Bracelands Campsite

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  • Family-friendly Gloucestershire campsite overlooking the Wye Valley
  • Five minutes’ drive to Symonds Yat; Go Ape Beechenhurst 15 minutes
  • Forest of Dean walks from the site; shops and pubs five minutes’ drive
Wonderfully spacious, peaceful and encircled by trees, Bracelands Campsite is on the edge of the Forest of Dean near Coleford in Gloucestershire. Firmly in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it’s also close to the border with Wales for family adventures across two countries. Settle in and you’ll soon be in the mood to appreciate all the natural gorgeousness that surrounds this site – look out across the fields and you’ll see you're surrounded by oak, copper beech and pine woodlands. On clear days, watch the sun set over the trees, and wake again in the morning to see light stream through them at daybreak. With all this space around, kids can play and explore their surroundings to their heart’s content. And that goes for all guests, in fact – all you need to do is walk to the edge of the site and you’re in the Forest of Dean, with all its miles of walking and cycling tracks. A few practical bits and pieces: dogs are welcome to come along on your Forest of Dean getaway (although you'll need to keep them on leads on site please), and family-friendly facilities include a laundry room, hot showers and washing-up areas. If you run out of supplies, whizz into Coleford (10 minutes’ drive), which has a couple of mid-size supermarkets, as well as a load of takeaways, pubs and restaurants.

Site type

Tent pitches 200
Touring caravan pitches 75
Motorhome pitches 44
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Rent a tent 1
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of Forestry England group.

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating based on 981 reviews View breakdown

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Voted 93% of visitors View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice friendly staff, lovely massive woodland right behind campsite

Overall 10/10
Location No rating
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Martin D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Friendly staff, block 3 was closed off but staff let me pitch there as I wanted some privacy.

Disliked: Could have made it clear during booking that block 3 was closed off as that consists of 50-60% of grass only pitches.

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Amazing views walks , facilities are excellent…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lee P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Amazing views walks , facilities are excellent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location tucked away with fabulous scenery.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Open area pitches surrounded by ancient woodland with walks on your doorstep.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The welcome of staff upon arrival and explanation of site rules etc.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The welcome of staff upon arrival and explanation of site rules etc. location idealfor immediate woodland access.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Awesome site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
jason d. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: The space.. brilliant camp and caravan site for someone that loves the outdoor..dog loves it too

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic site and great value for money

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely situated site with walks surrounding the site. Beautiful scenery and friendly/helpful staff.

Disliked: N/A

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Love it

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Nicholas B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: I'm disabled and love the fact you are in middle of Forrest and I get to take my mobility scooter around the woods

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Easy access for forest walks. The site and toilet blocks kept clean…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Easy access for forest walks. The site and toilet blocks kept clean and tidy. Staff friendly and helpful.

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Lovely stay we will be back !

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Janet S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: This area is great for walkers with or without a dog , cyclists it’s a well kept site with wonderful views and walks straight into the forest from our pod no 3 . Staff are helpful and friendly . Toilets and showers all clean and tidy .

Disliked: The weather is the only dislike but no one can do anything about that !

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Quiet picturesque site with friendly, helpful staff and good facilities.…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Quiet picturesque site with friendly, helpful staff and good facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

Bracelands Campsite

Bracelands Drive

Coleford

Gloucestershire

England

GL16 7NP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.81485°N
-2.63991°W

Route directions

The route via Symonds Yat Rock over Huntsham Bridge B4432 has a 1:5 gradient incline. It's a very narrow road, unsuitable for large RVs and motorhomes, and difficult for those towing caravans. Vehicles over seven and a half tonnes are prohibited. Instead, from the A40, take the exit for Forest of Dean and Coleford A4136 (Staunton Road). Continue for five miles, then turn left onto Grove Road. After half a mile, turn left onto Bracelands Drive. The campsite is at the end on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.5 km Bus Station
11.8 km Cantilupe Road
19.5 km Bus Station
Rail
13.5 km Lydney Rail Station
19.6 km Chepstow Rail Station
22.2 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
Ferry
14.8 km Sharpness Old Docks
14.8 km Lydney Harbour
34.8 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
34.3 km Gloucestershire Airport
47.9 km Bristol International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

There’s simply masses to do in the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley – from adventurous outings to cultural visits. Get the kids up and active with a visit to Go Ape Beechenhurst (15 minutes’ drive) for Segway tours and zooming down zipwires, and head for the Forest of Dean Adventure Park Bracelands Site (five minutes) for jumping around on ropes, climbing towers and practising archery. Or maybe you fancy kayaking down the River Wye from Wyedean (15 minutes)? For less strenuous days out, have an amble around the mossy woodland trails at Puzzlewood (10 minutes), or get your culture fix at National Trust-owned Westbury Court Garden (25 minutes), with delightful formal plantings around an ornamental lake. Lunchtime? Pack a picnic and eat it at Symonds Yat Rock (five minutes) while enjoying the view of the River Wye winding through its gorge. Prefer a pub? The renowned half-timbered Saracens Head Inn (15 minutes) sits on the river bank and is a great place to stop for lunch or a glass of something chilled. And to say you’ve been to Wales, hop across the border to Monmouth (20 minutes) and tour its castle and military museum.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Clevedon Beach 44.7 km Estuary N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 5.3 km

Goodrich Castle 6.3 km

Raglan Castle 15.2 km

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 18.2 km

Berkeley Castle 18.9 km

National Trust

The Kymin 3.4 km

Skenfrith Castle 12.7 km

Westbury Court Garden 15.7 km

Woodchester Park 27.5 km

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 28.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

A4136 - Longstone - Forest Trail - A4136 0.9 km

Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 1 km

Staunton - Buckstone - Hearkening Rock - Staunton 1.9 km

A4136 - The Kymin - Wysis Way - A4136 2.3 km

Symonds Yat, Goodrich and the Bicknors 2.4 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bracelands Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bracelands Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bracelands Campsite? There’s simply masses to do in the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley – from adventurous outings to cultural visits. Get the kids up and active with a visit to Go … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bracelands Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bracelands Campsite? From R374.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.