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Breathtaking views, acres of ancient forest, a dramatic river valley, picturesque towns and villages, a wealth of history and culture and plenty of things to do - the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is a spectacular place to visit at any time of year.

In these pages you can discover what makes this area so special, from our unique history to our modern day film and TV productions, our nature and wildlife and guides to getting here and around.

Fall in love with our little slice of paradise, be inspired by its timeless beauty and reconnect with nature which you’ll find all around you here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

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Maps & Guides

A wide range of leaflets, brochures, guides, maps and trails which are ideal resources to introduce you to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Download them as a PDF and take your time researching your holiday in advance or use the trails and maps as guides while you are here.
Towns and Villages

Our historic towns and villages feature independent specialist shops, characterful cafes and pubs, historic monuments and buildings plus of course are all surrounded by beautiful countryside ideal for interesting walks, local cycle routes and inspiring days out.
The History & Heritage of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

We have a very rich heritage here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley of which we are rightly proud. A former royal hunting forest, the Dean has a long past as a source of timber for ships and building, coal, charcoal, iron ore, ochre and limestone.
Nature & Wildlife
Film & TV

The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley has a fascinating film and TV history, being used as a location for a huge range of productions, from blockbuster international films to popular TV shows, children's programmes to dark fantasies. Download our Film & TV Trail to explore them all.
Ways to Get Around