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
Site type
200
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150
20Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
- 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.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Forestry England group.
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £16.20
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £26.10
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.90
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2 bedroom safari tent
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsDimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £207
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This spacious Forest of Dean campsite offers direct forest access and beautiful views. Visitors consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff, clean facilities (though some note they are dated), and the peaceful, relaxed atmosphere. The location is ideal for walking and cycling, with deer frequently seen on site. While some pitches can be sloping and Wi-Fi/phone signal is limited, the overall experience is highly recommended for nature lovers.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Will definitely be back
Electric grass pitch
Liked The very relaxed atmosphere and the staff are so welcoming and friendly. I’m afraid I didn’t get the name of the guy who welcomed us when we arrived onsite (it would be great if you could find out and tell us please). We loved the fact that we could choose our own pitch. There was no pressure to vacate the pitch by 11am 😊🥳
Disliked Unlevel pitches but we worked around it
The only thing I would say about the cleanliness is that you could do with going around getting rid of all the spider webbs around windows etc. apart from that the facilities were very clean.
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Great location, friendly welcome from staff, very helpful.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great location, friendly welcome from staff, very helpful.
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Just okay
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The site is in a beautiful location with easy access to the forest.
Staff were friendly and welcoming.
Campsite is secure with security barrier and gate.
Small shop on site.
More than enough toilets and showers for the size of the site.
Takeaway food on certain days.
WiFi available and worked well, given the size of the campsite.
Disliked Not worth or what you would expect for nearly £30 a night (non electric). If it was cheaper per night it would have been worth it but I suppose you expect higher prices in August.
It’s a pitch where you like site if you have a tent. (Which just encourages I’ll do what I want behaviour, numerous people not 6m apart yet this rule was made clear numerous times and I was told quite clearly when checking in that my friend joining us in there own tent would have to be 6m away from us and staff did nothing about those who weren’t) I wish it was stated on the website it was a pitch where you like site, as I wouldn’t have booked if I had known this before.
Toilet and shower block number 3 was vile, graffiti everywhere paint peeling and broken door and the drains stank whenever anyone had a shower, some of the toilet flushes and taps were on there way out. Broken hair dryer and mirror lights. And you could tell it’s not had a proper deep clean or any tlc in months/years.
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Welcome and booking in was really smooth and friendly. Excellent reception facilities…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Welcome and booking in was really smooth and friendly. Excellent reception facilities and a variety of options for onsite food that changed throughout the week.
Location is stunning and great for walks through the forest straight from the site.
Showers were really warm and kept clean regularly.
Disliked Toilet and shower blocks were adequate but could do with a lick of paint.
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Lovely friendly staff, good size pitch and very clean facilities.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Views , lots of walking
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Really liked this site. We had a tent pitch with no electric…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Really liked this site. We had a tent pitch with no electric and we basically had the freedom to pitch where we wanted in two of the fields which I thought was better than the regimented plots you get on other sites.
Management of site was excellent with clean toilet blocks, plenty of water points and a well stocked shop in reception.
Enjoyed having the food vans on site and also thought the £5 extra for a late check out was a great idea.
Would recommend the site to active families, as it is located in the heart of the forest with loads of walking and cycling trails close at hand.
Wifi available near main buildings which was very useful
Disliked Third field does slope, so finding a level pitch can be difficult when it's busy.
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Over all brilliant campsite, clean facilities and fab vibe!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Brilliant Campsite, beautiful location and overall great vibe for camping trip. Lovely little shop with all little essentials you need, lovely pizza van on Saturday night with deserts on offer also, burger type van offering breakfast food also available, along with a chip shop that does onsite deliveries. Cannot fault the whole place..
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Toilets and showers well maintained, plenty of room, and warm. Ice block…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Toilets and showers well maintained, plenty of room, and warm. Ice block freezing was just a small donation, beautiful site with easy access to walking and bike trails.
Disliked Nothing
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Beautiful setting, excellent facilities…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Beautiful setting, excellent facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site Staff very nice Beautiful walks from the site…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely site
Staff very nice
Beautiful walks from the site
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Very large (over 200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Bracelands Campsite
Bracelands Drive
Coleford
Gloucestershire
England
GL16 7NP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.81485°N
2.63991°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 27.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 3.3 mi
Goodrich Castle 3.9 mi
Raglan Castle 9.5 mi
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 11.3 mi
Berkeley Castle 11.7 mi
National Trust
The Kymin 2.1 mi
Skenfrith Castle 7.9 mi
Westbury Court Garden 9.7 mi
Woodchester Park 17.1 mi
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 17.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
A4136 - Longstone - Forest Trail - A4136 0.5 mi
Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 0.6 mi
Staunton - Buckstone - Hearkening Rock - Staunton 1.2 mi
A4136 - The Kymin - Wysis Way - A4136 1.4 mi
Symonds Yat, Goodrich and the Bicknors 1.5 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Powys 23.2 mi
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
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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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bracelands Campsite? From £16.20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.