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Bracelands Campsite

Coleford, Gloucestershire

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Bracelands Campsite offers 30 hectares of spacious pitches with panoramic views of the Forest of Dean. Tents and tourers can pitch up on spacious grass and hardstanding pitches, with electric available, along with cosy camping pods. The area is full of great walks and cycling routes with direct access from the site. The famous Wye River, Symonds Yat and activities in the Dean and Wye Valley are also within a 30 minute walk. Dogs are welcome too.

Why choose Bracelands Campsite


Family and dog friendly campsite in the heart of the Forest of Dean, close to the River Wye

Great range of pitches with camping pods too, just 30 minutes from Symonds Yat

Onsite food truck and a great location with lots of walking and cycling routes direct from site

About the site


A pretty, family friendly site set in the heart of the Forest of Dean, ideal for a tranquil getaway in the great outdoors and perfectly located for exploring the Wye Valley. Watch from your pitch as deer roam around the site, and enjoy peaceful woodland views. The site has a great range of accommodation options to choose from. With spacious pitches for tents and tourers on grass or hardstanding with the option of electric, suitable for vehicles measuring 8m x 5m. There is also a rally field for school groups and rallies, as well as the option of seasonal pitches. If you don't fancy bringing a tent, there are also five camping pods with beautiful views over the Forest of Dean, simply choose between furnished or unfurnished. The furnished pods have a triple bunk and single trundle, lighting, electric and a heater. You will need to bring your own bedding and camping essentials. There are also three ready camp safari tents, sleeping six across two bedrooms, with a kitchen and dining area, as well as four furnished bell tents sleeping up to four. During the summer months, there are a range of onsite activities, great for all the family. Guests can enjoy easy access to a wide variety of forest walks and cycling trails in the Forest of Dean, with exclusive discounts for campers on many of the local attractions. Sorry, campfires are not allowed. Charcoal only BBQs are permitted as long as they are raised from the ground. These must be extinguished by 10pm. Dogs are welcome with a maximum of three per pitch, and two in camping pods for an extra cost.

Bracelands Campsite is open all year round. Pitches from £16/night for 2 people.

"I had an amazing time at this campsite! The facilities were excellent"

Sabrina G

"I woke up every morning to deer - it was beautiful"

Paige M

"From the moment we arrived, the service was first class"

Paul M


What facilities are at Bracelands Campsite?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Communal BBQ

(BBQ hut)

Electric hookups

Freezer

(In communal area)

Glamping

Laundry

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

Wash up area

Onsite facilities include three facility blocks with toilets and showers, and family and accessible bathrooms. There is a washing up area, along with a laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers, a shop with everyday essentials and camping equipment, and a 24 hour vending machine.

A book swap and ice block exchange are also available at reception, and Forestry England activity bags are available to accompany little ones on their woodland adventures. WiFi hotspots can be accessed onsite, and there are picnic tables for dining alfresco.

Enjoy a BBQ in all weathers in Humbugs hideout BBQ hut, a hut available to hire for up to 12 people with a BBQ in the centre. This can be booked in advance or on arrival.

Braceland Bites, the onsite food truck, is open seasonally and serves fresh rolls, pastries, pizzas and hot drinks. There's also a visiting pizza van most Saturday evenings between 5pm and 8pm, serving pizza and waffles, and the local fish and chip shop, Al's Plaice, will deliver a tasty takeaway right to your pitch.

If you'd like to venture off site for something to eat, The Dog and Muffler Inn and The New Inn - Shortstanding are both within a 35 minute walk.

Great for families

With seasonal arts and crafts, guided forest trails and archery onsite, plus walks and cycle paths on your doorstep and GoApe nearby!



There are 393 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non electric grass pitches surrounded by trees at Bracelands Campsite
Grass pitches for tents, roof tents and tourers

187 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Non electric grass pitches suitable for tents, roof tents and tourers, allowing units of up to 8m x 5m.

Electric grass pitches suitable for tents, roof tents and tourers
Grass tent pitch at Bracelands Campsite

79 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches suitable for tents, roof tents and tourers, measuring 8m x 5m with 16 amp electric hook up.

Electric hardstanding pitches surrounded by trees
Electric hardstanding pitches with the Forest of Dean behind
Aerial view of the pitches at Bracelands Campsite

76 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric suitable for caravans, campervans, roof tents, motorhomes and RVs. Measuring 8m x 5m.


Electric hardstanding pitches and bench seating

3 x XL Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Extra large hardstanding pitches measuring 9.5m x 5m with 16 amp electric hook up. Suitable for caravans, campervans (including roof tents), motorhomes and RVs.

2 x Unfurnished Camping Pods

Max 4 people

Unfurnished camping pods with light, a boot tray, electric, a coat hook and heater. Please bring your own bedding and camping essentials. Up to two pets allowed.

3 x Furnished Camping Pods

Max 4 people

Camping pods sleeping two adults and two children, measuring 2.5m x 4.5m approximately. Inside there are three beds, lighting, a fan heater and electric. Shared facilities nearby. Please bring bedding and camping essentials.

Ready camp safari tent exterior

3 x Ready Camp Safari Tents

Max 6 people

These two bedroom safari tents are pre-erected and have real beds, a relaxing sofa, and a kitchen and dining area. Ready Camp tents are perfect for relaxing nights in. These sleep up to four adults and two kids in comfort. Sorry, pets cannot stay.

40 x Rally Pitches

Private rally field for school groups and private rallies.


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Fantastic location

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Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding PitchesJan 2026

Fantastic long weekend in January - weather was kind to us. Lovely spot in the forest for wild deer, wild boar and stargazing. It was relaxing. Site was amazing location in heart of Forest of Dean - herd of deer literally on the campsite - wow. Some great walks with the dogs in the forest and cycled to Symonds Yat through the forest - trails were great and easy to follow - local pubs and restaurants recommended by the staff at the site were great. Would defo go back and would highly recommend.

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Grass PitchesDec 2025

A fantastic site with lots of walks in the forest nearby. Very friendly staff.

Fantastic find

Lor T

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Nov 2025

Originally booked for two nights but stayed for three and can't wait to return. Beautiful settings, a lovely site perfect for all who love a little nature - great walks on your doorstep, the facilities are immaculately clean, and the staff welcoming.

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Site rules

For camping and touring, you're welcome to arrive at Bracelands Campsite from noon until 8pm. Departure is due before 11am on your last day. For glamping, arrival is between 3pm and 8pm, and departure is due by 10am on your last day.

Just be aware that there is no vehicle access once the gates are locked at 10:30pm, and arrivals are not accepted once the gates are locked. If you do arrive back at the site after 10:30pm you'll need to leave your vehicle in the lane and walk back onto site. The gates re-open at 7:30am.

Yes, up to three dogs may join you at Bracelands Campsite. Please just make sure they're kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended. Please note that breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Charcoal, gas or electric BBQs are allowed at Bracelands Campsite but must be raised off the ground. Sorry, open fires are not permitted.

Group bookings of 5+ pitches and hen/stag parties are not accepted at Bracelands Campsite, unless by prior arrangement.

When you arrive at Bracelands Campsite, guests will need to head to reception to check-in. On the day of your departure, you will just need to make sure you leave no rubbish behind and check out by the allocated time. For those staying in glamping accommodation, a security deposit of £100 will be requested on arrival and will be released once the unit has been cleaned and checked after your departure.

Yes, Bracelands Campsite does operate a quiet policy after 10:30pm.

Yes, visitors are welcome at Bracelands Campsite for a small fee. The site asks that there are no more than two adult visitors (and any associated children) per pitch. Any visitors will need to depart by 9pm. Visitors are asked to remain respectful of other campers whilst on site, and to make sure that large groups don't gather.

Pitches

Yes, one awning, gazebo and pup tent may be brought per pitch at Bracelands Campsite. A gazebo will cost a little extra, awnings and pup tents are free of charge.

Up to one vehicle may be parked on the pitch at Bracelands Campsite. Any extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area. If you would like to bring an additional car, there is a small fee which can be added when you make your booking.

The electric hook ups at Bracelands Campsite are all 16 amp.

No, the glamping units at Bracelands Campsite do not include bedding or towels, so please be sure to bring your own! You'll also need to bring your own cleaning products and toiletries. For the pods and bell tents, you should also bring camping essentials like chairs and cooking facilities.

You can find a copy of Bracelands Campsite's map here.

All of the electric pitches at Bracelands Campsite have your usage included in the price of your booking.

At Bracelands Campsite, it is just one tent/touring unit per pitch.

Facilities

Yes, there are WiFi hotspots available in certain areas at Bracelands Campsite.

Yes, Bracelands Campsite does have an onsite shop at reception, which stocks essential items including local meat, bread, milk, pantry supplies, ice cream, cold drinks, toys, dog treats and camping essentials.

Yes, there is an onsite food truck at Bracelands Campsite, Braceland Bites. It serves fresh rolls, pastries, pizzas and hot drinks and is open daily between 8.30am and 11.30am and also on Thursday to Saturday evenings. Please note that the food truck is open seasonally. There's also a visiting pizza van most Saturday evenings between 5pm and 8pm, serving pizza and waffles, and the local fish and chip shop, Al's Plaice, delivers to the site,

No, Bracelands Campsite does not offer EV charging onsite, but there is an electric vehicle charging point outside the site entrance, under a five minute drive away on Bracelands Drive.

Bracelands Campsite offers ice pack exchange, but there is not a communal fridge and freezer.

Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone signal at Bracelands Campsite.

Getting there

Tourers should have no issue with access at Bracelands Campsite if they take the A40 from Gloucester or exit the M5 at junction 8 and take the M50 and A40. If you are travelling via Symonds Yat Rock over Huntsham bridge B4432, it has a very narrow single track road and a gradient incline, making it unsuitable for large RV's, Motorhomes and difficult for those towing caravans. Vehicles over 7.5 T are also prohibited on this road.

The nearest train station to Bracelands Campsite is Lydney, which is a 25 minute drive away. The closest bus stops are on Woodland Road and at the Church, which are both a 20 minute walk away and offer services on the 708 bus between Symonds Yat and Coleford, and the 35 bus between Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye.

Local taxi companies to Bracelands Campsite include Martin Hill Taxi (07942 202738) and Moriarty's Cabs (01594 810838).

What's nearby

The nearest pubs to Bracelands Campsite are The New Inn - Shortstanding (25 minute walk) and The Dog and Muffler Inn (35 minute walk).

The nearest beaches to Bracelands Campsite are Severn Beach (45 minutes) and Portishead Beach (60 minutes).

Within a 30 minute walk of Bracelands Campsite there is the village of Berry Hill with a number of pubs. The Forest of Dean is also on your doorstep, with a wide variety of forest walks and cycling trails.

Local walking routes to Bracelands Campsite include a variety of walking trails at Beechenhurst, including the all-ability Glade Trail, Sculpture Trail and Ramblers Trail (10 minutes). Cyclers can take the Colliers Trail, and there's also a Gruffalo themed orienteering challenge at Mallards Pike for kids (20 minutes).

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A note from the site themselves...

Working in Partnership with Forestry England, the new operators of Bracelands took ownership in April 2023. At Bracelands campsite, we are committed to providing our customers with exceptional customer service and the best possible experience when it comes to exploring the great outdoors.

Our vision is to be the go-to destination for everything outdoor enthusiasts are looking for and we aim to help you make the most of your holiday adventures. We've something to suit all - even the 'give it a goer' or first timers, by offering a selection of furnished and unfurnished cosy camping pods, with pet-friendly options.

Our team is made up of experienced customer service professionals with years of camping know-how who are passionate about what they do, and like nothing more than to encourage more people to switch off, get out in the fresh air and nurture their love of our nation's great forests. We're here to support you every step of the way.

We hope to welcome you soon,

Guy and the team

Bracelands Campsite is ideal for...

Couples
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Older children (13+)
Peace and quiet
Rallies
Young children

Things to do on site and in the Coleford area

During the summer months there are free arts and crafts for the kids, guided woodland walks and archery. There are also scenic walks and cycle paths aplenty, with the River Wye just a 35-minute walk away.

For those looking for adventure, there are guided Ranger activities at the nearby Christchurch site, and you'll also find GoApe! nearby. Bike hire can also be found locally.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Clearwell Caves (10 minutes)
  • Puzzlewood (where some Harry Potter and Merlin scenes were filmed) (10 minutes)
  • Symonds Yat (20 minutes)
  • Dean Forest Railway (20 minutes)
  • National Trust - Westbury Court Garden (25 minutes)


Offers and discounts

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31/12/2026

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The listing for Bracelands Campsite was last updated on January 21st, 2026 at 11:54 AM

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