Braids Caravan Park
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- 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
Site type
40
40
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
8.7/10
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-maintained and clean site, praised for its friendly and helpful staff. It's conveniently located within walking distance of Gretna Green and local amenities, making it ideal for stopovers. Facilities are generally clean, though some visitors note they are a little dated. Showers are a popular feature, offering good value. Pitches are generally a good size, offering some privacy. Some guests experienced noise from nearby events.
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Nice site.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great. Look everything fine.
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Fantastic place…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Fantastic place
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review.
Superb site and highly recommend
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Friendly helpful staff, lovely pitches and nice clean shower and toilet facilities all at a great price.
Disliked How much the outlet village cost me :-)
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Excellent site with great pitches and close to Motorway.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very quiet campsite, close to the motorway so ideal for those who are looking to break their long road trips up. Very friendly staff too.
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Overall a nice site
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice pitch picnic bench at pitch great location only a short walk into Gretna village outlet. Very friendly welcome.
Disliked Showers were a little on the small side and very difficult to keep your clothes dry. Cost was a little high at £35 per for a single traveller.
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Perfect couldn’t have wanted anything more.…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Perfect couldn’t have wanted anything more.
Very friendly staff
Hopefully we will be back
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review.
Very helpful, good size pitches ,…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very helpful, good size pitches , near shops and pubs and chip shops, Showers and toilets clean, very quiet.
Disliked Nothing
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Staff couldn't be any more helpful,…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Staff couldn't be any more helpful, lovely clean and friendly site and walking distance to shops will defo be back .
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Fantastic first night away
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We stayed here the night before our wedding on the 24th August and I’ve gotta say it’s a lovely run park very clean showers were fantastic well the 20p for 10 mins staff were very helpful 100 💯 we will revisit
Disliked None
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Easy access from the M6, clean & quiet site with everything we needed.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We stayed at Braids Caravan Park for a couple of nights on our way up to Scotland from The Midlands. We pre arranged a late check in (8pm) with Pam, due to work commitments, and were greeted by the Warden after accessing our barrier & toilet/shower key. Very friendly greeting and directed us to our pitch. We were on pitch C5 with electric hook up and close to the amenities block where we could access fresh water. The showers require 20 pence and were hot and lasted 7 or 8 minutes. The site is a 20 minute walk to the shopping village, both being dog friendly. Braids is a lovely clean & quiet site with easy access from the M6 and we would definitely visit again when heading north.
Disliked Nothing.
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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
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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
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 bathroomsNearby leisure
Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 21.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 22.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Sandyhills | 27.1 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Braids Caravan Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.