Things To Do Around Our Site

Activites, attractions and food & drink in the surrounding area

You won’t be disappointed when visiting the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Browse our directory of some of the best food & drink, attractions and activities in the surrounding areas to get you started.

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Panevino Italian

Chepstow

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Family-run Italian Kitchen in a unique riverside location.

The Fountain Inn

Parkend

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The Inn has been a familiar Forest of Dean landmark for over two centuries.

The Anchor

Tintern

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Fresh, locally sourced food served in amazing surroundings.

The White Horse

Staunton

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A family-run, dog-friendly country pub serving freshly cooked food using local produce.

The Ostritch Inn

Newlands

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One of the best preserved 17th Century Inns in the Country.

Tudor Farm House

Clearwell

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A rural retreat and culinary oasis in the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley.

Butchers Arms

Clearwell

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Restaurant serving up the best of the Butchers.

Orepool Inn

Sling

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Award-winning bar and restaurant.

Miners Country Inn

Sling

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Multi-award-winning country inn.

Taurus Crafts

Lydney

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An Arts and Craft visitor centre with 15 small artisan businesses. Restaurant/cafe selling organic wholesome food.

Perrygrove

Coleford

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Miniture Railway. 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.

Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo

Symonds Yat West

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See a large collection of butterflies and enjoy exploring a real a real maze.

Hopewell Colliery

Coleford

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Go underground in a real mine celebrating the past and present life of Freeminers in the Forest of Dean.

Taurus Crafts

Lydney

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An Arts and Craft visitor centre with 15 small artisan businesses. Restaurant/cafe selling organic wholesome food.

Chepstow Castle

Chepstow

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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.

Dean Forest Railway

Lydney

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This place can bring back memories or show children the magic of trains from a bygone era.

Clearwell Caves

Coleford

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These natural caves are dated back to well over 4,000 years. Atmospheric mine workings with 9 impressive caverns.

Goodrich Castle

Ross on Wye

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One of the finest and best preserved English medieval castles.

Puzzlewood

Coleford

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Walk through the enchanting maze of mossy gulleys, see where films such as ‘Merlin’ and Dr Who were made.

The Dean Heritage Centre

Soudley

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Gloucestershire's 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.

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Beechenhurst

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Visit many wonderful sculptures on the 4 mile Sculpture Trail. Climb the tower or just relax and watch the children play on the fabulous play area.

Symonds Yat Rock

Symonds Yat

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Enjoy outstanding views over the Wye from this internationally famous view point.

Wydean Canoe Hire

Symonds Yat East

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Self guided canoe trips, kayaking and SUP sessions, adventure activities and much more.

Canoe The Wye

Symonds Yat West

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Canoe hire in the Wye Valley is the ultimate activity for those who love the outdoors.

Cinema

Coleford

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The nearest cinema is just 5 miles away.

Local Bike Hire

Parkend

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Dean Forest Bike Hire.

Forest of Dean Adventures

Bracelands & Beechenhurst

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Bracelands (7 miles) and Beechenhurst (6.5 miles) Family activities with the teenagers.

Go Ape Kids

Beechenhurst

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Go Ape tree top adventures designed especially for the younger kids with a wobbly bridge, zip wire and more.

Taurus Crafts

Lydney

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An Arts and Craft visitor centre with 15 small artisan businesses. Restaurant/cafe selling organic wholesome food.

Pedalabikeaway

Cannop Valley

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Mountain bike hire.

Go Ape

Mallards Pike

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A tree top adventure for all ages in this special forest location. You can even explore on the floor with all-terrain electric Segways.

Inspire 2 Adventure

Monmouth

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Local Activities

From Walking Trails to Canoe Hire

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.

Or 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.