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.
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.
Dogs
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Vehicles
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Forestry England group.
Pitch types & availability
4

Unpowered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £21 (£21)
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Powered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31 (£31)
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Powered concrete slab caravan site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34 (£34)
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Camping pod
4 people maximum
Dimensions: 8.2ft width × 14.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £93.60 (£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 (£93.60)
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2 bedroom safari tent
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedrooms
Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £189 (£189)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely forest spot with great walks/cycling & wildlife. Friendly staff, clean facilities, spacious pitches praised. Peaceful, though can get busy. Showers clean/hot but basic. Remote location means patchy signal. Some sloped pitches.
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Last updated 18/08/2026
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Highly recommend for peaceful camping spot
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Beautiful location, very well maintained campsite, friendly staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
What a lovely campsite! Flat pitches,…
Unpowered grass site
Liked What a lovely campsite! Flat pitches, you could pick your own and plenty of space. Lovely helpful owners. The facilities were spotless, showers were warm and I never had to queue. Really nice touch of fresh flowers by the outside sinks and vanities. We will definitely be back!
Disliked Nothing, it was excellent!
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Will visit again
Unpowered grass site
Liked Excellent location & very scenic
Disliked Toilet & shower facilities although fully functional are well overdue a revamp
Recommend to friends Visit again
A great campsite right on the edge of the forest. Great biking trails.
Unpowered grass site
Liked Very peaceful
Recommend to friends Visit again
We thoroughly enjoyed our time, will definitely be back.
Unpowered grass site
Liked Location, surroundings, staff.
Disliked Facilities to freeze ice blocks was minimal, considering max capacity is over 400 and was fully booked in a heatwave.
Toilets need attention.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great place, everything you need.
Unpowered grass site
Liked Great location. Mountain bike trails and walks right from the camp. Pubs nearby. Town 5 min drive away. Shop and facilities so everything you need. Would stay here again.
Disliked Showers were great, though very hot. When busy was a challenge finding a flatish spot in the non electric field.
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The views, the area (walks etc.)…
Powered grass site
Liked The views, the area (walks etc.) Facilities and staff.
Disliked The 5mph speed limit should include cyclists
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Excellent
Unpowered grass site
Liked Good welcome and briefing. Spacious and pleasant area. Good washing and showering facilities. Hot water!
Recommend to friends Visit again
The site location and overall running…
Powered grass site
Liked The site location and overall running of site is very good we enjoyed our stay
Disliked The toilet and showers are very dated and look well used
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Is a lovely friendly camp…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Is a lovely friendly camp site lovely walks
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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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
Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport 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 85 cm) 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 Horse 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
Food and drink
- Yo Wah House 1.7 km
- The Royal Lodge 2.7 km
- Oriental Garden 2.7 km
- Cinnamons 2.8 km
- Lucky Restaurant and Take Away 2.8 km
- Ritmo Tapas Bar 2.8 km
- Milano 2.8 km
- The Old Court Hotel and Dining Room 4.4 km
- The Potting Shed 4.4 km
- Spice Trail 5.1 km
Parks and play
- Council 5.2 km
- Community 5.7 km
- Miners Welfare Playing Field Park 9.3 km
- Llandogo Playground 9.4 km
- Double View Playing Area 9.9 km
Public transport
- Christchurch Camp Sites 0.9 km
- Bridewell Farm 1 km
- All Saints' Church 1 km
- Bridewell Farm 1 km
- All Saints' Church 1.1 km
- Woodland Rd 1.1 km
- Village Hall 1.1 km
- Woodland Rd 1.1 km
- Christ Church 1.2 km
- Christ Church 1.2 km
Groceries
- Lidl 3 km
- The Co-operative Food 3 km
- Lidl 4.6 km
- M&S Foodhall 5.4 km
- Waitrose 5.5 km
- Co-op Food 5.8 km
- Lidl 9.6 km
- Tesco 9.9 km
Family days out
- Council 5.2 km
- Community 5.7 km
- Miners Welfare Playing Field Park 9.3 km
- Llandogo Playground 9.4 km
- Double View Playing Area 9.9 km
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, 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026)
Crickhowell, Wales 37.3 km
- Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)
Cheltenham, England 40.9 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.
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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 caravan Arrive: noon – 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 $48.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
