Lovely lodges and comfortable caravans sit adjacent to the Hurn Forest.
Spend time at Forest Edge Holiday Park and revel in the simple pleasures, with forest bike rides, long walks on the beach and evenings on the decking. Situated just off the A31, the park has fantastic connections to the surrounding area and fantastic local attractions.
Our smallest, most relaxed park, Forest Edge is just a short woodland walk away from all the facilities of Oakdene Forest Park.
Forest Edge offers a great play area for kids. Whilst there are no other facilities on the park, there are many fantastic attractions within easy reach.
Please note that road noise can be heard during your stay due to the proximity of the A31.
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We have everything you need to make your stay at Forest Edge Holiday Park the perfect holiday.
Forest Edge offers a range of two and three bedroom caravans as well as 'Select' lodges. As with all our other parks, Forest Edge is proud to welcome pets and provides free Wi-FI across the whole park.
Ideal self-catering base
Play area for kids
Access to all facilities at Oakdene Forest Park
Next to Hurn & Avon forest
Easy access by car to Bournemouth and Poole
Free Wi-Fi across the park
Situated just off the A31* with great access to the surrounding areas of Bournemouth and the New Forest
*Please note that you may experience road noise due to the proximity to the A31
At Forest Edge Holiday Park our self-catering accommodation make the ideal base, offering great value for money. With caravans and lodges across this pet-friendly park, there is something for every family.
We're delighted to offer contactless check-in with all our accommodation, meaning you don't have to visit reception to pick up your key when you arrive. Simply head straight to your accommodation where your key will be securely waiting for you, letting you avoid the queues and make the most of every moment.
Contactless check-in and check-out
Modern caravans with two or three bedrooms
'Select' lodges, with two or four bedrooms
Free Wi-Fi
*Please note that the park is in close proximity to the A31, therefore it is likely that you will experience some road noise during your stay
Forest Edge offers a great play area for kids. In keeping with the relaxed environment, there are no other facilities on park, but our guests are welcome to make use of all the facilities at our sister site.
Access to the pools, bars and entertainment at Oakdene Forest Park are at no extra cost when you book your holiday direct with Shorefield Holidays.
Friendly reception
Outdoor play area
Woodland walks directly accessible from the park
Discover the Go Active+ activities at Oakdene (currently closed until further notice)
Guests at Forest Edge have access to the bars and restaurants, gym, entertainment & swimming pools at Oakdene Forest Park, just a short woodland walk or drive away.
There's a first-class entertainment programme at the nearby sister site, jam-packed with shows, themed nights and activities for both adults and children. Be sure not to miss our fantastic cabarets throughout the year, such as Stevi Ritchie, as seen on X Factor, Forever Jackson and Steve Hewlett, as seen on Britain's Got Talent! Facilities you can make the most of at the sister site include:
Entertainment every night
Indoor swimming pool*
All included in the price of your holiday
The Acorn Bar & Restaurant
Gym*
*Please note that for your safety our changing rooms at Oakdene currently remain closed until further notice
We understand the need to be flexible, now more than ever. That's why all 2020 and 2021 holidays booked with us are covered by our Booking Guarantee, giving you peace of mind.Booking Guarantee
The Shorefield Edit
See the great local attractions and days out that are close to our park.
Peppa Pig World
20 miles away
The one and only home of Peppa Pig. A magical part of Paultons Park which hosts 7 themed rides and attractions designed to entertain the younger visitors. Discounted tickets available to pick up from our park receptions!
Mr Kyps Northern Soul & Motown Weekender at Oakdene Forest Park
Enjoy a fantastic weekend of Soul & Motown guaranteed to get you up on your feet & dancing. Held at Oakdene Forest Park, acts include the The Signatures, Northern Soul DJ's and many more favourites.
Ska & Reggae Music Weekend at Shorefield Country Park
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Enjoy a two-day weekend of Ska, Mod and Reggae at our music festival! Enjoy incredible acts such as Bad Manners, The Decatonics & RU40. Tickets cost £32.40 (Friday night), £43 (Saturday night) or £58.55 (both nights).
In light of the Coronavirus challenges we are all facing, here at Shorefield Holidays we have been busy making lots of updates across our Dorset & New Forest holiday parks to safely welcome you back as soon as we can.
This Mother’s Day, spend some time together as a family – or just with mum. Find some inspiration in these special places to explore and treats to enjoy.
We're constantly investing into our parks to make your stay the best it can be, and 2020 is no exception as we're introducing a range of brand new caravans at Oakdene Forest Park alone.
Perfect self-catering base to explore some of the UK's best scenery
Back to Basics
Comfortable accommodation under the leafy canopy of the Hurn forest
Pet Friendly
Discover miles of exciting forest walks with your furry friend
Contactless Check-In
We look forward to welcoming you from a distance
What our guests have to say
Great stay!
We have just returned from a 4 night stay at Forest Edge! The caravan was absolutely spotless, beds very comfortable & shower nice, warm & powerful (which I wasn’t expecting!) It was a smaller caravan park to the sister site (which I preferred). I would definitely return to a Shorefield park again!
345rachelo – Sep 2020
Forest Edge Holiday Park
St. Leonards, Dorset
Lovely
We had a wonderful time. The lodge was excellent and the park was lovely and especially use of the pool on the sister site.
Mrs Hitchings – Oct 2020
Forest Edge Holiday Park
St. Leonards, Dorset
Highly recommended!
An absolutely amazing place to get a caravan and relax for a few days, while still having everything you need relatively close and plenty of places to have a little walk and adventure in. The check in and check out system is impressive and one of the best I’ve ever experienced. Highly recommended!
Diana Maria Chirita – Oct 2020
Forest Edge Holiday Park
St. Leonards, Dorset
Beautiful forest walks
Friendly, helpful warden who was cheery despite us turning up early. A good deal, clean well equipped van with free Wifi, tv and big fridge freezer. Close to beautiful forest walk.
EvaLynne Charmer – Oct 2019
Forest Edge Holiday Park
St. Leonards, Dorset
Frequently Asked Questions
What is contactless check-in?
As an added safety measure following Government guidance and social distancing advice, all our accommodation now feature 'contactless check-in' as standard. This means you don't have to pick up your key from reception, instead it will be ready and securely waiting for you at your accommodation at your designated check-in time. We'll even provide directions to your accommodation, where everything will be waiting for you so you can make the most of every moment on park.
Shortly before your holiday starts you will receive our pre-arrival email, where you can register all your details and begin the online check-in process.
What are your check-in and check-out times for self-catering accommodation?
Check-in is from 5pm on the day of your arrival across all our accommodation. Please note that due to the enhanced cleaning procedures, we cannot always guarantee that your accommodation will be ready at 5pm. We therefore advise that check-in may be any time between 5pm and 5.30pm.
Check-out is by 10am on the day of departure. Note: Sunday departures for two night breaks are by 7pm.
In order to maintain social distancing, we kindly ask that you DO NOT arrive any earlier than the assigned check-in time of 5pm.
Are the caravans and lodges you see in the photos the actual units available?
Yes they are photos of our own accommodation across each and every category available. Our photos are taken on the park in question.
Due to COVID-19, what facilities will be open?
We were delighted to safely open the following facilities across our parks after the first lockdown, all with new social distancing measures in place. Unfortunately, it is not yet clear whether we will be permitted to re-open these immediately once our parks are able to do so in December, however we remain hopeful:
Entertainment venues at Oakdene Forest Park and Shorefield Country Park*
Indoor bars and restaurants with table service only, at Oakdene Forest Park and Shorefield Country Park
Outdoor Dining at Oakdene Forest Park and Shorefield Country Park
Indoor Swimming Poolsat all parks
Outdoor Swimming Pools at all parks
Tennis & Football Courts at Shorefield Country Park
Indoor arcades at Oakdene Forest Park and Shorefield Country Park
Adventure Golf at Oakdene Forest Park
Food delivery service at Oakdene Forest Park & Shorefield Country Park
On-site shops across all parks
Launderettes at all of our holiday parks
Outdoor play parks at all parks
Gyms at Oakdene Forest Park and Shorefield Country Park
Reflections Day Spa at Shorefield Country Park
*Please note that our entertainment venues will be open from 6pm - 10pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays Saturdays and Sundays with safely distanced family fun. We are asking that all guests come 'swim-ready' when using the pools.
For your safety we regret that closures will therefore still apply for our saunas and steam rooms, Oakdene's Escape Rooms and Go Active+ until further notice. Unfortunately the Retreat Bar and Gym at Merley Court also remain closed until further notice. You can still get away and enjoy the stunning open spaces, miles of beaches and scenic woodlands on one of our 'Shorefield Getaways'.
Face coverings must be worn AT ALL TIMES when entering or walking through any of our facilities. You may remove your face mask once seated at your table within our bars and restaurants, however you must replace your face mask when leaving your table at any time. We also request that all guests wear a face covering when visiting our swimming pool facilities and only remove this when entering the pool area. Children under 11 years of age and those with health conditions or other impairment are exempt from wearing face coverings as stated by the Government.
We will keep you updated if the Government make any announcements that indicate whether we will be allowed to re-open our facilities.
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Forest Edge Holiday Park St. Leonards, Dorset
Forest Edge Holiday Park St. Leonards, Dorset
Forest Edge Holiday Park St. Leonards, Dorset
Forest Edge Holiday Park St. Leonards, Dorset
