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Surrounded by the Forest of Dean on the edge of the Wye Valley, and situated on the River Severn, the historic town of Lydney houses some of the area’s must see points of interest. Home to Lydney Park, a 17th century country estate and one of the most beautiful historic gardens in England complete with ruins of a Roman temple. It’s also the perfect base for those who prefer to leave the car at home, as the town is connected to the national rail network via Lydney Station, with trains to Newport and Gloucester.
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01594 832103As a picturesque and charming market town with a long and rich history, Coleford is compact and walkable with all the amenities and family-friendly attractions to make the town worth a visit in its own right. Start your visit in the market square, where the centre-piece is the historic clock tower, the remaining part of a church that was demolished in the 19th century. Be sure to look at the memorial plaque commemorating the Battle of Coleford, which took place in 1643 during the English Civil War. Then wander the surrounding streets…
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Herefordshire, HR9 5NXRoss-on-Wye is a small market town in the south of Herefordshire offering excellent places to stay, eat and shop. Set in beautiful countryside it’s a great place for fresh air, walking and canoeing.
One of the oldest inhabited towns in the Forest of Dean, Newent has been settled since at least Roman times and appeared in the 1086 Domesday Book of William the Conqueror. Newent is a thriving market town with bustling independent retailers and a Market Square that includes several historical buildings, including the Market House, a structure that dates back to the 13th century. As well as having a long and rich history, Newent is one of the most picturesque towns in the region, and makes for a great base to explore the Forest of…
Steeped in history, renowned for its floral displays, Usk is a great base to explore Monmouthshire and the Usk Valley. Independent shops and lots of places to eat, drink and stay.
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Gloucestershire, GL14 2SEWith in excess of 20 pubs, restaurants and cafes/takeaways, a variety of retail outlets and a range of places to stay, you can easily base yourself in Cinderford while venturing out into the Forest of Dean and wider Wye Valley area. An historic market town, it got its name from the iron ore which was mined and smelted in the area from Norman times. Cinderford continued to rely on mining, especially coal, right up until the 1960s, and its heritage is marked by a statue of a Forest of Dean Freeminer in the town centre. Today the focus…
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Gloucestershire, GL17 0LLLonghope lives up to its name and is a very long village. Mentioned in the Domesday Book, it has a rich history but is a typical English village and that is its charm.
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Gloucestershire, GL14 1BHA small village on the banks of the River Severn with walks, views and is one of the best spots to view the Severn Bore
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Gloucestershire, GL18 2AQSmall village famous for the group of poets who lived here before World War I and also for the wild daffodils that grow in the nearby field and woods
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Monmouthshire, NP25 4TWLlandogo is a small village between Monmouth and Tintern. It is set on a steep hillside overlooking the River Wye and across into the Forest of Dean.
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Gloucestershire, GL19 3DUSmall, thriving village on the edge of the Forest of Dean situated on the A40 road from Gloucester to Ross-on-Wye.
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Herefordshire, HR9 6JLOne of the most iconic spots in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with a stunning viewpoint, a riverside village, walks, pubs, places to stay and loads to see and do.
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Gloucester, GL2 8JJVillage on the west bank of the River Severn and one of the best places to see the Severn Bore.
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Gloucestershire, NP25 4LRPretty village on the River Wye, partly in Wales and partly in England with a rich industrial heritage.
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Gloucestershire, GL14 3NJOne of the ancient villages of the Forest of Dean, it contains many old buildings dating back to the 1600s, and some. Littledean Hall is reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in Britain.
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Gloucestershire, GL16 8NLSmall historic village with a different "feel" to most Forest villages. Visit the magnificent Cathedral of the Forest and take walks down towards the River Wye.
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Gloucestershire, GL14 2TSA small but thriving village with a series of ponds which are a haven to wildlife
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Gloucestershire, GL17 9SAThe village, with its rich industrial history, occupies the steep sided valley close to the Rive Wye. It is an ideal based for walking cycling and enjoying the river.
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Gloucestershire, GL15 4JAOnce an industrial centre, the village is now a peaceful backwater surrounded by woodlands and is an ideal base for exploring the Forest on foot or cycle.
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Gloucestershire, GL16 8NUSmall village between Coleford and Monmouth close to the Welsh border. There is good walking around the village and from the Buckstone their are great views into Wales.
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