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
Wonderfully spacious, peaceful and encircled by trees, Bracelands Campsite is on the edge of the Forest of Dean near Coleford in Gloucestershire. Firmly in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it’s also close to the border with Wales for family adventures across two countries. Settle in and you’ll soon be in the mood to appreciate all the natural gorgeousness that surrounds this site – look out across the fields and you’ll see you're surrounded by oak, copper beech and pine woodlands. On clear days, watch the sun set over the trees, and wake again in the morning to see light stream through them at daybreak. With all this space around, kids can play and explore their surroundings to their heart’s content. And that goes for all guests, in fact – all you need to do is walk to the edge of the site and you’re in the Forest of Dean, with all its miles of walking and cycling tracks. A few practical bits and pieces: dogs are welcome to come along on your Forest of Dean getaway (although you'll need to keep them on leads on site please), and family-friendly facilities include a laundry room, hot showers and washing-up areas. If you run out of supplies, whizz into Coleford (10 minutes’ drive), which has a couple of mid-size supermarkets, as well as a load of takeaways, pubs and restaurants.

Site type

Tent pitches 200
Touring caravan pitches 150
Motorhome pitches 150
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 20
Rent a tent 5
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 481 Pitchup.com customers

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96% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, tranquil spot with forest access for walks & wildlife. Staff are a gem, pitches big, facilities spotless. Some found facilities a bit old, pitches uneven, and Wi-Fi iffy. Great for a nature escape!

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derek.pullen@sky.com P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Not a lot of flat areas. Put a nice campsite.

Disliked If you are up the top end of the site, it's a long walk to the shadow block, because the one in your field is not working

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All the staff are friendly and…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked All the staff are friendly and helpful with a great sense of humour.
Great site for walking/cycling

Disliked Grass pitches are uneven,next time would choose a hard standing
WiFi a little hit and miss depends upon site location but staff will point you to the best location if it really bothers you?

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Great location…

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Adrian P.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great location

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Great location but facilities requiring some updates.

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KRISTOPHER B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic location with some great nearby walking trails.
Check in was very friendly and informative.

Disliked Only two toilet blocks open, poor considering a bank holiday weekend and the extra mark up in cost.
Toilets, although clean require some maintenance, particularly the patch of black mould above the showers in the gents block 2. Some benches would be useful in this area too.

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Excellent site .would highly recommend.

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Sharon R.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Staff really friendly and helpful .site is well maintained. Lovely walks.

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Hot showers and clean toilettes.

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Jason T.

Camping pod

Liked Space, location, pet friendly pod and on-site food

Disliked Nothing

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Awesome 👌

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Alwyn P.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything Really. Awesome place for walking with the dogs etc.
So nice seeing the wild deer roaming the site and chilling out in front of our pitch.
WiFi could be a bit hit and miss but good for our needs.

Disliked Can't really think of anything.
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Leah K.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Friendly team. Beautiful location and great facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely greeting from helpful friendly staff. Explained…

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Linda B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely greeting from helpful friendly staff.
Explained the layout. Pitch up areas very spacious. All areas very clean inside and out.
Numerous showers and toilets also exceptionally clean.
We will definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Quiet and peaceful campsite. Lots of wildlife.

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Karl B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Good pitches very spacious. Easy to find even when turning up in the dark. Staff very polite and informative. Great location from amenities in local towns and lovely walks around campsite. Deer coming through the camp site is beautiful to see

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

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 30 inches/75cm) Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Bracelands Campsite

Bracelands Drive

Coleford

Gloucestershire

England

GL16 7NP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51,81485°N
2,63991°W

Route directions

The route via Symonds Yat Rock over Huntsham Bridge B4432 has a 1:5 gradient incline. It's a very narrow road, unsuitable for large RVs and motorhomes, and difficult for those towing caravans. Vehicles over seven and a half tonnes are prohibited. Instead, from the A40, take the exit for Forest of Dean and Coleford A4136 (Staunton Road). Continue for five miles, then turn left onto Grove Road. After half a mile, turn left onto Bracelands Drive. The campsite is at the end on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
5,5 km Bus Station
11,8 km Cantilupe Road
19,5 km Bus Station
Rail
13,5 km Lydney Rail Station
19,6 km Chepstow Rail Station
22,2 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
Ferry
14,8 km Sharpness Old Docks
14,8 km Lydney Harbour
34,8 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
34,3 km Gloucestershire Airport
47,9 km 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

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 Ape Beechenhurst (15 minutes’ drive) for Segway tours and zooming down zipwires, and head for the Forest of Dean Adventure Park Bracelands Site (five minutes) for jumping around on ropes, climbing towers and practising archery. Or maybe you fancy kayaking down the River Wye from Wyedean (15 minutes)? For less strenuous days out, have an amble around the mossy woodland trails at Puzzlewood (10 minutes), or get your culture fix at National Trust-owned Westbury Court Garden (25 minutes), with delightful formal plantings around an ornamental lake. Lunchtime? Pack a picnic and eat it at Symonds Yat Rock (five minutes) while enjoying the view of the River Wye winding through its gorge. Prefer a pub? The renowned half-timbered Saracens Head Inn (15 minutes) sits on the river bank and is a great place to stop for lunch or a glass of something chilled. And to say you’ve been to Wales, hop across the border to Monmouth (20 minutes) and tour its castle and military museum.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 44,7 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

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

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026)

    Crickhowell, Wales 37,3 km

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)

    Cheltenham, England 40,9 km

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)

    Bristol, England 41,4 km

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday, 21 May 2026 – Thursday, 21 May 2026)

    Hay-on-Wye, England 43,9 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?
    Camping and touring
    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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bracelands Campsite? From R465,83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.