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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.

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

Friendly owners and a great location with lots of walking and cycling routes direct from site

About Bracelands Campsite

A pretty family friendly site set in the heart of the Forest of Dean, ideal for a peaceful getaway in the great outdoors. Watch from your pitch as deer roam around the site, wildlife is a plenty! Perfectly located for exploring the Wye Valley. 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. During the summer months, there are a range of onsite activities, great for all of the family. Guests can enjoy easy access to a wide variety of forest walks and cycling trails, 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 from 03/01 to 31/12.


Facilities and amenities

Onsite facilities include toilets and showers with family and accessible bathrooms. There is a washing up area, along with a laundry room, a shop with everyday essentials and a book swap. WiFi hotspots can be accessed onsite and there are picnic tables. A pizza van visits every Saturday in the evenings.

For something to eat, The New Inn - Shortstanding and The Globe Inn are within a 25 minute walk.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


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 visions 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 knowhow who are passionate about what they do, and like nothing more but to encourage more people to switch off - get out in the fresh air and nurture the love of our nations great Forests we're here to support you every step of the way.

We hope to welcome you soon,

Guy and the team


Map and address

Park address

Bracelands Campsite,

Bracelands Drive, Berry Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7NP

Coordinates

51.8149, -2.6400 | SO 55 13

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Bracelands Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children


There are 393 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non Electric Grass Pitches at Bracelands Campsite

187 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

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

Electric Grass Pitches at Bracelands Campsite

79 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

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

Electric Hardstanding Pitches at Bracelands Campsite

76 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

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


XL Electric Hardstanding Pitches at Bracelands Campsite

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, motorhomes and RVs.

Unfurnished Camping Pods at Bracelands Campsite

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.

Furnished Camping Pods at Bracelands Campsite

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 Tents at Bracelands Campsite

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.

Rally Pitches at Bracelands Campsite

40 x Rally Pitches

Private rally field for school groups and private rallies.


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FAQ

You're welcome to arrive from noon until 9pm in the summer or 7pm in the winter. Departure is due before 11am 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 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 may join you, please just make sure they're kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended.

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

Yes, one of each may be brought per pitch. 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. Any extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

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

The electric hook ups are all 16 amp.


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, or Forest of Dean Adventure Park and 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)
The listing for Bracelands Campsite was last updated on March 11th, 2024 at 9:59 AM

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