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
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including adventure activities are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 02/05 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).
- The restaurant is open between 29/03 and 31/10.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 29/03 and 31/10.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 5:30 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.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- The bar is open between 29/03 and 31/10.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Site types & availability
Power optional grass site
Max. persons unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 29.50 (GBP 29.50)
View prices & bookPower optional grass site (large, no pets)
Max. persons unlimited
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 20m width × 20m depth (400m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 29.50 (GBP 29.50)
View prices & bookPower optional grass site (no pets)
Max. persons unlimited
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 29.50 (GBP 29.50)
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Unpowered grass site (no pets, wild)
Max. persons unlimited
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 18 (GBP 18)
View prices & bookUnpowered grass motorhome site (no pets)
Max. persons unlimited
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 30m width × 15m depth (450m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 29.50 (GBP 29.50)
View prices & bookUnpowered grass site
Max. persons unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 29.50 (GBP 29.50)
View prices & bookUnpowered grass site (large, no pets)
Max. persons unlimited
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 20m width × 20m depth (400m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 29.50 (GBP 29.50)
View prices & bookUnpowered grass site (no pets)
Max. persons unlimited
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 29.50 (GBP 29.50)
View prices & bookParker Lodge 7 bedroom bunkhouse
33 people maximum 7 bedrooms
Dimensions: 32.8ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 360 (GBP 360)
View prices & bookSherwood lodge 5 bedroom bunkhouse
36 people maximum 5 bedrooms
Dimensions: 32.8ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 370 (GBP 370)
View prices & bookKemp Lodge 5 bedroom bunkhouse
36 people maximum 5 bedrooms
Dimensions: 32.8ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 400 (GBP 400)
View prices & bookWalesby Lodge 6 bedroom bunkhouse
38 people maximum 6 bedrooms
Dimensions: 32.8ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 400 (GBP 400)
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Reviews
87% would recommend this campground to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
Huge site packed with activities, especially for kids. Govies loved the roomy sites, heaps to do, and friendly staff. BUT, toilets/showers need a spruce-up, and a few found power issues and amenity costs a bit steep.
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Lovely location really not great facilities
Unpowered grass site (no pets)
Liked The location and space
Disliked Toilets and showers stink and people in same field still playing loud. Music and drinking till 3 am. Not enough toilets or showers and need a through deep clean.
Recommend to friends Visit again
We had a great time and would come back
Unpowered grass site (no pets, wild)
Liked We had a lovely time and liked the fact that there was lots for the kids to do!
Disliked The toilets didn’t seemed to get fresh toilet roll and I had to leave a bar of soap in there as no soap was topped up the 4 days we were there. Nothing major tho and didn’t have an impact on our stay
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Afraid we won’t be recommending or returning
Power optional grass site
Liked Activities at the centre. Staff at the centre.
Disliked Being so far away from the toilets and showers. Nearest showers and toilets were disgusting. There should be more facilities there as it is such a large campsite.
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Przestrzen, swoboda…
Unpowered grass site (no pets, wild)
Liked Przestrzen, swoboda
Disliked Ilosc toilet
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We stayed in Pitch M, nice…
Power optional grass site
Liked We stayed in Pitch M, nice & quiet, large sized pitches.
Didn’t do any of activities but enjoyed the lovely walks with the pooches.
Loved having to be able to use a fire pit too.
Disliked Long walk to toilet blocked especially during the night, could do with a few more scattered about.
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Really nice place to stay and would come back
Power optional grass site
Liked Spacious pitches, plenty of activities for the younger ones, nice walk around the site. Good location, near to shops and lots to do around the area
Disliked Toilets could do with more regular cleaning
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lots of space for tents and…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Lots of space for tents and big families to have multiple tents together
Walks
Lake
Activities for the children
Disliked Poorly maintained facilities and limited activities despite what’s advertised.
On our last night drunk and aggressive guests kept the whole campsite awake, and staff did nothing to intervene despite numerous calls
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A brilliant site where you're not…
Unpowered grass site (no pets, wild)
Liked A brilliant site where you're not overcrowded or shoe horned in to get the most people on site. Plots were large and not overlooked. We stayed in wild camping so it was pretty basic but as long as you're prepared then they had everything you needed (take a torch for the toilets at night!). Ice blocks are not able to be refrozen which would have been handy, but other than that it was just perfect. We were a group of 9 - 4 adults and 5 children aged 15, 14, 9, 4 and 1 - and stayed for 3 nights. There was something for everyone - Activities to entertain the older ones and plenty of woodland to make swings and go stick hunting for fires to entertain the littlies. Staff were very friendly and able to help when needed, but we're not intrusive. The site was clean and tidy and well looked after - we're going back next year!
Disliked Would love facilities to freeze ice blocks
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Overall a wonderful stay. We had a fabulous time.
Unpowered grass site
Liked The freedom. The forest. Beautiful place. The fire drums. The staff were lovely. Lots of activities to do. Unfortunately our youngest member was almost 3 and activities started from 5+
Disliked The shower and toilet facilities were quite unsanitary.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Clean and friendly
Unpowered grass site (no pets)
Liked Love the space, nice walks beautiful scenery, quiet and peaceful
Disliked Toilets was quiet a walk.
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 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 Laundry 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 sitesThemes
Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Very large (over 200 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Level campground, 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 Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Walesby Forest
Brake Road
Newark
Nottinghamshire
England
NG22 9NG
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (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 4.9 km
Mansfield Museum 16.1 km
Bolsover Castle 19.6 km
Hardwick Hall 20.8 km
Hardwick Old Hall 21.5 km
National Trust
Clumber Park 6.5 km
Mr Straw's House 12.6 km
The Workhouse, Southwell 16.5 km
Hardwick Hall 21.5 km
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 21.5 km
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 3.1 km
THORESBY PARK 3.1 km
The Major Oak and Sherwood Forest 4.9 km
The Major Oak - Sherwood Forest - Edwinstowe 4.9 km
Clumber and Surrounding Forests - Robin Hood Way 6.2 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 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 caravan 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 $37.38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.