1. Events

What’s On in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is brimming with exciting festivals, seasonal wonders, and unforgettable experiences all year round. Whether you’re drawn to live music, adrenaline filled activities, creative arts, wildlife adventures, or stargazing under our famous dark skies, there’s always something to enjoy in our beautiful region.

What’s On in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is brimming with exciting festivals, seasonal wonders, and unforgettable experiences all year round. Whether you’re drawn to live music, adrenaline filled activities, creative arts, wildlife adventures, or stargazing under our famous dark skies, there’s always something to enjoy in our beautiful region.

    Featured Events

    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…

    Our Events

    Select a Timeframe:

    Date From:

    Date To:

    B0006265

    Dates:
    23rd May 2025 - 31st Aug 2025

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

    Visit Dean Wye 960px by 640px

    Dates:
    21st Jun 2025 - 13th Jul 2025

    A three week exhibition, open daily

    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…

    20170914 133942 2
    Adventure | Families | Groups | Accessible

    Monmouth Archery Taster Session

    Dates:
    24th Jul 2025 - 24th Jul 2025

    Have a go at archery in the Wye Valley town of Monmouth

    Dean Heritage centre - Kids go free
    Families

    Local Kids Go Free

    Event Dates:
    24th Jul 2025 - 24th Jul 2025

    We are holding a local kids go free day!

    Eight Hour Bowls Marathon
    Groups

    Eight Hour Bowls Marathon

    Event Dates:
    24th Jul 2025 - 24th Jul 2025

    Bowls Marathon at Aston Ingham Bowls Club

    IMG 4194
    Dogs | Foodies | Groups

    Seafood & Spritz

    Event Dates:
    24th Jul 2025 - 24th Jul 2025

    Join us for a Summer evening of coastal flavours & sparkling spritzers

    Bugbox
    Families | Nature

    Build your own Bug Box

    Event Dates:
    25th Jul 2025 - 25th Jul 2025

    Make your own bug box to take home to your garden.

    Elton Mazes Dog Show
    Dogs | Families

    Elton Giant Mazes Dog Show

    Event Dates:
    26th Jul 2025 - 26th Jul 2025

    Returning for 2025, the Elton Mazes Dog Show raises funds for the charity…

    Champagne Picnic in the Forest of Dean
    Foodies

    Champagne Picnic with Taittinger

    Event Dates:
    26th Jul 2025 - 26th Jul 2025

    On the 26th July, the Speech House Hotel will host an extraordinary…

    Set Sail For Adventure This Summer
    Families

    Set Sail For Adventure This Summer!

    Event Dates:
    27th Jul 2025 - 27th Jul 2025

    Jenny Wren Productions return to Newland and invite you to join our hero…

    Discover Archeology at the Dean Heritage Centre
    Families | History

    Discover Archeology

    Event Dates:
    29th Jul 2025 - 29th Jul 2025

    Find out about Archaeology and being an archeologist.

    Stay up to date

    Be the first to hear about our exciting events, offers, inspiration and competitions by signing up.