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From €21.37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Walesby Forest

View prices & book Last booked 19 hours ago 8.5 294 reviews

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

218

Open all year

Please note

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.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
The bar is open between 29/03 and 31/10.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Non hook up pitch for my camping trailer

Riffle shooting was a favourite for the kids and the grownups.

Kayaking, canoeing and rafting available.

The space we had on the pitches for our tents was great…

Overall	9/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	7
Wifi	8

Michelle S. Jun 2025

Electric optional grass pitch (no pets)

Liked: The space we had on the pitches for our tents was great . The activity’s for the kids were great for the price Aswel .

Disliked: Toilets and showers wasn’t very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Activities facilities and the space!…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	5

Christopher V. Jun 2025

Non-electric grass pitch (no pets)

Liked: Activities facilities and the space!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Secluded camping in the "wild camping" area - no neighbours! Amazing activities for…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	9
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	9
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Tom A. Jun 2025

Non-electric grass pitch (no pets, wild)

Liked: Secluded camping in the "wild camping" area - no neighbours!
Amazing activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Friendly staff.

Disliked: Food in the onsite bar was expensive for what is was.

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I emailed ahead of time to ask for a pitch near to…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	9
Accommodation	9
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Daniel O. May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch (no pets)

Liked: I emailed ahead of time to ask for a pitch near to the amenity block to accommodate a disability and they were very helpful.

We pitched in A block and it was lovely and flat, not too far from the main areas of the site. I was worried about all the rain we’ve had recently but the field was absolutely fine.

Despite all the reviews about the toilets being dirty we didn’t have this issue. The toilet block looked recently refurbished and the pot wash had hot water which was nice not to have to pay for.

Welcome was fantastic. Pitches were identified with a little coloured tuft sticking out the ground and a plate with the pitch number. I was definitely overthinking it, but it wasn’t clear if the marker was the middle of the pitch or a certain corner. I was worried I was encroaching onto another pitch but I’m not sure it was actually an issue because of how much space there was.

Disliked: The activity wristband times don’t match up with arrival and departure times. So by the time you are allowed the arrive the session has already started and similarly it continues beyond the time you have to have left by. Not a problem if you are staying multiple nights but you lose out a little for a one night stay.

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The site is an excellent option for families. There is plenty to…

Overall	9/10
Location	9
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	9
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Shane B. Jun 2025

Non-electric grass pitch (no pets, wild)

Liked: The site is an excellent option for families. There is plenty to do around the site and it is decently priced too! There are also several toilet blocks around the site so you don’t have to travel too far, however it would be better if all of these have electric as the one near us didn’t. The site is well managed and is kept clean. Overall this is a very good site to stay at and we will definitely be returning here again in the near future!

Disliked: Some toilet blocks didn’t have electric or lighting at night. Would be better if the WiFi was extended around the site as the signal here is terrible!

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Good size pitches, adequate bathroom facilities, warm, organised, friendly welcome.…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	7
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch (large, no pets)

Liked: Good size pitches, adequate bathroom facilities, warm, organised, friendly welcome.

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campsite is big, staff are nice but power supply lose all the credit.

Overall	4/10
Location	10
Value for money	1
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	7
Customer service	5
Child friendliness	7
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	1

Lai Man M. Jun 2025

Electric optional grass pitch (large, no pets)

Liked: the campsite is big with many different facilities and the location is good and easy to get supply from local stores.

Disliked: the electric hook up pitch is big but the power supply is very poor and unstable. We could not use our electrical appliances for cooking or hair dry nor anything. we paid for the electricity but didn't get what we suppose to have. very disappointed. complaint email been sent to the site manager but get no response. won't recommend to friends if they are going to use electric pitch.

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The area is very clean and nice and the employees friendly and…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	5
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Andreea B. Jun 2025

Parker Lodge 7 bedroom bunkhouse

Liked: The area is very clean and nice and the employees friendly and welcoming

Disliked: Not a lot to do with the kids, though the options were plenty unfortunately they are mostly closed on certain days

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, with lots of great facilities for the kids.

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	7
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	5
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

Electric optional grass pitch (no pets)

Liked: Spacious campsite with lots going on,

Disliked: Toilets & showers on the dirty side,
Sadly we wet on site when they had a power cut therefore was without power, no hot showers available etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely big pitches, great sense of space. Very safe for kids to…

Overall	8/10
Location	9
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	9
Customer service	9
Child friendliness	9
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

craig j. May 2025

Electric optional grass pitch (no pets)

Liked: Lovely big pitches, great sense of space. Very safe for kids to go off and do activities which at £20 for the day is good value.

Disliked: Shower blocks aren’t the best. Not particularly clean and showering and changing is difficult in such small cubicles

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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 Shop nearby

Type

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 Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool 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

Ferry

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

Entertainment and activities are available between 29/03 and 31/10.

Extras

Facilities/activities including adventure activities are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..

Pool

Only park guests are authorised to use the pool.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. between 29/04 and 30/09.
Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. between 01/10 and 28/03.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

The bar is open between 29/03 and 31/10.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Pool

The outdoor swimming pool is open between 02/05 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).

General

The restaurant is open between 29/03 and 31/10.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The site will send you further check-in information 28 day(s) before your arrival.

General

This site does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 5 p.m..

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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