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 sites 200
Caravan sites 150
Motorhome sites 150
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 20
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. 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

This site is a member of Forestry England group.

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Great Forest of Dean spot with forest access & views. Friendly staff, clean (though a bit old) facilities, and a peaceful vibe are big hits. Perfect for walks/cycles, often see deer. Some sloping pitches, weak Wi-Fi/phone. Highly recommended for nature buffs!

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Lovely location. Lots to do in the local area for children. Friendly…

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Gemma B.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Lovely location. Lots to do in the local area for children. Friendly stFf

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Open space , views of the tree line , wood fired pizza van & super friendly staff

Disliked Nothing

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Glorious! 4th year in a row and will be back next year.…

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Neil V.

Camping pod

Liked Glorious! 4th year in a row and will be back next year. Such a lovely atmosphere. Location is wonderful. Onsite food is fantastic

Recommend to friends Visit again

Convenience to dog walks, cleanliness and excellent facilities, lovely hot showers, friendly…

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Anonymous

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Convenience to dog walks, cleanliness and excellent facilities, lovely hot showers, friendly staff.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent. Gets better every time we visit.

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Chris M.

Unpowered grass site

Liked The facilities are very good. Loved the freshly-made pizzas that were available one of the evenings we were there.
The location is excellent with superb access to the forest. We saw some deer in the woods right next to the site on our first day!

Disliked The wifi dropped out all the time, but we were at the far end of the site, so that may have been the reason.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great experience will be back 👍

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Peter M.

Camping pod

Liked Great friendly staff. Clean bathrooms and easy access to washing up. Amazing.

Pod was great, comfy bed, clean with easy access.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site in the middle of the forest..

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Lorraine D.

Powered grass site

Liked The location and access to walks directly from the site,
Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Sire was clean and tidy

Disliked Slope of electric/grass pitch. (Even with chocks, couldn't get level .

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was spacious and very picturesque. Staff were very friendly and…

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Lyn U.

Powered grass site

Liked The site was spacious and very picturesque. Staff were very friendly and helpful . Toilet block was basic but very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and accessible.

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Emma W.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Quiet and peaceful location. Walking distance from pub. Opportunity for local walks/hikes. WiFi for the kids after a long day out. Clean toilets and hot showers. Spacious area for tents.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very large site in nice setting. Toilet and shower block facilities were good.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Very large site in nice setting.
Toilet and shower block facilities were good.
Pizza van was in site with very good pizzas on one night of our stay.
Easy access to site and good location for Wye valley activities.

Disliked Quite a large portion of site on slope.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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

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

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

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

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 85 cm) Site 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

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

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, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 37.3 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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 caravan
    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 $37.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.