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.
During the school holidays and the peak season, our lifeguards will admit entry via a band system for each hour swimming slot.
Read more Hide 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.
One FREE Go Active+ session now included with every short break or holiday at Oakdene, booked with us directly. Each session can include a maximum of 4 people and can be selected (exclusions apply) from our 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 and start from just £5.
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.
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.
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 open from Saturday 25th May 2024 and their opening is subject to park specific opening times and is weather dependent.
We have outdoor swimming pools at Shorefield Country Park, Oakdene Forest Park and Wilksworth Caravan Park. To check specific opening times for a particular park, please give the park's reception a call.
At Shorefield Country Park, we allow entry to 15 people every 15 minutes for a 1 hour swim session. The last hour swim session is 4:45 – 5:45, with last entry at 5:00pm for a 45 minute session.
Please make sure that you have park passes or individual QR codes ready to be shown on entry.
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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Black Friday SaleBlack Friday holiday sale ends midnight on Tuesday 03 December. Cannot be used with any other offer and only applies to new bookings only. Our normal booking terms and conditions apply. Are you a member of our Holiday Privilege Club? Additional discounts are available for our Privilege Club members, give our friendly reservations team a call on 01590 648333 and they will be more than happy to help!
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.
If you feel that one or two holidays a year just isn’t enough, maybe it’s time to consider ownership. Get double the cost of your holiday...
Refunded... when you become a owner with us and purchase any new holiday home on any of our fabulous parks.
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.
The entertainment team were very good
Another great visit to this site for our family. It's in a great location as a base to explore the area and the entertainment team were very good with the kids and getting the grown-ups involved. What started out as a one-time thing, post-Covid, has now turned into an annual trip!
Chris B – Jul 2024
Had lots of fun in the pools
Had an amazing mid-week break here with my daughter. Accommodation spotless and comfortable. Had lots of fun indoor and outdoor pool. The entertainment was great and the staff brilliant. Will miss seeing you guys every night but we will hopefully see you again soon.
Allan G – Jul 2024
Very dog-friendly
Wonderful peaceful place in middle of New Forest. Everywhere is so clean and tidy . The staff are all friendly and welcoming. There are some lovely walks in the forest. The whole place is very dog-friendly.
Barry Searle – Jul 2024
Spectacular accommodation
This place is just amazing. I've been here multiple times, in the lodges and caravans, and they are just spectacular. It's extremely scenic and they have good services and staff here. From its amazing accommodation to the friendly and helpful staff, I would rate this place higher if I could.
Elijah Dixon – Mar 2024
Polite and welcoming
Our first visit to Oakdene and we weren't disappointed. The caravan was clean, spacious and well equipped. We ate once in the restaurant and the meal was very nice. All the staff were very polite and welcoming. The entertainment team worked hard and we thought the singing was excellent!
GSL – May 2024
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