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
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- 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.
- Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Forestry England group.
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £16.20 (£16.20)
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6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £26.10 (£26.10)
View prices & bookPowered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £27.90 (£27.90)
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4 people maximum
Dimensions: 8.2ft width × 14.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £81 (£81)
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4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 8.2ft width × 14.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £90 (£90)
View prices & book2 bedroom safari tent
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedrooms
Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £207 (£207)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Bracelands shines for its gorgeous forest setting with trail access. Guests love the friendly staff, clean washrooms, and ample hot showers. Spacious sites, a peaceful vibe, and wild deer sightings are common highlights. Some note dated facilities and sloped grass pitches, plus spotty phone/WiFi.
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Loved the location, very peaceful and beautiful views. Staff were very helpful…
Camping pod
Liked Loved the location, very peaceful and beautiful views. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Facilities very clean.
Disliked Not disliked really but a play area for kids would be nice.
Recommend to friends Visit again
2nd visit, loved Bracelands all over again
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Our second visit after loving it the first time.This site is really great, wide open spaces and great in site facilities that are well maintained and regularly cleaned, close to local towns and situated with direct access to the Forest of Dean and just a 36min walk to the River Wye. Guests are respectful and friendly, and over night the place is so peaceful and quiet.
Disliked The only downside is flat areas for tents without electric are few, but if you find a spot its really nice. Wifi was weak but that's not the point of a getaway.....
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Plenty of toilets and showers, lots of space for the children to…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Plenty of toilets and showers, lots of space for the children to play. Beautiful surroundings. Easy quick check in.
Disliked Lack of level pitches left by the time we arrived at 6.30pm on first Friday of the kids summer holidays. We had to go for a slight slope.
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Beautiful scenery, plenty of staff walking around, and in reception to offer…
2 bedroom safari tent
Liked Beautiful scenery, plenty of staff walking around, and in reception to offer help or just to have a friendly chat. Clean safari tent - very welcoming.
Disliked Would love to see a Children's play park on site - potential here for a pub/restaurant too - not a dislike as such just something that I think would do great here :)
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We really enjoyed our stay at this site
Powered grass campsite
Liked The location of the site next to the forest is great having direct access into it. The views over the forest are also very nice. We had a very good welcome when we arrived. The fascilities were great and we did not have to walk too far to get to them. There were plenty of electrical pick ups so good choose of where to pitch
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Fabulous site in everyway, would highly recommend to anyone 🥰
Powered grass campsite
Liked Cleanliness, helpful friendly staff, spacious pitch, quiet & peaceful at night, lovely hot powerful showers, stunning views throughout site, great location to symonds yat, absolutely perfect
Disliked Nothing
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Excellent with goood supervision
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The silence and the clean servicespaces
Disliked Nothing
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Very helpful staff, above and beyond help when our bike chain snapped.…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Very helpful staff, above and beyond help when our bike chain snapped. Very grateful!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great location, peaceful site
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Friendly staff, clean facilities, great location near to River Why
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will definitely be going back it is one of the best.
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Everything. Good size pitches, toilet facilities are great and plentiful. The walks from the site are incredible. The staff are super friendly. I was very impressed.
Disliked Nothing
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Very large (over 200 sites)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 32 inches) Site 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 Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sitesLocation
Bracelands Campsite
Bracelands Drive
Coleford
Gloucestershire
England
GL16 7NP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (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 |
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Clevedon Beach | 44.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 5.3 km
Goodrich Castle 6.3 km
Raglan Castle 15.2 km
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 18.2 km
Berkeley Castle 18.9 km
National Trust
The Kymin 3.4 km
Skenfrith Castle 12.7 km
Westbury Court Garden 15.7 km
Woodchester Park 27.5 km
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 28.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
A4136 - Longstone - Forest Trail - A4136 0.9 km
Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 1 km
Staunton - Buckstone - Hearkening Rock - Staunton 1.9 km
A4136 - The Kymin - Wysis Way - A4136 2.3 km
Symonds Yat, Goodrich and the Bicknors 2.4 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 37.3 km
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)
Bristol, England 41.4 km
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? No 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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bracelands Campsite? From $29.78 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.