97% (833) • 387 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Forest of Dean
Radcot Leisure on Thames
1. Radcot Leisure on Thames
89%
(305)
50 units · Tents, Glamping · Oxfordshire, South East England
A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
2. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
99%
(48)
3 units · Glamping · Evesham, England
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£65
/ night
Celtic Woodland Holidays
3. Celtic Woodland Holidays
99%
(136)
13 units · Tents, Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales
An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
The Yellow Submarine!
4. The Yellow Submarine!
100%
(1)
1 unit · Glamping · England
Stay in the only Yellow Submarine Glamping in the UK!
Our Yellow Submarine is comfy and cosy and lots of interactive fun. Its a unique, magical (and totally land-based!) experience!
The Yellow Submarine is complete with Radar, Giant Octopus Detector, Shark Warning System, Anti-Whale-Bump technology and a special cool space for Mums' wine. There are buttons to press, and knobs and dials and gauges and lights and real portholes. Look through the Periscope to check for any Sharks, Whales, Dolphins and Sea Monsters lurking nearby. There's a Galley Kitchen with Hob, Fridge, Sink, Crockery, Cutlery, and all the bits and bobs you'll need. Outside you'll find a BBQ & Firepit.
When not deep under the Ocean, you'll find the Yellow Submarine at Petruth Paddocks - the best fun Free-Range Camping in Somerset. The vibe is as chilled as a rather good Prosecco thanks to the cucumber-cool Jules and the team there. There's a Family Field with an activity area where kids are free to clamber on old cable reels, sleepers, tractor tyres and an old Land Rover.
You’ll find a great food shack serving delicious Paninis, Loaded Chips, Baked Potatoes, and brekky rolls in the morning and get your caffeine hit with proper coffee, or great tea, iced milkshakes and hot choccy! Veggy / dairy free available too!
‘Kev the Ice-Man’ has the most delicious flavours of Marshfield’s Ice Cream, and the most wonderful Stone-Baked Pizzas are on Friday evenings from June - end August with Vegan & dairy-free options available.
A small shop in Reception sells the essentials - drinks, snacks, toiletries and a few other bits and bobs!
In the Village nearby;
6 great Restaurants
5 lovely Take-aways (some deliver)
8 fabulous pubs plus lots more a short drive away
Local stores, farm shops, supermarkets
In the area;
Buses, Bike / E-Bike hire, Taxis, Trains
9 Gorgeous Beaches
Marshes, Lakes, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, RSPB / Nature Reserves,
Animal Parks and Zoos, Landscaped Gardens,
Culture, Historical Landmarks and the Paranormal! Whooooooo!
Local activities;
A Shooting Range, Yachting, Kayaking, Horse Trekking, Alpaca Experiences,
Activity Centres, Ballooning, Gliding, Racing, Karting, a Steam Railway
Walking, Running, Cycling, River activities, Wild Swimming, Carboot and Local Market, Cakery, Softplay, Gym and Leisure Centre… Phew!
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£159
/ night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping
5. Digeddi Wildlife Camping
97%
(129)
14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Penylan Cider Farm
6. Penylan Cider Farm
96%
(24)
3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Pontrilas, Wales
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
7. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
95%
(148)
14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Warwickshire, England
Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£14
/ night
Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp
8. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp
97%
(55)
30 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Hay On Wye, Wales
Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£10
/ night
Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.
9. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.
99%
(85)
4 units · Glamping · Gloucestershire, South West England
Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£137
/ night
Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
10. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
100%
(14)
2 units · Glamping · Crickhowell, Wales
A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£40
/ night
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping
11. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping
99%
(50)
9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£21
/ night
Red Sky at Night Campsite
12. Red Sky at Night Campsite
99%
(35)
11 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Monmouth, Wales
If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves!
This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead.
Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch.
Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
Woodside Country Park
13. Woodside Country Park
98%
(150)
75 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ledbury, Herefordshire, West Midlands
Glamping pods, Scandinavian lodges and first-class camping and caravanning in 25-acre's of Herefordshire countryside, covered by pockets of woodland
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£27
/ night
Pytingwyn Woods
14. Pytingwyn Woods
97%
(137)
8 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
£13
/ night
White House Glamping in Wye Valley
15. White House Glamping in Wye Valley
100%
(6)
7 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands
Secluded tipi glamping in the Wye Valley set on a working, riverside, dairy farm
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£139
/ night
Gurt Yurts
16. Gurt Yurts
100%
(23)
9 units · Tents, Glamping · Churchill, England
Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Pop Up Outwest
17. Pop Up Outwest
100%
(11)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes · West Ashton, England
Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
£15
/ night
Gilestone Glamping
18. Gilestone Glamping
100%
(2)
3 units · Glamping · Talybont, Wales
Three luxurious, spacious safari tents with hot tubs set on a working farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs
19. Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs
100%
(5)
3 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands
A stylishly simple and secluded cabin for two in the Wye Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£137
/ night
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows
20. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows
100%
(94)
43 units · Tents, Glamping · Wellesbourne, England
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£16
/ night
97% (833) • 387 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Forest of Dean
Radcot Leisure on Thames
1. Radcot Leisure on Thames
89%
(305)
50 units · Tents, Glamping · Oxfordshire, South East England
A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
2. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
99%
(48)
3 units · Glamping · Evesham, England
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£65
/ night
Celtic Woodland Holidays
3. Celtic Woodland Holidays
99%
(136)
13 units · Tents, Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales
An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
The Yellow Submarine!
4. The Yellow Submarine!
100%
(1)
1 unit · Glamping · England
Stay in the only Yellow Submarine Glamping in the UK!
Our Yellow Submarine is comfy and cosy and lots of interactive fun. Its a unique, magical (and totally land-based!) experience!
The Yellow Submarine is complete with Radar, Giant Octopus Detector, Shark Warning System, Anti-Whale-Bump technology and a special cool space for Mums' wine. There are buttons to press, and knobs and dials and gauges and lights and real portholes. Look through the Periscope to check for any Sharks, Whales, Dolphins and Sea Monsters lurking nearby. There's a Galley Kitchen with Hob, Fridge, Sink, Crockery, Cutlery, and all the bits and bobs you'll need. Outside you'll find a BBQ & Firepit.
When not deep under the Ocean, you'll find the Yellow Submarine at Petruth Paddocks - the best fun Free-Range Camping in Somerset. The vibe is as chilled as a rather good Prosecco thanks to the cucumber-cool Jules and the team there. There's a Family Field with an activity area where kids are free to clamber on old cable reels, sleepers, tractor tyres and an old Land Rover.
You’ll find a great food shack serving delicious Paninis, Loaded Chips, Baked Potatoes, and brekky rolls in the morning and get your caffeine hit with proper coffee, or great tea, iced milkshakes and hot choccy! Veggy / dairy free available too!
‘Kev the Ice-Man’ has the most delicious flavours of Marshfield’s Ice Cream, and the most wonderful Stone-Baked Pizzas are on Friday evenings from June - end August with Vegan & dairy-free options available.
A small shop in Reception sells the essentials - drinks, snacks, toiletries and a few other bits and bobs!
In the Village nearby;
6 great Restaurants
5 lovely Take-aways (some deliver)
8 fabulous pubs plus lots more a short drive away
Local stores, farm shops, supermarkets
In the area;
Buses, Bike / E-Bike hire, Taxis, Trains
9 Gorgeous Beaches
Marshes, Lakes, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, RSPB / Nature Reserves,
Animal Parks and Zoos, Landscaped Gardens,
Culture, Historical Landmarks and the Paranormal! Whooooooo!
Local activities;
A Shooting Range, Yachting, Kayaking, Horse Trekking, Alpaca Experiences,
Activity Centres, Ballooning, Gliding, Racing, Karting, a Steam Railway
Walking, Running, Cycling, River activities, Wild Swimming, Carboot and Local Market, Cakery, Softplay, Gym and Leisure Centre… Phew!
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£159
/ night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping
5. Digeddi Wildlife Camping
97%
(129)
14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Penylan Cider Farm
6. Penylan Cider Farm
96%
(24)
3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Pontrilas, Wales
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
7. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
95%
(148)
14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Warwickshire, England
Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£14
/ night
Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp
8. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp
97%
(55)
30 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Hay On Wye, Wales
Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£10
/ night
Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.
9. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.
99%
(85)
4 units · Glamping · Gloucestershire, South West England
Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£137
/ night
Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
10. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
100%
(14)
2 units · Glamping · Crickhowell, Wales
A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£40
/ night
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping
11. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping
99%
(50)
9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£21
/ night
Red Sky at Night Campsite
12. Red Sky at Night Campsite
99%
(35)
11 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Monmouth, Wales
If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves!
This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead.
Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch.
Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
Woodside Country Park
13. Woodside Country Park
98%
(150)
75 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ledbury, Herefordshire, West Midlands
Glamping pods, Scandinavian lodges and first-class camping and caravanning in 25-acre's of Herefordshire countryside, covered by pockets of woodland
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£27
/ night
Pytingwyn Woods
14. Pytingwyn Woods
97%
(137)
8 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
£13
/ night
White House Glamping in Wye Valley
15. White House Glamping in Wye Valley
100%
(6)
7 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands
Secluded tipi glamping in the Wye Valley set on a working, riverside, dairy farm
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£139
/ night
Gurt Yurts
16. Gurt Yurts
100%
(23)
9 units · Tents, Glamping · Churchill, England
Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Pop Up Outwest
17. Pop Up Outwest
100%
(11)
33 units · Tents, Motorhomes · West Ashton, England
Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
£15
/ night
Gilestone Glamping
18. Gilestone Glamping
100%
(2)
3 units · Glamping · Talybont, Wales
Three luxurious, spacious safari tents with hot tubs set on a working farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs
19. Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs
100%
(5)
3 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands
A stylishly simple and secluded cabin for two in the Wye Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£137
/ night
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows
20. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows
100%
(94)
43 units · Tents, Glamping · Wellesbourne, England
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£16
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Damith
2 weeks ago
2 nights at Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
We stayed at Nancy's (70s’ caravan). The interior was the cosiest I could ever ask for. Minimalist but essential amenities made our stay enjoyable.
The camping site offers good views, especially for watching a splendid sunset if the weather is right. Campsite facilities are well-maintained and spotless.
Its location is very close to Evesham, making it easy to find shops, pubs, and access roads to other nearby destinations.
Don't miss paying Shakespeare a visit if you haven't done so yet 😉
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Paul
December 2025
Tent
Group trip
This campsite is fantastic. We attend once a year in November. It has a somewhere to park, compost toilet and the great outdoors. The owner is a perfect gentleman. Always helpful, happy and accommodating.
We will be back next year. Thank you!
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Andrea
November 2025
Tent
Easy to get on the pitches by ourselves and had the whole site for us, not surprising as it’s late November! Very quiet and loved it! We will be back again for the 3rd time
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Paul
November 2025
4 m Class B
I only stayed two night on my own but will definitely come back.
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Chris
November 2025
Tent
Lovely little basic campsite, nice and close to Brecon town. Will definitely be staying here again in the near future
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Yasmin
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays
This was our second time staying here, and it was even more special than the first time.
Every second is something to cherish.
Hosts are lovely, warm and very welcoming. Facilities are outstanding, with communal kitchen and games rooms with had a pool table, air hockey and the means to play table tennis.
The pod was warm, comfortable and homely. We cannot wait to stay again. Perfect getaway.
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Callum
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Celtic Woodland Holidays
Ty Coden was beautiful. It was a sweet get away and cosey for a weekend. I would recomend a stay here.
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James
October 2025
5 m Class B
A really beautiful little spot for the night.
Lots of places to pitch and the river flowing through provides a really nice backdrop.
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Hashim
October 2025
Tent
Amazing experience pitch was perfect, leveled and had a fire pit. Toilets and showers were clean and fully functioning. Everything needed was available in their shop . Logs kindling and bbq setup was available at a minimal cost
Management was very friendly and helpful will be coming back for sure. Highly recommended
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Paul
October 2025
Tent
We had a great time during our stay at the site. We chose to camp by the small river that runs through the property and it was beautiful, almost like in the wild. Highly recommend!
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Jonpaul
October 2025
Tent
I was really impressed with the location and secondly the peace and quiet at the time of my camp. With the lovely sound of the river nearby it was an excellent stay. A great find.
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Niome
September 2025
Tent
With kids
we went camping in nic and leighs site and it was beautiful, we was the only ones on the camping site but either way it was peiceful and amazing facilites including the comunal fiepit. my kids and my dog loved the area and rubnibg through the trees. the toilets,showers ,game room, the park and the kitchen, was amazing. will 100% be comming again and recommending to others. amazing place to be
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Ashik
September 2025
2 nights at Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
Thanks Mark for the lovely stay! The area is secluded and picturesque, which really gave us the feeling of living a nomadic life with just the basic amenities.
A few tips for future visitors:
Bring a hanging light or headlamp, as it gets very dark and there’s no lighting provided.
There’s a gas stove and cooking area, but you’ll need to bring your own utensils.
Pack warm duvets and thick jackets if you’re visiting in autumn, as nights can get very cold.
🚗 Important: Do not drive your car down to the tent. Park just after entering the gate and walk down instead. I missed the host’s message about this, got stuck trying to drive back up, and had to be rescued by a farmer with his tractor (thankfully the host responded quickly and was super helpful!).
Despite that little adventure, I absolutely loved the stay and would highly recommend it if you’re looking for a unique experience without the hassle of putting up a tent yourself.
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Dylan
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Me and friends really enjoyed staying on Micheals land it is very peaceful. They have toilets, showers and a shop everything you need. Would definitely stay again.
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Lee
September 2025
5 m Class B
Brilliant site if you want minimal and peaceful, with great views. Chloe was super helpful and fast to respond, and attention to detail on the site is impressive (I loved the washing up shed!)
. Will go back!
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Mark
September 2025
Tent
The camp was in a lovely setting and was so peaceful. Agreat place to camp, and so close to Brecon town and local activities. We had a great time :)
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Julian
September 2025
With pets
This was a super last-minute booking, despite knowing that it was going to be pretty wet all weekend. Despite the rain, this was a magical place and my son and I had a special time together. The rain maybe made it even more special.
Anna is lovely and very helpful and their dog spent quite a lot of time with us because he realised we would continue to throw a stick for it until we went to sleep. Which was bliss!
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Niome
August 2025
Tent
With pets
brilliant campsite went for 2 nights, was ment to be 3 but had no clothes left, but anything you needed chloe was there within the hour, peaceful feild with brilliant views, brilliant for dogs that are well behaved. The kids loved all the stuff they could do including tree swings,playground and the mud kitchen, the forest walk is so lovely to walk through brilliant campsite would recomend only 2-3 days just coz theres no showers but still a very good campsite, would defuntely go again
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lauren
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Second time here. Beautiful spot, highly recommended.
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Emma
August 2025
With kids
My 2 boys (13 and 9) and I stayed 2 nights in the Yellow Submarine and it was great fun! The controls and labels and various flashing lights were hilarious and the hatches and portholes were brilliant, all very authentic. My boys were convinced it had been a real sub once and totally loved the ‘history’ section of the welcome pack. The beds and sofa bed had comfy mattresses and it was good to have a little sink, fridge and hob inside. Really well stocked with sheets and duvets, plates, cutlery and pan and there was a lovely care package including tea coffee cereal boxes and marshmallows for the fire. There was even a heater/cooler so we didn’t get cold at night. Toilets are in the nearby wash block which was kept nice and clean and the showers were great. We didn’t use the BBQ and instead grilled over the top of our fire drum (tip - bring a grill if you have one, or they sell them in the excellently stocked campsite shop). The bunk bed was a bit too small for my tall 9-year old so he slept in the big bed with me and the sofa bed was comfy but narrow for my 13 yr old so 2 nights was about right. Sleeping would’ve been tricky if there’d been another person. The site was excellent and we’d love to come back - maybe to check out the school bus! Cheddar village is in easy walking distance and the site itself has lots of room for playing and football. Loved it!
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With goshawks whizzing through the branches of tall trees, wild boar and deer snuffling in the undergrowth and bluebells carpeting the floor in spring, it can feel timeless. But it’s also a place of adventure and activity with walking, mountain biking and kayaking fantastic ways to explore. We’ve brought together the best places for camping and glamping in the Forest of Dean to help you explore this tempting part of Gloucestershire.