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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…
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.
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…
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Gloucestershire, GL16 8BDTelephone
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 characterful market town in the south of Herefordshire offering excellent places to stay, eat and shop. Set in beautiful countryside right alongside the River Wye it’s a great place for fresh air, walking and canoeing with a bustling town centre full of arts and crafts, food and drink, a thriving antiques industry and many historic buildings. Ross-on-Wye is also the birthplace of modern tourism with a fascinating history.
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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Herefordshire, HR1 2AAAn old walled city, dating from Saxon times, Hereford is the area's administrative, commercial, cultural and agricultural centre.
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Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SEThe jewel of the Wye Valley - a picturesque village, ruined Abbey, pubs, shops, cafes, places to stay, stunning walks and viewpoints all around.
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Monmouthshire, NP7 5EHAbergavenny is a foodie heaven, a historic town and is surrounded by the Black Mountains. It has much to offer visitors - a blend of old and new, with activities and things to do to suit young and old alike.
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Monmouthshire, NP16 5EPA bustling border market town, Chepstow is the gateway to the Wye Valley and Wales. Its stunning castle is the oldest in Britain and the Wye Valley Walk and Offa's Dyke Path begin here.
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Herefordshire, HR9 6JLOne of the most iconic locations in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with a stunning viewpoint, two riverside villages, beautiful riverside and hilltop walks, pubs, places to stay and loads to see and do including canoeing, kayaking, cycling, walking, boat tours and birds of prey to spot.
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Monmouthshire, NP25 3DYHistoric market town on the Welsh borders with lots of independent shops and great places to eat and drink.
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