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The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers coach parties a wide array of unique attractions and experiences and award-winning food and drink. Whether you are looking for a group tour of the area to take in some of the highlights, an adventure-filled youth group weekend, an OAP-suitable day trip or a history and heritage experience, this area will inspire and reward you with its natural beauty, breathtaking vistas, internationally-renowned locations and bountiful artisan produce.

See below for all of our businesses which are suitable for coach parties. From the Dean Forest Railway offering steam train rides through the Forest, to Kingfisher Cruises offering a relaxing boat tour of the Wye Valley.

You can also see a few suggested Coach Party Itineraries here, taking in just a few of the Dean Wye's highlights suitable for large coaches covering day trips and longer. Our Experiences are also ideally suited for groups, with everything from wildlife safaris to cookery experiences, bushcraft to birds of prey, outdoor adventure activities such as rock climbing and stand-up paddleboarding or arts and crafts experiences such as pottery or mosaic making. You can also browse our Accommodation Suitable for Coach Parties here, incorporating hotels which will take large group bookings and all of which have restaurants on site as well as the option of group catering.

Book a day trip or longer and be assured that your group will have a great coach trip in Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

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Forest of Dean Cycle Centre

Address

New Road, Cannop, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EH

Telephone
0300 067 4800

westengland@forestryengland.uk

Coleford

With trails for all abilities, this is the perfect place to start your cycling adventure in the Forest of Dean.

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Adventure golf at Whitemead Forest Park

Address

Whitemead Forest Park, Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4LA

Telephone
01594 560400

enquiries@whitemead.co.uk

Lydney

Enjoy a round of woodland themed adventure golf at Whitemead Forest Park, nestled in the heart of the Forest of Dean. Made up of 12 holes, complimented with expertly crafted features such as woodland creatures, flora and locally themed elements. It’s a great activity that all the family can enjoy together.

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Raglan Castle

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Castle Road, Raglan, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BT

Telephone
03000 252239

RaglanCastle@gov.wales

Usk

Raglan’s majesty and grandiose is still evident for all to see. Just ask the thousands of visitors who pass through its doors year after year – among them, countless Cadw members, whose contributions support the protection and preservation of this awe-inspiring monument.

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Harts Barn Cookery School

Address

Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QD

Telephone
01452 831719

info@hartsbarncookeryschool.co.uk

Longhope

Cookery experiences for all ages and budgets. We offer holiday activities, parties, cooking and baking classes. Bespoke experiences for family groups and friends are available. Venue hire and meeting room. Catering and private chef hire across a wide area.

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Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo

Address

Wye Valley Visitor Centre, Symonds Yat West, Herefordshire, HR9 6DA

Telephone
01600 890360

seeus@butterflyzoo.co.uk

Symonds Yat West

Walk with butterflies as you explore the incredible and beautiful world of these wonderful creatures. This safari is for everyone with an interest in the environment, and has some wonderful photographic opportunities, come and see!

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Foresters Bar & Outdoor Terrace

Address

Whitemead Forest Park, Parkend, Gloucestershire, GL15 4LA

Telephone
01594 560400

enquiries@whitemead.co.uk

Parkend

Foresters Restaurant is the perfect place to eat whether you're looking for a light lunch or evening meal. There's something for everyone and at such great value.

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The Lamproom Cafe at Clearwell Caves

Address

Clearwell Caves, Lambsquay Road, Clearwell, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JR

Telephone
01594 832535

info@clearwellcaves.com

Clearwell

A gem of a cafe - drop in even if just passing by - serving delicious light meals, homemade soups, cakes and superb leaf teas or Illy aribica coffee. The cafe walls are lined with fascinating mining memorabilia. Alongside the historic Clearwell Caves in the Forest of Dean.

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Go Ape

Address

Mallards Pike and Beechenhurst, Gloucestershire, GL15 4HD

Telephone
01603 895500

info@goape.co.uk

Mallards Pike and Beechenhurst

If you want to get your blood pumping a little more, then you're in luck! Nestled deep within the Forest are some of the best high outdoor activities.

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Wye Canoes

Address

Symonds Yat, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6BJ

Telephone
01600 890027

enquiry@wyecanoes.com

Ross-On-Wye

We are your Wye Valley Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard hire experts...
Based in beautiful Symonds Yat West, with online booking your river Wye adventure couldn't be simpler. We cater for couples, families and groups and have a range of self-guided trips for you to choose from.

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Dean Forest Railway

Address

Forest Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ET

Telephone
01594845840

contact@deanforestrailway.co.uk

Lydney

Journey through the medieval Forest of Dean from Lydney to Parkend on a steam train or heritage diesel train service. Free parking, cafeteria, museum and gift shop at Norchard Station. A heritage railway offering a Forest experience from the comfort of your carriage. Cream teas, meals and experiences available.

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Forest Of Dean & Wye Valley School Of Photography

Address

St Briavels, Gloucestershire

Telephone
07771 664973

info@davidbroadbent.com

St Briavels

Fun, photographic training, group guiding, mindfulness sessions and holidays in the heart of the forest and valley with pro photographer, David Broadbent. Suitable for all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Improve your general skill level or hone one specialist area - it's up to you.

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Hereford Cathedral

Address

5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2NG

Telephone
01432 374200

office@herefordcathedral.org

Hereford

Hereford Cathedral is home to the Mappa Mundi & Chained Library and a community which has worked and worshipped together continuously for over 1,300 years.

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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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Paddleboarding Adventures

Address

Wye Street, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7BX

Telephone
07773 787104

info@paddleboardingadventures.co.uk

Ross-On-Wye

Learn SUP skills with our coaches. Dive into the tranquillity of SUP Yoga. Glide down the Wye kingfisher spotting. Get a buzz on a white-water adventure. Immerse yourself in a wilderness escape.

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Gloucester Cathedral

Address

12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LR

Telephone
01452 528095

reception@gloucestercathedral.org.uk

Gloucester

Gloucester Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, in Gloucester, stands in the north of the city near the river.

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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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Evening Steam Train with Fish & Chip Supper

Address

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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Steam Train Ride Experience

Address

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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The Viking Games

Address

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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Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

Address

The Nurtons, Tintern, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 7NX

Telephone
01291 350 023

info@wyevalleysculpturegarden.co.uk

Chepstow

The Wye Valley Sculpture Garden is the creation of artist Gemma Kate Wood, that she has built over the last 20 years.
The garden has grown into a beautiful venue that hosts her sculpture collection and excitingly, the work of 23 other artists to create the Summer Sculpture Exhibition.

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