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Subject Topic: oakdene park recommended?? Post Reply Post New Topic
01/9/2005 at 9:29pm
 Location: Tamworth
 Outfit: Gelert Lokon Vario 6
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Hi everyone!  I'm thinking of going to Oakdene Park near ringwood in Hampshire.  I've searched the site for recommendations and get good vibes.  My first time camping for some 20 years - is this a good site for starters?  I have two sprogs (2 & 4) and 2 OAPs (but very fit) in tow.  Views very welcome as I hope to go this weekend. Thanks.  Dawn C


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01/9/2005 at 9:42pm
 Location: READING
 Outfit: Raclet Jade
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We have been to oakdene last month ,great site clean tidy and well looked after,entertainment for kids great.If you are pitched in the meadows only problem is the lack of toilets and washing up areas.We have posted a review but it has  not appeared yet,It is recommended by us as the best site for camping we have been to.


01/9/2005 at 9:54pm
 Location: Tamworth
 Outfit: Gelert Lokon Vario 6
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Hi andy54

I suppose I'd better put portaloo at the top of my wish list and large peg for nose for the hike across field to empty it!



01/9/2005 at 10:16pm
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Spot on but don't let it put you off we will be going back next year,it's great for the kids at night and during the day the pool is great too.


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01/9/2005 at 10:42pm
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Hi andy54,  thanks.  you've convinced me.  I'm on the phone to book tomorrow.  I'll post when I get back how badly i've done.  I'm bound to forget something - I plan to get all the essential equipment tomorrow (including tent!).  It's going to be a very busy day.  I'll need a holiday after that.


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02/9/2005 at 12:00pm
 Location: Kent
 Outfit: None Entered
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I've been, and personally i wouldn't go back peak season, but since the kids should be back at school you may find it better.  Teenagers were a nightmare in the evenings..  We stayed on the main field, where all the loo facilities are. it was very busy and cars were driving by constantly. We really had to watch our 2 (6&4) being so close to the road. You may find you have a great time, but we certainly didn't come back feeling refreshed. Just not our sort of place. Bit too Haven for me, I prefer a quiter site.  Having said that, the facilities were very clean, and staff are friendly. Men clean the ladies loos and showers though.  You have to go to the pub restaurant across the road from it, the food is fantastic!  I can recommend the steak and the lamb shank!  Gorgeous!  Best mash potato i've had in years!

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02/9/2005 at 1:25pm
 Location: Southampton
 Outfit: Cabanon Neptune
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Meadows is only open in peak season so you will be in the main field

I was also talking to a worker there that informed me from 2007 there is no more touring there...AT ALL !!

Steve



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02/9/2005 at 2:19pm
 Location: Kent
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I heard that too.



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02/9/2005 at 3:40pm
 Location: Southampton
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 570SE & Kuga 2l TCDi
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The touring will be at Forest Edge, you can use the facilities at Oakdene then.  Forest Edge is a lovely little site, but quite near the A31.


03/9/2005 at 8:51pm
 Location: Tamworth
 Outfit: Gelert Lokon Vario 6
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Thanks, everyone for your views.  interested to find out about peak season and field arrangement - I would prefer a little quieter as the sprogs are so little (2+4).  As you will see I have not gone away this weekend.  Couldn't coordinate getting all the equipment in one day.  I have however, managed to get a Gelert Lokon Vario 6 for £180 and have single-handedly put up in garden - main tent in 1 hour.  I thought it would be much more difficult and take alot longer.

I will certainly be going away very soon but am considering a smaller tent for me and the kids for a short break - to get them hooked. Bye for now




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