Blog (February 2023) - Visit Dean Wye

We asked our restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, deli's and caterers for their tips on pancake day recipes and fillings and here are their ideas for you to try this Shrove Tuesday. 

With February half-term here, we want to help if you're struggling for ideas. From a train ride through the woodlands to a game of outdoor laser tag, there's plenty going on in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley to help keep the kids entertained all week long!

Surprise your loved one with a day out in the romantic, rolling hills, rivers and vales of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. 

Thinking about a last-minute getaway to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley we have some of the most exquisite hotels and self-catering accommodation options, all waiting to welcome you and your significant other for a relaxing romantic break.  

If you and your significant other plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special meal, there are lots of restaurants and pubs that offer delicious menus to mark your romantic ocassion. 

In need of a Valentine’s Day gift that is as special as the person you’re buying it for? Running low on inspiration? We’ve put together a handy guide of just some of the gift ideas that you can find here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Whatever their interests and passions, the answer isn’t far away!