Whitemead Forest Park

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Aerial shot of the hardstanding and the tent pitches
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
Camper sites 71
Tent sites 30
RV sites 71
Open now
Opens January 17

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jan 17 2025 to

Open from Fri, Jan 16 2026 to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 387 Pitchup.com customers

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Forest

95% 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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The pool was a definite success!…

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Amanda P.

Mega camping pod (no pets)

Liked The pool was a definite success! Walk in no pre booking, spacious, clean 5*
The pod was lovely and clean on first walking in. Bedding and pillows were immaculate (and included).
Toilet paper, dish cloth and washing up liquid included.
The grounds are well kept.
Breakfast at forester’s was lovely 5* ( but wait was long)
Bring your own BBQ (disposable) .. advertising BBQ, but it’s just a metal stand that you are not allowed to put anything on.

Disliked The toilet in the pod seemed dirty!
It smelled of stale urine. There were stains on the walls of toothpastes from previous days! Around the bottom of the floor seemed mouldy and the toilet brush had probably cleaned up more than it wanted to chew!

BINGO ! was a disaster.. if you want to actually play bingo … stay at your pod/caravan. Kids screaming, music playing, lights off!!! Think we managed to mark 4 numbers off in half hour!

Breakfast at forester's was lovely, but the wait of about 45 minutes was too long.

You don’t have a BBQ ! Bring your own disposable.. the shop over charge.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place and fantastic service…

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Samuel B.

Mega camping pod (no pets)

Liked Great place and fantastic service

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic!

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Liz E.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything about Whitemead was fantastic, the swimming pool with steam room and sauna. The cleanliness, the walks right on your doorstep. We had the best time and even stayed an extra night! Would highly recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site, very reasonably priced. Clean facilities

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Staff all friendly, toilet/showers all clean.
Site well kept, all pitches spacious.
Facilities fantastic

Disliked Wifi very weak

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic. I spent most of…

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Sylvia W.

Mega camping pod (no pets)

Liked Fantastic. I spent most of my time in swimming pool etc. Enjoyed Witney Houston and meal. The place has so much to offer. The Pod was so cosy. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I will be back ASAP.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pod was really clean and…

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samantha h.

Mega camping pod (no pets)

Liked The pod was really clean and the facilities were exceptional I really enjoyed my stay and I could have stayed longer I have booked to go back next year staff were great and the coffee shop and restaurant equally as good

Disliked Nothing everything was great

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall a very well-run site, helpful and friendly staff.

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Anonymous

The Mead powered gravel and cement/asphalt campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Good, clean facilities - sauna and steamroom were a favourite.
Proximity to the Collier's cycle trail was a definite plus - also walks in the woods right from the edge of the pitches.
Good value for money too - other sites in the area have similar price per pitch but offer much less in terms of facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pitch, lovely and quiet. Nice…

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Ceris P.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great pitch, lovely and quiet.
Nice walks around the area
Clean toilets and showers.
Friendly staff.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Whitemead is a great choice -…

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Sarah H.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Whitemead is a great choice - its spotless, very reasonably priced & great value for any family break - which is why it gets booked up quickly - enjoy your trip

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Big pitches clean facilities kids loved…

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paul f.

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Big pitches clean facilities kids loved the entertainment, pool was great

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies 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

Themes

Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Public transportation 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 Horseback 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

Bus
7.3 mi Bus Station
10 mi Bus Station
10.1 mi Cantilupe Road
Rail
4 mi Lydney Rail Station
9.5 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
10 mi Chepstow Rail Station
Ferry
4.6 mi Sharpness Old Docks
4.7 mi Lydney Harbour
19.2 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
19.4 mi Gloucestershire Airport
27.1 mi 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 26.2 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

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

Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Mega camping pod (no pets)
  • 20% off Glamping Deal –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Mega camping pod (pet friendly)
  • 20% off Glamping Deal –

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?
    RV, 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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Whitemead Forest Park? From $36.85 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.