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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Wildlife Safari with Ed Drewitt

Address

Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EL

Telephone
07772 342758

eddrewitt1@gmail.com

Forest of Dean

Exploring the stunning landscapes and amazing wildlife of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley can come no better than a trip out with local naturalist Ed Drewitt.
Price: £125 total for a group of up to 4 people; £25 per person thereafter (up to 8 people)
Length of experience: 2 hours
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Llama Trekking experience and meet the babies

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Briery Hill Llamas, Briery Hill House, Briery Hill Lane, Kilcot, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1NH

Telephone
01989 720517

info@brieryhillllamas.co.uk

Kilcot, Newent

Visit our llama farm for an unforgettable experience. Your experience will begin with a short introduction to llamas, including grooming and general interaction with the llamas. As part of your experience you will get to meet the babies and learn about how llamas carry their young for 11½ months.
Price: £47.99 per person.
Length of experience: 2 hours
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Children welcome - Not suitable for children under 8.
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Kingfisher Cruises

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The Saracens Head Inn, Symonds Yat East, Herefordshire, HR9 6JL

Telephone
07831 297672

kingfishercruises@gmail.com

Symonds Yat East

Enjoy a cruise on the River Wye through the beautiful Wye Valley from Symonds Yat East. Sit back, enjoy the scenery and relax. Dogs welcome. Group bookings with onboard catering are available.
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Wobage Maker's Gallery

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Wobage Farm Craft Workshops, Upton Bishop, Nr Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7QP

wobagegallery@gmail.com

Nr Ross-on-Wye

Contemporary craft gallery in the south Herefordshire hills. Beautiful work, made and sold here by the makers. Ceramics, furniture, wood-carving, kitchenwood, basketry, jewellery and collagraph prints.
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Speech House Lake

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Speech House Woods, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EJ

Forest of Dean

A small fishing lake in the Speech House woods, used as a filming location in the BBC series Merlin.
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Steam Train Ride Experience

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Dean Forest Railway, Forest Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ET

Telephone
01594845840

contact@deanforestrailway.co.uk

Lydney

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
Length of experience: 1½ hours
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Cheese Chutney and Bread Cookery Experience

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

Telephone
01452 831719

info@hartsbarncookeryschool.co.uk

Longhope

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 hours
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Lydney Harbour

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Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ER

Lydney

Riverside walks, sculptures, great for birdwatching, sunsets and steeped in history, Lydney Harbour is well worth visiting as a place of beauty but also to see the power and force of the River Severn and its estuary which has the second highest tidal range in the world. Now with a new modern takeaway cafe.
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Piercefield Walk and Viewpoints

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St Arvans, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6DN

Chepstow

Historic path along cliffs overlooking the River Wye popular during the Wye Tour. Part of the Wye Valley Walk north of Chepstow and leading to the Eagle's Nest Viewpoint.
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Brockweir Village Shop and Cafe

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Mill Hill, Brockweir, Gloucestershire, NP16 7NW

Telephone
01291 570002

enquiries@bandhvillageshop.co.uk

Brockweir

The Brockweir Village Shop and Café is a volunteer-run, not for profit and community owned business. The shop stocks a wide variety of both essential and speciality, fresh and frozen foods and household goods with a focus on prioritising and promoting local suppliers. Within the building there is a popular licensed café with indoor and outdoor seating.
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Forest Bathe

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Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UB

Telephone
07774 695589

carina@forestbathe.co.uk

Soudley

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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Children welcome - Children must be 8 or over.
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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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Wye Valley Flowers

Address

Hope Farm, Cross Keys, St. Briavels, Gloucestershire, GL15 6TH

Telephone
07555392173

info@wyevalleyflowers.com

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.
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Family Mountain Biking Experience with Dean Forest Cycles

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Dean Forest Cycles, Whitecroft Road, Parkend, Gloucestershire, GL15 4HG

Telephone
01594 368009

contactus@deanforestcycles.co.uk

Parkend

Enjoy a taste of mountain biking with our friendly experienced guides. These sessions are individually tailored to each family, to ensure all have a wonderful cycling experience to remember. No need to be an experienced rider or even own your own bike to take advantage and enjoy this taste of mountain biking!
Price: £160 per family of 4
Length of experience: 3 hours
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Grosmont Castle

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Grosmont, Monmouthshire, NP7 8EP

Grosmont

Grosmont Castle is a ruined castle in the village of Grosmont, Monmouthshire, one of a trio of Monmouthshire fortresses known as the ‘Three Castles’ – which includes White Castle and Skenfrith – built to control the border. The fortification was established by the Normans in the wake of the invasion of England in 1066. It experienced an active life including being besieged in the Glyndŵr Rising rebellion of 1405.
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Whitestone and Cleddon Falls

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Cleddon, Llandogo, Monmouthshire, NP16 6NF

Llandogo

A stunning section of the Wye Valley Walk high above the River Wye with some of the most impressive views along the Wye Valley. The thundering Cleddon Falls are the biggest in the area and the Duchess Ride Viewpoint is one of the best.
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Freedom Leisure Newent

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Watery Lane, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1PX

Telephone
01531 821519

newent@freedom-leisure.co.uk

Newent

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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Crafternoon Tea Experience

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Rachel Shilston - Inspiring Creativity, The Old Saddlery, Old Park, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6BU

Telephone
01594 844221

info@rachelshilston.co.uk

Lydney Park Estate, Lydney

Design and make a colourful and charming mini mosaic to hang in your home, whilst enjoying some tea and sweet treats. The perfect combination – plenty of craft and of course lashings of cake!
Price: £48 per person
Length of experience: 3 hours
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Rock Climbing with Borderlands Outdoor

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Symonds Yat, Symonds Yat East, Herefordshire, HR9 6BL

Telephone
07580 135869

info@borderlandsoutdoor.com

Symonds Yat East

Rock climbing adventure in the stunning Wye Valley. Perfect bonding activity for businesses, families and friends. Friendly, qualified instructors to help get you past the butterflies. Combine with any of our other activities for a full day of adventure.
Price: TBA
Length of experience: 3 hours
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Black Rock Picnic Site

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19 Black Rock Road, Portskewett, Caldicott, Monmouthshire, NP26 5TP

Caldicott

Black Rock is on the Monmouthshire coastline of the Severn Estuary between the two Severn bridges. There is a picnic site and the location gives fantastic panoramic views of the estuary and both bridges. Black Rock is the home of a traditional method of fishing which has been practiced for hundreds of years and and also historic links with much earlier ways of crossing the river.
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