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 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).
- 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
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
Bracelands has a brilliant spot next to the Forest of Dean, with heaps of walks and bike rides right there. Folks loved the helpful staff, tidy loos, and roomy sites. Spotting wildlife, especially deer, was a real treat. While showers are a bit old and the WiFi can be iffy, most people raved about it and want to come back.
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Last updated 16/06/2026
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Clean , secure, perfect service!…
Powered grass site
Liked Clean , secure, perfect service!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fantastic place to stay
Unpowered grass site
Liked Staff were really helpful, checking in was quick and stress free. Found a really good pitch close to the shower / toilet block.
I chose Bracelands as its close to Pedalabikeaway and I will be returning, I've recommended the site to fellow mtb'ers from the valleys and beyond
Disliked Nothing really
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will be booking again
Powered grass site
Liked Lovely site, location stunning
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Very well kept site and amenities, friendly staff , good pitches
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will definitely be visiting again.
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Lovely and clean and peaceful site and the staff were all very helpful and friendly.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good would visit again
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Great staff, and location. Site well maintained. Would stay again.
Disliked Toilets blocks clean but a bit dated. Shop should sell alcohol. WiFi could be better.
Recommend to friends Visit again
not a lot…
Camping pod
Liked not a lot
Disliked the uneven ground, very basic pod, bad wifi
Recommend to friends Visit again
space…
Powered grass site
Liked space
Disliked the road
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great place to stay if you’re in the midlands and looking for nearby
Unpowered grass site
Liked The showers
Clean, maintained and spacious
Lovely scenery
Great location
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely campsite, fantastic for dog walks,…
Powered grass site
Liked Lovely campsite, fantastic for dog walks, friendly staff.
Disliked Male attendants in the female toilets. Nowhere to put shower gel etc apart from the floor.
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 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
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
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.
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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 $48.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.