The Field Campsite

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.3 80 reviews
Plenty of space even on a bank holiday weekend
Plenty of space even on a bank holiday weekend
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Pitches on a flat field with a few buttercups
Pitches in a flat grass field
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Pitches on a flat field with a few buttercups
Pitches in a flat grass field

  • Dog-friendly wild camping site on the edge of the Forest of Dean
  • A five-minute drive to a cycling centre; 15 minutes to the Wye Valley
  • Bike or walk to caves, supermarkets, golf courses and restaurants
With this wild camping escape as your base, the Forest of Dean is right within your grasp – literally. The Field Campsite is in Broadwell on the western edge of the Forest of Dean, 35 minutes’ walk from Cannop, 45 minutes from the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail and 50 minutes from the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre if you fancy pedalling a bike way into oaks, beech, ash, birch and holly. The grass pitches at The Field Campsite are indeed scenic. The basic field is surrounded by other fields, and it’s often treated to sublime sunsets. So, take the 15-minute stroll into Coleford, where it’s possible to purchase local food and wine and bring it back in time for Mother Nature’s natural light show. The pop-up site has showers and toilets, as well as a washing-up station, ice pack freezing and drinking water. Barbecues and dogs are both welcome, and firepits can be hired on site (please buy all wood fuel from the site team). Cycle paths, stunning walks and sublime scenery are never hard to track down and handily, attractions including ancient woodlands, caves and ponds are all a short drive or cycle away. A few bits of housekeeping: please keep dogs on leads at all times and pick up after them. Use the bins provided for your rubbish, shut the gate behind you and please do not play music after 11pm.

Campground type

RV sites 5
Camper sites 5
Rent a tent 1
Tent sites 25
Opens
Please note
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating based on 80 reviews View breakdown

Budget/backpacker

Voted 66% of visitors View breakdown

96%

would recommend this campground to a friend

96%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly owners.

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The toilet facilities were clean, well lit and dry.
The campsite was relatively smooth and it was easy to get the pegs in the ground.
The campsite owners were right next to the site and were really friendly. We bought logs and fire lighters/newspaper from them and they later on, whilst we were out, brought us kindling to use too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site, thanks guys

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Love the amenities - shower and toilet clean

Disliked: The weather haha

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Lovely quiet campsite. Friendly owners.…

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely quiet campsite. Friendly owners.

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Amazing site, well managed, clean facilities, friendly owners, 5 minute bike ride…

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Amazing site, well managed, clean facilities, friendly owners, 5 minute bike ride to cannon cycle centre

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Pitch where you like
Toilets were clean
Showers on site too
Washing up facilities

Great location for everything we wanted to do.

Super quietbcampsite, even with children the place was silent by 9
30/10pm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite.

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: We enjoyed the peace and simplicity. The facilities were basic but clean and just what we needed. The owners were friendly and helpful. It was in a good vicinity for walks and visiting the area.

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Friendly staff and helpful

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Near to Forest of Dean.

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Countryside site close to puzzlewood, friendly host,spacious field.

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Location was lovely and close to town and not far from puzzlewood too. Back to basics camping. Nice big field, horse and sheep neighbours. Friendly host who greeted us upon arrival. Secure toilet cubicles. Washing up area and drinking water tap all in the same location on the site so easy to get everything done.

Disliked: Shower space was tight but still manageable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Awesome one night camping trip with my teenager.

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Beautiful Location.
Friendly, helpful and welcoming hosts.
Flatish campsite.
Quiet and family friendly

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

New clean facilities, relaxed atmosphere.…

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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: New clean facilities, relaxed atmosphere.

Disliked: Some noise from the road but luckily not busy at night!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Field Campsite

Poolway Road

Coleford

Gloucestershire

England

GL16 7BE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.79625°N
-2.60273°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.1 mi Bus Station
8.2 mi Cantilupe Road
11.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.5 mi Lydney Rail Station
11.2 mi Chepstow Rail Station
11.8 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
Ferry
7.1 mi Sharpness Old Docks
7.2 mi Lydney Harbour
20.6 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
20.2 mi Gloucestershire Airport
28.7 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

What might you find in Puzzle Wood (35 minutes’ walk)? Iron ores and Roman coins are scattered around the 14-acre ancient woodlands, with a wizard challenge to get the kids on the lookout. Meanwhile, the Forest of Dean has walking, cycling and mountain biking trails, including a nine-mile loop or the more challenging Offa’s Dyke Path and the Wye Valley Walk. Even more challenging are the Welsh peaks within driving distance of the site. The Brecon Beacons’ tallest mountain, Pen y Fan (an hour and 15 minutes’ drive), has several big hikes and Sugar Loaf (45 minutes) is a big six-mile hike in the gorgeous Black Mountains. Perhaps you’ll want to climb to Symonds Yat Rock (10 minutes), where peregrine falcons and goshawks often gather. Back down on the ground – well, actually underground – pretend like you’re a freeminer in the caverns and underground museum in Clearwell Caves (45 minutes’ walk). Those who fancy spying for some more birds or taking yet more peaceful bike rides might want to visit Cannop Ponds (five minutes’ drive). As for those who are looking to add kayaking, paddleboarding and raft-building to their Forest of Dean resume, slide Mallards Pike (10 minutes) right onto that itinerary.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 27.2 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 5 mi

Goodrich Castle 5.2 mi

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 9.3 mi

Berkeley Castle 9.7 mi

Raglan Castle 10.7 mi

National Trust

The Kymin 3.8 mi

Westbury Court Garden 8.3 mi

Skenfrith Castle 10 mi

Woodchester Park 15.1 mi

Newark Park 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Coleford - Nagshead RSPB Reserve - Coalway - Coleford 0.6 mi

High Beech Avenue - Wimberry Slade - High Beech Avenue 0.9 mi

Cannop Ponds - Tram Road - Speech House - Arboretum - Speech House Lake - Cannop Ponds 1.5 mi

Cannop Ponds - New Fancy - Parkend - Cannop Ponds 1.5 mi

Cannop Ponds - Barnhill Plantation - Bix Slade - Cannop Ponds 1.5 mi

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)

    Bristol, England 24.6 mi

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 25 mi

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Thursday, May 22, 2025)

    Hay-on-Wye, England 29.3 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 The Field Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Field Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Field Campsite? What might you find in Puzzle Wood (35 minutes’ walk)? Iron ores and Roman coins are scattered around the 14-acre ancient woodlands, with a wizard challenge to get the kids on the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Field Campsite?
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    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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