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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, 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…
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…
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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Gloucestershire, GL15 4QEA traditional Forest village with woodland walks, two pubs and a Dean Forest Railway station
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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 1JRSmall settlement between Mitcheldean and Littledean, originally the home of a Cistercian abbey. The area has a historic link to iron working and other industries.
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Gloucestershire, NP16 7NGBrockweir is a small but attractive village located alongside the River Wye in Gloucestershire. There is a thriving community shop serving a wide range of local produce with a well stocked cafe. Riverside walks and beautiful views all around.
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Gloucestershire, GL17 9USRuardean is a hillside village in the Forest of Dean with commanding views over the Wye Valley. Ruardean Hill is the highest point in the Forest and has a miners' memorial called Pan Tod Beacon.
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Gloucestershire, GL15 6JFSurrounded by beautiful forest, this is a former mining village with great views, walks and cycle routes all around. Central shops, a pub, cafe, church and post office. The war memorial offers spectacular forest views.
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Gloucestershire, NP16 7JQJust to the north of Chepstow, Tidenham is bordered by the River Wye on the west and the River Severn on the south. Offa's Dyke path runs through the village with great views along the Wye.
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Gloucestershire, GL2 8JJA small village on the west bank of the River Severn in the Forest of Dean and one of the best places to see 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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Gloucestershire, GL15 4JAIn the heart of the Forest of Dean, surrounded by trees and with many things to do, places to stay and places to eat, Parkend is an ideal base for exploring the Forest on foot or cycle. The Dean Forest Railway stops here, bikes can be hired, there are two pubs, a cafe and a shop as well as RSPB Nagshead ideal for wildlife and birdwatching.
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Gloucestershire, GL19 3BEHistoric village in the north of the Forest of Dean. It is home to Hartpury University and College, Historic Bee Shelter, Tithe Barn and St Mary's Church.
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Gloucestershire, GL17 0LLLonghope is a small village to the north of the Forest of Dean with a popular craft centre, cookery school, cafe, woodland walks and is close to May Hill offering stunning views. Mentioned in the Domesday Book, it has a rich history and is a typical English village.
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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, GL14 3NJOne of the ancient villages of the Forest of Dean, it contains many old buildings dating back to the 1600s. Littledean Hall is reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in Britain.
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Gloucestershire, GL14 1PDSmall village close to the River Severn with National Trust formal garden and an interesting church.
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