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There is an abundance of things to do to keep our youngest visitors happy in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. You can’t come to the area without a woodland walk and whether it’s raining or the sun is shining the trees are often a great place to shelter. If you enjoy walking and need a trail to follow then the sculpture trail from Beechenhurst is a good start. Forestry England also often have seasonal trails to follow which in previous years have included the Gruffalo or Shaun the Sheep.

A hidden gem for our younger visitors is Perrygrove, with its with steam train rides that circle a children’s play fort complete with slides and lookouts as well as woodland pathways and an undercover play area that makes you feel like you have stepped into toy town. Perrygrove is opposite one of the must-go attractions in the area, Puzzlewood, with its magical mystical natural woodland pathways it is a breathtaking sight which is why it is used regularly in TV and films such as Harry Potter, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Merlin and even Tree Fu Tom.

Other attractions loved by our younger visitors include the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo and aMazing Hedge Puzzle where you can play hide and seek whilst you find your way into the middle of the maze. There are many majestic castles to visit in the area too including Goodrich Castle, Raglan Castle, Chepstow Castle and Caldicot Castle and they often run events, trails and activities to follow that let your little ones' imaginations run wild.

If cycling is your thing, you can take your own or hire a bike (and child’s seat) and head out for an hour or two onto the Family Cycling Trail. You can also hire a canoe (minimum age 4) and spend a few hours gently floating down the river – keep an eye out for otters swimming along the water's edge and kingfishers flitting past.

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Kempley Church - St Mary's

Address

Kempley, Gloucestershire, GL18 2AT

Kempley

A Norman church with some very fine 12th century murals.

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Abenhall Church - St Michaels

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GL17 0SQ

Parish church near Mitcheldean.

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4x4 Introduction Experience with Whitecliff Off Road

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Whitecliff Off Road Centre, Whitecliff Quarry, Nr Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8NB

Telephone
01594 834666

info@whitecliff4x4.co.uk

Nr Coleford

Our half-day introductory course covers basic off-road driving techniques and is intended for occasional off-road driving from mild to moderate conditions. It is the perfect introduction to 4×4 driving.
Price: £169 per person.
Length of experience: Approx 3 hours.

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Clearwell Church - St Peter's

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Clearwell, Gloucestershire, GL16 8LF

Clearwell

Fine Victorian church in the gothic style.

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Wye-Bikes

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Bells Hotel & Country Club, Lords Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BE

Telephone
07856 597044

info@wye-bikes.co.uk

Coleford

We are a brand new cycle hire company located in the hidden gem that is the Forest of Dean. We will provide a range of leading bike brands, including 2021 E-bikes from Cube and the latest children's bikes from Frog. As well as a wide range of bikes for all ages and abilities, we will offer tag-alongs, trailers for younger children and even specific trailers for the family dog!

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Dick Whittington Park

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Little London, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0PH

Telephone
01452 831631

info@dickwhittingtonpark.co.uk

Longhope

Rain or Shine, the Dick Whittington Park at Longhope offers a range of family attractions for both adults and children to enjoy.

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- Children welcome
St Teilo's Church in Llantilio Crossenny

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Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8SY

Llantilio Crossenny

The Church of St Teilo is the parish church of Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire, "An unusually grand cruciform church", with an Early English tower crossed by a Decorated chancel.

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Awre Church - St Andrews

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Awre, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1EW

Newnham

13th century. The churchyard contains a 1000 year old yew tree and under the tree, beside the church, there are graves of fishermen who drowned in the River Severn in the days of river trows.

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Krazy Golf - Lydney

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Old Park, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6BU

Telephone
01594 840082

info@krazygolflydney.co.uk

Lydney

15 hole Krazy Golf with a theme based on local attractions, games barn, Footpool, outdoor garden games. On site cafe or bring your own picnic.

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Darkhill Ironworks

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Ellwood, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7LX

Coleford

A site not to be missed by anyone interested in industrial archelogy - in the 19th century some of the most important developments of the iron and steel industry took place here. Woodland walks surround with two information boards and a cycle path runs nearby between Coleford and Parkend.

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- Dogs Accepted
Cannop Ponds

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Gloucestershire, GL15 4JS

Telephone
0300 067 4800

westengland@forestryengland.uk

Picturesque ponds, home to lots of wildlife. Great picnic area and central for walks and cycle paths.

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Tidenham Chase

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Gloucestershire, NP16 7JR

A heathland restoration project, Tidenham Chase offers great walks and stunning views and is close to the Offa's Dyke Path and the Devil's Pulpit viewpoint.

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