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- 1Borderlands Outdoor
- 2Adventure golf at Whitemead Forest Park
- 3Wye Canoes
- 4Go Ape
- 5Briery Hill Llamas
- 6Wye Adventures
- 7Float in the Forest
- 8Pedalabikeaway
- 9Rachel Shilston - Inspiring Creativity
- 10Leaf Creative
- 11Golf at Bells Hotel and Country Club
- 12Forest of Dean Cycle Centre
- 13Hartpury Equine Centre
- 14Adventure Caving in Clearwell Caves
- 15Forest Of Dean & Wye Valley School Of Photography
- 16Wye Valley Miniature Golf
- 17Ross on Wye Canoe Hire
- 18Forest Deli Cheese & Local Brew Experience
- 19Dean Forest Cycles
- 20Forest Deli Picnic Experience
- 21Way2Go Adventures Ltd
- 22DBC Leisure
- 23Symonds Yat Canoe Hire Limited
- 24Canoe the Wye
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Having an adventure or trying something new isn't hard here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Our dramatic landscapes are a natural outdoor playground with adventure activities galore, everything from kayaking to deep-level caving, high ropes to off-road driving. There are a wide range of adventure activities to give all ages a thrill!- The stunning scenery and landscapes of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley has long been an inspirational place to many writers, artists, poets and craftspeople and the arts and crafts scene in the area is vibrant and diverse, from potters to jewellers, weavers to painters, musicians to photographers.
- The Wye Valley is one of the most scenic places in the UK and an ideal setting for water based adventures. Whether in a canoe, a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard, take to the water and see this beautiful area as it is meant to be seen - from the river itself.
- Set yourself a challenge and reach new heights. The limestone cliffs of the Wye Valley are a great place to climb with the help of skilled instructors and our rock climbing experiences are exhilarating and fun!
- Plan your next cycling adventure. Why not hire a bike, take a lesson, go downhill, bring the family, get your friends together or just come on your own and enjoy our many miles of cycle trails here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
- Unique experiences abound in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. From outdoor adventures to creative activities, guided tours to heart pumping thrills, we have it all. There's rock climbing and off-road driving, archery, paintball and stand-up paddleboarding. Or why not enjoy a distillery tour or wine tasting, foraging experience, cookery class or photography workshop or sample some of our nature and wildlife based experiences.
- Foodie experiences abound here with a wealth of artisan produce and independent businesses. From gin making to foraging, bread making to chocolate trufflees you will find a wide range of activities to tickle your taste buds.
- Fancy a spot of golf? How about some krazy golf or miniature golf?! We've all 3 here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley - ideal for beginners, families, groups or those looking for a fun new activity and all very highly recommended.
- 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.
- Adventurers at the ready! There's laser tag, paintball, archery, clay pigeon shooting, air rifle and loads more outdoor activities suitable for all ages here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Great for parties and celebrations, families and group outings as well as team building days there is so much to choose from.
- With acres of ancient forest and a stunning winding river valley, walking is of course one of the most popular outdoor activities in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley and there are plenty of options for walkers of all types.
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The Inspiring Creativity Studio, The Old Saddlery, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6BUTelephone
01594844221Lydney Park Estate, Lydney
Always wanted to try mosaic but not sure where to start? Or maybe you're looking for a fun group experience? Then Rachel's Mosaic for Beginners workshop is perfect for you!
Price: £50 per person
Length of experience: 2 hoursFacilities
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Harts Barn Cookery School, Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QDTelephone
01452 831719Longhope
Once you have made the elements of the Afternoon Tea and presented them on our vintage china, you will then sit down in our Apple Barn dining room and enjoy them with a tea of your choice. This is a cookery experience to enjoy, relax and eat cakes! Suitable for beginners, those wanting to increase their pastry skills or just wanting to have fun!
Price: £60 per person
Length of experience: 3 hoursFacilities
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Forest of Dean & Wye ValleyForest of Dean & Wye Valley
Bespoke outdoor 2 or 4 hour one to one photography experience led by an experienced professional. Bookable any day and at any time, David has a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you master capturing the shot – whatever your favourite subject matter. Learn at your own pace with lots of time for assignment-based learning.
Price: £65 pp or £125 pp
Length of Experience: 2 hours or 4 hoursFacilities
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Hope Farm, Cross Keys, St. Briavels, Gloucestershire, GL15 6THTelephone
07555392173St. 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.
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Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UBTelephone
07774 695589Soudley
Nature's way to restore health and wellbeing. Experience guided Forest Bathing amongst the natural beauty of the Forest of Dean.
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Harts Barn Cookery School, Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QDTelephone
01452 831719Longhope
Making your own Ploughman's has never been so easy! The class will be a combination of demo and hands on in groups. Recipes and tastings available.
Price: £60 per person
Length of experience: 3 hoursFacilities
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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.
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Elton Farm Leisure, Elton Road, Littledean, Gloucestershire, GL14 1JUTelephone
07961 978136Littledean
Laser Clay Pigeon shooting is 100% Safe, firing harmless infra-red beams instead of live ammunition meaning no bruises from recoil, no ear-splitting noise, and more environmentally friendly and cheaper than traditional Clay Pigeon Shooting! Perfect for family fun, birthdays, corporate reward days, and wedding groups.
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Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, NP25 4RPTelephone
07395 830615Penallt
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 -
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Harts Barn Cookery School, Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QDTelephone
01452 831719Longhope
Join Harts Barn Cookery School for some quality family time! Bring the family together and spend the morning cooking delicious dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. Learn new skills, teach your children some essential life skills and enjoy the great company and venue. You will prepare and cook a 3-course meal and then enjoy eating your creations together in the Apple Barn dining venue adjacent to the cookery school.
Price: £40 per person
Length of experience: 3 hoursFacilities
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The Doward, Symonds Yat West, Herefordshire, HR9 6DUTelephone
07580 135869Symonds Yat West
Learn basic survival skills on one of our hands-on bushcraft courses. We’ll lead you through the priorities of survival and a range of techniques for living comfortably in the wild. Our friendly instructors will introduce you to primitive survival skills from a time when life moved more slowly and thoughtfully.
Price: TBA
Length of experience: 3 hoursFacilities
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- Children welcome
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The Inspiring Creativity Studio, The Old Saddlery, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6BUTelephone
01594844221Lydney Park Estate, Lydney
Bring a group together for a fun creative mosaic experience and create a striking woodland animal mosaic for your garden. Choose either a square design or get really creative and cut out your chosen animal shape.
Price: £45 per person
Length of experience: 4 hoursFacilities
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Harts Barn Cookery School, Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QDTelephone
01452 831719Longhope
During this class you will be taken on a forage, by Rob Gould, a Cotswold Forager. You will explore the hedgerows, woods and fields around Harts Barn Cookery School. What you will find depends on the seasons. Wild Garlic in spring, nuts, berries and mushrooms in autumn, but there is always something to make a feast from. You will then return to the cookery school to sort through your foragings and create a feast to dine on – a challenge based on what we find.
Price: £95 per person
Length of experience: 5 hoursFacilities
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Coleford
Coleford town became the first, of hopefully many more towns in the Forest of Dean District to have gained accreditation to the Walkers are Welcome UK network. Walkers are Welcome has a membership of over 100 towns and villages in the UK, whose main aim is to assist with our respective communities’ economic growth, physical health and mental well-being through walking.
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Wye Valley Falconry offers Private Experiences and Events to fly, handle or view a variety of encounters flying a number of Birds of Prey.
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Dean Forest Railway, Forest Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ETTelephone
01594845840Lydney
Enjoy a relaxing journey along the Dean Forest Railway on board the steam train, with a fish and chip supper (or other choice of food) delivered to your table.
Price: Adults £24.50, Child £14.50
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Speech House Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7ELTelephone
01594 822607Coleford
Afternoon Tea at the historic Speech House is a suitably traditional affair with fine bone china, a tiered cake stand of indulgent treats, and a selection of fine teas to choose from.
If you wanted to indulge after a long walk in the forest, or pamper yourself just because, an Afternoon Tea at The Speech House in Coleford, in the glorious Forest of Dean will suit you perfectly.
Price: £17.50 per adults/£8.75 per child
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Dean Forest Railway, Forest Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ETTelephone
01594845840Lydney
Enjoy a relaxing journey along the Dean Forest Railway behind one of our steam locomotives. Looking for something a little extra? Add a takeaway cream tea or afternoon tea to your trip when placing your booking (and make them extra fancy with a 20cl bottle of prosecco!), available for pickup from Whistles Cafe before your train ride.
Price: Adults £14, Child £7
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Watery Lane, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1PXTelephone
01531 821519Newent
Are you looking for some sporting activities in the Forest of Dean? Somewhere to work up a sweat or splash around with your friends in a swimming pool? Freedom Leisure Newent has facilities and activities to suit everyone including gym, fitness classes, swimming, myride cycling studio and a large sports hall.
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Home Farm, Eastnor, Herefordshire, HR8 1RDTelephone
01531 633886Eastnor
Remarkable pottery experiences for individuals, groups and organisations. We work with thousands of workshop participants, all ages and abilities, sharing the many benefits of working with clay.
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