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
Campground type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- 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.
- Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Languages spoken
English
This campground is a member of Forestry England group.

Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8.0m width x 5.0m depth (26.2ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £16.20 (£16.20) 1 night, 2 adults
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6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8.0m width x 5.0m depth (26.2ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £26.10 (£26.10) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Site size: Max 8.0m width x 5.0m depth (26.2ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.90 (£27.90) 1 night, 2 adults
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4 people maximum
Dimensions: 2.5m width x 4.5m length (8.2ft width x 14.8ft length) Calculated area: 11.3m² (121.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £81 (£81) 2 nights, 2 adults
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4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 2.5m width x 4.5m length (8.2ft width x 14.8ft length) Calculated area: 11.3m² (121.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £90 (£90) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 93% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
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Well kept site. Very clean toilets and showers. Helpful staff. Close to…
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Primitive grass campsite
Liked: Well kept site. Very clean toilets and showers. Helpful staff. Close to several woodland walking routes.
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Liked: Location and access to walks on the river
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site, clean facilities, friendly staff and great location.
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Liked: Loved the location, so easy to walk to the river, pub etc. Great surrounding area perfect for dog walking or cycling.
Nice site with good facilities, we had a lovely spot with a great view - a really nice place to stay.
Disliked: The showers would benefit from somewhere to put your clothes and wash bag.
Recommend to friends Visit again
This place is so beautiful. Loved everything ♥️…
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Primitive grass campsite
Liked: This place is so beautiful. Loved everything ♥️
Recommend to friends Visit again
Hot showers Free for the dogs…
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Primitive grass campsite
Liked: Hot showers
Free for the dogs
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Powered grass campsite
Liked: Friendly staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
Have been coming to Bracelands for years, never stops to be great. Staff…
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Primitive grass campsite
Liked: Have been coming to Bracelands for years, never stops to be great.
Staff always friendl, facilities clean and always plenty of space to pitch a tent and neighbours are enough away to not be on top of each other
Disliked: Speedbumbs on the way to the campsite are steep and sharp, but nothing wrong otherwise
Recommend to friends Visit again
Location Staff friendly Well equipped shop Decent facilities Nice and quiet…
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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked: Location
Staff friendly
Well equipped shop
Decent facilities
Nice and quiet
Disliked: Nothing!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great facilities and helpful staff. Pizza van served top grub.
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Liked: Views across the sire to the Forest, especially at sunset.
Disliked: Steep access road.
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Primitive grass campsite
Liked: Beautiful environment, clean and tidy.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation 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 32 inches) 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 Horseback 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 |
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Clevedon Beach | 27.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 3.3 mi
Goodrich Castle 3.9 mi
Raglan Castle 9.5 mi
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 11.3 mi
Berkeley Castle 11.7 mi
National Trust
The Kymin 2.1 mi
Skenfrith Castle 7.9 mi
Westbury Court Garden 9.7 mi
Woodchester Park 17.1 mi
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 17.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
A4136 - Longstone - Forest Trail - A4136 0.5 mi
Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 0.6 mi
Staunton - Buckstone - Hearkening Rock - Staunton 1.2 mi
A4136 - The Kymin - Wysis Way - A4136 1.4 mi
Symonds Yat, Goodrich and the Bicknors 1.5 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 23.2 mi
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)
Bristol, England 25.7 mi
- The Hay Festival (Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Thursday, May 22, 2025)
Hay-on-Wye, England 27.3 mi
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bracelands Campsite? From $21.55 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.