The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is a fantastic place for families! There's lots to do for all ages, and there's plenty which can be done together; plenty to excite and thrill, plenty to entertain and enjoy, and most importantly for many families, plenty of opportunity to reconnect with each other, and to enjoy the calm that being in nature can bring.

Whilst a simple forest or riverside walk is the perfect start to any trip to the area, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is also home to many attractions and activities that can take getting back to nature to another level. From ancient castles to steam train rides, and canoeing to cave exploring, we have an abundance of excitement waiting for children of all ages, even those tweens and teens who are a little bit...Read More

Lose yourself in a different world at magical Puzzlewood, or find the surprise at the centre of Elton's Giant Maze. Get on the right track aboard a Perrygrove Railway train, or visit the Dean Forest Railway for a steam train ride through the Forest of Dean. Step back in time and learn about the history of the area at the Dean Heritage Centre. Get out on the water with canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddleboarding, or fly through the trees on a high ropes experience! Get up close with birds of prey, hire bikes and head out along our miles of off-road tracks, book an archery class, or try rock climbing. Looking for something more leisurely? Sit back and relax with a river cruise along the Wye; keep an eye out for jumping trout, kingfishers, otters, and swans as you sit back, relax, and let the towering, limestone gorge scenery drift by.

Here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, there is so much for families to see and do that you just might want to stay a little longer to fit more in!

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Puzzlewood Experience with Afternoon Tea

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Perrygrove Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QB

Telephone
01594 833187

helen@puzzlewood.net

Coleford

Explore the magical Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean and finish off your adventure with a cream tea.
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The Viking Games

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Middle Cefn Farm, Ewyas Harold, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0JH

Telephone
01981 240896

admin@battlelands.co.uk

Hereford

Viking Games in the Herefordshire hills
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Inspire2Adventure

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Inspire Consulting & Coaching Ltd T/A Inspire2Adventure, Wyastone Business Park, Wyastone Leys, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SR

Telephone
01600 891515

info@inspire2adventure.com

Monmouth

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 activities on rivers, gorges and rock faces in this stunning area. Fun, adventurous, and suitable for all ages and skill levels, we provide everything you need and teach you techniques, taking any fears away and making sure you have a great day out.
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Freedom Leisure Lydney

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Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5DZ

Telephone
01594 842383

lydney@freedom-leisure.co.uk

Lydney

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 Lydney has facilities and activities to suit everyone including gym, fitness classes, swimming, squash, outdoor pitches, netball courts and tennis.
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Potter’s Wheel Introduction Experience at Eastnor Pottery

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Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter, Home Farm, Eastnor, Herefordshire, HR8 1RD

Telephone
01531 633886

admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk

Eastnor

Making a pot on the potter’s wheel is one of those ‘I’ve always wanted to do’ activities. This fun session offers the opportunity to do just that! Perfect for individuals, couples and small groups wanting to get creative with clay.
Price: £60 per person.
Length of experience: 1.5 hours.
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Hire a Chef Experience

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Harts Barn Cookery School, Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QD

Telephone
01452 831719

info@hartsbarncookeryschool.co.uk

Longhope

Let us bring the restaurant to you! Dining in is the new going out. Our Hire a Chef service is perfect for dining if you are staying in self-catering, your own home or visiting elsewhere in the Forest of Dean. From a romantic meal for 2 to a full blown party celebration. We have catered for birthday celebrations, anniversary, friends get together, engagements, wedding and more.
Price: Available on request
Length of experience: Flexible to your requirements
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Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter

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Home Farm, Eastnor, Herefordshire, HR8 1RD

Telephone
01531 633886

admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk

Eastnor

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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Coleford Welcomes Walkers

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Coleford, Gloucestershire

Telephone
07967 046159

hello@colefordwelcomeswalkers.co.uk

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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Nature in Art - Museum and Gallery

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Wallsworth Hall, Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth, Gloucestershire, GL2 9PA

Telephone
01452 731422

enquiries@natureinart.org.uk

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.
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Speculation and Mireystock

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Near Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9LT

Near Lydbrook

A Forest car park with vast walks, a picnic site, pond with waterlilies and an area steeped in the heritage of mining with old railway lines and bridges and a new mining memorial installed in 2022. Off-road cycling trails and access to the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail.
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New Fancy Viewpoint

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Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4HR

Telephone
0300 067 4800

westengland@forestryengland.uk

Lydney

Formerly the site of the New Fancy coal mine, the old spoil heap now provides spectacular views across the Forest. Great for birdwatching and for woodland walks. Easy access to Mallards Pike and Speech House Woods.
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Cyril Hart Arboretum

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Gloucestershire, GL16 7EL

Telephone
0300 067 4800

westengland@forestryengland.uk

An arboretum full of unusual and interesting trees in the heart of the Forest of Dean next to the Speech House Hotel.
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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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Monmouth Canoe & Activity Centre

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Old Dixton Rd, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DP

Telephone
01600 716083

monmouthcanoehire@hotmail.com

Monmouth

Canoe and kayak hire on the River Wye. Families and large groups welcomed including the dog. Qualified instruction available.
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Hot Pot Pottery

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Hot Pot Pottery, Eastbach Farmhouse, Eastbach (Near English Bicknor), Gloucestershire, GL16 7EU

Telephone
01594 837943

info@hotpotpottery.co.uk

Eastbach (Near English Bicknor),

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 is a taster of what we offer.
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Wenchford

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New Road, Blakeney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4DG

Telephone
0300 067 4800

westengland@forestryengland.uk

Blakeney

A popular picnic site with picnic tables, an easy access path and a paddling area
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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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The George Community Hub

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High Street, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL141BS

Telephone
01594 510740

info@thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk

Newnham

We are friendly and welcoming community hub in the Direst of Dean in the attractive Severnside village of Newnham on Severn. After a fundraising campaign which started in 2018, our historic building was secured by the community in 2021 and has undergone an extensive and sympathetic renovation to provide a mixed-use hub for local people (and visitors) to enjoy.
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The Forest Bakehouse

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Church Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0LB

Telephone
01452830435

info@forestbakehouse.co.uk

Longhope

The award-winning Forest Bakehouse is a cooperative bakery based in the village of Longhope, in the beautiful Forest of Dean. Our main focus is creating highly nutritious bread and pastries using locally milled organic flour, free from any unnecessary ingredients or additives.
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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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