Shorefield Holidays · Dorset

New Forest Woodland Breaks at Oakdene Forest Park

Your family escape to Oakdene Forest Park

★★★★★ 4.4 · 1,578 Google reviews

Oakdene Forest Park is a Shorefield Holidays park set in Dorset woodland on the edge of the New Forest, with an indoor pool, spa and hot tubs, and easy access to the Castleman Trailway — and it’s the hub park for Forest Edge and Merley Court, whose guests get free entry to its pool and entertainment.

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What’s On Site at Oakdene Forest Park

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Woodland setting on the edge of the New Forest

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Around 20 minutes from Bournemouth and Poole beaches

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Indoor swimming pool, spa and hot tub lodges

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Within 20 miles of Paultons Park, Peppa Pig World and Go Ape

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On-site restaurant, shop and free WiFi

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Pet-friendly park with riverside meadow walks

On-Park Entertainment & Activities

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Evening family entertainment — live shows and activities most nights

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Amusement arcade on site

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Indoor pool with dedicated kids’ sessions

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Spa treatments and hot tub lodges for a relaxing break

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On-site restaurant and bar, reasonably priced

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Forest and riverside walks straight from the park — dog-friendly

Facilities and entertainment schedules can change seasonally — always confirm what’s running during your dates directly with Shorefield Holidays.

CHECKED 28 SEP 2026

Local Air Quality
79
Good air quality
Universal AQI 79 out of 100 — dominant pollutant: ozone (O3). Sourced from Google’s Air Quality API; conditions change day to day, so treat this as a general guide.
★★★★★

4.4 out of 5
Based on 1,578 Google reviews
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“We have just returned from a wonderful week at Oakdene… The park is extremely dog friendly… beautiful forest walks right on the doorstep, perfect for exercising dogs.”

Jane Shawyer
3 months ago on Google
★★★★★

“We loved our time at this park… The swimming pool was well managed so never too busy. The evening entertainment was good fun. The kids enjoyed the arcade.”

Coeliac_sister
A month ago on Google
★★★★★

“Highly recommend as a nice family getaway! Spacious clean caravans with all facilities needed… great pool on site and the evening entertainment was great fun.”

Nuala Teague
2 months ago on Google
Map showing the location of Oakdene Forest Park in Dorset

Where Is Oakdene Forest Park?

Oakdene Forest Park, St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset BH24 2RZ — on the edge of the New Forest, close to the Castleman Trailway.

  • ~20 minutes to Bournemouth & Poole beaches
  • ~20 miles to Paultons Park & Peppa Pig World
  • Direct forest & riverside walks from the park
  • Hub park for Forest Edge & Merley Court guests

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Oakdene Forest Park located?

Oakdene Forest Park is near St Leonards in Dorset, on the edge of the New Forest and close to the Castleman Trailway, around 20 minutes’ drive from Bournemouth and Poole beaches.

What on-site facilities are available at Oakdene Forest Park?

Oakdene Forest Park has an indoor swimming pool, spa and hot tub lodges, an on-site restaurant, shop and free WiFi, evening entertainment and an amusement arcade, and is pet-friendly, with riverside walks along the meadows nearby.

What do Google reviewers say about Oakdene Forest Park?

Oakdene Forest Park holds a 4.4 out of 5 rating from over 1,500 Google reviews, with guests regularly praising the forest walks, dog-friendly welcome, pool and evening entertainment.

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