Whitemead Forest Park

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Aerial shot of the hardstanding and the tent pitches
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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
As you’d expect from the name, Whitemead Forest Park is surrounded by woodland. And not just any old woodland... but the age-old Forest of Dean, one-time stamping ground of the royals and their pals. It’s not hard to see why the regal types would flock to this part of Gloucestershire – the surrounds are most scenic, and packed with plenty of things to do including days of wandering among ancient trees (on foot, on bikes or on horseback), exploring spooky caves and riding rural railways. So far, so peaceful… and that vibe is stretched out to the park’s facilities too, which include a free gym, sauna, steam room and spa pools. And if you’re in charge of kids that have more active plans in mind? Such scenarios are sorted too: the indoor swimming pool has a kids’ area, and there are also several outdoor play areas scattered around the site. Through the summer holidays, the park’s all abuzz with various activities they can join in with (for an extra charge). Despite all this activity, there’s little chance of going hungry here – the restaurant serves all day from breakfast to dinner (via afternoon tea…) with a couple of bars also on hand to provide the drinks and entertainment. If you’d like to venture out, there are a couple of pubs in the nearby village of Parkend (10 minutes’ walk) and lots of restaurants and shops in Lydney (10 minutes’ drive).

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 88
Caravan sites 71
Tent sites 30
RV & Motorhome sites 71
Open now
Opens 16 January

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 16 Jan 2026 to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 363 Pitchup.com customers

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Bush

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spot! Lovely woodland site with cracking pool, spa & gym. Spacious, level pitches & spotless loos. Friendly staff, heaps to do for all ages, great entertainment. Direct forest access, ace for families & dogs. Bit pricey for activities, can get busy, Wi-Fi's a bit dodgy.

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Loved the campsite very clean a…

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Sophie M.

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Loved the campsite very clean a lot to do family and dog friendly very relaxing weekend

Disliked WiFi wasn’t great but it didn’t bother us

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Nice bar & restaurant also enjoyed…

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kevin J.

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Nice bar & restaurant also enjoyed the dog friendly cafe.
The swimming pool & spa facilities were very good.
Nice setting on the edge of the forest & the local village was a 5 minute walk.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quick pit stop!

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Anonymous

Mega camping pod (no pets)

Liked Location, park itself and is very nice and our little pod was cozy.

Disliked The mattress was so uncomfortable, we didn’t have a good nights sleep which is a shame.

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Excellent Site

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Thomas W.

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Great facilities, large indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room and two jacuzzis. Beautiful site, well laid out. Bar facilities and food good. Cafe also on site. The staff were friendly and helpful. Beautiful walks around forest of Dean

Disliked WiFi a bit hit and miss

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The forest walk and lovely pub…

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Philippa L.

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked The forest walk and lovely pub "The Miners arms" with lovely food and dogs welcome. Very clean toilets and showers.

Disliked Very dark on arrival 5.30pm and struggled to find our pitch number as not very well lit which also made it very difficult to park into the motorhome area to fill up with water as was basically pitch black. Would be ok if arriving when light. On site bar is no dogs allowed which we were unaware of too.

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A haven for children and adults

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Normina B.

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked All of it, absolutely fantastic sitr

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic place 10 out of 10…

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wayne m.

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Fantastic place 10 out of 10
One of the best pools we've been to.

Disliked Going home

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Great place, and lovely staff.…

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Daniel B.

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Great place, and lovely staff.

Disliked Nothing

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Steve H.

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked I liked the park and the way it’s looked after.

Disliked I came just me and my dog and there was nowhere I could get a beer with him, even in the summer on the patio I would have no way to purchase a drink with him.
In the evenings I was stuck in the Motorhome. £288.00 for 4 nights

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Very clean site with great facilities.…

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Kelly T.

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Very clean site with great facilities. Pool area was brilliant for both kids and adults. Bar welcoming and great evening entertainment, our kids loved it!
Would definitely stay again.

Disliked Although there was a good variety some of the activities seemed over priced in our opinion.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 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

Themes

Bush Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Whitemead Forest Park

Parkend

Lydney

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 4LA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.76784°N
2.56431°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.7 km Bus Station
16.2 km Bus Station
16.3 km Cantilupe Road
Rail
6.4 km Lydney Rail Station
15.2 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
16 km Chepstow Rail Station
Ferry
7.4 km Sharpness Old Docks
7.5 km Lydney Harbour
30.9 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
31.3 km Gloucestershire Airport
43.6 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

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 few minutes’ walk away in Parkend if you need it). Should the kids demand more from their woodland outings, take them along to seek out dragons and unicorns along the themed trails at Puzzlewood, or launch themselves into the air on the ziplines and high ropes courses at Go Ape; both are 10 minutes away by car. Much of the area’s attraction is linked to its natural good looks, but there’s also manmade interest in the form of the miners’ caverns at Clearwell Caves and the puffing steam trains of the Dean Forest Railway (both 10 minutes' drive). In the unlikely event that you tire of this scenery, head west to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for days visiting Goodrich Castle (20 minutes) and the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (25 minutes), or canoeing from Symonds Yat (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 42.2 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 11.4 km

Berkeley Castle 11.5 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 11.5 km

Goodrich Castle 12 km

Chepstow Castle 15.8 km

National Trust

The Kymin 9.8 km

Westbury Court Garden 12.1 km

Skenfrith Castle 20 km

Woodchester Park 20.7 km

Newark Park 22.6 km

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 0.2 km

Parkend - Cannop Ponds - Nag's Head RSPB Reserve - Parkend 0.2 km

Nagshead Visitor Centre - RSPB Reserve - Nagshead Visitor Centre 0.8 km

Nagsgead RSPB Reserve - Cannop Ponds - Speech House 0.8 km

NAGSHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 23/09/2003) 1.3 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 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?
    Camping and caravan
    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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Whitemead Forest Park? From $55.03 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.