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
88
71
30
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.
- Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jan 26 2024 to
Open from Fri, Jan 17 2025 to
Campsite types & availability
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Gravel and cement/asphalt
Site size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
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The Mead powered gravel and cement/asphalt tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Gravel and cement/asphalt
Site size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
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Mega camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 2.8m width x 4.4m length (9.2ft width x 14.3ft length) Calculated area: 12.2m² (131.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £59 (£59) 1 night, 2 adults
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Mega camping pod (pet friendly)
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 2.8m width x 4.4m length (9.2ft width x 14.3ft length) Calculated area: 12.2m² (131.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £85 (£85) 1 night, 2 adults
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First floor 2 bedroom apartment (premium, no pets)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £283.50 (£283.50) 4 nights, 2 adults
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Ground floor 2 bedroom apartment (pet friendly, premium)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £283.50 (£283.50) 4 nights, 2 adults
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Ground Floor 2 bedroom apartment (premium, no pets)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £283.50 (£283.50) 4 nights, 2 adults
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2 bedroom lodge (no pets, woodland)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £332 (£332) 4 nights, 2 adults
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2 bedroom lodge (pet friendly, woodland)
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £332 (£332) 4 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 86% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
A great site with very good facilities.
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The Mead powered gravel and cement/asphalt tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Cleanliness of site, friendliness of staff. Opportunities for adult only pool sessions at each end of the day. Location to good walking routes. On site cafe and restaurant.
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A quality venue. Great location with exceptional facilities…
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The Mead powered gravel and cement/asphalt tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked: A quality venue. Great location with exceptional facilities
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Lots of activities and facilities with friendly staff and reasonable prices. Lovely…
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Liked: Lots of activities and facilities with friendly staff and reasonable prices. Lovely setting within the Forest of Dean and close to other activities in the area. Plenty of space and pitches were excellent.
Disliked: The speaker volume for the children's disco and entertainment in the evening was much too loud.
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This site is the best I’ve ever stayed on! And I camp a lot!
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Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked: Loved the facilities, entertainment, access to pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub. Bathrooms were clean and well thought out with sink cubicles!!
Disliked: Nothing
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Great for all. The scenery is stunning and the facilities fantastic
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Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked: Fantastic resort, great facilities and entertainment
Disliked: Nothing
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Site layout was good. Bar and restaurant was reasonably priced, no overcharging…
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Liked: Site layout was good. Bar and restaurant was reasonably priced, no overcharging like similar parks. Only had entertainment on the Saturday night, singer called Christian and the Disco by Sarah. Site facilities were good will be coming back in the summer
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The facilities were lush! Everything you needed was on site and In…
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Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked: The facilities were lush! Everything you needed was on site and In close proximity. .
Disliked: However the staff are rude and threw me and my partner off because he was on You tube live doing his morning routine doing push ups! He was in a gym only recording himself and it was the second day he did this , there was no signs saying he couldn't record or take photos. They were very unreasonable and this spoilt the holiday. Such a shame as it was a lovely place just run by rude staff. They did give a refund but it still spoiled the holiday as we came all the way from Wales !
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From the manager: Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We politely asked your partner to stop filming in the gym as other guests were uncomfortable and we do not allow photography or videos in our leisure facilities. Your partner had bypassed the desk and did not fill in a gym declaration form to use the gym, it details on this form that no videoing or photography are allowed in the facilities. We asked your partner to leave the site due to being extremely rude to our staff which we do not tolerate.
Brilliant facilities. This site was more than we usually spend per night…
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The Mead powered gravel and cement/asphalt tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Brilliant facilities. This site was more than we usually spend per night but was definitely worth it. We liked the pitch size, the pool and restaurant, and the surrounding grounds. Had we been staying longer we'd have been keen to rent the bikes as well. Am looking forward to booking another visit.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Excellent site, big private pitch, spotless, facilities fantastic
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Liked: Excellent site with loads to do day & night. The showers/toilrts were spotless, the onsite cafe was lovely & the restaurant very nice also. We enjoyed the meals we had and they were very good value for money. Location was great - Park End village was very nice and easily walkable to get to
Disliked: Nothing! We can't wait to come back again for longer
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Great facilities . Love the swimming pool complex. Good food available in…
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The Mead powered gravel and cement/asphalt tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Great facilities . Love the swimming pool complex. Good food available in the restaurant. Lovely walks nearby.
Disliked: Nothing
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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 toilet Disabled facilitiesNearby 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 GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.76784°N
-2.56431°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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 $36.28 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.