With February half-term fast approaching, we're here to help if you're struggling for ideas! From a train ride through the woodlands to a game of outdoor laser tag, there's plenty going on in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley to help keep the kids entertained all week long!
Perrygrove Railway
Perrygrove Railway offers the opportunity to take a train journey through the woods and meadows of Perrygrove, as well as to have fun exploring their 'Treetop Adventure', 'Twilight Village', and 'Foxy Hollow & Warren Adventure'. Plus, for half-term, they're putting on a variety of extra activities, including colouring, crafts, and BigJig play sessions!
Nature in Art
Nature in Art is the only museum in the world that is dedicated to art that has been inspired by nature! Throughout half-term, they are offering a series of activity days as part of The Wild Escape initiative, which aims to encourage children to join the conversation about biodiversity and wildlife in the UK. Try your hand at creating a shiny 3D bug, create a beehive out of bubble wrap, make a butterfly suncatcher, or draw a meadow scene!
While you’re there getting crafty, don’t forget to check out the world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, featuring exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species, and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.
Adventure Golf at Whitemead Forest Park
For an activity that the whole family can get involved in, Whitemead Forest Park’s adventure golf course gives you the opportunity to take on twelve woodland-themed holes, complimented with expertly crafted features such as woodland creatures, flora, and locally-themed elements.
Dick Whittington Park
Dick Whittington Park offers a range of activities which are perfect for a fun family day out! Spend time playing in the indoor Play Barn, or head outside to enjoy peaceful nature trails through the Hidden Valley, part of the Blakemore Park Estate.
Young Family Cycling Adventure Experience
Burn off all that excess half-term energy with a bike ride through the stunning Forest of Dean! Wye-Bikes offer a range of bikes for hire, with E-Bikes available for the adults, enabling everyone to get involved no matter their fitness or cycling ability!
Little Learners Playspace
Little Learners Playspace is an early years activity centre which focuses on encouraging writing skills and learning through play. With a range of activities throughout half-term, including slime-making, pancake day messy play, and a teddy bear’s picnic, you’re sure to find something that your little one will love getting stuck into!
Laser Tag
Throughout half-term, BattleSports Glos are offering ‘Pay and Play’ outdoor Laser Tag sessions, giving you the chance to try out some of their most popular games, including ‘Team Deathmatch’, ‘Battle Royal’, and ‘Capture the Flag’, with an hour of constant game play!
Palace Cinema
Perfect for if the weather is not on your side (or if you just need an excuse to sit down for a couple of hours!), the Palace Cinema is one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas still operating in Britain!
Ross-on-Wye Canoe Hire
For a slightly more adventurous half-term activity, Ross-on-Wye Canoe Hire are one of the UK’s leading canoe hire specialists, giving you the chance to explore one of the most picturesque sections of the River Wye!
Local Discovery Card
If you’re looking to save money over the half-term holiday, don’t forget to get yourself a Local Discovery Card to benefit from a wide variety of discounts from a variety of independent businesses across the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, as well as in the surrounding areas of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Monmouthshire. The card currently covers 20 industry sectors, including days out and experiences - perfect for half-term!
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Unique railway with walks through beautiful woodland. Tickets last all day - enjoy as many train rides as you like! Indoor Village and exciting Treasure Hunt! Cafe is available. Picnics welcome.
Come and join us in our carriage shed for additional free activities indoors. Including colouring, crafts and BigJig play sessions – this is where we have our BigJigs wooden railway available for the children to play with.
Nature in art is unique - it is the world’s only museum dedicated to art inspired by nature. Displays embrace two and three-dimensional work in all mediums and styles, spanning 1500 years, 60 countries and over 600 artists.
Enjoy a round of woodland themed adventure golf at Whitemead Forest Park, nestled in the heart of the Forest of Dean. Made up of 12 holes, complimented with expertly crafted features such as woodland creatures, flora and locally themed elements. It’s a great activity that all the family can enjoy together.
Rain or Shine, the Dick Whittington Park at Longhope offers a range of family attractions for both adults and children to enjoy.
We challenge you to not smile on an a E-Bike ride! Not only do you get to explore more of the beautiful Forest of Dean & Wye Valley, you don’t have to worry about climbing off your bike and pushing it uphill when the going gets tough. Price: £80 per person Length of experience: 6 hours.
We are a brand new cycle hire company located in the hidden gem that is the Forest of Dean. We will provide a range of leading bike brands, including 2021 E-bikes from Cube and the latest children's bikes from Frog. As well as a wide range of bikes for all ages and abilities, we will offer tag-alongs, trailers for younger children and even specific trailers for the family dog!
Indoor Playcentre with Arts and Crafts, Messy Play, Sensory Area, Role Play and more. Little Learners Playspace is a unique, educational play centre for babies, toddlers, and children up to 7 years.
The perfect alternative to paintball, with adrenaline-pumping games and missions in a beautiful rural location in the Forest of Dean, without the need for sweaty face masks and of course no bruises! Price: £20 per person Length of experience: 2 hours
Ultimate Outdoor Laser Tag - just like paintball but without the bruises!
Atmospheric historic cinema in the heart of the Forest in the town of Cinderford. Showing the latest releases alongside timeless classics with comfortable seating. All tickets just £4.50.
Ross on Wye Canoe Hire, based in Symonds Yat West in the heart of the Wye valley is one of the UK's leading canoe hire specialists with over thirty years of experience in the Canoe Hire business on the River Wye.
Local Discovery Card is a community focused digital discount card covering the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley and surrounding areas in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire.
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