Discover Dean Wye

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Discover Dean Wye

From ancient forests...

Where England meets Wales, separated by the meandering River Wye, you’ll discover a place of timeless beauty and untamed nature. Pause for a moment at one of our many breathtaking viewpoints, walk or cycle our miles of traffic free paths, explore our iconic ruins and unique attractions or sample our bountiful artisan produce. You won't be dissapointed!

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...to wild rivers

This is a place where you can recharge your batteries, get off the beaten track and escape the everyday. This is a place where children can run free, where there is space to roam and plenty of adventures to be had. Find your freedom in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Explore Dean & Wye

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Adventure | Dogs | Families | Groups | Nature | Arts | History | Relaxation

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Established in 1986, the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is a unique outdoor experience that…

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Dogs | Families | Nature | Relaxation

Wenchford

A popular picnic site with picnic tables, an easy access path and a paddling area

Mallards Pike Lake
Accessible | Families | Dogs | Groups | Nature | Relaxation

Mallards Pike

Beautiful lake in the Forest of Dean, popular for walking, with lots of picnic benches, nearby…

Cannop Ponds and bridge
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Cannop Ponds

Picturesque ponds, home to lots of wildlife. Great picnic area and central for walks and cycle…

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Dates:
1st Sept 2025 - 30th Sept 2025

21 lucky pups (and their humans) will discover Gromit's Golden Tickets hidden inside Forest Walkies…

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Families | Arts | Relaxation

Potter's Wheel Day Course

Dates:
10th Sept 2025 - 10th Sept 2025

Escape to the country and spend a whole day learning how to make pottery on the potter’s wheel.…

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Families | Groups | History

Heritage Open Days

Dates:
13th Sept 2025 - 18th Sept 2025

History Tour of Newent including St. Mary’s Church Market House, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1PS

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Dates:
17th Sept 2025 - 17th Sept 2025

Visit us on our Heritage Open Day 17th of September for free

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Arts | Relaxation

3 Day Weekend Pottery Retreat

Event Dates:
19th Sept 2025 - 21st Sept 2025

Relax and immerse yourself in pottery and beautiful countryside

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Foodies

Live Fire Dining Popup Restaurant

Event Dates:
19th Sept 2025 - 19th Sept 2025

Live Fire Dining Popup Restaurant

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Families | Foodies | Groups

Abergavenny Food Festival

Event Dates:
20th Sept 2025 - 21st Sept 2025

Discover top chefs, street food, demos and talks at the Abergavenny Food…

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Families | Foodies | Dogs

Newent Monthly Market

Event Dates:
20th Sept 2025 - 20th Sept 2025

Enjoy the Newent Monthly Market, every 3rd Saturday of the Month from 9am…

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Adventure | Families | Groups

Evening Wildlife Safari and the Tudor Farmhouse

Event Dates:
20th Sept 2025 - 20th Sept 2025

In the evening and at dusk, the Forest of Dean is home to all kinds of…

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Arts | Foodies

Saturday Night Club

Event Dates:
20th Sept 2025 - 20th Sept 2025

Performances by Scott James with 4-piece band

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Adventure

Pedal Wye Valley

Event Dates:
21st Sept 2025 - 21st Sept 2025

Pedal through the beautiful landscapes of the Wye Valley on our British…

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Groups

Quiz Nights

Event Dates:
24th Sept 2025 - 24th Sept 2025

Pub Quiz Night at the Red Hart in Blaisdon, join us for a fun social…

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A Place That Cares

Tourism is the heartbeat of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. It brings life to our communities, supports local jobs, and helps protect the landscapes and heritage that make this place so special.But to keep this region thriving, tourism must also be sustainable. That means caring for the environment, supporting local people, and ensuring that the magic of this place endures - for you, and for future generations.At Visit Dean Wye, we’re proud to be a member of the UN Global Compact and embed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - a global call to action to make the world a better place. These goals guide how we work with over 300 local businesses to build a fairer, greener, more resilient visitor economy.

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