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.
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 in our self-catering accommodation (suitable for light browsing. Streaming not guaranteed)
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 camper vans. Please note that there is no Wi-Fi acessible from the seasonal pitches. Instead, Wi-Fi is available from the main facility buildings.
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. 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. Sessions for the 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 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. It is typically open from the end of May until the beginning of September each year.
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.
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 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.
Bournemouth is set to be lit up by more than 100 festive-themed illuminations this winter. The Christmas Tree Wonderland includes a 60ft feature tree with a trail taking visitors across the town.
Ignite your Christmas spark in Palace House, with its stunning decorations, welcoming log fires, and a Christmas tree in each room. See Beaulieu spruced in seasonal decorations and complete a family fun trail!
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.
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 and Honeysuckle Cottage have check-in from 2pm
All other lodges (Select, Select +, Superior and Superior +) plus The Burrow, Tudor Rose House 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.
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.
*The outdoor pool at Wlksworth Caravan Park will remain open at weekends only until the 26th September 2021.
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.
Is any of the accommodation adapted for disabled guests?
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.
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.
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The Great Big Green Week takes place between 18-26 September, drawing attention to climate change and the destruction of the natural world. Here's how we're getting involved!
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Close to Bournemouth, it's the perfect base to explore
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What our guests have to say
Great stay
Lovely park. Good facilities. Kids loved the swimming pool and flume. Club house entertainment was good. Caravans were clean and modern. Arcade staff were very helpful. Overall great weekend away
Sunset_dreams6533 – Sep 2021
Oakdene Forest Park
St. Leonards, Dorset
Great park
A great holiday park. Great surroundings, caravans are clean and a good quality. Some great evening entertainment and lots for the kids to do there. So much to do in the sounding area and places to go. Paultons, Moors Valley, Farmer Palmer's to name just a few.
Louis Watts – Sep 2021
Oakdene Forest Park
St. Leonards, Dorset
Highly recommend
A fantastic holiday park, extremely friendly staff and has all the necessary amenities. Overall, a fantastic stay, will highly recommend to others, and am already planning on my next visit.
Miss French – Sep 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
