Greenacres Campsite

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Hardstanding pitches (added by manager 22 Jan 2024)
Plenty of space to relax (added by manager 03 aug 2022)
Camping pod exterior (added by manager 03 aug 2022)
Site (added by manager 22 jan 2024)

  • Relaxed family-run site in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
  • Near Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood, Cannop Ponds and Go Ape
  • Space to play, huge grassy pitches and close to a forest
Picture your next break among green space, woodland walks and cycling trails in the peaceful woodland setting of the famed Forest of Dean, on the edge of the market town of Coleford… You'll get a warm welcome at this relaxed, family-run and family-friendly park, in an area surrounded by ancient castles and abbeys, smashing scenery and miles of waymarked walking and biking trails. As Greenacres Campsite is right in the middle of the Forest of Dean, across the road from a woodland and within walking distance of the River Wye, it's in a good spot for fishing, bike rides and long woodland strolls, as well as easy access to attractions such as Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood, Cannop Ponds and Go Ape at Mallards Pike Lake. Set in a field that stretches across two acres within an 11-acre smallholding, pitches are spacious, level and grassy, and the park is surrounded by huge mature trees that provide good shade and shelter from the elements. Kids should be kept very well occupied at the excellent playground less than five minutes' stroll away, where there's also plenty of space to for ball games and dog walking. Barbecues and campfires are allowed: most handy if you land yourself a fish or two in the Wye or decide to pick up a few sausages in Coleford… Otherwise, there's a good traditional English pub in Newland, a short walk away, and another in Staunton within a 30-minute woodland ramble. The wider local area has plenty of pubs, restaurants and takeaways (many of which are happy to deliver straight to the site).

Campground type

Camper sites 40
RV sites 40
Tent sites 40
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Please note
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 22 to

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

98%

would recommend this campground to a friend

96%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Open space, excellent facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Clean and well kept camp site with great facilities. Reasonably priced with food sized pitches and plenty of open space. Saff were helpful and friendly and the shop does excellent coffee! We will definitely return!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would highly recommend to anyone.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lloyd J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Site was lovely. Stayed on a tent pitch, which was easily big enough for the tent, porch and the car. Facilities were modern and very clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely book again, for longer next time though.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, perfect for children.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kirby D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked: The staff at the site were friendly, there was a lot of space for the children to run around and access to some lovely walks from the campsite, toilet/shower blocks were brand new and kept very clean. Location was perfect for accessing all the activities the area has to offer.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
CLAIRE G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Friendliness of staff Size of pitch Quietness of site Children’s play field Toilets and showers - clean, good quality

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, highly recommend a visit.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Wendy P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Can't recommend this site highly enough, staff were all really friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much bother. The site was absolutely spotless and the pitches were maintained really well. Lots and lots of space for the kids to run around and make friends and a really warm and welcoming atmosphere. Lots to do near by, or even leave the car at the site and go off on foot exploring. It will definitely be one of our yearly camping trips.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, very friendly & helpful staff, definitely recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Exceptional site, well presented level pitches all with electric hook up if required. Immaculately clean toilet block and a great little cafe on site providing a selection of hot drinks and food. Fantastic walking routes all around the site with direct access to the Forest of Dean.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very cosey and comfortable pod.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Michelle H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: The cosey pod, clean toilets and showers. Plenty of space in the camp site, facilities are just what you need.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a lovely small campsite. Perfect for easily overwhelmed or anxious…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Storm C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: It was a lovely small campsite. Perfect for easily overwhelmed or anxious little families.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for a family trip.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Quiet location on site with clean facilities and close to local attractions. Nice little shop with coffee and ice creams.

Disliked: Building work during our stay it was noisy and blocked drains for one day. Our pitch was also on a slant. Could do with more play equipment for young kids. WiFi wasn’t free.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice, clean campsite with fantastic staff. Lots and lots attractions not only…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Aleksandra P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Nice, clean campsite with fantastic staff. Lots and lots attractions not only for kids nearby.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Scouts welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Greenacres Campsite

Scowles Road

Coleford

Gloucestershire

England

GL16 8QS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.79764°N
-2.63307°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.8 mi Bus Station
8.4 mi Cantilupe Road
11 mi Bus Station
Rail
7.2 mi Lydney Rail Station
11 mi Chepstow Rail Station
13 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
Ferry
8.1 mi Lydney Harbour
8.2 mi Sharpness Old Docks
20.5 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
21.4 mi Gloucestershire Airport
28.6 mi Bristol International Airport

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

Outdoorsy types are well catered to around here, with canoeing and paddleboarding at Symonds Yat Rock, archery and clay pigeon shooting in St Briavels, and pony trekking at Bream. If you're into golfing, then you're also in luck: Coleford has two courses, both less than 10 minutes' drive away. Follow the walking trail through the ancient 14-acre forest of Puzzlewood – the location for the filming of Dr Who, Star Wars, Merlin and Atlantis – to see rock formations and twisted trees, or visit Clearwell Caves to learn about the forest's 4,500-year ore and ochre mining heritage, both within a couple of easy miles of the site. Heaps of historic spots are within easy reach of Greenacres Campsite too, including Tintern Abbey's ruins and the castles of Raglan, Goodrich and Chepstow. The Dean Heritage Centre is a short drive away in the valley of Soudley, and comes highly recommended by Greenacres staff.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Clevedon Beach 26.8 mi Estuary N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 3.7 mi

Goodrich Castle 5 mi

Raglan Castle 9.4 mi

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 10.6 mi

Berkeley Castle 10.7 mi

National Trust

The Kymin 2.5 mi

Skenfrith Castle 8.9 mi

Westbury Court Garden 9.6 mi

Woodchester Park 16.4 mi

Newark Park 17.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

A4136 - Longstone - Forest Trail - A4136 0.8 mi

Coleford - Nagshead RSPB Reserve - Coalway - Coleford 0.9 mi

Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 1.2 mi

Newland - Marions Enclosure - Knockalls Inclosure - Newland 1.3 mi

Staunton - Buckstone - Hearkening Rock - Staunton 1.6 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 15, 2024 – Thursday, August 15, 2024)

    Crickhowell, Wales 23.7 mi

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Thursday, August 8, 2024)

    Bristol, England 24.5 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Want to know more about camping in Gloucestershire?

  • Does Greenacres Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Greenacres Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Greenacres Campsite? Outdoorsy types are well catered to around here, with canoeing and paddleboarding at Symonds Yat Rock, archery and clay pigeon shooting in St Briavels, and pony trekking at Bream. If you're into … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Greenacres Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Greenacres Campsite? From $24.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.