Discover Dean Wye

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Discover Dean Wye

From ancient forests...

Where England meets Wales, separated by the meandering River Wye, you’ll discover a place of timeless beauty and untamed nature. Pause for a moment at one of our many breathtaking viewpoints, walk or cycle our miles of traffic free paths, explore our iconic ruins and unique attractions or sample our bountiful artisan produce. You won't be dissapointed!

Map Drive Times to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

...to wild rivers

This is a place where you can recharge your batteries, get off the beaten track and escape the everyday. This is a place where children can run free, where there is space to roam and plenty of adventures to be had. Find your freedom in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Explore Dean & Wye

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Adventure | Dogs | Families | Groups | Nature | Arts | History | Relaxation

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Established in 1986, the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is a unique outdoor experience that…

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Dogs | Families | Nature | Relaxation

Wenchford

A popular picnic site with picnic tables, an easy access path and a paddling area

Mallards Pike Lake
Accessible | Families | Dogs | Groups | Nature | Relaxation

Mallards Pike

Beautiful lake in the Forest of Dean, popular for walking, with lots of picnic benches, nearby…

Cannop Ponds and bridge
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Cannop Ponds

Picturesque ponds, home to lots of wildlife. Great picnic area and central for walks and cycle…

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FOD Wye Valley Sculpture Garden

Dates:
28th Jun 2025 - 14th Sept 2025

A sculpture garden celebrating Art, Plants and Wildlife. Over 100 contemporary Sculptures set in…

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Dates:
1st Sept 2025 - 30th Sept 2025

21 lucky pups (and their humans) will discover Gromit's Golden Tickets hidden inside Forest Walkies…

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Dates:
5th Sept 2025 - 13th Sept 2025

A hands-on Potter’s Wheel introduction Making a pot on the potter’s wheel is one of those ‘always…

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Groups | Nature | Arts | History | Relaxation | Accessible

Herefordshire Art Week

Dates:
6th Sept 2025 - 14th Sept 2025

Immerse yourself in nine days of creative discovery across Herefordshire's most inspiring artistic…

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Events

'Name Calling' Mosaic Exhibition by Scandalous Shards

Event Dates:
6th Sept 2025 - 13th Sept 2025

A mosaic exhibition featuring eighteen female torsos exploring the impact…

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Families | Arts | Relaxation

Potter's Wheel Day Course

Event Dates:
6th Sept 2025 - 6th Sept 2025

Escape to the country and spend a whole day learning how to make pottery…

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Families | Arts | Relaxation

Potter's Wheel Day Course

Event Dates:
10th Sept 2025 - 10th Sept 2025

Escape to the country and spend a whole day learning how to make pottery…

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Foodies | Relaxation

End of Summer Feast Night at the Fernery

Event Dates:
11th Sept 2025 - 11th Sept 2025

Join us and celebrate the end of summer with this delicious feast night at…

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Roy Orbison Tribute Night

Event Dates:
12th Sept 2025 - 12th Sept 2025

Roy Orbison Tribute

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Families

Newent Celebrates The English Civil War

Event Dates:
13th Sept 2025 - 14th Sept 2025

Street Fayre

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Arts

Hand Stitched Leather Journal

Event Dates:
13th Sept 2025 - 13th Sept 2025

Join Jen from Sew Forest of Dean to make your very own leather journal.…

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Families | Foodies | Groups

Balloons & Beats Festival

Event Dates:
13th Sept 2025 - 14th Sept 2025

Experience hot air balloons, live music, food and family fun at Balloons &…

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A Place That Cares

Tourism is the heartbeat of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. It brings life to our communities, supports local jobs, and helps protect the landscapes and heritage that make this place so special.But to keep this region thriving, tourism must also be sustainable. That means caring for the environment, supporting local people, and ensuring that the magic of this place endures - for you, and for future generations.At Visit Dean Wye, we’re proud to be a member of the UN Global Compact and embed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - a global call to action to make the world a better place. These goals guide how we work with over 300 local businesses to build a fairer, greener, more resilient visitor economy.

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