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
Tourist board rating
Admission
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- 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).
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Hired accommodation
- 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.
Vehicles
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Forestry England group.
Pitch types & availability
3

Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34
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4

Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £21
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Camping pod
4 people maximum
Dimensions: 8.2ft width × 14.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £93.60
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Camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 8.2ft width × 14.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £93.60
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2 bedroom safari tent
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms
Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £189
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Nestled in the Forest of Dean, this campsite offers direct access to woodland walks and is praised for its stunning natural surroundings. Visitors consistently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and spacious pitches. Wildlife, particularly deer, is a frequent highlight. While Wi-Fi can be patchy and some areas are sloping, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests planning return visits.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 11/08/2026
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Great spot would camp here again.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great spot for biking, hiking, bbq and not far away from other activities. On site facilities were decent and kept clean regularly. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Disliked Sloped. Most of the tent spots are sloped... which means things (including you while you sleep) are constantly sliding towards the bottom. Some might find this fun. It was a mild annoyance at worst.
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A great spot for camping amongst…
Electric grass pitch
Liked A great spot for camping amongst the forest with lots of walks. A warm welcome from friendly, helpful staff. A large site with activities taking place for children. A pizza van was very popular. Lots of showers and toilets which were kept clean. A freezer was provided for your ice blocks, just give a donation to charity. We had a lovely 2 night stay.
Disliked Be careful, the showers are extremely hot.
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Great place to stay
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Always enjoy being in such beautiful surroundings lovely walks, and the staff are always so helpfull
Disliked There was a rether large group that wre a bit rowdy but thankfully they quitened down around 10pm
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A decent campsite which I would recommend and return to.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great location with plenty of amenities. A warm welcome with detailed brief on arrival. Campsite shop fully stocked with a range of products.
Disliked WiFi a bit hit and miss but not a show stopper 4g signal present if you need to connect for what ever reason.
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Location Staff Cleanliness…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Location
Staff
Cleanliness
Disliked Facilities clean but run down. Earmarked for improvements though!
Sloping pitches
WiFi weak at best. Poor 5G
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What is not to like !!…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked What is not to like !! Fantastic setting very well kept and organised…
Disliked No reception on phone but that isn’t always bad
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The peacefull surrounding…
Electric grass pitch
Liked The peacefull surrounding
Disliked That youngster with a boomerang distroyed our tent. 1 of the 3 ends was broke en the boomerang went through the canvas of the tent
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The peaceful surroundings, great facilities and…
Electric grass pitch
Liked The peaceful surroundings, great facilities and the pizza was amazing.
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Very welcoming staff, they pitched us…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very welcoming staff, they pitched us with our family. Lovely site and great walks direct from site, so very dog friendly. Plenty of Showers and toilets, cleaned regularly.
Disliked nothing
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Free space, friendly team and helpful…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Free space, friendly team and helpful services.
Disliked Very uneven ground for camping.
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
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.81485°N
2.63991°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
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, 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026)
Crickhowell, Powys 23.2 mi
- Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 25.4 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.
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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 £21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.



