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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.

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    Families | Groups | Nature | Relaxation

    Forest of Dean Evening Wildlife Safari in spring

    Dates:
    24th Feb 2026 - 31st Dec 2026

    Next Event Date:
    4th Apr 2026

    Forest of Dean Evening Wildlife Safari in spring

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    Adventure | Families | Nature | Relaxation

    Spring and Summer Forest of Dean Guided Wildlife…

    Dates:
    24th Feb 2026 - 31st Dec 2026

    Next Event Date:
    13th Mar 2026

    Spring and Summer Forest of Dean Guided Wildlife Safari (daytime)

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    Quiz nights - The Red Hart Inn
    Groups | Dogs

    Pub Quiz Night

    Dates:
    4th Mar 2026 - 4th Mar 2026

    Fun & friendly pub quiz in glorious surroundings.

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    Families | Foodies | Groups | Accessible

    Mothers Day Lunch

    Dates:
    15th Mar 2026 - 15th Mar 2026

    Celebrate Mothers Day in Timeless Surroundings

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    Beechenhurst
    Adventure | Families | Nature | Arts

    Room on the Broom Trail at Beechenhurst

    Dates:
    27th Jan 2026 - 31st Oct 2026

    Join Witch and her friends on a spellbinding family adventure through the Forest of Dean on…

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    RICH 8738
    Families | Groups | Nature | Relaxation

    Forest of Dean Evening Wildlife Safari in spring

    Dates:
    24th Feb 2026 - 31st Dec 2026

    Next Event Date:
    4th Apr 2026

    Forest of Dean Evening Wildlife Safari in spring

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    Great tit
    Adventure | Families | Nature | Relaxation

    Spring and Summer Forest of Dean Guided Wildlife…

    Dates:
    24th Feb 2026 - 31st Dec 2026

    Next Event Date:
    13th Mar 2026

    Spring and Summer Forest of Dean Guided Wildlife Safari (daytime)

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    Couples one day
    Families | Arts | Relaxation

    Potter's Wheel Weekend Course

    Dates:
    28th Feb 2026 - 1st Mar 2026

    Spend two creative and awe-inspiring days exploring a myriad of potter's wheel techniques. You'll…

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    Quiz nights - The Red Hart Inn
    Groups | Dogs

    Pub Quiz Night

    Event Dates:
    4th Mar 2026 - 4th Mar 2026

    Fun & friendly pub quiz in glorious surroundings.

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    Families | Arts

    Potter's Wheel Introduction Class

    Event Dates:
    6th Mar 2026 - 6th Mar 2026

    Join us at 2pm on Friday 6th of March 2026 for a hands on Potter’s Wheel…

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    Dean Heritage Centre History Talk
    Arts | History

    Beyond the Books: Forest of Dean Writers Collection

    Event Dates:
    7th Mar 2026 - 8th Mar 2026

    New discoveries in the Forest of Dean Writers Collection

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    Introductrion to the Potters Wheel Class make pottery to be proud of
    Families | Arts

    Potter's Wheel Introduction Class

    Event Dates:
    7th Mar 2026 - 7th Mar 2026

    Join us at 11am on Saturday 7th of March 2026 for a hands on Potter’s…

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    Proud creation during introduction to potters wheel workshop
    Families | Arts

    Potter's Wheel Introduction Class

    Event Dates:
    7th Mar 2026 - 7th Mar 2026

    Join us at 2pm on Saturday 7th of March 2026 for a hands on Potter’s Wheel…

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    Forest Deli Cheese Tasting 9971
    Foodies

    Cheese & A Local Brew

    Event Dates:
    7th Mar 2026 - 28th Mar 2026

    Next Event Date:
    14th Mar 2026

    Cheese and Local Drink Tastings on Selected Saturdays at Forest Deli

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    Nature

    Mid-March daytime wildlife safari in the Forest of Dean

    Event Dates:
    13th Mar 2026 - 13th Mar 2026

    Experience early spring wildlife in the ancient woodlands of the Forest of…

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    Hands covered in clay making a pot on the potters wheel at eastnor pottery
    Families | Arts

    Potter's Wheel Introduction Class

    Event Dates:
    13th Mar 2026 - 13th Mar 2026

    Join us at 11am on Friday 13th of March 2026 for a hands on Potter’s Wheel…

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