The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is ideal for groups of all types, from adventurers looking for outdoor activities to corporate team building groups, youth groups, corporate groups families, friends and hen and stag parties.

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Bring your group for a fun-filled day in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, our experts will take out all of the stress of organising your group's experience and put you at ease. Try something new, plan an adventure break or just get out exploring our beautiful ancient forest and wild river valley. Why not choose from our:

Outdoor Adventure Activities for Groups

Our outdoor activity providers are ready to inspire you to make this the year you have more adventures. We have canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, gorge...Read More

Great Group Activities

Outdoor Adventure Activities for Groups

Our outdoor activity providers are ready to inspire you to make this the year you have more adventures. We have canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, gorge scrambling, stand-up paddleboarding, mountain biking, high ropes courses, quad bikes, laser clay pigeon shooting, paintball, archery, wildlife safaris, walking tours, and much more available there's something for every family, group or adrenaline junkie plus adventure days combining two or more activities into a full day of fun in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Arts & Crafts Activities for Groups

Choose from pottery making experiences, painting and mosaic making, stone carving and more designed to develop creativity in all ages and abilities. Great for family sessions, children's events, birthday parties, school projects, creative development, hen parties, festivals and teambuilding.

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Choose from our wide range of group-friendly activities, including golf, caving, guided tours, cookery classes, rural skills, 4x4 off-road driving, boat tours and more.

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Puzzlewood Experience with Afternoon Tea

Address

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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Guided E-Bike Tour of the Forest of Dean 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

Hear about the history of the forest and its development into the forest you see today, from our guide with over 40 years of experience in forestry. You don’t need to be a skilled rider, you just need to be able to cycle. Our pedal assisted e-bikes will allow you to explore the forest's hills and secluded sites with ease.
Price: £80 per person
Length of experience: 3 hours

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Self Guided Canoe Trips

Address

Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DA

Telephone
01600 890470

Ross-on-Wye

Go with the flow on one of our self guided Canadian Canoe trips down the River Wye. Choose from 1/2 day ( 8 mile), full day (14 miles) to 5 day journey depending on your experience and time available. Canoes available for hire from 15th March to 30th September. Booking essential. Canadian Canoes, paddles, lifejackets & waterproof containers for your belongings are all provided. We also transport you to your launch site and pick you up at the end of your journey. U18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 4. Dogs welcome.…
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Wye Valley River Festival CIC

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Various Locations, Wye Valley

wyevalleyriverfest@gmail.com

Wye Valley

Spectacular Happenings in an Outstanding Landscape.
Join us for the next biennial Wye Valley River Festival, running from 3 - 12 May 2024. The festival will be appearing in woodlands, streets and village greens throughout the Valley - brimful of music, theatre, extraordinary creatures, fantastical mobile devices, trumpets, songs and laughter. Events are mostly free to attend, and everyone is welcome (including well-behaved dogs!). Audiences can expect a vibrant program of performances to entertain and amaze, experiences to…
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Dean Laser Clay

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Elton Farm Leisure, Elton Road, Littledean, Gloucestershire, GL14 1JU

Telephone
07961 978136

info@deanlaserclay.com

Littledean

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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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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Llama Trekking and Afternoon Tea Experience

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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

Your experience will begin with a short introduction to llamas, including grooming and general interaction with the llamas. This is followed by a llama walk, finishing with freshly made afternoon tea.
Price: £54.99 per person.
Length of experience: 1½ hours plus time for tea
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Children welcome - Not suitable for children under 8.
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Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop

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The Chocolate Bar, Taurus Crafts, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6BU

Telephone
07855 229334

thechocolatebar@live.co.uk

Lydney Park Estate, Lydney

Join this chocolate and cake company to make a truffle centre, pipe it and shape the truffles, as well as learning how to temper chocolate. You will then have the opportunity to take home what you make. Situated at Taurus Crafts near Lydney in the Forest of Dean.
Price: £25 per person
Length of experience: 2 hours

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Evening Steam Train with Fish & Chip Supper

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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 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
Length of experience: 1½ hours
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Helen London Silversmithing

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Wintles Hill, Westbury-On-Severn, Gloucestershire, GL14 1QA

Telephone
07832 340358

helen@helenlondon.co.uk

Westbury-On-Severn

Helen London designs and makes bespoke, high quality silverware and jewellery. All pieces are handcrafted from her workshop based in Gloucestershire. Helen runs a vast range of classes for all abilities and they are suitable for all occasions. If you are a complete beginner, or someone with jewellery making experience, there is something to suit you.

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Family Fun Mosaic Taster

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The Inspiring Creativity Studio, The Old Saddlery, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6BU

Telephone
01594844221

info@rachelshilston.co.uk

Lydney 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 hours
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Abseiling with Borderlands Outdoor

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

Telephone
07580 135869

info@borderlandsoutdoor.com

Symonds Yat East

Abseil from up to 90 feet high cliffs. Thrilling activity for adventure seekers. Stunning locations in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean border area.
Qualified and experienced instructors.
Price: TBA
Length of experience: 3 hours
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Cycle with Your Pooch Experience Day

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

Telephone
07856 597044

info@wye-bikes.co.uk

Lords Hill, Coleford

A full day of cycle hire with bike delivery and collection including a dog trailer so you and your pooch can enjoy a day of fun in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
Price: £80 per person/minimum of 2 adults
Length of experience: 6 hours
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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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Forest Bathing Experience in the Forest of Dean

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

Telephone
07774 695589

carina@forestbathe.co.uk

Soudley

Guided Forest Bathing with Carina, a licensed, certified guide (ANFT), in a peaceful forest, with slow walking and sensory invitations. Shinrin-yoku (or forest bathing) means ‘bathing’ all the senses, whilst walking slowly in the forest. Invest in your own health and wellbeing, connect with nature by learning to practise Shinrin-yoku and experience the restorative power of the forest.
Price: £25 per person
Length of experience: 4 hours
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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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Young Family Cycling Adventure Experience - Full Day

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

Telephone
07856 597044

info@wye-bikes.co.uk

Lords Hill, Coleford

We challenge you to not smile on an a E-Bike ride! Not only do you get to explore more of the beautiful Forest of Dean & Wye Valley, you don’t have to worry about climbing off your bike and pushing it uphill when the going gets tough.
Price: £80 per person
Length of experience: 6 hours.
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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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Monnow Events

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Little Corras, Kentchurch, Herefordshire, HR2 0DA

Telephone
01981 240800

info@monnowevents.co.uk

Kentchurch

Whether you just want a go on the Quad Bikes, Go Karts, 4x4, Paintball or Clay Pigeons, you have a Stag weekend or Hen Weekend to organise, a Children's Party or an important Corporate Event we can tailor an events to suit you.
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Tour the Silver Circle Distillery

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Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, NP25 4RP

Telephone
07395 830615

hello@silvercircledistillery.com

Penallt

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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