Whitemead Forest Park
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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
Campground type
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71Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jan 17 2025 to
Open from Fri, Jan 16 2026 to
Campsite types & availability
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum 
9.2/10
244 reviews 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Gravel and cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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The Mead powered gravel and cement/asphalt campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum 9.3/10
83 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Gravel and cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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OfferMega camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum 9.3/10
13 reviews 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 9.2ft width × 14.3ft length
Arrival daysFrom £60 (£60)
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Mega camping pod (pet friendly)
4 people maximum 8.5/10
6 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 9.2ft width × 14.3ft length
Arrival daysFrom £60 (£60)
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First floor 2 bedroom apartment (no pets, premium)
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £335 (£335)
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Ground Floor 2 bedroom apartment (no pets, premium)
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £335 (£335)
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Ground floor 2 bedroom apartment (pet friendly, premium)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £335 (£335)
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2 bedroom lodge (woodland, no pets)
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £394 (£394)
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2 bedroom lodge (woodland, pet friendly)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £394 (£394)
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Reviews
94% would recommend this campground to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
This popular, well-kept site boasts great amenities like a pool, spa, and entertainment. Guests love the spacious, clean spots, forest access, and friendly staff. Mostly family-friendly, though Wi-Fi, noise, and limited dog access in buildings were noted. A few had communication/staff attitude issues.
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Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Site was clean and modern, staff friendly and helpful and amenities were really good
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Overall we had a great time with friends and family and will be back
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked I cannot fault this site.
Second trip here and will be returning again.
Pitch: clean and spacious
Showers and toilets: immaculate and a pleasure to use
The venue: reasonably priced drinks (food a little pricey but good), great atmosphere
Pool : fabulous pool area, clean and nice and warm, steam room one of the best I've been in, family change area and locker code system great. Never seems overly busy and no silly systems for one hour a day or silly booking system
Site: great coffee shop, shop reasonably priced, park and walks.... plenty to do
Disliked We arrived late unfortunately and the weather was awful (can't help that) but we struggled to find our pitch as there's very little lighting. I love the fact it's not lit at night but could do with clearer pitch numbers maybe the numbers lit
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Have stayed here a few times…
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Have stayed here a few times in the week outside of school holidays (less busy and less children 😄)
Enjoy using the pool and the facilities are always clean. There is a good choice of places to eat and decent local hikes
Disliked Would be nice if offered a lower price for single travellers in small camper
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The pitch and forest setting is…
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked The pitch and forest setting is lovely. Loved the access to forest and cycle trails. Loved the dog play area and local walks.
Toilet block and shower facilities excellent.
Swimming pool and new cafe great as well.
Nice being there when site is quieter. Staff all friendly. Will definitely return, been here many times already but first time with our caravan.
Disliked The only slight thing is it was a bit strange having someone in a mini jeep sat watching and waiting for us to leave our pitch.
This was only our second time packing up with our caravan so we still learning. We found it slightly pushy particularly as we were clearly leaving and only went past 11 by approx 10mins whilst hitching up.
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Great site, will be staying again at so point.
The Mead powered gravel and cement/asphalt campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The park is very well kept and ideally placed for what we had in mind for the two days we stayed, cycling the Colliers trail through the forest.
Disliked The only thing that let the site down for us was the toilet block that needs a few things sorting, hooks missing off the backs of doors, urinal out of order, a shower control that was very loose and a loose toilet seat, minor things but it let the side down when the rest of the site is so impressive.
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Absolutely loved it here, superb facilities,…
Powered grass tent campsite
Liked Absolutely loved it here, superb facilities, fantastic staff excellent service
Will def be visiting again
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Everything. Beautiful site.…
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Everything. Beautiful site.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Loved it loved it
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked What can I say, the most amazing break. The facilities are second to none. We could walk for miles without touching a road - awesome for dog owners. Will def return for a weekend when the “tribute” acts are on
Disliked Absolutely nothing
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We loved our stay! Lovely site,…
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked We loved our stay! Lovely site, loads to do for kids. Two parks, evening entertainment, daily activities, lovely walks around.
We will be back soon! :)
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lovely staff who was also very…
The Mead powered gravel and cement/asphalt campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked lovely staff who was also very inviting and helpful. the pitches was lovely and spacious, will be back again!
the facilities they have on site included within the price are amazing, everything clean and tidy.
very happy with my stay, thank you.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub 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 Toddler's pool WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toiletNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Whitemead Forest Park
Parkend
Lydney
Gloucestershire
England
GL15 4LA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.76784°N
2.56431°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 26.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 7.1 mi
Berkeley Castle 7.1 mi
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 7.2 mi
Goodrich Castle 7.5 mi
Chepstow Castle 9.8 mi
National Trust
The Kymin 6.1 mi
Westbury Court Garden 7.5 mi
Skenfrith Castle 12.4 mi
Woodchester Park 12.9 mi
Newark Park 14 mi
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 0.1 mi
Parkend - Cannop Ponds - Nag's Head RSPB Reserve - Parkend 0.2 mi
Nagshead Visitor Centre - RSPB Reserve - Nagshead Visitor Centre 0.5 mi
Nagsgead RSPB Reserve - Cannop Ponds - Speech House 0.5 mi
NAGSHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 23/09/2003) 0.8 mi
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.
Offers
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Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
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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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Whitemead Forest Park? From $37.65 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.