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Whitemead Forest Park

Family adventures in the great outdoors of the Forest of Dean

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About Whitemead Forest Park

Family adventures in the great outdoors of the Forest of Dean

Set in acres of enchanting woodland in the beautiful Forest of Dean, family-friendly Whitemead Forest Park is the ideal holiday spot, whether you’re looking for an action-packed getaway or just want to kick back and relax.

Choose from luxury glamping pods, log cabins with hot tubs, modern apartments or, if you’re touring or under canvas, our caravan and camping pitches make the most of our lovely surroundings.

Features and facilities at-a-glance

  • Indoor pool, gym and sauna

  • Family activities including archery, crazy carts, sea-scooters and much more

  • Cabins with hot tubs available

  • Tributes & Theme Nights

  • Top local attractions

  • Adventure golf

  • On-site bar restaurant and kiosk

  • On-site shop

  • All our accommodation has a pet-friendly option

Accommodation options

Hot tub holidays

Hot tub holidays

What better way to relax and recharge those batteries than sinking into a bubbling hot tub. Whether you’re taking a romantic break away with your partner or unwinding after a busy day exploring the forest with the family, there’s no better way to relax at the end of the day.

Log cabins

Log cabins

With their lush surroundings and private verandas, our log cabins put the accent firmly on nature – you really feel you’re at the heart of the forest of Dean. Plus some of our log cabins even come with their own private hot tub. Dogs are welcome in some units at an extra charge, but we do offer pet-free accommodation as well.

Woodland lodges

Woodland lodges

With their lush surroundings and private verandas, our woodland lodges put the accent firmly on nature – you really feel you’re at the heart of the forest. Dogs are welcome in some units at an extra charge, but we do offer pet-free accommodation as well.

Apartments

Apartments

If you’re looking for a bit more space, then our apartments give you all the room you need to spread out and unwind. They’re close to all amenities and have great views across the beautiful park and woodland.

Glamping pods

Glamping pods

Glamping is a great-value holiday (whatever the weather!), and all pod types bring lodge-style luxury at an affordable price. We have a choice of four types of glamping pods, from B&B to our Mega pods Pod Deluxe.

Camping and Caravanning

Camping and Caravanning

Pitch up at Whitemead with your tent, caravan, campervan or motorhome and make the most of the picturesque forest surroundings. All our pitches give you the feeling of being close to nature, and are located in three of the park’s loveliest areas – the Dell, the Meadow and the Mead. In total, we have over 100 pitches and all have use of the park’s excellent on-site facilities.

What’s around

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Walking

With acres of ancient forest on your doorstep, walking is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the Forest of Dean, and there are plenty of options for walkers of all abilities.

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Cycling

The Forest of Dean provides varied terrain and scenery for cyclists, and with an extensive network of stoned roads and paths, it is perfect for cyclists of all abilities. Families can use the popular off road cycle paths and stay safely away from traffic.

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Local Attractions

Staying with us in the Forest of Dean is the perfect opportunity to explore the local area on foot, by bike or by car. There are some fantastic things to see and do in the forest and around the area, and Whitemead guests are entitled to discounted rates at some of the top attractions in the area.

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