![Campertunity](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/assets/imgs/logo-long.svg) *This page is designed for AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude to help travelers find the right campground. A human-readable version is linked below.* # Christchurch Caravan & Camping Site > Human version: http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/christchurch-caravan-camping-site-coleford-gloucestershire Beautiful open clearing overlooked by ancient beechwood, plus fabulous views of the River Wye found locally\.The Royal Forest of Dean occupies an area of approximately 204 square miles in the western part of Gloucestershire and is home to twenty million trees including oak, beech, ash, birch and holly\. The stunning landscape and spectacular scenery has inspired many people over the years, from playwrights and poets to artists, and, of course, the hundreds of campers who return year after year\.Christchurch provides the perfect site for a family holiday\. With a children’s playground, onsite shop, café with a hot food take away and bike hire, meaning everyone can enjoy the beautiful Wye Valley scenery\. Fabulous views of the River Wye can be seen from nearby Symonds Yat, which also offers the opportunity to walk alongside or even canoe down the river itself by visiting one of the many local activity centres which you can also book from reception\.For even more excitement, visit the Go Ape high rope course deep in the Forest, just a fi fteen minute drive away, or try the many Ranger Activities available on the site\. There are also several highly recommended pubs in the area including The New Inn, The Dog & Muffler and The Saracen’s Head at Symonds Yat East\.The site itself has electric hook\-ups in addition to toilet and shower blocks\. Christchurch is a popular site, particularly during peak season, so advanced booking is suggested to avoid disappointment\.Please note to ignore your satnav when travelling to this site\. The B4432 between Goodrich and Symonds Yat is unsuitable for all large vehicles caravans and motorhomes\.FacilitiesStandard PitchesPremium PitchesForest retreatTentsTouring CaravansMotorhomesTrailer TentsJumbo Tent PitchesGrass PitchesGrass pitch with electric hook upSeasonal pitchesStorage facilitiesToiletsShowersWashbasinsElectric Razor socketsSeperate disabled facilitiesFamily friendly siteChemical toilet facilitiesDrinking water tapsDishwashing facilitiesLaundryIce pack freezing facilitiesGas cylindersShopChildrens playareaWi\-FiPayphoneTakewayPets welcomeThe magic of the woodland trail Forests are home to thousands of species of wildlife and conduct an important role; stabilising the soil, generating oxygen, storing carbon, and providing raw materials and shelter\.Some ancient woodland can trace its history back to the end of the last Ice Age and the original wildwood that covered the UK at that time\. Undisturbed since then, these ancient forests have enabled a unique range of plants and animals to evolve, and are now home to more wildlife than any other landscape\.Just as the forests change throughout the seasons, so too does the wildlife that lives under its canopy\. At any time of year, nature provides the most amazing spectacles; from delicate spring flowers, rare summer butterflies, to the blazing colours of autumn, and the stillness of the forest in winter\.The forests, and the trails that run through them, are a great place for recreation \- perfect for walking, cycling, horse riding, and tree top activities\. Each Camping in the Forest campsite offers miles of woodland walks and trails that are directly accessible from your tent\. Whether you fancy a gentle evening stroll or a full\-day hike, take time to explore the natural beauty of the Forestry Commission woodlands\. The only boundaries are where the trees stop\!Bike Hire Forests are home to thousands of species of wildlife and conduct an important role; generating oxygen, storing carbon, and providing raw materials and shelter\. The forest environment is a fantastic place to explore as it is home to more plants and animals than any other landscape\.Each Camping in the Forest campsite offers miles of woodland trails that are directly accessible from your tent, so why not take the time to explore the unique and natural beauty of the Forestry Commission woodlands on two wheels? Cycling is a fun activity at any time of year, with nature providing the most amazing spectacles throughout the seasons\. Imagine cycling through the forest and seeing delicate spring flowers, or the dappled sunlight of summer filtering through the trees and gently lighting the forest floor in front of you\. In the autumn, the crimson and golden foliage of autumn creates a stunning picture, and there is nothing like cycling through the forest in the magical stillness of winter\. If you don’t have your own bikes, bike hire is available at Christchurch, at all other Camping in the Forest sites, please visit reception or your forest retreat and they will be able to recommend a local bike hire company\.Night vision The Forest may change as the sun sets but it really comes to life at night\!Quietly stalk and watch the wildlife that comes to life at night in the forest\. With our specialist night vision equipment you will be able to spot animals such as roe deer, rabbits and even owls from over half a mile away\.Suitable for all ages, however some trails may not be suitable for children's pushchairs\.Night Vision is available at our Forest of Dean campsite ChristchurchTo book, simply visit reception when you arrive at your campsite\.Young explorers A fantastic fun adventure of arts, crafts and activities all based on the natural environment and tailored to children aged 4 \- 11 years\.Let your young explorer investigate the forest with our knowledgeable Ranger, they'll discover the forest, who lives there and what they eat\. Then take part in a nature themed make and take home venture\.Forage around the forest floor searching for treasures to make into all sorts of weird and wonderful things\. Make your very own recycled paper, grow a cress forest or build a mini bird box\.Young Explorers is guaranteed to catch your child's imagination and get them interested in the forest\.Suitable for little campers\.Dusk Watch Explore the mystery of the forest as nocturnal creatures come out to play\.Uncover the mysterious lives of the forest's nocturnal inhabitants as they emerge from their burrows and nests in the evening\. This exciting activity involves using our specialist equipment to track the secret movements and calls of bats and learn all about moths, owls and other stealthy night\-time creatures that you might be lucky enough to be sharing the forest with\.Suitable for all ages\.Forest survival If you lost your way would you be able to survive the night in the forest?Venture into the forest with our Rangers and discover essential survival skills such as shelter building, map reading, how to forage for food and even what can be used for natural medicine\. Plus spot the local wildlife along the way\.Forest survival is suitable for all ages and is recommended for families as great way of spending time together\.Amazing animals Discover the astounding animals that are part of the forest ecosystem and the role that each of them playMake the most of your time at our camping sites and really get to know the locals \- local wildlife that is\!Discover the captivating creatures and mammals that live in the forest, the mini beasts that make the forest floor their home and even the creatures that live in the streams and ponds of the Forest of Dean\. Unearth how they live, behave and eat in this environment\.Christchurch – what’s nearby? Not only does Christchurch have a range of on\-site activities, there are plenty of things to see and do nearby the site\. Get out and explore the forest by foot or by bike on the many walking and cycle routes – keep your eyes peeled for deer and other wildlife roaming in the forest\. Be sure to pack a picnic and make the most of the beautiful surroundings at the many picnic spots\.The local town of Coleford is the administrative centre of the Forest of Dean, with a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants\. For water\-based activities the Wye Valley is renowned for its climbing, abseiling, canoeing and kayaking activities\.On your camping holiday at Christchurch you will be spoiled for choice for things to do\. Below is the Camping in the Forest guide to where to go while staying at Christchurch:Days outForest of Dean and Forest Hills Golf ClubsIf you fancy a round of golf whilst on your camping holiday, the Forest of Dean and Forest Hills Golf Clubs are both less than two miles away\.Go\-Ape\!There is a Go\-Ape\! high ropes adventure course, a fifteen minute drive from the camp site\.Clearwell CavesA short drive away you will find Clearwell Caves, enjoy a great underground experience in atmospheric ancient caverns open to the public\. Visitors to the caves can walk through eerie iron ore workings and tunnels dating back well over 4,500 years\!Wye Valley Visitor CentreThere is plenty on offer for all the family\. Younger children can visit the butterfly zoo, play miniature golf or find their way around giant maze puzzles at the Wye Valley Visitor Centre\.Forest Combat PaintballingFor the teenagers, a short drive away is Forest Combat Paintballing, a paintballing site set in the scenic Wye Valley in the Forest of Dean\.Wye Valley SpaDon’t worry we haven’t forgot the adults; pamper yourself at the Wye Valley Spa, a unique beauty/therapy spa offering luxurious facilities for adults to relax, only a 15\-minute drive from Christchurch\.Christchurch \- where to eat? Our lovely Christchurch campsite is located within convenient driving distance of all the delights that the Forest of Dean has to offer\. However because spending your days exploring the forest can leave you hungry, we have put together this guide of where to go for your evening meal\. The guide is by no means exhaustive, but should give you a good starting point\.Kaplans Cafe & BistroSituated in Lydney, close to Coleford, Kaplan’s is a great place to take the children as it offers a fantastic children’s menu\. It is also a great place for adults, with many healthy options on offer including salads and low fat dishes\.Misbah Tandoori RestaurantThe award winning Misbah in the heart of Monmouth is a family run restaurant, serving authentic Bangladeshi cuisine\.Old Court Hotel and Dining RoomLocated within walking distance of Symonds Yat, this historic manor house provides delicious food and drink, all day, every day\.Sparrow’s Rest Tea RoomLocated in the centre of Coleford, this lovely tea room serves delicious home\-cooked soups, sandwiches, fresh paninis, home\-baked cakes and scones\.Taurus Crafts CafeServing light refreshments throughout the day, including daily specials using home grown and local organic ingredients, this is a great place to eat\. Also on offer are specialty teas, coffees and hot chocolates, plus homemade cakes, biscuits and other baked goodies\. \(Located in Lydney\)\.The Ostrich InnA lovely old pub situated in the beautiful village of Newland, this great eaterie lies on the western edge of the Forest of Dean\. Renowned for its excellent food, it is reputed to have one of the best restaurants in the area, catering for a wide variety of tastes, including vegetarian\.The Royal LodgeSituated in the heart of the Wye Valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Royal Lodge is nestled just below Symonds Yat Rock and stands in grounds of almost 5 acres overlooking the river\. Bar snacks are available in the Cafe Bar and Garden Room, plus there is also a restaurant\. Sunday lunches are also provided along with a wide range of childrens’ meals\.The Saracens Head InnLocated in a spectacular position on the River Wye, this family\-friendly pub offers great food and ales served in a relaxed and friendly environment\. Popular with walkers, cyclists, canoeists, fishermen and fans of excellent food, you can choose to eat in the bar, cosy lounge or the restaurant dining room\.DirectionsFrom the NorthFrom the M5 at Junction 8 take the M50 which leads onto the A40\. Continue until you reach Monmouth\. At Monmouth traffic lights turn left in to the A4136 and go over the old stone bridge\. At the first mini roundabout bear left, at the second mini roundabout continue straight ahead\. You will be on this road for approx 6 miles\.After Staunton village you will come to a junction with traffic lights called Berry Pike\. Continue straight ahead here\. Shortly after this junction is Berry Hill staggered crossroads\. Turn left at the crossroads and continue for about a mile\. You will now be approaching a crossroads sign with the brown camping/caravan symbol\. Turn left at the crossroads into Bracelands Drive and after a few hundred yards you will see reception, where you need to check in for Christchurch Caravan and Camping Site\.Warning: Do not take any road for The Forest of Dean or Symonds Yat before reaching Monmouth as they are unsuitable for large vehicles\.On turning left into Bracelands Drive: Please be careful not to overshoot this junction as the next turning on the left leads to Symonds Yat and is unsuitable for large vehicles\.From the East \(Via Gloucester\)From Gloucester take the A40 to Ross\-on\-Wye Once you have passed through a village called Huntley take the next left at the Traffic Lights on to the A4136 \(signposted to Monmouth\) After about 8 miles you will come to a place called Edge End and soon you will come to a set of traffic lights by a Nissan garage\. Turn right here and drive slowly through Berry Hill village\. 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