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 150
Motorhome pitches 150
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 20
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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

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Reviews

9.2

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96% 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.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Convenience to dog walks, cleanliness and excellent facilities, lovely hot showers, friendly…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Convenience to dog walks, cleanliness and excellent facilities, lovely hot showers, friendly staff.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great experience will be back 👍

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Peter M.

Camping pod

Liked Great friendly staff. Clean bathrooms and easy access to washing up. Amazing.

Pod was great, comfy bed, clean with easy access.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site in the middle of the forest..

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Lorraine D.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The location and access to walks directly from the site,
Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Sire was clean and tidy

Disliked Slope of electric/grass pitch. (Even with chocks, couldn't get level .

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was spacious and very picturesque. Staff were very friendly and…

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Lyn U.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The site was spacious and very picturesque. Staff were very friendly and helpful . Toilet block was basic but very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and accessible.

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Emma W.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet and peaceful location. Walking distance from pub. Opportunity for local walks/hikes. WiFi for the kids after a long day out. Clean toilets and hot showers. Spacious area for tents.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location and space to roam / ride.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Space. Facilities, lots of showers and toilets. Walks everywhere. Staff helpful. Shop well stocked.

Disliked .....it's a niggle. Phone charging is available and free!! But you have to leave it at reception....so no checking as you want.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be back

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Nicola H.

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.…

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Annie I.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great location, friendly welcome from staff, very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just okay

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Anonymous

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Welcome and booking in was really smooth and friendly. Excellent reception facilities…

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Anonymous

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.

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

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 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 Lake and/or mountain Peaceful 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

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 access

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

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

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
3.4 mi Bus Station
7.3 mi Cantilupe Road
12.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
8.4 mi Lydney Rail Station
12.1 mi Chepstow Rail Station
13.8 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
Ferry
9.2 mi Sharpness Old Docks
9.2 mi Lydney Harbour
21.6 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
21.3 mi Gloucestershire Airport
29.7 mi 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 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 27.8 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

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

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:  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.
    Read more
  • 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.