clean for the massive amount of people on site
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
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 accessNearby 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 nearbyLocation
Walesby Forest
Brake Road
Newark
Nottinghamshire
England
NG22 9NG
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.22455°N
0.99979°W
Nearest transport
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
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.
Read more - 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.