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Whether you're seeking adrenaline-fuelled adventure or a peaceful escape, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers an incredible range of activities and experiences to suit all interests and abilities. With its dramatic landscapes, ancient woodlands, and winding rivers, this is the ultimate outdoor playground, packed with opportunities to explore, unwind, or try something new.
For thrill-seekers, the region is home to high ropes courses, rock climbing, off-road driving, and paintballing, as well as canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding along the stunning River Wye. Cyclists and mountain bikers can tackle dedicated trails, while those who love heights can swing through the trees on a high ropes course.
If you prefer a slower pace, you could try wildlife experiences such as falconry or llama trekking, or join a foraging walk to discover the region’s natural larder. Food lovers can tour local vineyards and distilleries, take part in cookery workshops, or indulge in a chocolate-making experience. Meanwhile, arts and crafts enthusiasts can enjoy activities like pottery, mosaics, and traditional woodland crafts.
Whatever your style of adventure, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers unforgettable experiences surrounded by nature. From outdoor thrills to creative escapes, there’s always something to discover.
All Activities Businesses

Whitecliff Off Road Centre
Whether you are looking for great a day out, a learning experience or Professional 4x4 training, we… Whether you are looking for great a day out, a learning experience or Professional 4x4 training, we have the course to suit your needs.

Briery Hill Llamas
Description Visit our llama farm for an unforgettable experience. We’re ideally located in a… Description Visit our llama farm for an unforgettable experience. We’re ideally located in a picturesque setting with beautiful views all around. Our llamas are endearing,…

Harts Barn Cookery School
Cookery experiences for all ages & budgets. We offer holiday activities, parties, cooking and… Cookery experiences for all ages & budgets. We offer holiday activities, parties, cooking and baking classes. Bespoke experiences for family groups & friends are available.…

A family-run business, based in the Forest of Dean offering exciting outdoor activities such as… A family-run business, based in the Forest of Dean offering exciting outdoor activities such as Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP) and Gorge Walking in the Wye…

The Viking Games
Viking Games in the Herefordshire hills. Viking Games in the Herefordshire hills.

Wye Canoes
We are your Wye Valley Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard hire experts...Based in beautiful Symonds Yat… We are your Wye Valley Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard hire experts...Based in beautiful Symonds Yat West, with online booking your river Wye adventure couldn't be simpler. We…

Inspire2Adventure
Stand-up paddleboarding, gorge scrambling, guided kayaking and rock climbing in the Wye Valley and… Stand-up paddleboarding, gorge scrambling, guided kayaking and rock climbing in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Join us for an introduction, a half-day or full day of…

Hot Pot Pottery
A cosy country pottery offering a wide range of pottery activities, workshops, classes and… A cosy country pottery offering a wide range of pottery activities, workshops, classes and experiences for all ages, levels of ability & budgets in the Forest of Dean. Here…
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