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Perrygrove Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QBTelephone
01594 834991Coleford
Unique railway with walks through beautiful woodland.
Tickets last all day - enjoy as many train rides as you like!
Indoor Village and exciting Treasure Hunt!
Cafe available. Picnics welcome.
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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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Devauden, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6HLChepstow
Chepstow Park is a large block of woodland with both mature broadleaf and conifer species as well as an excellent viewpoint south towards the Severn Bridges.
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Church Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HUTelephone
01291 420241Caldicot
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Castle's exciting past. Caldicot Castle's impressive structure is surrounded by an idyllic 55 acre Country Park. Free entry.
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Speech House Woods, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EJForest of Dean
A small fishing lake in the Speech House woods, used as a filming location in the BBC series Merlin.
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Soudley, Nr Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UBTelephone
01594 822170Nr Cinderford
The history of the Forest from the Ice Age to present day; the Gruffalo woodland trail, a reconstructed Forester's cottage; a charcoal burner's camp; a woodland playground; cafe & gift shop.
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The Round House, The Kymin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SFTelephone
01600 719241Monmouth
When Admiral Lord Nelson visited the site in 1802 he described it as one of the most beautiful places he had ever seen.
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Parva Farm & Vineyard, Tintern, Nr Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SQTelephone
01291 689636Nr Chepstow
Vineyard tours. Award winning wines. Wine and mead tasting. Sales/gift shop /plant sales. Picnic area. Open all year round.
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Tintern, Nr Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NXTelephone
01291 689566Nr Chepstow
A Visitor Centre with exhibitions, activities, refreshments & local information.
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Wyndcliffe Car Park, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6HDChepstow
Breathtaking views of the Wye Valley and River Severn from the Eagle's Nest at the top of a steep, wooded limestone cliff.
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Gloucestershire, GL14 1BHA small village on the banks of the River Severn with riverside walks, lovely views and is one of the best spots to view the Severn Bore
An arboretum full of unusual and interesting trees in the heart of the Forest of Dean
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Gloucestershire, GL15 6TAHistoric Forest of Dean village with a former royal castle, now a youth hostel. Set high above the Wye Valley there are good views into the Forest, the River Wye below and to Wales in the distance.
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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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1 Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EYChepstow
The oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain, its history is long and fascinating and there is still much of it left intact for us to see. A truly impressive fortification built high above the banks of the River Wye.
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Speech House Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7ELTelephone
0300 067 4800Coleford
Beechenhurst lies in the heart of the forest, and is a great place to start your adventure. Discover the Gruffalo Spotters Trail, the Sculpture Trail, play area, Go Ape, cafe and climbing tower.
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Coleford Road, Parkend, LYDNEY, Gloucestershire, GL15 4LATelephone
0300 067 4800LYDNEY
RSPB Nature Reserve managed in partnership with Forestry England, ideal for birdwatching and wildlife spotting with woodland walks, ponds and hides.
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St Arvans, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6DNChepstow
Historic path along cliffs overlooking the River Wye popular during the Wye Tour. Part of the Wye Valley Walk north of Chepstow and leading to the Eagle's Nest Viewpoint.
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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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New Road, Cannop, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EHTelephone
0300 067 4800Coleford
With trails for all abilities, this is the perfect place to start your cycling adventure in the Forest of Dean.
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