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Coleford, Gloucestershire

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Aerial of Bracelands Campsite and surrounding Forest of Dean

Bracelands Campsite offers over 400 pitches with panoramic views of the Forest of Dean. Choose a grass or hardstanding pitch with electric, go back to basics with a grass only option, or stay in a cosy camping pod. Enjoy direct access to forest trails and cycling routes from your pitch, with historic Monmouth nearby and the River Wye and Symonds Yat within a 30 minute walk, there's so much to do on your doorstep!

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Calm and relaxing

Emma H

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

We stayed one night to try out a campervan. Check in was super easy and you can choose your own pitch. The toilets and showers were lovely and not too far to walk to. There was a well stocked shop and had everything you could need. There was a pizza van on the night we stayed, which was delicious! Amazing trails to explore from the campsite. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Amazing campsite

Ann H

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

First time camping as oldies and found this campsite very organised, very clean in the shower and toilet blocks, hot powerful showers with small changing area private for each shower. Very friendly well organised staff, plus regular checks by staff patrol, we definitely will book again, location perfect, lots of great walks by the wye and so pretty in The Forest of Dean.

Fantastic

Amber M

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

Absolutely amazing stay, beautiful surroundings, managed to see some beautiful deers in the woodland surrounding. Plenty of space. Staff were fantastic, friendly and more than happy to help. Children loved it. Only Down side was the showers only due to them being extremely hot with no Option to turn the temperature. But it would not put us off, and would most definitely return! Most definitely worth the money for the stay. Such a peaceful place even with it being fully booked up!

Relaxing stay.

Deborah K

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

Campsite was as expected. A bit slanted as it's on a hill so don't be last to arrive in peak season!. Lovely location with walks from the site. We walked to the river and to Symonds Yat. Shower block with plenty of showers and toilets and hot water. Plenty of water taps dotted around. The shop is well stocked if you forget something or just need an ice-cream . And the visiting pizza van was a treat. Thanks. We would definitely return. Should have said the staff were very helpful.

Great stay.

Richard T

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

We had a great stay at Bracelands campsite. Its a great location for exploring the woods for hikers or mountain bikers. There are good paths from the campsite to the wye and through the woods. It has great facilities and a hot shower. It was popular with families so lots of kids which was for us fine. The site isn't that flat so it did take a bit to find a good spot, and the spaces are not marked out so you have to work out whether you have enough space. The staff were very friendly and there was at the weekend a pizza van on site.

Lovely campsite

Katy W

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Large Tent - Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

Wonderful stay at Bracelands. All the staff were very welcoming and helpful. Brilliant location with access to a 3k cycle route and walk down to the river just metres from the tent. Lots to do in the local area with a young family.

Really nice site and stay

Kayleigh W

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

Couldn’t fault this place. Plenty of space to pick out pitch. Toilets and shower blocks well placed for easy access and kept clean and well stocked of toilet paper and soap etc. Location perfect for Forest of Dean walks and activities. Will definitely return.

Forrest of Dean trip

Sam B

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

Very well placed for walking and cycling with very scenic views.

Bracelets Campsite

Michelle F

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

A lovely site, had such a fabulous time.

Outstanding location

Martine G

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

Absolutely stunning location, the check in was perfect and easy check out. The staff were so helpful and lovely. Unfortunately, not five stars for the facilities as only cold water in our shower cubicles last night and could be a little cleaner in the shower units. Apart from that, the fact there is more than one block of showers is a big plus. Would love a park on site! Will definitely come back.

Great stay

Jade C

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesJul 2026

Stayed for a weekend with 5year old daughter. We had a fantastic time. Lots to do around the campsite on bike, foot or car. Gave facilities a 4 rating they were fine, just a little bit old fashioned but still perfect working order

Forest weekend

Theresa C

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Medium Tent - Electric Grass PitchesJul 2026

A lovely site with friendly staff. Great base for walks and water activities on the river. We will be back!

Forest trails straight form the campsite, a great location.

Stephanie M

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2026

Loved it, great access to trails to Symonds Yat and rock. Really helpful, friendly staff, happy to answer questions they must get asked 100 times a day 😂 Really spacious, able to choose our own pitch.

2 day stay

Rob L

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2026

A lovely site, plenty of space, with pitches well spaced apart. The facilities were excellent. 3 large shower blocks with plenty of showers and toilets to ensure that there was no queuing. Facilities were clean and the campsite was well maintained. We were met outside the reception area by a lovely lady who explained where we could pitch and where everything on the site was located. Very organised.

Lovely campsite

Matthew W

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2026

Great campsite with everything you'll need. Very friendly and helpful staff at the reception. Only thing to flag, as a consequence of being in the middle of the Wye Valley in a beautiful location, is that it's not quick to get to via public transport. I travelled from London, and had to take quite a long bus from Gloucester to the nearby village. But absolutely worth the journey!

Short stay

Karl I

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Trailer Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2026

Fantastic time with my daughter she loved it thank you 🙏

Great experience

Kira J

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Medium Tent - Electric Grass PitchesJul 2026

Great stay in a beautiful location. Just watch out for the speed bumps on the road down, they're hard to spot!

Large site, very good

Michael E

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJun 2026

Lots of space, ample toilets and showers, adjacent to forest walks. Watch out for drastic speed humps on lane leading to site.

Weekend away

Katherine B

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJun 2026

Excellent weekend away. Good facilities at the campsite including a well stocked shop and a number of toilet / shower blocks. Short drive to water sports activities and a pubs made it a convenient location.

Wonderful place!

Anja A

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesMay 2026

Great location for a walking weekend. Campsite was lovely - very clean and friendly staff. Clean toilets and showers. Very family friendly. Lots of walks from the campsite itself. We shall definitely go back!

Great location

Fergus M

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesMay 2026

Had a great time and the grandkids loved it , they loved exploring the forest so much so they wanted to stay longer. Happy grandkids = happy grandparents.

wonderful experience

Sindhu V

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesApr 2026

We had our first camping trip to braceland camping site. the girls really enjoyed. They were really excited to have the campfire, eventhough, we burned the grass tje site manager was politely asked us to be careful next time. Forest of dean was amazing, puzzlewood forest is a 5 minutes drive away from here. worth visiting and will go next time,... thank you brace land camp site for accomodating us.

Fantastic site & location

Michael B

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesApr 2026

Staff awesome.will be back.

Great location

Andrew B

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Large Tent - Electric Grass PitchesApr 2026

This site is in a great location, right in the middle of the forest, and a short walk from the River Wye. Beautiful surroundings, loads of birds and wild boar! The site is big, clean and quiet. Good facilities, friendly staff. I personally prefer a site without caravans, that is a little wilder and more relaxed. I camp in a tent, and having a fire makes it so much better. No fires allowed here, but understandable. Once last thing - the slope. All of the grass pitches slope, which is not ideal for sleeping in a tent but it didn't really detract, and no one rolled down the hill in the night. Generally it was great, but probably better in a caravan.

Bracelands

Connor M

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesMar 2026

Very good location and experience thanks