WHERE TO GO
There are many places to go and things to do in the area,
here are a few ideas to get you started
ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
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Puzzle Wood GL16 8QB 6 Miles
Walk through the enchanting maze of mossy gulleys, see where films such as ‘Merlin’ and Dr Who were made click here
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Perrygrove Miniture Railway - GL16 8QB (6 Miles)
Wondering where to take the kids? Take them to ride on the Steam Railway, they can play in the tree houses and undercover play area. click here
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Clearwell Caves - GL16 8JR (6 Miles)
These natural caves are dated back to well over 4,000 years. Atmospheric mine workings with 9 impressive caverns click here
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Dean Hertitage Centre - GL14 2UB (5.5 Miles)
Gloucestershires leading attraction. The centre shows the unique history and heritage of the beautiful Forest of Dean. Chainsaw carving demonstrations and charcoal making are some of the many attractions here click here
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Beechenhurst (including mini GO APE & Sculpture Trail) - GL16 7EG (6 Miles)
Visit many wonderful sculptures on the 4 mile Sculpture Trail click here. Climb the tower or just relax and watch the children play on the fabulous play area.
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Dean Forest Railways at Norchard - GL15 4ET (3.5 Miles)
This place can bring back memories or show children the magic of trains from a bygone era click here
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Chepstow Castle & Town - NP16 5EY (11 Miles)
This castle stands on the banks of the River Wye and boasts the oldest Castle gates in Europe. All wood and over 800 years old click here
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Goodrich Castle - HR9 6HY (12 Miles)
One of the finest and best preserved English medieval castles click here
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Taurus Crafts & Mini Golf - GL15 6BU (4 Miles)
An Arts and Craft visitor centre with 15 small artisan businesses. Restaurant/cafe selling organic wholesome food. click here
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Hopewell Colliery - GL16 7EL (5.5 Miles)
Go underground in a real mine celebrating the past and present life of Freeminers in the Forest of Dean click here
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GoApe & Mallards Pike - GL15 4HD (3 Miles)
A tree top adventure for all ages in this special forest location. click here
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Symonds Yat Rock - GL16 7NZ (9.5 Miles)
Enjoy outstanding views over the Wye from this internationally famous view point click here
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Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo/Maze/Warfare Laser Ops - HR9 6DA (14 Miles)
See a large collection of butterflies and enjoy exploring a real a real maze click here
BIKE HIRE & REPAIRS
Dean Forest Cycles, Parkend – www.deanforestcycles.co.uk GL15 4HG 2 miles
Pedalabikeaway@ Forest of Dean Cycle Centre www.pedalabikeaway.co.uk GL16 7EH
Symonds Yat Bike Hire - www.symondsyatbikehire.com
CANOE HIRE
Way2Go Adventures – River Wye – www.way2goadventures.co.uk
Canoe The Wye – Symonds Yat West – www.canoethewye.co.uk HR9 6BL 14 Miles
Wyedean Canoe & Adventure Centre - Symonds Yat East – www.wyedean.co.uk
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
You won’t be disappointed when visiting the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. We have plenty to keep you active such as canoeing the River Wye, climbing the rocks of Symonds Yat, cycling through miles of purpose made tracks in the forest, jumping amongst the trees at Go Ape and playing a round of golf at one of the many courses close to the site.
If you are wanting a more relaxed stay, why not visit some of our beautiful heritage sites. Chepstow, Raglan, Goodrich Castles and the grand Tintern Abbey are all within a short drive away (or a walk if you are feeling fit!). The area is a walkers’ paradise.
Riverside walks, hill top walks, sculpture trails, arboretums, follow in the same tracks of our ancestors in the ancient woodlands. Nature is in abundance in the forest and wye. There are a handful of nature reserves with many species of insects’ birds and ducks, wild ponies, deer, boar and trees.
To view more activities or points of interest, please click on the links below.