The park is ideally located on the eastern edge of Dorset and set in 55 landscaped acres bordering unspoilt river meadows and woodlands.
The Hurn Forest provides a stunning woodland backdrop with access to scenic pet-friendly walks just waiting to be explored. Plus, the golden sandy beaches of beautiful Bournemouth and Poole or the rolling landscapes of the Dorset countryside are right on your doorstep.
We understand that not everyone wants the same thing from their holiday, which is why our range of accommodation is designed to suit a variety of tastes. We regularly invest in new accommodation, meaning our caravans are fully equipped with a range of mod-cons and stunning cosy interiors.
Looking for something a little more luxurious? Why not treat yourself to relaxing hot tub retreat...
Your holiday accommodation is fully self-contained, so you can relax with those you love whilst in your own little world.
Read more HideThe indoor pool, complete with flume, features a sauna & steam room for you to truly unwind whilst on holiday. There is also a fully-equipped gym with a wide variety of equipment available (please note, induction fees apply), including free weights, resistance machines, running and cycling machines.
The heated outdoor pool is open everyday from the 25th May until 1st September, 10:00am - 6pm (weather dependent) and has plenty of poolside sun loungers to help you relax under the South Coast sun. It is typically open from the end of May until the beginning of September each year.
The Acorn Bar has an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, featuring delicious locally sourced products whenever possible. There is also our fabulous Sunday Lunch Menu and dedicated 'Pooch Menu' for all our four legged guests. When the sun is shining enjoy a refreshing beverage or bite to eat in on our Terrace.
The Acorn Bar also features Sky Sports & BT Sport to keep you updated on all the games that matter. There is also a pet-friendly indoor seating area* as well as a stylish decked outdoor seating area, both of which are perfect for enjoying a meal with your canine companion.
Throughout the year, we have a range of incredible cabaret acts such as Nathan Moore, singer from band Brother Beyond, Basil Brush (BOOM BOOM) and Matt Edwards, magician as seen on Britain's Got Talent. Take a look at our entertainment calendar to see what's on during your stay at Oakdene Forest Park.
Woof's Workshop features our Slime School, Sand Art and Pottery Painting. Activities can even be booked in advance, ready for your stay! Themed activities are always created for the key holidays including Easter, Summer, Halloween and of course at Christmas season, meaning no two weeks are ever the same!
For inspiration on some of the types of activities, entertainment and live acts you can enjoy during your stay just view our entertainment and activities page.
2 FREE Go Active+ sessions now included with every short break or holiday at Oakdene, booked with us directly. Each session can include a maximum of 6 people and can be selected from our full range of fantastic activities using your exclusive code that will be sent shortly after you make your booking with us. Want to 'Go' for more? Additional activities are bookable, but are chargeable.
Make sure you reserve your space and pre-book your session to avoid missing out on your first choice of activity as spaces on each activity are limited.
Plus... There is our fully immersive Escape Room experience that is designed to test your skills and get you thinking outside the box, as well as woofs workshop our fantastic range of daytime activities perfect for all the family!
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available around the parks and inside your accommodation at Swanage Coastal Park, Oakdene Forest Park*, Shorefield Country Park (including Downton Holiday Park), Merley Court Holiday Park and Forest Edge Holiday Park. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available throughout the main facility buildings across these parks.
There is limited Wi-Fi at Lytton Lawn and Wilksworth.
Please be aware that the Wi-Fi service is suitable for light browsing and checking emails, but during peak times may be limited. Streaming/gaming/video conferencing is not guaranteed.
Unfortunately, mobile phone reception and network is dependent on your mobile phone provider and therefore is out of our control. Mobile phone reception in the New Forest area can sometimes be patchy on some networks but is generally improving over time. There is usually no problem at Swanage Coastal Park or Merley Court Holiday Park.
*Please note that there is no Wi-Fi access from the summer camping pitches at Oakdene Forest Park. Complimentary Wi-Fi can still be accessed from the park's main facility buildings.
Check-in will vary depending on the accommodation you have booked.
Check-out is by 10am on the day of departure. Note: Sunday departures for two night breaks are by 7pm.
You are welcome to arrive earlier and make use of any of the parks facilities, but please do not head to your accommodation until you have received your text confirming that it is all ready for you.
The outdoor pools across all our parks will be open from Saturday 27th May 2023.
The opening of all our outdoor pools is weather dependent.
We have outdoor swimming pools at Shorefield Country Park, Oakdene Forest Park, Wilksworth Caravan Park and Merley Court. To check specific opening times for a particular park, please give the park's reception a call.
Yes, have a specifically adapted three-bedroom Select Lodge at Shorefield Country Park, as well as wheelchair-accessible Serene Caravans at both Oakdene and Shorefield Country Park. To find out more please see our accessible accommodation page and access statement.
Some of our other units are suitable for those with limited mobility. Whilst not specifically adapted for wheelchair users, our treehouses are accessed via a sloping timber walkway and have one downstairs bedroom (the other two bedrooms in Silvertree and Coppertree are located upstairs), making them suitable for those with reduced mobility. As our treehouses have not been specifically designed to cater for wheelchair users, they may not be suitable for those looking for fully accessible accommodation.
If you require accommodation near to the facilities or with level access, please state this at the time of booking and we will do our best to help find you something to suit your requirements. If you have any questions regarding accessibility, feel free to give our Reservations Team a call on 01590 648333 who will be happy to assist.
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All short breaks or holidays booked directly with us staying at Oakdene now includes...
... Go Active sessions. Each session can be for up to 6 people for you to enjoy during your stay and can be selected from our full range of fantastic activities.
Discover MoreEvery booking made directly, staying at Oakdene Forest Park will recieve a unique code post booking, that can be redeemed online against 2 Go Active sessions during their stay, subject to availability. Each session/activity is for up to 6 people. Want to 'Go' for more? Additional activites are bookable, but are chargeable. Excludes Escape Room and Woof's Workshop activities.
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Enquire TodayHoliday cost refundable to a maximum value of £3000. Cannot be used in conjuction with any other offer. *Our holiday homes come with a holiday park licence, therefore cannot be used or treated as a main residence.
Great Stay!
Just got back from the lodge we stayed in, lovely park, teenagers enjoyed the swimming pools would definitely return, very clean.”
Samantha Jane Beach – Aug 2022
Felt Very Safe
Sensation caravan was spotless upon arrival. Comfortable and modern. Felt new actually. We took our dog so was in pet friendly accommodation.
Lisa Walker – Aug 2022
Outstanding accommodation
We went for a much needed retreat and our stay at Oakdene far exceeded our expectations. From check in to departure we couldn’t have asked for more. Staff were lovely, facilities great and as for the accommodation, outstanding. We loved it, thank you very much and we will definitely be back
andrewhF4544OW – Dec 2023
Thanks to all the Oakdene staff
Just had a lovely family weekend at this park. We had three statement caravans, all clean, modern and very comfortable. Two for family members with dogs, so it was nice to be able to bring the dogs along. Dogs seemed welcome everywhere. We all loved The Acorn restaurant.
Straussbunny – Dec 2023
All the families had a blast
We went with six other families, and it catered brilliantly for our large group. The lodges were modern, spacious and having hot tubs was the cherry on top. The variety of children-centric activities kept all our little ones entertained, from the lively pool activities to the engaging events.
Ranjit K – Sep 2023
Towns & beaches just a short drive away
Good facilities such as hot tub, steam room and gym. Arcade and main area is good with entertainment regularly on. Caravans are spacious and well equipped. Have always found staff to be friendly and helpful and overall just a great place that I love going to.
Tom – Nov 2023
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