Braids Caravan Park

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View of the site
View of the site
Level pitches and picnic tables
Hardstanding pitches
Cherry trees in bloom
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Northern lights over the site
Northern lights over the park
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Level pitches and picnic tables
Hardstanding pitches
Cherry trees in bloom

  • Well-maintained site just outside Gretna, in Dumfries and Galloway
  • Dumfries half an hour’s drive; Caerlaverock Castle 35 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; several golf courses within a half-hour drive
It almost sounds like the set-up to a joke – why did three lads from Northern England move to Gretna, in Scotland? To open Braids Caravan Park, that’s why. David (from Northumberland), Paul (Tyneside) and Tim (Yorkshire) have set up this site on the outskirts of Gretna (a 10-minute walk from the town and its shops, restaurants and pubs), in Dumfries and Galloway. Easily accessed from main roads like the M6 and A74, the site is peaceful and surrounded by well-maintained greenery (including leafy cherry trees), with level hardstanding pitches and lawn areas for each caravan, plus a large area with picnic tables for alfresco eating. And while you devour your dinner… who knows? You might be lucky and be treated to views of the spectacular Northern lights. Each pitch comes with electric, water and drainage hook-up points, and the site has a pristine toilet and shower block (including spacious facilities for disabled guests), a washing-up area and a launderette. Scotland is renowned for its golf courses, and there are a handful within a half-hour drive; if you want a proper Scottish links golf course, though, you’ll have to go a little farther, to Southerness Golf Club (one hour’s drive), on the Solway Firth. The Solway Firth coastline is, of course, well worth exploring even if you’re not into golfing. Your canine companion might enjoy a walk on beaches such as Powfoot and Annan (20 minutes), while history buffs should continue on to Caerlaverock Castle (35 minutes), a moated, three-sided fortress with a long history.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 40
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • A charge of £0.20 applies for the use of the shower.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 143 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

90% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its convenient location, excellent facilities, and very friendly, helpful staff. Pitches are generally well-sized and clean, with good proximity to shops and the motorway, making it an ideal stopover. While most visitors have a positive experience, some mention that the toilet and shower facilities are dated and that there are extra charges for showers and hairdryers, with WiFi also being slow.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Not bad for a stop over but would look elsewhere going forward

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keith h.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Men's shower was really good and bathrooms were warm,though mrs said this wasn't the case in the womens bathroom

Disliked Booked site which said water on every pitch and this wasn't the case as from what I could see there wasn't a dedicated water on any pitch.also said bathrooms were immaculate but to us they were very tired and dated.cost of £30 per night was higher than most places we've stopped at,which were much better regarding facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and warm shower and toilet block. Close to shops,chip shops etc

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Andrew A.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good size pitch

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely welcome from the owners, pitches…

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Alison M.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely welcome from the owners, pitches had plenty of room and electricity was handy. The showers were fab, hot, powerful and clean. The site was 10 minute walk from the pub and designer outlet and 20 minutes walk from Greta Green old blacksmith shop

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

All good, nothing to dislike....…

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Deryck I.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked All good, nothing to dislike....

Recommend to friends Visit again

Outstanding stay, will be my regular stop as I travel down to England

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Elle B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Pitches are a great size, easily pitch an awning and all serviced. Staff are absolutely amazing… I even parked in the wrong spot, but easily sorted. I love this place… easy to find and so close to the motorway for travels down to England and back home to Scotland. Definitely recommend.

Disliked Having to pay for a shower, only 20p, but used to it being part of the price of pitch. Also, I have Starlink but wouldn’t work as pitched under trees.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really spacious pitch. Toilets were spotless.…

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Nicole B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Really spacious pitch. Toilets were spotless. Found the site was very quiet , probably because of the time of year we were there . Would like to experience it in the busy season.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best showers, lovely and warm in…

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Angie P.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Best showers, lovely and warm in March when it was fairly cold outside.
Owners very friendly and welcoming, great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good campsite. Friendly and helpful reception.…

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Robin M.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good campsite. Friendly and helpful reception. Nicely sized and level pitch. Easy walk from shops and various carry outs, fish n chips, curry……. Excellent for a journey stopover or longer stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Warm welcome. Will be staying again.

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Charlotte R.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great site with excellent facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, functional, friendly welcome and a…

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Adrian H.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Clean, functional, friendly welcome and a nice pitch. A great stopover point.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Braids Caravan Park

Annan Road

Gretna

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG16 5DQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.99643°N
3.0741°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.5 mi War Memorial
7.5 mi War Memorial
7.5 mi Market Square
Rail
0.5 mi Gretna Green Rail Station
7.5 mi Annan Rail Station
9.2 mi Carlisle Rail Station
Ferry
25 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing
26.5 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
26.8 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

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

Cross the border into England to visit Carlisle (20 minutes’ drive), where in 1568 a tower in the medieval castle was ‘home’ to Mary, Queen of Scots for a couple of months (she was a prisoner, really). The 13th-century cathedral has a splendid choir area, with a star-studded sky-blue ceiling and stained-glass windows. In Dumfries (half an hour), the Dumfries Museum displays regional artefacts such as fossils, prehistoric weapons and Victorian farming tools; in good weather, it also runs demonstrations of its camera obscura. Cross the River Nith via the stone Devorgilla Bridge to get to the town centre and find the monument to poet Robert Burns. In addition to the long-distance multi-use path circling Kielder Water and a large network of hiking biking trails, Kielder Forest (one hour) is home to assorted wildlife, including nesting ospreys and England’s largest population of red squirrels.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 21.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 22.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 27.1 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 0.8 mi

Carlisle Castle 8.6 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 18.7 mi

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 21.5 mi

Robert Burns Centre 22.1 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 25.8 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 29.6 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 29.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 4.4 mi

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 4.5 mi

Hadrian's Wall Part 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle 6.2 mi

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 7.8 mi

Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 8.7 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 Braids Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Braids Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Braids Caravan Park? Cross the border into England to visit Carlisle (20 minutes’ drive), where in 1568 a tower in the medieval castle was ‘home’ to Mary, Queen of Scots for a couple of months … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Braids Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Braids Caravan Park? From £33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.