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 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 all the lovely parents out there!
Golf
For a classic Father’s Day day out, why not head out for a round of golf? Here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, we have a variety of golf courses to choose from, including Monmouth Golf Club, Forest Hills Golf Club, Bells Hotel and Country Club, and Forest Driving Range.
Cheese Board and Local Brew at the Forest Deli
Visit the Forest Deli's Tasting Corner and enjoy a selection of three specially-selected cheeses, served with crackers and chutney, together with a choice of local beer, cider, mead, local wine, or a soft drink.
Father's Day Cream Tea Train
For a more unusual Father’s Day experience, why not enjoy a cream tea while riding on a steam train?! Available over Father’s Day weekend, Perrygrove Railway’s special cream tea includes scones, clotted cream, jam, and a variety of other yummy treats!
Fishing
For dads who enjoy a spot of fishing, Broadstone Fisheries is a small fishery nestled in a quiet and unspoilt area on the English/Welsh border. With a range of coarse fish, including carp, rudd, perch, bream and tench, the fishery is ideal for anglers of any ability!
Father's Day at Dean Heritage Centre
For the dads who are interested in history, the Dean Heritage Centre protects and preserves the unique history and heritage of the Forest of Dean, with a fully-interactive five acre site. Plus, they’re giving you the opportunity to celebrate Father’s Day with a range of activities, including lawn games in The Paddock, and the chance to make something special in the craft hut!
Bird of Prey Experience
Treat your dad to a private, hands-on experience with a bird of prey! With an experience from Wye Valley Falconry, your dad will have the opportunity to fly some of their birds of prey, as well as to witness the unique techniques that make the birds some of the most incredible hunters and predators in the world!
Distillery Tour
Is your dad a fan of gin? If so, then what better way to celebrate Father’s Day than with a tour of Silver Circle Distillery? During the 45-minute tour, you will get the opportunity to learn how they handcraft Wye Valley Gin, sample each of their different products, and enjoy a signature gin and tonic!
Vineyard and Wine Tasting Tour
Or, if your dad is more of a wine drinker, why not enjoy a guided tour of Wythall Estate Vineyard, followed by a tutored wine tasting? Learn about the grape varieties, the pruning methods used, and how the vines are managed from planting through to harvesting, before tasting a trio of Wythall wines.
Brewery Tour
Or, if your dad enjoys his beer, head to Bespoke Brewing Co. or Kingstone Brewery to discover how their ales are brewed, as well as to have the opportunity to taste some samples!
Cider Tasting
Finally, if your dad prefers a cider, why not discover the UK's largest cider collection of oak vats at Westons Cider, or enjoy a tasting of Severn Cider’s or Ty Gwyn artisan cider?
However you choose to spend your Father’s Day in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, we hope you have a fantastic day with your dad! We’d love to see what you get up to, so don’t forget to share your #DeanWye photos!
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"Arguably the prettiest golf course in Wales", Monmouth Golf Club provides a fantastic golf challenge.
Super Greens & challenging holes for players of every level. 6300-yard par 72 Golf Course. Memberships are available and visitors are welcome on the Course and in the Bar. Conference & Wi-Fi facilities.
Bells Hotel is one of the most popular resorts for golf breaks in Gloucestershire and the Forest of Dean. Founded in 1973 the course is known for its unique rolling parkland, beautiful lakes, streams and spectacular woodland. The 18 hole, par 69 golf course poses challenges for golfers of all skill levels and is a joy to play.
Forest Driving Range is the perfect undercover and rainy day activity, with our Toptracer Screens creating fun, interactive games. Open 7 days. Equipment loan available.
The foodie hub of the Forest, this is a deli with a difference. You'll find a warm welcome and plenty of personality. Pop in to find out about all the delicious local food and drink we have in the area, order online or pre-book a picnic or hamper to sample a range of local delicacies. There is a huge selection of cheeses, homemade sausage rolls, local beers, ciders, gins and wines and a host of great cooking ingredients. Fill up on supplies while you're here and don't leave the Forest without taking a little bit of it away with you!
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.
Recently created spring fed waters now stocking a range of rainbow trout from 1 to 10 lbs. Ideal for a good days fishing, for the regular trout fisherman or the complete novice.
We are the Museum of the Forest: a stunning building and location with inside and outside attractions. Learn about the history of the Forest from the Ice Age to the present day, visit our museum and gallery, explore the Gruffalo woodland trail, see inside a reconstructed Forester's cottage, visit a charcoal burner's camp, see chainsaw carving, our working water wheel and pretty stream, kids will enjoy our woodland playground plus there is an excellent cafe and gift shop.
Wye Valley Falconry offers Private Experiences and Events to fly, handle or view a variety of encounters flying a number of Birds of Prey.
Silver Circle Distillery are the producers of Wye Valley Gin and a range of small batch craft spirits which you may have come across in the Wye Valley. Price: £20 per person Length of experience: 45 minutes
Home to Wye Valley Gin and series of small batch limited edition seasonal spirits, Silver Circle Distillery is a great place to spend an hour or two tasting unique spirits and enjoying lovely views.
Enjoy drinking award-winning English wine in our beautiful lakeside garden at Wythall Estate.
We are Bespoke Brewery, we are driven by an unquenchable thirst for award winning real ale and a great community spirit! We pride ourselves on being everything Royal Forest of Dean, and on being the number one brewery in this land. Although founded in 2012 the real work started in 2018 when, we a family group, headed up by myself, Matt, and my wife Milly, bought the brewery. We trimmed the fat, changed the minds of our customers and suppliers, and focused on producing a consistently perfect pint!
Kingstone Brewery is a four barrel micro brewery located in Tintern, in the heart of the Wye Valley. Our real ales are adapted from traditional recipes to suit modern pallets. From hearty IPA’s to quaffable bitters and golden hoppy ales. We offer a beer for every occasion.
For a great family day out come to Westons Cider Mill, join a tour, sample our ciders or local apple juice and perhaps have tea and a cake or a lovely lunch.
Small family business producing award-winning traditionally made cider and perry on the banks of the River Severn. Still and sparkling; bottled and draught. Open for cider tasting, group tours, ploughman's lunches and more in our glorious Gloucestershire orchard.
Ty Gwyn Cider - Real artisan/craft farm cider in a stunning location on the Welsh border. Visit our destination cider shop for a warm welcome and free tasting.
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