Forest Oak Farm

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Picnic area next to the lake
Keep your car with you on your pitch
Lakes, pic nic area, and dog exercise area
Hardstanding zone for campervans

  • 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.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent sites 20
Caravan sites 20
RV & Motorhome sites 20
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 10kWh of electricity is included per night. Further usage is metered on site at £0.60 per kWh and must be purchased onsite via the guest helpline.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 3 Apr to

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96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Spick and span campsite, a real hit with dog owners for its enclosed play zones and doggy pond. Spacious pitches, spotless modern facilities. Lovely peaceful spot with great views. A few grumbles about shower temps and no direct walking paths.

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Liked Excellent site, quiet & tranquil, dog enclosures were excellent and shower and toilet facilities were impeccably clean!

Disliked Nothing to dislike absolute gem of a site

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From the manager: Thank you Matt and the girls for coming to stay and the lovely feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay and the day trips around the area. It was lovely to meet you all :) Michelle

Lovely site, will stay again

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Liked Brilliant site, very well maintained

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback. We really appreciate it and are so glad you enjoyed your stay :) Michelle

Fantastic site with stunning views

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Liked The pitch was massive, easily fit out 7 person tent plus space for chairs etc. host was very welcoming and friendly throughout.
Site was perfect for our child with plenty of open space for playing games and running about.
Dogs love the site with secure fields and lake to swim in. The doggy shower was a god send with the warmer weather.
Facilities were always clean and the showers lovely and warm.
Highly recommended!

Disliked The guy with the world’s loudest snoring next to us

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Liked We had a really nice stay.

It was accessible and even when it was fully booked the toilets and showers were clean and never full. It was a quiet site. Very dog friendly. The two dog fields were lovely and the dogs enjoyed the pond they could swim in. There are shops in the next village just up the road. The site was clean. The pitches are really sweet and well maintained. The lady who runs it is lovely. There is a dog wash which came in handy because it was hot. The fridge, freezer, washing machine etc were all clean and tidy. People were very friendly. Lovely walks locally. Will come back if they will have us :).

Disliked There’s nothing really to dislike. It was a sweet little site.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely comments - It was a pleasure to meet you. We hope to see you back :)

This campsite was immaculate, the bathrooms…

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Liked This campsite was immaculate, the bathrooms the kitchen area and the pitches and surrounding areas. As stated it is very dog friendly the only thing they ask is to keep them on leads in the main camp site. There are two large fields that the can run in and be safe as they are gated. There is a dog pond for them to cool off and a shower. Thank you for a wonderful weekends.

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely feedback - So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We do love our doggy visitors too. We hope to welcome you back again another time.

Amazing place , didn’t want to leave , can’t wait to go back again

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Powered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked Loved everything, friendly welcome , beautiful surroundings, peaceful and quiet… amazing views ❤️❤️

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you both for staying with us and the lovely feedback. Was great to meet you. Don't forget to let us know if you gave a pitch preference when you book again :) Michelle

Was an amazing campsite! The dog…

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Powered grass site (large)

Liked Was an amazing campsite! The dog loved the pond to swim in after the weather was so hot. The friendly staff and other campers made it one of the best campsites we have ever stayed at!

Disliked Some people let their dogs roam around not on the lead which set all the other dogs off

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From the manager: Thank you for the feedback - wow we are so glad you loved our little site, we do have the best visitors for sure :) Make sure you let us know if there are any wandering dogs we can address any issues when it happens and ensure it does not disrupt your stay.

Beautiful campsite with spotlessly clean toilets…

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Liked Beautiful campsite with spotlessly clean toilets and showers. Very well set out with dog fields and a great dog lake.

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely feedback Sarah - we loved having you to stay :)

Very pleasant stay

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Unpowered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Lovely site, clean and fresh toilets and showers. Nice pitches we had a hard standing with grass area, perfect for our motorhome. Michelle the owner was welcoming and on hand to answer any questions. Highly recommended.

Disliked Nothing, even the weather was perfect ☀️

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From the manager: Thank you Malcolm, It was lovely to meet you both. We really appreciate your feedback! best wishes, Michelle

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Unpowered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked Lovely site with flat pitches. All facilities are modern and spotlessly clean. Lots of hot water. Everything well signposted and clearly marked. Useful tourist information in the laundry /washing up room/toilet block. Grass mown. Attractive planting of trees, shrubs and some gorgeous roses. Abundant bird life, a dozen or more so species here this morning. Pretty pond with a couple of picnic benches. View of gentle hillsides.

Disliked Nothing. I've only taken off a star due to road noise, but I was aware of the busy road when I booked. It's a very convenient location. (The road noise reduced in the night apart from a rare midnight noisy truck or motorbike) I'd be happy to stay here again.

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are very proud of our facilities. Our site is very conveniently located down our own tarmac farm lane off an a-road. The campsite is around 200m or more from the road but inevitably you will hear large vehicles etc. passing during busy periods. People love the convenience of being able to get to the site without tiny lanes.


Features

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 Laundry 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 sites

Themes

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point 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 Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site 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 sites

Location

Forest Oak Farm

Purlieu

Lydney

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 4LN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (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
16.4 km Bus Station
16.7 km Bus Station
19.7 km Merrywalks
Rail
3.6 km Lydney Rail Station
10.3 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
15.5 km Stonehouse Rail Station
Ferry
2.3 km Sharpness Old Docks
3.5 km Lydney Harbour
29.8 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
29.2 km Gloucestershire Airport
42 km 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 42 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Berkeley Castle 6.7 km

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 6.9 km

Chepstow Castle 16 km

Goodrich Castle 16.4 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 16.6 km

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 11 km

The Kymin 14.9 km

Woodchester Park 15.9 km

Newark Park 17.5 km

Horton Court 22.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 2.2 km

Blakeney - Oldcroft - Allaston - Oakenhill Wood - Blakeneyhill Woods 2.9 km

Wenchford Picnic Site - Viney Hill - Wenchford Pic 3.5 km

Blackpool Bridge - Bradley Hill - Blaize Bailey - Soudle 4 km

Mallards Pike - Brierley - Cannop Ponds - Mallards Pike 4.6 km

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 7 August 2026 – Friday 7 August 2026)

    Bristol, England 35.1 km

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday 16 March 2027 – Tuesday 16 March 2027)

    Cheltenham, England 35.9 km

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 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 caravan
    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 $34.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.