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Worried about getting stuck inside on a rainy day? Don't be! We have lots of great attractions and things to do to get you out of the house and experiencing a day out in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
If you're looking to keep dry and stay away from the rain, there's plenty that can be done indoors! Firstly, how about the brilliantly atmospheric Clearwell Caves, or the fascinating Hopewell Colliery? Being underground is a great way to escape the rain! Or, if you'd prefer to stay above ground, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is home to several museums and art galleries, including Dean Heritage Centre and Nature in Art, as well as The Palace Cinema in Cinderford for a more relaxed indoor activity. Or, to take the relaxation up a notch, why not try out Float in the Forest, or head to the swimming pool and spa at Whitemead Forest Park? If you still want to explore the Forest, Dean Forest Railway and Perrygrove Railway enable you to take in the sights while remaining nice and dry inside a cosy train!
There are also plenty of shopping options, including Taurus Crafts, which has a wide range of independent traders, a garden centre, and a cafe, as well as town centres to mooch around, dipping in and out of the rain. If you're up for more of an organised activity, there are lots of indoor activities to choose from, although many will need booking in advance; from cookery classes to pottery and basket weaving, and from gin making to mosaics and painting, there's sure to be something that takes your fancy! It's also worth checking out What's On page as well, so you can make sure you're not missing anything! Finally, once you've worked up an appetite sheltering from the rain, you can take a seat at one of our many cafes, pubs and restaurants, enjoy some tasty grub, and talk about how horrible the weather is!
Of course, if you don't mind getting a bit wet, you can get the waterproofs on and get out into the woods to explore! After all, the trees provide some shelter, and the rain creates a magical atmosphere. It is likely that the seasoned Dean Wye mountain bikers will be out getting muddy no matter what, with a bit of added slipping and sliding to spice up a ride in the Forest, and that hot chocolate in the cafe at the end will be even more well deserved! Or, if you're after a bit of adrenaline, why not have a look at our adventure and extreme activities, many of which will still take place in the rain? In some cases, the mud even adds to the adventure - quad bikes or off-road driving perhaps?
However you choose to spend your rainy day, we hope you have a lovely visit to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, regardless of the weather!
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Newent
St. Mary's Church has been a place of worship for almost 800 years. The 150ft spire on its 14th Century tower is a landmark for miles around.
The St Briavels parish curch of St Mary is situated directly in front of the the Norman castle.
Kempley
A Norman church with some very fine 12th century murals.
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.
Clearwell
Fine Victorian church in the gothic style.
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.
Penallt
13th century church standing 600 feet above the River Wye with superb views of the valley. Definitely a place to visit although it is now a long way from the centre of the modern village.
Hoarwithy
Unusual church in an ornate Italianate style in the heart of rural Herefordshire.
Brockhampton
A picture postcard rural Herefordshire village with impressive arts and crafts church
Monmouth
Extensively rebuilt in 1737, with only the original tower and redesigned spire retained, it was considered to be too small by nineteenth century standards and underwent major renovations in 1881.
Ruardean
12th century parish church with commanding views over the Wye Valley.
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.
Highnam
Highnam Church was described by John Betjeman as "The most complete Victorian Church in this country". In Simon Jenkin's book England's Thousand Best Churches, Holy Innocents was rated as #4.
Kempley
One of two splendid churches in Kempley, St Edward's is architecturally interesting having been designed and constructed by local craftspeople.
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