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Our Beautiful Dorset Holiday Park
From exploring the rolling landscapes of the Dorset countryside to the fantastic local beaches
Oakdene Forest Park
A tranquil Dorset holiday park, perfect for a relaxing getaway
Our family-friendly woodland holiday park is set on the edge of the Hurn & Avon Forest, with plenty of open spaces.
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're already FULLY BOOKED for mid-week breaks (4 nights arriving on Mondays) and have limited availability remaining for long weekends during the summer holidays. Book yours before they're all gone!Search our holidays
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We have everything you need to make your stay at Oakdene Forest Park the perfect holiday.
With miles of woodland walks directly accessible from the park, loose yourself in a leafy landscape and feel a million miles away. If you’re looking to venture further, Dorset’s sandy beaches are close by.
Forest walks on your doorstep
First-class entertainment
Close to Bournemouth and Poole
Pet-friendly accommodation
Free Wi-Fi across the park (Wi-Fi in Accommodation suitable for light browsing. Wi-Fi available in main complex with consistent connection)
From modern caravans to luxury hot tub lodge lodges, it's no wonder our guests come back time and time again.
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.
Our grass camping pitches at Oakdene let you stay under canvas with access to all the facilities. Open from 28th May - 6th June and 23rd July - 31st August 2021.
The Sporting Field offers spacious designated pitches suitable for tents up to 7m. The relaxed campsite has no access to any electric hookup, making here ideal for a back to basics retreat whilst making the most of all the fantastic on-park facilities. Find out more and book camping at Oakdene.
We regret that these pitches are not suitable for tourers, motorhomes or campervans.
Whilst we are safely reopening as many of our fantastic facilities as we can, all with social distancing measures in place, our ’Getaways’ may have reduced facilities available dependent on the latest government advice.
Packed with everything you could need to make your holiday memorable and enjoyable, Oakdene Forest Park has a range of on-site facilities so you don't have to venture far. Sessions for the swimming pools and gym will need to be booked in advance. This can be done up to 48 hours ahead online from here, or via our app! The 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 during the summer months (weather dependent) and has plenty of poolside sun loungers to help you relax under the South Coast sun.
After a day out making the most of the gorgeous local scenery and open spaces, put your feet up with our food delivery service from our restaurant or enjoy a refreshing drink with our outdoor dining.
We have an extensive menu of delicious food and drink in a relaxed setting. Choose from The Acorn Bar and Restaurant or enjoy the south coast sun on The Terrace.
Don't fancy leaving your holiday home? We’re bringing our delicious food to your accommodation! Our new food delivery service will be available to any accommodation on park, letting you put your feet up and order some tasty treats to be delivered directly to your door.
The Acorn Bar 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.
Entertainment is back! Throughout the year, we have a range of incredible cabaret acts such as Tony Rudd, as seen on X-Factor, Shane Nolan and Graeme Mathews, 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! Simply book online here.
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 page.
Can you find the clues and solve our escape room in time? The clock is ticking. Do you and your team have what it takes to mastermind your escape here at Oakdene Forest Park?Find Out More
The Shorefield Edit
See the great local attractions and days out that are close to our park.
Peppa Pig World
20 mIles awayDiscounted tickets at reception
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!
The UK's biggest air festival returns to Bournemouth beach. Packed with aviation action, entertainment and unique nautical displays across 4 days, this is one of the most highly anticipated events in the south!
An extremely fun festival supported by the local community. Including marching bands, steam traction engines, dance groups, and feature vehicles across two processions!
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available around the parks and inside your accommodation at Swanage Coastal Park, Oakdene Forest Park*, Shorefield Country Park, Merley Court Holiday Park and Forest Edge Holiday Park. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available throughout the main facility buildings across these parks.
Please note that Downton caravans DO NOT feature Wi-Fi in the accommodation. Guests staying in a Downton caravan can access complimentary Wi-Fi at Shorefield Country Park's main complex buildings.
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.
What are your check-in and check-out times for self-catering accommodation?
Check-in will vary depending on the accommodation you have booked.
All our Signature lodges, Treehouses, Lavender House, Wisteria House, Tudor Rose House and Honeysuckle Cottage have check-in from 2pm
All other lodges (Select, Select +, Superior and Superior +) plus The Burrow and Sublime Hot Tub Caravanshave check-in from 3pm
All remaining accommodation (Supersaver, Budget, Economy, Forest, Supreme, Serene, Sensation, Seaside and Statement Caravans) have check-in from 4pm
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 and to ensure your accommodation is ready, we kindly ask that you DO NOT arrive any earlier than the assigned check-in time.
Sessions will be 45 minutes long and we request that you come ‘swim-ready’. There will also be no lockers in use so please ensure you bring a bag to safely keep all of your belongings in.
To ensure you can safely keep your distance in our pools we will be operating with reduced occupancy. We therefore kindly ask you to respect others and book no more than two sessions per day. If you no longer require your swimming session please ensure you cancel your slot to make your space available to other guests. We currently have extremely limited slots available in our pools and sessions are booking up fast, doing so will enable others to enjoy these facilities when you are no longer able to or simply change your mind.
You can also book your slot from our handy app, so you can book at any time on park or whilst on the go. Our app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.
You will also receive information including all the links to our booking systems for our facilities in your pre-arrival email, shortly before you are due to arrive.
In the interest of fairness we do not release sessions more than 48 hours in advance.
When does the outdoor swimming pool open?
The outdoor pools across all our parks* will be open from Saturday 29th May until Sunday 5th September 2021.
All pools will be running sessions which will need to be pre-booked online no more than 48 hours in advance.
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.
Keep up to date with our latest news and stories below, a great read to help with some of the reasons why you should choose to enjoy the park life with us.
We are absolutely thrilled to have been named this year's winner at The itravel Staycation Awards for our dedication to supporting NHS Keyworkers during the pandemic, COVID-19 measures and charitable donations.
Go car-free and care-free from Saturday 29 May. The ever-popular New Forest Tour bus will be calling at Shorefield Country Park throughout summer to take passengers on a magical journey through New Forest landscapes.
Here at Shorefield Holidays, we’re over the moon that domestic travel is now officially back on the agenda! So what exactly is a staycation? And what are the benefits of taking one?
Close to Bournemouth, it's the perfect base to explore
Food Takeaway
Enjoy in the comfort of your accommodation
Contactless Check-In
We look forward to welcoming you from a distance
What our guests have to say
Brilliant break in the New Forest
Brilliant, break. Visited in late May on a 4 day break. The caravan was excellent, very clean and comfortable with all COVID measures in place. Staff were excellent and very helpful, throughout our stay. A few supermarkets a few miles away, the caravan had all you needed.
Louisc17 – Jun 2021
Oakdene Forest Park
St. Leonards, Dorset
Enjoyable stay
Really nice holiday park with good facilities and modern comfortable caravans. We recently had a very enjoyable few days here and would happily go back, lots to do in the area for all ages too.
Andy Budgen – Jul 2021
Oakdene Forest Park
St. Leonards, Dorset
Perfect
We had a fantastic time, loved it all. Great swimming pool and park for our daughter, and woods for our dog. Perfect.
Mr Crow – May 2021
Oakdene Forest Park
St. Leonards, Dorset
Felt Covid Safe
Clean friendly site and staff. Lovely location. Great pools. Easy Covid check ins.
Karen Hayes – Jun 2021
Oakdene Forest Park
St. Leonards, Dorset
Very covid clean
Very Covid clean caravans. Lots of activities. Have to book the swimming pool in advance. Fun weekend.
Kim Cannings – Apr 2021
Oakdene Forest Park
St. Leonards, Dorset
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Oakdene Forest Park St. Leonards, Dorset
Oakdene Forest Park St. Leonards, Dorset
Oakdene Forest Park St. Leonards, Dorset
Oakdene Forest Park St. Leonards, Dorset
Oakdene Forest Park St. Leonards, Dorset
