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
Site type
Tourist board rating
- 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.
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £16.20 (£16.20)
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6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £26.10 (£26.10)
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6 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.90 (£27.90)
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4 people maximum
Dimensions: 8.2ft width × 14.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £81 (£81)
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4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 8.2ft width × 14.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £90 (£90)
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6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedrooms
Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £207 (£207)
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Reviews
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…
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
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.…
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…
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.
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 👍
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..
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…
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.
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.…
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
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport 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 85 cm) 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 Horse 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 | 44.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
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. - 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.