Blakeley Lane Campsite

Nottinghamshire

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Photo: Neil Theasby (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Eco-friendly training and camping facility set in Sherwood Forest
Traditional Scout and Guide camp since the 1950s
Cob construction courses using natural building methods
Clay pizza ovens for freshly baked pizza over open fire
Large fire pit area holds around 150 people for gatherings

Blakeley Lane is an eco-friendly training and camping site set within Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, long used by Scouts, Guides and similar recreational groups since the 1950s. On site you'll find a refurbished toilet block, a play park with swing, slide and climbing frame, clay pizza ovens, an undercover wood preparation area, and fire pit areas for group gatherings, including one holding around 150 people. The site also offers courses in traditional Cob construction, built using sand, clay and straw. Surrounded by native woodland and seasonal wildflowers, it sits close to the Major Oak and Sherwood Pines, with Go Ape Sherwood Pines, Langwith Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre and Mansfield Museum all within easy reach, and Shirebrook station just over three miles away.

How far to…

Major Oak: 4 miles
Sherwood Pines: 4.2 miles
Go Ape Sherwood Pines: 2.7 miles
Langwith Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre: 4 miles
Mansfield Museum: 4.4 miles
Shirebrook station: 3.1 miles

Practical details

Parking: Limited vehicle access, accessed by mini bus

Accommodation on site

Camping (tents, recreational organisations)

Details taken from the operator's own website on 14 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ Playground
✓ Toilets
✓ Indoor Areas

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