Blog (Activities) - Visit Dean Wye

What better way to make the most of the warmer weather than to hit the water. We’ve got everything you need to make the most of your time off with your kids, with your partner, or even just you and your dog.

If you are planning a family bike ride to celebrate Bike Week with your family this week (10th - 16th June), then look no further than the beautiful Forest of Dean! The health and well being benefits that cycling in nature brings are clearly evident here... 

Here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, we have lots to keep you and your family entertained all summer! To help you get started with your summer plans, we’ve put together a list of just some of the fantastic events and exhibitions that you can enjoy this summer.

Father’s Day is fast approaching, and if you’re looking for ideas as to how you can celebrate the day with your dad, look no further! We’ve put together a list of just some of the ways that you could spend your Father’s Day here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, and with a whole host of options, from cream tea on a steam train to a tour of a distillery, you’re sure to find a Father’s Day day out that is perfect for your dad!

Looking for something to fill the last bank holiday in May how about the fabulous Devauden Festival. This year's Devauden Festival is set to be the best yet. This year the festival runs from Friday night and throughout Saturday and Sunday with four stages feature a wide range of some of the best local talent from across South Wales and surrounding areas.

Ultimate Bluebell 2023 Photography Competition Launches, Celebrating the Beauty of Fairy Flowers, Witches Thimbles and Cuckoo's Boots.

The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley are the number one area in the UK to enjoy the colour-popping beauty of bluebells, the iconic violet flower that carpets woodlands, fields and hedgerows from April to early May*. 

We’ve all been there when the weather turns against you, ruining all your plans for keeping the kids entertained over the Easter holiday and leaving you stuck in the house, but this doesn’t have to be the case! Here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, we have plenty of days out for you to enjoy with the kids while also keeping warm and dry, so we’ve put together a list of just some of the things to do here that are perfect for when the weather is just not on your side!

With the Easter holidays fast approaching, you might be looking for some inspiration as to how you can keep the kids entertained for two whole weeks! To make your decision easier, we’ve put together a list of just some of the days out that you can enjoy this Easter in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Mother’s Day is coming up fast, and one of the best ways to show your mum how much you appreciate her is by treating her to a day out, giving her the chance to do something that she loves, as well as to spend quality time with you! If you’re looking for some ideas, we’ve put together a list of just some of the options for a Mother’s Day day out here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Is learning one of your New Year's resolutions? Here are a few of the skills and activities you can learn right here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.