Oakdene Forest Park Oakdene Forest Park
St. Leonards,
Ringwood,
Hampshire,
BH24 2RZ
Main Reception: 01202 865601

All Reservation Enquiries: 01590 648331

Oakdene Forest Park at a glance


Self Catering Accommodation in Hampshire:

Caravans and Lodges with Hot Tubs.

Camping in Hampshire:

During the Summer months tent pitches are available in an area called The Riverside in Oakdene Forest Park. Pitches do not have electrical hookup but access to portaloos and showers and use of facilities at Oakdene Forest Park. Call the Reservations Team on 01590 648331.
(Please note that touring and tenting pitches are available at near by Forest Edge Holiday Park and Merley Court Touring Park)

Oakdene Forest Park is ideal for:

Weekend breaks or main Family holiday. Seasonal event activities available Halloween, Easter, Christmas and New Year - please note that New Year's Eve party is a chargeable ticketed event. The club complex offers all weather entertainment.

Opening times:

Oakdene re-opens on February 5th 2010 until January 2nd 2011. Tent pitches are available in the school Summer holidays at the Riverside (formerly the Meadows).

Bike rideSelf catering accommodation special offers at Oakdene Forest Park:

For more information see our Bargain & Breaks page.


ChaletAbout Oakdene Forest Park

Set half a mile from the nearest road, four star rated Oakdene Forest Park at St. Leonards (nr. Ringwood) Hampshire offers its guests various size and style self catering holiday homes including caravans & lodges with hot tubs, plus fabulous leisure facilities.

Set in 55 acres of beautiful parkland bordering the Avon Forest and unspoilt river meadows, the park is a proud holder of the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation.

Caravan holiday homes for hire: Tel: 01590 648331 for details & a brochure
Caravan holiday homes for sale: Tel: 0800 21 40 80 for details & a brochure

The park is often described as a peaceful and rural retreat and is also ideally located for holiday makers who want to be near the New Forest attractions and also benefit by being close to tourist attractions in Ringwood and seaside town of Bournemouth. In every direction you can explore nature reserves, country parks and Forestry Commission land. There are plenty of lovely walks and cycle trails leading straight off the park as the park backs onto the Avon Forest.

Oakdene Forest Park is often described as being an ideal site for families, especially those with young children, with great on-site facilities, kids entertainment and special event activities ie: Halloween, Christmas/New Year and Easter. - please note that New Years Eve party is a chargeable ticketed event. On the park you can enjoy indoor and outdoor pools with flume, steam room and sauna and a fully equipped gym. You can also relax in the evening with family entertainment in a large, modern clubhouse . The Oakdene complex also offers a Bistro style eating area. Pets are allowed in selected holiday homes - please enquire with reservations.

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Top five reasons why people choose Oakdene Forest Park

  • Choice of stylish and comfortable self catering accommodation
  • Fabulous location for a UK holiday
  • Immediate access for cyclists and walkers to Avon Forest
  • Relaxation in the sauna, steam room and spa bath
  • Oakdene entertainment suite

    Self catering accommodation at Oakdene Forest Park, St. Leonards, Hampshire

    Along with tent pitches in the summer months at Oakdene Forest Park we offer our guests the choice of staying in one of our holiday caravans or one of our Rhododendron luxury lodges which include bath and Hot Tubs. Caravan accommodation at Oakdene sleeps from 4 to 6 people (some have bunk beds), our Timber clad luxury lodges sleep with 4, 6 or 8 and include double and twin bedded rooms, and a hot tub on the decking. For 2010 there is a brand new 8 berth lodge with hot tub and sauna.

    All of our self catering accommodation is fully equipped and selected caravans & lodges welcome pets. All mod cons are provided including full size cooker, fridge, crockery, cutlery, TV, and FREE electricity (and gas where applicable). Bed linen is provided and in luxury and standard accommodation the beds will be made ready for your arrival. All you need to bring are towels and tea towels.
    The self catering caravans vary with regard to size, layout and interior decor as there are a number of manufacturers and models available. All the caravans have the specification as detailed, although some have extras. Therefore it is often the case that caravans of the same category name are not identical. Please note that all units are non smoking. We also have a specially adapted wheelchair access luxury caravan available for hire.

    Campsite pitches

    Please note these are basic camping pitches for tents only, with no electric hookup but with access to portaloos and showers. They are approximately 10 minutes walk from the main Clubhouse at Oakdene.

    Leisure Activites available at Oakdene Forest Park

    Exclusive leisure facilities include:

  • Heated Indoor Pool with flume and toddlers' beach area
  • Heated Outdoor Pool with toddlers' pools and sunbathing area
  • Table tennis and Pool tables
  • Crazy Golf
  • Football field
  • Fishing on the Moors River (Rod licence required. Any Angler aged 12 years or over, fishing for salmon trout, freshwater fish or eels must have Environment Agency rod licence. These are available from Post office out lets throughout England & Wales and online). Please note fishing is not permitted during the close season of 15th March - 15th June inclusive.
  • 'Pay as you go' Internet kiosk and WiFi (purchased security key required) available in Clubhouse
  • Well stocked supermarket and off-licence
  • Fully equipped gym and fitness studio
  • Sauna, Steam room and Spa bath
  • Nature activities near the holiday park
    NEW!! Cycle hire and cycling activities from May 2010

    Please note that most facilities are FREE but some do require a small charge and some facilities such as the outdoor pool are seasonal.



    NEW, NEW, NEW...Get on your Bike at Oakdene Forest Park...

    Shorefield Holidays Limited are proud to announce a range of new and exciting cycling activities available at Oakdene Forest Park. In association with CTC Charitable Trust (a Cycling Charity), The Forestry Commission and Hoseasons Holidays. We will be offering a combination of cycling sessions, including orienteering rides, bikeability sessions, nature trail rides, family bike rides and bike maintenance sessions, all within the idyllic setting of Hurn Forest.

    All of the scheduled activities are run and hosted by a fully qualified Cycling Development Officer and are designed for all levels and standards of cyclists. It is hoped that these activities will positively introduce cycling to those who would not normally consider it as an activity and hope that they continue to cycle when they get back home.

    For more details, please contact Oakdene Main Reception.

    Entertainment and Eating at Oakdene Forest Park

  • Live entertainment in the Oak Suite
  • Cyril and Cybil the Squirrels
  • Game zone amusement arcade
  • Colour cafe/Bistro
  • Blues Bar

    Directions to Oakdene Forest Park Holiday Park, Hampshire

    Take A31 Westbound from Ringwood. After 3 miles and two roundabouts, Oakdene is signposted on left, just past St Leonards hospital. Reception is at the end of the drive on the right.
    Place the following address or just postcode in your Sat nav:
    St. Leonards, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2RZ

    Nearby Tourist attractions to Oakdene Forest Park Holiday Park, Hampshire

  • Adventure Wonderland
  • Model Town at Wimborne Minster
  • Oceanarium Bournemouth
  • Moors Vallay and "GoApe"
  • New Surf Reef at Boscombe
  • Paultons Park
  • Poole Harbour
  • Lymington
  • Fishing on Moors River
  • Christchurch
  • Mudeford Quay
  • Beaulieu Motor Museum and Village
  • Blue Flag Beaches close by
  • New Forest

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