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Our wildlife experiences and nature-based activities are of course abundant here in our ancient forest and wild river valley. Our countryside holds many treasures and we have a wide range of activities and experiences ideal for exploring and learning about our natural world.
We have foraging and bushcraft experiences, wildlife safaris and birdsong walks, birds of prey and falconry experiences and much much more. They are all wonderful experiences ideal for a family or group, great for photographers, kids and as a gift experience. Why not join naturalist, broadcaster and author Ed Drewitt for a dawn chorus experience or wildlife safari? They are a great way to find out more about all that this area has to offer, learn to identify the signs of wildlife and the wonderful range we have here. Falconry experiences offer the unique opportunity to get up close to some incredible birds of prey including owls and hawks. Take part in handling, feeding and flying experiences perfect for all ages and learn about these stunning birds in a beautiful location.
See our What's On Guide for all the Nature and Wildlife Events in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley here.
Don't forget to read more about our Nature and Wildlife in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley here.
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Ross-on-Wye
We are the place to come to for your Wye Valley Outdoor Experiences; canoes, kayaks, SUP boards, climbing, bushcraft, survival, gorge scrambling, archery and more.
Symonds Yat West
Walk with butterflies as you explore the incredible and beautiful world of these wonderful creatures. This safari is for everyone with an interest in the environment, and has some wonderful photographic opportunities, come and see!
Newent
Llama Experience days within Gloucestershire in a privately owned farm with Lake and woodland.
Monmouth
Outdoor Training and Adventure in the Wye Valley & South Wales Borderlands.
Climbing, Caving, Archery, Bushcraft, Navigation Training and more
Coleford
Foresters’ Forest is a £2.5m National Lottery Heritage funded scheme with 38 community projects that uncover, reveal, share and celebrate our heritage.
Hereford
Wye Valley Falconry offers Private Experiences and Events to fly, handle or view a variety of encounters flying a number of Birds of Prey.
St. Briavels
We offer a full range of floristry and floral design services – from gift bouquets to weddings, funeral tributes to events. Our floral arrangements are romantic, cottage garden, vintage, and hedgerow-inspired.
Wye Valley
Spectacular Happenings in an Outstanding Landscape.
Join us for the next biennial Wye Valley River Festival, running from 3 - 12 May 2024. The festival will be appearing in woodlands, streets and village greens throughout the Valley - brimful of music, theatre, extraordinary creatures, fantastical mobile devices, trumpets, songs and laughter. Events are mostly free to attend, and everyone is welcome (including well-behaved dogs!). Audiences can expect a vibrant program of performances to entertain and amaze, experiences to…
A nature reserve and lake in the heart of the Forest of Dean which is home to a wide range of plants and animals, many miles of footpaths and open forest views. The heathlands nearby offer open grazing for cattle and ponies.
Forest of Dean
Ed is a local naturalist introducing people to wildlife and birdsong and experiencing nature in an enjoyable way and will leave you wanting to see and hear more. He provides wildlife safari experiences and dawn chorus bird walks in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, ideal for visitors to immerse themselves in natural surroundings and have a truly unique Dean Wye experience.
Highnam
Highnam Woods on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean is an RSPB nature reserve offering great birdwatching and wildlife spotting opportunities.
Parkend
Nagshead is an RSPB Nature Reserve, the largest in the Forest of Dean. It is an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife spotting with woodland walks, ponds and hides. In spring watch for pied flycatchers and buzzards. In winter look for crossbills and hawfinches.
Twigworth
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.
Soudley
Nature's way to restore health and wellbeing. Experience guided Forest Bathing amongst the natural beauty of the Forest of Dean.
Soudley
Explore The Dean Heritage Centre this February Half-Term!
We will be open every day, 10:00-16:00, with Family Activities on Monday-Saturday
Learn about The Forest of Dean in The Museum, Get Creative in The Craft Hut, Venture Through The Gruffalo Trail & Blow Off Some steam in The Woodland Playground!
The Dean Heritage Centre, Gloucestershire
Clearwell
Ed is a naturalist, broadcaster and wildlife detective. He will take you for a two and a half hour walk from the hotel to find the edible goodies available locally (herb foraging only; for fungi experts please see Eric & Marlow below). Expect him to also keep you fully informed about the birds and wildlife you see along the way too. Meeting at 1pm for a set lunch. You will leave for the foraging walk at 2pm.
Clearwell
Enjoy an evening stargazing with Jim on the hill at the hotel. You will go up the hill to enjoy the clear skies over Clearwell and learn more about the stars and planets. Snacks and hot drinks will be provided. You will then spend time in Jim's discovery dome to learn more about the universe.
Clearwell
We've teamed up with Ed Drewitt, naturalist, broadcaster and wildlife detective to provide fascinating, entertaining and hopefully fun Wildlife Safaris around the Forest of Dean.
You will be on the hunt for varieties of bats, deer, badgers, foxes, voles, mice, hedgehogs and wild boar. Late afternoon and evening are the perfect times to spot boar, when they come snuffling out to feed at dusk and during the night. You'll be visiting popular places for the boar and looking out for their humbug-patterned boarlets. Fallow deer are also…
Clearwell
Meeting Eric, Kerry or Marlow at 9.30am you will start with a short talk on foraging with tea and coffee before departing at 10am for a walk from the hotel. At this time of year we would expect to find some mushrooms on the forage. You will return to the hotel for 1pm for a three course set lunch.
Clearwell
Liz Knight has spent the last 10 years gathering and playing with wild food. Her courses are designed to open you eyes to how the commonest of weeds can be transformed into the most exciting, nutritious and sustainable of foods.
Liz will take you for a walk on the hotel grounds to collect foraged goodies. Back at the hotel Liz will show you how to make delicious foraged recipes to take away. A set lunch is also included.
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