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
Unpowered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £18.90 (£18.90)
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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 gets a thumbs-up for its gorgeous forest setting with direct access to heaps of walks and cycle trails. Staff are a friendly bunch, facilities are tidy and pitches are a good size. Spotting wild deer is a big plus! Some reckon the loos and showers are a bit old-school, but they're generally clean. It's a peaceful spot, though some grassy sites are a bit sloped. A top choice for exploring the Forest of Dean.
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Fantastic site will be returning in…
Powered grass site
Liked Fantastic site will be returning in the summer staff very helpful
Recommend to friends Visit again
Perfect site, helpful staff with clean facilities
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked What can I say! Bracelands campsite is absolutely perfect for an adventurer. There are so many walks or bike rides straight from the campsite. Perfect place to unwind and enjoy mother nature
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful location and surroundings
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Beautiful setting and views. Excellent greeting by friendly staff. Great walks
Disliked Wash facilities could possibly do with an update
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Really peaceful. Lovely staff and very…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Really peaceful. Lovely staff and very clean facilities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
We will definitely be returning.
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Fantastic reception service on arrival, our pitch was very level and large enough for our van and the drainage looked very good. Toilet block was very clean and checked regularly, the showers again clean and water a really good temperature and a decent amount of water came out before shutting off. All the staff we met were very friendly. The elsn point was very well thought out and certainly better than some we have come across.
Disliked We didn't dislike anything, some pitches looked quite slopped so that is a point bearing in mind, but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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Excellent welcoming upon arrival. Very…
Powered concrete slab caravan site
Liked Excellent welcoming upon arrival. Very informative too.
Disliked Could do with a bit more lighting for night trips to the toilet or when it gets dark.
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Beautiful forest views. Very clean and…
Powered grass site
Liked Beautiful forest views. Very clean and friendly helpful staff.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Spacious and well-organised site, with good…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Spacious and well-organised site, with good facilities on-site that were clean & warm. We stayed with our rooftent without any issues
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Lovely location Very friendly helpful staff Great facilities…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Lovely location
Very friendly helpful staff
Great facilities to
Disliked Nothing
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Pleasant helpful staff. Nice location for…
Powered grass site
Liked Pleasant helpful staff. Nice location for walking. New Inn roast dinner was amazing.
Site had all we needed.
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
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 GMT (GMT+00:00)
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
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 $44.16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.