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A wide range of leaflets, brochures, guides, maps and trails which are ideal resources to introduce you to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Download them as a PDF and take your time researching your holiday in advance or use the trails and maps as guides while you are here.- Our historic towns and villages feature independent specialist shops, characterful cafes and pubs, historic monuments and buildings plus of course are all surrounded by beautiful countryside ideal for interesting walks, local cycle routes and inspiring days out.
- We have a very rich heritage here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley of which we are rightly proud. A former royal hunting forest, the Dean has a long past as a source of timber for ships and building, coal, charcoal, iron ore, ochre and limestone.
- From the 20 million trees in the Forest of Dean to the 58 mile long Wye Valley AONB, our natural beauty, dramatic landscapes and plethora of flora and fauna are what make our area so unique. You can walk for miles along glorious paths and see a wide range of local plants, trees and animals.
- The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley has a fascinating film and TV history, being used as a location for a huge range of productions, from blockbuster international films to popular TV shows, children's programmes to dark fantasies. Download our Film & TV Trail to explore them all.
- The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is surrounded by a wealth of stunning British countryside and historic cities and towns which you may also want to visit while you're here. From the cathedral city of Gloucester to the festival town of Cheltenham, the dramatic Brecon Beacons National Park and the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, we want to make sure you explore the best of our region on your visit.
- The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley has a long and rich history filled with well-known people. From ancient historical figures to modern-day writers and artists, here we have just a small selection of some of the well-known people who have links with the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, from Dennis Potter to J.K. Rowling.
- Once here there are many ways you can get out and explore the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Whether you're looking to see as much as possible with the flexibility of your own car or have a car free holiday and walk, cycle or use public transport, we hope we have provided all the information you need to discover our ancient forest and dramatic river valley.
- We’ve got outdoor adventures galore, unique attractions, activities and experiences, a rich heritage and a landscape ripe for exploring and getting off the beaten track. See all of the things to do in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
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