With the Easter holidays fast approaching, you might be looking for some inspiration as to how you can keep the kids entertained for two whole weeks! To make your decision easier, we’ve put together a list of just some of the days out that you can enjoy this Easter in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
Visit Perrygrove Railway Adventure
Have fun discovering Perrygrove’s extensive play areas, all of which are connected by the Perrygrove Railway! Get up amongst the trees in their Treetop Adventure, or crawl through their Warren Adventure!
Explore the area's history
Here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, we are lucky enough to have a number of historic castle ruins for you to explore, including Chepstow Castle, Raglan Castle, White Castle, Grosmont Castle, and Skenfrith Castle. Spend a day going back in time within the walls of these majestic castle ruins!
Collect golden stars in the forest
Join Zog on his latest adventure with a trail through the forest, using augmented reality technology to collect golden stars! You can find the trail and the information packs at Beechenhurst.
Discover new heights
With two locations in the Forest of Dean, Go Ape offers the opportunity for an exhilarating exploration of the forest from a completely new perspective! Unleash your little-ones dare-devil side whilst completely safely clipped onto the high ropes course.
Find sculptures in the woods
Offering families the opportunity to discover art while walking through the woodlands, the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is 4.5 mile long trail with a range of sculptures that have been created to interpret the forest environment and the history of the landscape.
Play a game of outdoor laser tag
Burn off some of that excess school holiday energy with a game of outdoor laser tag from BattleSports Glos! With ‘Pay and Play’ sessions running throughout the Easter holiday, enjoy an hour of adrenaline-pumping games, including ‘Team Deathmatch’, ‘Battle Royal’, and everyones favourite ‘Capture the Flag’.
Enjoy a round of adventure golf
Whitemead Forest Park is home to 12 holes of woodland-themed adventure golf, with a different theme at each hole. The holes are complimented with expertly-crafted features, including woodland creatures, flora, and locally-themed elements. Why not set each other par challenges as you go round and see who can beat their par by the most?
Explore the Forest of Dean by bike
With direct access to the traffic-free Family Cycle Trail, Pedalabikeaway has a range of bikes available for hire, enabling you to explore old railway lines with opportunities to learn about the area’s heritage along the way. Looking at doing a few trails this holiday? Save money on parking with a Forestry England membership you only need to park all day 6 times across their sites and you've made a saving!
Cruise down the River Wye
Relax on a cruise down the River Wye aboard the ‘Wye Pride’, and enjoy the stunning scenery around Symonds Yat. The boat is the perfect place to spot kingfishers and other wildlife along the banks of the River Wye.
Go for an outdoor adventure
If you’re looking to try something new and exciting this Easter, Borderlands Outdoor offer a range of outdoor activities for you to try your hand at, including abseiling, archery, bushcraft, caving, navigation, and rock climbing!
Get up close with birds of prey
For the animal lover in your family, Wye Valley Falconry offers a range of private hands-on and interactive experiences, enabling you to fly, handle or view a number of magnificent birds of prey.
Go canoeing
Offering canoe hire, Canoe the Wye gives you the opportunity to try out something new, and to experience the River Wye from a new perspective! The river's meandering curves and excellent flow make it the perfect spot to try your hand at canoeing.
Save money with a Local Discovery Card!
Save up to 50% at hundreds of independent businesses throughout the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with a Local Discovery Card! Purchase yours today and start saving this Easter.
However you choose to spend your Easter holiday in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, we’d love to see what you get up to, so so don’t forget to share your #DeanWye photos!
Or, if the weather is not cooperating with these ideas for getting out and about, you can find our rainy day inspiration here.
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Unique railway with walks through beautiful woodland. Tickets last all day - enjoy as many train rides as you like! Indoor Village and exciting Treasure Hunt! Cafe is available. Picnics welcome.
With over 600 years' history weaved into its walls, that notion of rediscovery is no more evident than at Chepstow Castle. Beautifully preserved and stretching out along a limestone cliff above the River Wye, Chepstow Castle’s beauty is matched only by its historical significance.
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.
White Castle is the best preserved and most imposing of the trio of Monmouthshire fortresses known as the ‘Three Castles’ – which includes Grosmont and Skenfrith – built to control the border. Its medieval name might derive from the white rendering used on its masonry. Castell Gwyn in Welsh it is also known historically as Llantilio Castle. It is near the village of Llantilio Crossenny.
Grosmont Castle is a ruined castle in the village of Grosmont, Monmouthshire, one of a trio of Monmouthshire fortresses known as the ‘Three Castles’ – which includes White Castle and Skenfrith – built to control the border. The fortification was established by the Normans in the wake of the invasion of England in 1066. It experienced an active life including being besieged in the Glyndŵr Rising rebellion of 1405.
Skenfrith Castle is a ruined castle in the village of Skenfrith in Monmouthshire, Wales, one of a trio of Monmouthshire fortresses known as the ‘Three Castles’ – which includes Grosmont and White Castle – built to control the border. The castle’s well-preserved walls surround a circular keep. Built on an earthen mound, this sturdy structure was a last line of defence should the castle fall under attack.
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.
4.5 mile long woodland Sculpture Trail beginning at Beechenhurst. Walk underneath a stained glass window hung high in the tree canopy and discover hidden places in the Forest. Free of charge and perfect for all ages. New pieces installed in 2021.
Ultimate Outdoor Laser Tag - just like paintball but without the bruises!
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.
The only bike hire location with direct access to the Forest of Deans's traffic-free family & mountain bike trails! The bike hire fleet includes e-bikes, a choice of premium Whyte bike models for mountain bikes or leisure trails, kids' bikes, child seats, trailers and tagalongs. Trailers for dogs are also available. We also have a cafe, bike shop, workshop, toilets, showers, bike wash & parking.
Enjoy a cruise on the River Wye through the beautiful Wye Valley from Symonds Yat East. Sit back, enjoy the scenery and relax. Dogs welcome. Group bookings with onboard catering are available.
Outdoor Training and Adventure in the Wye Valley & South Wales Borderlands. Climbing, Caving, Archery, Bushcraft, Navigation Training and more
Wye Valley Falconry offers Private Experiences and Events to fly, handle or view a variety of encounters flying a number of Birds of Prey.
Canoe Hire in the Wye Valley based at Symonds Yat. We cater for family days out, couples looking for an adventure, groups of friends having fun, corporate team building and even 4 day expedition holidays. Starting from £60 for 2 people.
Local Discovery Card is a community focused digital discount card covering the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley and surrounding areas in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire.
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