Stay along the England-Scotland border, a five minute walk from Gretna at Braids Caravan Park a peaceful adult only touring park. Choose between electric and serviced hardstanding pitches, the park is easily accessible from the M74, M6 and A75 for venturing further afield like the Solway Firth coastline. Bring the pup along and enjoy scenic countryside walks and there are plenty of pubs and shops within walking distance too.

Peaceful well maintained park with onsite laundry and welcoming dogs!

Walking distance from Gretna town with pubs, shops and cafes

Easily accessible from the M6 and A74 and within 30 minutes of some great golf courses too

About Braids Caravan Park

This well-manicured site is surrounded by hedging, flowers and leafy cherry trees making it a pretty spot to pitch up and explore Southern Scotland. You'll be just a five minute walk from Gretna village where there are shops, pubs and cafes for a quick trip to town. There are electric and serviced hardstanding pitches on offer, the electric pitches have a 16 amp electric hook-up and measure 5m x 13m. These pitches are suitable for caravans, trailer tents, campervans, motorhomes and RVs. Take a short walk into town or order a delivery to your pitch for your evening meal, or for those on a romantic break explore Gretnat Green as a wedding destination, famed as the "marriage capital of the UK" . There is also a good bus service that runs to Dumfries and Carlisle near the park entrance. Dogs are welcome to join you for your break too, with up to four permitted per pitch! Please keep dogs on a lead at all times. Sorry, campfires are not permitted, you are welcome to have a BBQ but please ensure it is raised from the ground and supervised at all times.

Braids Caravan Park is open all year round in 2024 and 2025.

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Facilities and amenities

There are two facility blocks with toilets and showers, with accessible facilities and showers are fully adjustable power showers and coin-operated taking 20p for 8-10 minutes. There is also a washing up area and launderette onsite.

If you need to pick up any essentials there is a Co-op just a five minute walk away, or if you want to pop out for something to eat or drink The Gretna Inn is a ten minute walk away.

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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...

We pride ourselves on our friendly helpful team. We strive to make people want to return to us and many do. We have a great local knowledge and are happy to share with you places to visit and things to see.


Map and address

Park address

Braids Caravan Park,

The Braids, Annan Road, Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG16 5DQ

Coordinates

54.9962, -3.0735 | NY 31 67

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Braids Caravan Park is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Rallies


There are 41 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

40 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 8 people

Hardstanding gravel pitches with 16 amp electric hook up. Pitches are 5m x 13m, suitable for caravans, trailer tents, campervans, motorhomes and RV's.


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Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Max 8 people

Hardstanding gravel pitches with electric and water hook up. Suitable for caravans and motorhomes.

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FAQ

Yes, you can bring one awning, gazebo or pup tent free of charge.

Check in is between 1pm and 6pm unless prior arrangement. Departure time is 11am on your final day.

Yes, dogs are welcome on the site with a maximum of four dogs per pitch.

BBQs are allowed as long as they are raised above the ground and attended to by an adult at all times. Sorry, open fires are not permitted.

Yes, you can park by your pitch at Braids Caravan Park.

Braids Caravan Park has 16 amp electric hook up.

The nearest bus stop is Annan Road which is less than a minute walk away. The nearest train station is Gretna Green which is a 15 minute walk or two minute drive away.


A five minute walk away is Gretna with lots of places to eat and plenty of shops to mooch, there is also an information room onsite with leaflets and maps of the local area, or ask one of the friendly team for suggestions!

Head to Carlisle or Dumfries by bus or train, with a handy bus stop outside the site entrance. The Lake District National Park can be reached within a 40 minute drive for those adventure seekers! Climb a Wainwright, paddleboard on Ullswater, or wildlife spot in a quiet corner.

The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) offers pretty coastlines to explore or bring your pup for a scenic dog walk with Powfoot and Annan beaches within a 20 minute drive.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Solway Aviation Museum (20 minutes)
  • Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre (20 minutes)
  • Caerlaverock Castle (35 minutes)
  • Rock UK Whithaugh Park (35 minutes)
  • Southerness Golf Club (1 hour)
The listing for Braids Caravan Park was last updated on November 8th, 2024 at 12:24 AM

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