Walesby Forest

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Kayak at the site
Swimming pool
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 sites 218
Travel trailer sites 64
RV sites 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens March 27
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Facilities/activities including adventure activities are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The bar is open between 27/03 and 01/11.
  • 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 park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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 park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The games room is open between 27/03 and 01/11.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 27 to

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9
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8
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8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
6

87% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

This large, well-kept woodland campground boasts exceptionally spacious sites, perfect for families and groups wanting nature and freedom. Guests rave about plentiful activities, friendly staff, and great value. However, some noted issues with toilet/shower cleanliness and upkeep, with some finding them dated and far from sites. Limited activities for toddlers and occasional noise were also mentioned.

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Beautiful scenery, easy check in with…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

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.

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We will return, but hope yhe shower blocks are upgraded by next year.

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8 out of 10
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10
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7
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10
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9
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5
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Power optional grass campsite

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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Great programme of activities acres of…

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Owen S. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite (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…

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8 out of 10
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9
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Primitive grass campsite (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!

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10 out of 10
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10
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8
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10
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5
Lisa H. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite (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…

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5 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
5
Facilities / Activities
3
Customer service
2
Child friendliness
5
Cleanliness
2
Wifi
1

Primitive grass campsite (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…

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4 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

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

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Primitive grass campsite (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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Great pitch size but be conscious of toilet distance it can be vast

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5 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
6
Facilities / Activities
3
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Alex S. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite (large, no pets)

Liked Pitch size and space

Disliked Distance between pitch and facilities - some distance is crazy infact.

And toilets very basic and not at all clean,
/not a lot of cubicles

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The campsite is a good site…

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8 out of 10
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10
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Power optional grass campsite (large, no pets)

Liked The campsite is a good site .kids have a great time

Disliked Lack of toilet and showers for the size of place ,needs to have a shower, toilet block or even portable cabins on each field . Electric hook up a waste of money £11.50 a night ,could only use fridge and kettle. Wouldn't take my electric grill and bbq not even an air fryer kept tripping off. So had to cook with gas cooker in motorhome

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

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 32 inches) Level campground, 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.22455°N
0.99979°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.3 km Hetts Lane
10.4 km Bingo Hall
11.5 km Bus Station
Rail
10.6 km Retford Low Level Rail Station
10.7 km Retford Rail Station
12.7 km Worksop Rail Station
Airport
28.5 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
29.1 km Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
31.8 km 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park 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 $37.15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.