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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.
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:
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.
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.
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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Coleford
Join The Forest of Dean & Wye Valley School of Photography for a one-to-one or small group photography experience offering bespoke focussed personal training on any subject ideal for photography clubs or groups of friends or a photography enthusiast looking for a unique, interesting and immersive activity in the Forest of Dean.
Price: £125 per person
Length of experience: 4-5 hours
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.…
Parkend
Enjoy a relaxing day of cycling in the Forest of Dean on our superb electric bikes. Our e-bikes offer you the chance to cycle effortlessly (regardless of hills) to find the best viewpoints and beauty spots. Simply roll out your blanket, relax, and enjoy your freshly prepared sandwiches and scones, and maybe even treat yourselves to Prosecco.
Price: £60 per person
Length of experience: 6 hours
Coleford
Explore the magical Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean and finish off your adventure with a cream tea.
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.
Penallt
From print making to willow weaving, working with wool, raku pottery, or a day of yoga and connecting with nature, it's time to discover that creative streak! Join the experts at Humble by Nature, a working farm and rural skills centre owned by broadcaster Kate Humble in Monmouthshire.
Price: From £60 per person
Length of experience: Half or full day
Symonds Yat East
If this is your first climb, we'll give you the confidence to have a go at this exhilarating sport. And for more experienced climbers, there is plenty of opportunity to challenge yourself and develop your skills. We'll teach you how to descend a cliff using ropes, safely and in a controlled way. There are a range of abseils available, from approximately 30ft - 85ft - remember to try and enjoy the beautiful views on the way down!
Price: £46 per adult, £37 per child
Length of experience: Half day
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.
Picturesque ponds, home to lots of wildlife. Great picnic area and central for walks and cycle paths.
Monmouth
Canoe and kayak hire on the River Wye. Families and large groups welcomed including the dog. Qualified instruction available.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Newnham
Ultimate Outdoor Laser Tag - just like paintball but without the bruises!
Nr Coleford
Whitecliff Off-Road Centre has its own private picturesque site just a mile from Coleford town centre. Whether you are looking for great a day out, a learning experience or Professional 4x4 training, we have the course to suit your needs. Our qualified instructors will guide you through the day with a relaxed, but professional attitude giving you confidence to tackle terrain you never thought possible.
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