Towns and Villages

Number of results: 13

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   Cinderford - from mining to tourism

   Address

   Gloucestershire, GL14 2SE

   With 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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   Coleford - Pride of the Forest

   Address

   Gloucestershire, GL16 8BD

   Telephone

   01594 832103

   As 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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   Ross-on-Wye

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   Herefordshire, HR9 5NX

   rowt@icloud.com

   Ross-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.

   

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   Newent - a picturesque Forest town

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   Gloucestershire, GL18 1BD

   Telephone

   01531 820638

   townclerk@newenttowncouncil.gov.uk

   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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   Usk

   Address

   Monmouthshire, NP15 1BH

   Telephone

   01291 673011

   usk.tourism@usktown.org

   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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   Lydney - Gateway to the Forest

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   Gloucestershire, GL15 5DX

   Telephone

   01594 842234

   ceo@lydneytowncouncil.co.uk

   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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   Hereford

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   Herefordshire, HR1 2AA

   An old walled city, dating from Saxon times, Hereford is the area's administrative, commercial, cultural and agricultural centre.

   

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   Monmouth - Trefynwy

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   Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY

   Historic market town on the Welsh borders with lots of independent shops and great places to eat and drink.

   

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   Chepstow - Cas-gwent

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   Monmouthshire, NP16 5EP

   A 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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    Abergavenny - Y Fenni

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    Monmouthshire, NP7 5EH

    Abergavenny 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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    Tintern

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    Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE

    The 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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    Symonds Yat

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    Herefordshire, HR9 6JL

    One 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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    Ledbury

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    Herefordshire, HR8 1DS

    A vibrant market town in South East Herefordshire.