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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Arts | Nature | Relaxation

Wye Valley Flowers

We offer a full range of floristry and floral design services – from gift bouquets to weddings,…

Tintern Abbey
Arts | Nature | Relaxation

Tintern Abbey

When we talk about British architectural icons, they don’t come much more iconic than Tintern…

The Walnut Tree Michelin Starred Restaurant
Arts | Nature | Relaxation

The Walnut Tree

A famous inn and restaurant, the Michelin starred Walnut Tree offers proper dining and drinking in…

Our Events

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Dates:
23rd May 2025 - 31st Aug 2025

A subterranean sculpture show like no other – 60 world-class artists explore colour beneath the…

Forest Deli Cheese and Beer pairing
Families | Arts | History | Nature

Cheese and a Local Brew

Dates:
14th Jun 2025 - 14th Jun 2025

Come and enjoy a Forest Deli cheese board featuring three specially selected cheeses served with…

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Families | Arts | History | Nature

Father's Day

Dates:
15th Jun 2025 - 15th Jun 2025

Dad's go free on Father's Day at the Dean Heritage Centre!

Grease v Dirty Dancing Theme Night
Families | Arts | History | Nature

Grease v Dirty Dancing Theme Night

Dates:
20th Jun 2025 - 20th Jun 2025

Enjoy Grease v Dirty Dancing at Whitemead Forest Park.

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Families | Arts | History

Summer Fair

Event Dates:
21st Jun 2025 - 21st Jun 2025

Join us for our 2025 Summer Fair!

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Families | Arts | History

Summer Exhibition by farOpen Members

Event Dates:
21st Jun 2025 - 13th Jul 2025

A three week exhibition, open daily

Rising Stars Brass Band
Families | Arts | History

Rising Stars

Event Dates:
28th Jun 2025 - 28th Jun 2025

Fantastic brass band music at Scarr Bandstand, a great free event.

farOpen Arts Trail
Families | Arts | History

farOpen Annual Open Studios Event

Event Dates:
5th Jul 2025 - 13th Jul 2025

120 artists in 62 studios are showing their work and sharing their…

Eastnor Pottery
Families | Arts | History

Potter's Wheel Day Course

Event Dates:
5th Jul 2025 - 5th Jul 2025

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

Take That Tribute Night
Families | Arts | History

Take That Tribute Night

Event Dates:
5th Jul 2025 - 5th Jul 2025

See Take That Tribute band at Whitemead Forest Park

Monmouth Medieval Festival
Families | Arts | History

Monmouth Medieval Festival

Event Dates:
6th Jul 2025 - 6th Jul 2025

Join us for a fun and engaging weekend filled with displays, activities,…

Hot Pot Pottery
Families | Arts | History

Afternoon Tea Themed Pottery Experience

Event Dates:
10th Jul 2025 - 10th Jul 2025

Combine food, pottery making & pottery painting

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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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