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
- 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.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
- 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).
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
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
96% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely, tranquil spot with forest access for walks and wildlife. Staff are a gem, pitches spacious, facilities clean. Some find facilities a bit old, pitches tricky, and Wi-Fi patchy. Great for a nature escape!
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Great site and location defo go back
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Easy check in and early check in for small fee views from pitch great location pitches nice and flat has everything you need
Disliked Pitches fairly close together and no privacy people and children just walking everywhere as no division between anyone. Children can be a bit noisy at times No phone or 4/5g signal on EE used Starlink which was fine
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Lovely location with great walking trails…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Lovely location with great walking trails straight from site.
Decent warm showers.
Full of families enjoying spending time outside in the English summer.
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Excellent site with very friendly staff!
Unpowered grass site
Liked Pitches are spacious and spaced out due to fire safety, which is brilliant! You don't feel like you are sleeping in your neighbours tent! 🤣 Showers and facilities are plenty and clean. The staff is very friendly, and are available for advice on walks, bike routes or any questions you may have. It was our first time, but we will definitely return!
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Brilliant
Unpowered grass site
Liked Love the space, lots of room, clean facilities, good water pressure. Lots of trails straight from the campsite.
Disliked Our closest toilet block was closed. V minor inconvenience
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Spacious site, there are lots of…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Spacious site, there are lots of pitches here but well spaced out. Quiet at night, really lovely sunsets. The site is well laid out and the team are very friendly / welcoming. We stayed on a gravel pitch and it was nice and flat. The Wi-Fi signal and phone reception are not great as others have said but no different to most of this area to be honest so not unexpected. There’s a food van serving breakfast and dinner and a pizza van at the weekends. Everything is very well thought out. There’s plenty of walking routes and cycle trails within minutes of the site. Great weekend. We really enjoyed out stay at Bracelands 😀
Disliked As others have said the shower block is a little dated - (think PE class from the 1980’s) But it was clean and there are enough facilities.
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Well worth visiting if you like peace and quiet and walking!
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Bracelands is a super campsite with well spaced pitches, numerous showers (sited in several areas so not far from any pitches) and lovely views - the sunset is spectacular. Very helpful staff who know the area well and advise on the many walking tracks available to take straight from the campsite. Great pizza van visit on Saturdays! Also super snack bar open every day.
We walked through the forest to Symonds Yat (about an hour each way and worth the effort for the view when you get there!) and the bluebells at this time of year are everywhere.
I highly recommend Bracelands!
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Toilets were very clean
Unpowered grass site
Liked Spatious very quiet at night and freindly staff
Disliked The speed bumps on the way in. Very hard to see especially with the sun and shade. Also there brutal
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Excellent sized pitches, very clean and…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Excellent sized pitches, very clean and tidy site and exceptional staff.
Disliked Nothing to dislike about Bracelands.
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Good clean site
Unpowered grass site
Liked The trails for walking were superb
Disliked Had a grass pitch and certain areas were very boggy
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Lovely location and great walks…
Powered grass site
Liked Lovely location and great walks
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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
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
- The Hay Festival (Thursday, 21 May 2026 – Thursday, 21 May 2026)
Hay-on-Wye, England 43.9 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 $48.01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.