Visitor Reviews - Christchurch Camping In The Forest Site
Christchurch Camping In The Forest Site 
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Bracelands Drive
Christchurch
Coleford
Gloucestershire (Browse area)
GL16 7NN See Map
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Tel: 0845 137 633
Pitches: 280
Open: Open All Year
Rating: 
8/10 from 111 Reviews
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| Date of Visit: October 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Dk168 |
19 reviews from this member |
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I stayed for 3 nights free out of 4 nights at this site courtesy as a prize from UKCS for my tent review of the Hypercamp Escala 4.
It is my first visit to a Camping in the Forest sites, and the location of this site did not disappoint, being right in the middle of the Forest of Dean, within walking distance from Symonds Yat Rock which was definitely worth a visit.
Plenty of walks leading directly from the site itself. There is also a cycling centre not far from the campsite that offers a number of cycle routes with different ability ratings.
I did not visit the cycle centre as I was not fit enough to do more than a couple of loops around the camp site with the dog running next to the bike on a suitable lead.
Being the low season, only one facilities block was opened, and there was no shortage of hot water.
The cleanliness of the facilities are adequate, however, they could benefit from more frequent high level cleaning.
There was no stool or shelf in the shower cubicle to put anything down, like the usual shampoo and soap etc. , which I found a tad inconvenient.
The lighting and heating in the toilet/shower room is operated by a single motion sensor placed on top of the door. Be prepared to find yourself in the dark if you spend too long inside a cubicle when the camp site is quiet at night!
There was no plug for the sinks in the dishwashing room, and I needed to provide my own. Again, I found that a tad inconvenient.
The visitors centre on site has a shop attached to it, which is well-stocked with food, drinks and other provisions, primarily aimed at the those who are staying at the cabins IMHO, as the selection of camping-related items was rather limited.
I cannot comment on the prices as I did not need to purchase any provisions.
WiFi is rather expensive at 5 GBP a day, and allegedly only work at the visitors centre. However, I found I managed to get good mobile internet reception using my 3-mobile dongle in my tent.
The staff were helpful and friendly.
I only needed to pay for 11.50 GBP for the extra night, as I received a discount of 2.00 GBP being a solo camper, and another discount of 3.50 GBP being a member of the C&CC, which I considered as good value for money.
There is a play area for kids which looked well-equipped to me.
In summary, a site at a great location, somewhat let down by the facilities.
I may try their other site nearby, namely Bracelands, as the main facilities block that was opened appeared to be better maintained when I went to check it out. Hopefully, I shall be fitter and can manage a few miles at the cycle centre.
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jayz |
1 review from this member |
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Great time. We went to christchurch site recently and had a great time, we went canoeing which reception booked for us, it was good fun we also went to the New Inn which was recommended by the staff, real good food, the site shop had a quiz night on, we joined in. We found the site staff really helpful,
One lady who was working in reception was great very welcoming and helpful, very knowledgeable about the campsite and the company
The shower blocks were dated and need of update, the site was not busy so had some nice areas to choose from, didn't see meny staff on site apart from when they cleaned the toilets, would definitely return, my son enjoyed his chocolate pizza, the food was good and not a bad price, they also sell great gifts especially the bagged sweets,
Good Campsite, look forward in going back, would recommend.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Garlic monster |
1 review from this member |
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Nice family/dog friendly campsite with the forest on your door step. More sheltered than bracelands and had a nice children's play area. Showers and loos a bit grubby (to be expected on a wet weekend) but plenty of hot water and they were cleaned every day.
There is an attractive visitors centre/shop/cafe which sold hot food to eat in or take away. (highly recommend the pizzas and chocolate croissants) hot drinks and alcohol rather expensive so we used the local shop/off licence down the lane across the crossroads to purchase cold beer and wine.
There was a children's play area which kept our daughter very happy. Lots of walks on your door step, we walked to symonds yat which had an amazing view and the saracens head pub down by the river wye where you can get good pub food. We will go back again that's for sure.
Pros -
forest on door step
family/dog friendly
play area
the croissants of course!
Cons -
expensive shop
shower/loo block bit grubby
water in pot washing area not always warm
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Wobbly-Rod |
1 review from this member |
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Finding this site was a bit of 'Fun' we aproached from the Hereford direction and foolishly turned down a road that stated do not follow satnav and not suitable for HGVs be warned if towing don't be tempted to follow this route, by-pass it and carry on through following sigs for Coleford.
Once at the site the reception staff were friendly and helpful. The site as stated does slope, especially for the elec. Hook-up areas. Despite there being many empty spaces available upon arrival the pitch we found least sloping still stretched the vans legs to fully extended to get a satisfactory level. This in turn effects the erection of awnings but once up all was good.
The site facilities (showers / washing) we a little dated and looking slightly tired in comparison to the reception / shop / cafe but were totally acceptable with good hot water.
The site filled up as you'd expect during a peak week but facilities coped pretty well although a second quick sweep of the toilet block would not have gone amiss during the day.
The camping field was quite packed with room for a caravan, awning and a car all in a line abreast. There was only just enough room to open both sides of the car when parked up. (we do not have a big unit) Some visitors couldn't manage it)
The site has good access to local facilities and shops with some good walks available from the site. If cycling is your bag you can ride to Canop Cycle Centre about 4 miles away using some little cycle ways or ride to Coleford and ride up the old railway.
Do your homework before you go though as some of the local maps are hard to follow (could have been just me though)I hired bikes from the site and although cheapish I'd not hire from there again as the bike when I was there needed a full service with some being in a dangerous condition in my opinion.
So. On the plus side the Site is good over-all, with good facilities and the location is pretty good for getting out and about. Staff are helpful.
The only 'Con' being the sloping pitches but to be honest did not pose too much of an issue.
On the whole I would recommend a visit to the site and the area as a whole offers some stunning walks and activities but book these before you go and compare prices as the activities do fill up.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Littleshebear |
3 reviews from this member |
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We had never been to the Forest of Dean and will be back:overall this is a good site in a lovely area.
Positives: although advertised as sloping this is generally gentle, it is set in a lovely little dip surrounded by the forest. The hot water in the showers is easily controllable and at good pressure, and the facilities are generally clean and well maintained.
There is a nice little playground although not used much by our party due to the age of our children- mainly teenage- good for 5-10 year olds I would think.
The Forest Retreat- shop and reception is incredible, air conditioned and bang up to date, containing a well stocked shop and cafe. There is a smashing walk to Symonds Yat from the site, through the forest, I am sure there are other walks but no easily accessible signs or guides and as we were only there for three nights we didn't find any more.
The stars are wonderful, and the site quite noisy up until 10. 30, but mainly children, and quietens down completely after that. Only a short drive to Coleford where there are supermarkets and little shops.
However, as mentioned by other reviewers, it does feel as though all the investment is for the cabin customers and shop and activities priced accordingly. The shower block and washing up area are fine but nothing like the Forest Retreat, they are a bit tired and showing their age.
There are forest activities with the Ranger, but these again are ambitiously priced, £10 for an adult, £8 for a child, so out of our price range, which was a shame.
The worst thing was the freezer blocks though, 50 p to freeze one small block, you had to ask, no sign, and when I went to get them back was made to feel like I was being a major nuisance and didn't get back my own blocks- I am sure it can't be beyond such a large team and slick operation to work out how to run a freezer block freezing system!
All that said, I would return, we had beautiful walks in the forest, went canoeing(recommended) and the Sculpture trail and Beechenhurst lodge well worth a visit.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Teresamel |
1 review from this member |
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Spent 4 nights there recently with grandson and overall had a great time. This was helped by the weather though as it was the only blazing hot week we've had so far!
As stated before site is sloping but it wasn't that bad. It was a well kept sight with hot, free showers that I didn't have to queue for once.
The shop and cafe is excellent. I spent a lovely hour sipping a glass of wine whilst grandson rode around the site on his bike. He loved the playground, and because it's family friendly there were plenty of children for him to play with.
Also location is superb, we went canoeing, walking, pony trekking and sight seeing and all were within easy travelling distance.
On the downside though I agree with other reviews the facilities were geared towards the cabins and you did feel like the 'poor relations' on the campsite. The dish washing facilities were basic and there was never any hot water. Even at 7:00 am!
We paid to go on 2 forest activities and I wouldn't recommend them. The first one was entitled 'Forest survival' so we were expecting den building etc. It was basically a walk in the forest with the occasional stop to talk about trees etc. At £18 for the 2 of us I could have done it myself for free. The other one was the dusk walk. This was slightly better as we listened to bats with the ranger's detector and I wouldn't venture into the forest on my own after dark, however it was again just a walk.
However it was a nice site.
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