Walesby Forest
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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
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- No bachelor/bachelorette 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 05/02 and 08/31 (subject to weather conditions).
- The restaurant is open between 03/29 and 10/31.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 03/29 and 10/31.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- 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/site.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- The bar is open between 03/29 and 10/31.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Power optional grass campsite
Max. persons unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29.50 (£29.50)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass campsite
Max. persons unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29.50 (£29.50)
View prices & bookParker Lodge 7 bedroom bunkhouse
33 people maximum 7 bedrooms
Dimensions: 32.8ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £360 (£360)
View prices & bookSherwood lodge 5 bedroom bunkhouse
36 people maximum 5 bedrooms
Dimensions: 32.8ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £370 (£370)
View prices & bookKemp Lodge 5 bedroom bunkhouse
36 people maximum 5 bedrooms
Dimensions: 32.8ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £400 (£400)
View prices & bookWalesby Lodge 6 bedroom bunkhouse
38 people maximum 6 bedrooms
Dimensions: 32.8ft width × 65.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £400 (£400)
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Primitive grass campsite (no pets, wild)
Max. persons unlimited
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18)
View prices & bookPower optional grass campsite (large, no pets)
Max. persons unlimited
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 20m width × 20m depth (400m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29.50 (£29.50)
View prices & bookPower optional grass campsite (no pets)
Max. persons unlimited
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29.50 (£29.50)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass campsite (large, no pets)
Max. persons unlimited
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 20m width × 20m depth (400m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29.50 (£29.50)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass campsite (no pets)
Max. persons unlimited
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 15m depth (225m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29.50 (£29.50)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass RV campsite (no pets)
Max. persons unlimited
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 30m width × 15m depth (450m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29.50 (£29.50)
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Reviews
87% would recommend this campground to a friend
82% would stay here again
What customers say
This huge site excels at activities for kids, with spacious spots & friendly staff. However, multiple guests mention the toilet/shower facilities need updating, with cleanliness issues. Some report power supply problems on electric pitches & high amenity costs.
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Lovely location really not great facilities
Primitive grass campsite (no pets)
Liked The location and space
Disliked Toilets and showers stink and people in same field still playing loud. Music and drinking till 3 am. Not enough toilets or showers and need a through deep clean.
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Great site would go back. Just need a bit more care of toilets
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Great location, walks, activities, great for the family, dogs and atmosphere
Disliked Toilets not the best needs a bit of a refurb and more toilet blocks
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Great campsite overall. Large pitches, lots…
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Great campsite overall. Large pitches, lots of space, activities were fun and reasonably priced. We're out with adjoining pitches for our whole group. Emails answered quickly.
Disliked Toilet and shower blocks were a bit dated, showers were weak, shower blocks felt dirty.
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Walks around where really pleasant…
Power optional grass campsite (no pets)
Liked Walks around where really pleasant
Disliked Walks too far to the toilet block. No park on campsite for young children
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Everything 👌…
Primitive grass campsite (no pets)
Liked Everything 👌
Disliked Wifi didnt work 😟
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We still loved our stay and will visit again
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The freedom of the safe field for the kids to run about and the pitch size was amazing.
We loved having to go into the woods to get our own fire wood.
Disliked The shower blocks and toilet was to far way, luckily I brought a porter loo just before coming.
There is no park as there was no activity's for my boy as he wasn't old enough.
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See above. Our money back would be a good gesture.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Large pitching area
Disliked Toilets were disgusting with bowls blocked and faeces floating in same toilet for 3 days. Many toilet bolts missing so no privacy. Outdoor pool freezing as not heated. Night warden did nothing about screaming, fighting and car horns at 2.00 in the morning. Our young children were very scared. Would never return here.
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We all had an amazing time,…
Primitive grass campsite (no pets, wild)
Liked We all had an amazing time, definitely would come back.. staff very helpful and friendly 😊
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We had the most wonderful weekend. We will be back!
Primitive grass campsite (no pets, wild)
Liked The activities were fantastic, and enjoyed by the adults and older teens in our family.
The lake was beautiful, and we absolutely loved the kayaking.
The scenery was absolutely stunning, and we really enjoyed foraging for wood for the fire.
The bar and shop were a great touch, and we loved taking photos on the giant deckchair and in the giant postcard frame!
We had lots of space around our pitch which was brilliant, and meant we were not too close to anyone else.
The wild camping area and forest were absolutely beautiful and provided the most stunning backdrop to our family camping trip. We loved every second, thank you!
Disliked The wild camping toilets could have been checked more frequently throughout the weekend in terms of restocking soap and blue paper towel, and the outside bins were overflowing by the end of the weekend, but this did not spoil things in the slightest for us.
It would also have improved our experience even further if a wider range of activities were available each day, as there were activities that we were really looking forward to, that were not available on the day we did the passes.
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Great value for money, good pitch size, showers need updating.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The activities and the prices of the wristbands are excellent value for money. We had a 7 teenagers with us and they had something for everyone. The pitches are a great size and happily pitched our party altogether.
Disliked My only downside for me were the shower/toilet facilities. They could do with updating and look a bit grabby and run down. We were on K field. However, we found a newer block on another field that we travelled over to, to have a shower.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
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 accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Walesby Forest
Brake Road
Newark
Nottinghamshire
England
NG22 9NG
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.22455°N
0.99979°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Sherwood Forest Country Park 3 mi
Mansfield Museum 10 mi
Bolsover Castle 12.2 mi
Hardwick Hall 12.9 mi
Hardwick Old Hall 13.4 mi
National Trust
Clumber Park 4 mi
Mr Straw's House 7.8 mi
The Workhouse, Southwell 10.2 mi
Hardwick Hall 13.4 mi
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 13.4 mi
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 1.9 mi
THORESBY PARK 1.9 mi
The Major Oak and Sherwood Forest 3.1 mi
The Major Oak - Sherwood Forest - Edwinstowe 3.1 mi
Clumber and Surrounding Forests - Robin Hood Way 3.9 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.
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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.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Walesby Forest? From $24.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.