Braids Caravan Park

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Level pitches and picnic tables
Hardstanding pitches
Cherry trees in bloom
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Northern lights over the site
Northern lights over the park
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Level pitches and picnic tables
Hardstanding pitches
Cherry trees in bloom

  • Well-maintained site just outside Gretna, in Dumfries and Galloway
  • Dumfries half an hour’s drive; Caerlaverock Castle 35 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; several golf courses within a half-hour drive
It almost sounds like the set-up to a joke – why did three lads from Northern England move to Gretna, in Scotland? To open Braids Caravan Park, that’s why. David (from Northumberland), Paul (Tyneside) and Tim (Yorkshire) have set up this site on the outskirts of Gretna (a 10-minute walk from the town and its shops, restaurants and pubs), in Dumfries and Galloway. Easily accessed from main roads like the M6 and A74, the site is peaceful and surrounded by well-maintained greenery (including leafy cherry trees), with level hardstanding pitches and lawn areas for each caravan, plus a large area with picnic tables for alfresco eating. And while you devour your dinner… who knows? You might be lucky and be treated to views of the spectacular Northern lights. Each pitch comes with electric, water and drainage hook-up points, and the site has a pristine toilet and shower block (including spacious facilities for disabled guests), a washing-up area and a launderette. Scotland is renowned for its golf courses, and there are a handful within a half-hour drive; if you want a proper Scottish links golf course, though, you’ll have to go a little farther, to Southerness Golf Club (one hour’s drive), on the Solway Firth. The Solway Firth coastline is, of course, well worth exploring even if you’re not into golfing. Your canine companion might enjoy a walk on beaches such as Powfoot and Annan (20 minutes), while history buffs should continue on to Caerlaverock Castle (35 minutes), a moated, three-sided fortress with a long history.

Site type

Caravan sites 40
Motorhome sites 40
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • A charge of £0.20 ($0.46) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 188 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

90% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot, lovely staff & spacious pitches. Handy for motorway stops, shops & everything. Facilities generally good, though a bit dated. Some road noise & shower fees noted. Management is working on it.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 23/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

This was a nice little campsite. Quiet. Nice to just chill out.

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Graham P. 4 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked The peace and quiet
Nice level pitches
Cleanliness
Helpful staff
Services (fresh water/waste disposal point)
Co-op within a short walk

Disliked Nothing to dislike about the campsite.
Gretna itself doesn't have much going on.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Close to shops and food outlets…

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 Jill F. 3 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Close to shops and food outlets

Disliked Small pitch. Toilet /showers need updating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice site nice staff good…

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7 out of 10
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Roger S. 4 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Very nice site nice staff good location especially as a stopover for travelling north

Disliked Toilet block could do with an upgrade

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Nice organised site, helpful staff who go that extra mile

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Rebecca L. 6 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked We stayed 3 nights as we was going to a wedding at Gretna Green and had a lovely stay. Really friendly guy on reception who seemed to be a real multitasker. It was just such an easy relaxing place to stay. Gave us a menu for the local chippy and 😂🤣my daughter had a hoggi 🤣😂it weighed more than our dog but she ate every bit🤗 Easy to park pitches and taken care of what’s not to like 👍

Disliked Coming home

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, we hope to see you again soon.

Wouldn't go back

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked My neibour

Disliked Went to relax !! Couldn't all saturday owner sat on his mower all day mowing. Sunday he did the same again. Don't stay on pitch 3A houses at the back have dogs to wake you at 5am barking and fighting all day.Toilets need a big upgrade along with showers 20p they were hot,wouldn't allow a child on own doors don't lock.

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Very helpfull in office

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 Tony C. 3 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked A very nice site. It is a little dated but it is spotless.will go again

Disliked None

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Lovely, quiet site, close enough to…

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 Colin C. 3 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely, quiet site, close enough to the shops and facilities in Gretna.

Staff were very friendly and helpful - particularly with the dining recommendations at Mcdhaba.

Very convenient stopover on the journey north.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi, glad you enjoyed your stay with us, we hope to see you again soon.

Well kept and very clean site

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Great site

Disliked No cabs and limited bus travel

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Nice little site to stop over…

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 carolyn h. 3 reviews

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Nice little site to stop over

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything…

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 David K. 1 review

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. hope to see you again soon.

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Braids Caravan Park

Annan Road

Gretna

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG16 5DQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.99643°N
3.0741°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.1 km War Memorial
12.1 km War Memorial
12.1 km Market Square
Rail
0.8 km Gretna Green Rail Station
12.1 km Annan Rail Station
14.8 km Carlisle Rail Station
Ferry
40.3 km Leaplish Ferry Landing
42.6 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
43.1 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

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

Cross the border into England to visit Carlisle (20 minutes’ drive), where in 1568 a tower in the medieval castle was ‘home’ to Mary, Queen of Scots for a couple of months (she was a prisoner, really). The 13th-century cathedral has a splendid choir area, with a star-studded sky-blue ceiling and stained-glass windows. In Dumfries (half an hour), the Dumfries Museum displays regional artefacts such as fossils, prehistoric weapons and Victorian farming tools; in good weather, it also runs demonstrations of its camera obscura. Cross the River Nith via the stone Devorgilla Bridge to get to the town centre and find the monument to poet Robert Burns. In addition to the long-distance multi-use path circling Kielder Water and a large network of hiking biking trails, Kielder Forest (one hour) is home to assorted wildlife, including nesting ospreys and England’s largest population of red squirrels.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 34.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 36.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 43.6 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 1.2 km

Carlisle Castle 13.9 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort 30 km

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 34.5 km

Robert Burns Centre 35.5 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 41.5 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 47.6 km

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 48.2 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 7.1 km

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 7.2 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle 10.1 km

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 12.5 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 14 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 Braids Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Braids Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Braids Caravan Park? Cross the border into England to visit Carlisle (20 minutes’ drive), where in 1568 a tower in the medieval castle was ‘home’ to Mary, Queen of Scots for a couple of months … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Braids Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Braids Caravan Park? From $77.16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.