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Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

Planning a trip with friends, extended family, a school group or club? The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is a fantastic choice for group getaways, celebrations, reunions and team adventures, with plenty of space, flexibility, and fun to go around.

From big holiday homes and group-friendly bunkhouses or campsites to activity centres, guided experiences, and places to eat with room for everyone, this is a region that welcomes groups of all shapes and sizes. Whether you're organising a hen or stag do, an outdoor education trip, or a weekend away with mates, you’ll find a huge variety of options to keep everyone happy.

You’ll also find specialist providers offering private tours, multi-day itineraries, and tailored packages - great if you’re after something a little more bespoke. And with so many scenic spots and unique attractions, there’s always something new to share and explore together.

In this section, you’ll find accommodation, activities, places to eat, and services that cater specifically for groups. It's always good to make planning easy and the experience one to remember.

Explore below to start building your group adventure in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Groups Businesses

Battlesports Glos Outdoor Laser Tag group session
Adventure | Families | Groups

BattleSports Glos - Outdoor Laser Tag

Experience the thrill of outdoor laser tag at BattleSports Glos, where the excitement of paintball…

Whitemead Forest Park Cabins and Apartments
Dogs | Families | Groups | Nature

Whitemead Forest Park

Stay at Whitemead Forest Park in the Forest of Dean. Enjoy glamping, cabins, camping, and lodges…

Mallards Pike Lake
Accessible | Families | Dogs | Groups | Nature | Relaxation

Mallards Pike

Beautiful lake in the Forest of Dean, popular for walking, with lots of picnic benches, nearby…

Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo with a child looking at a butterfly
Families | Groups | Nature

Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo

See hundreds of free-flying butterflies at Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo, Symonds Yat. Indoor…

Bracelands Campsite Cosy glamping pods
Dogs | Families | Groups | Nature

Bracelands Campsite – Cosy glamping pods

Bracelands campsite is open all year, allowing you to embrace nature’s best surroundings whenever…

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Dogs | Families | Groups | Nature

Bracelands Camping

A spacious campsite and caravan park with glamping pods nestled among majestic oaks, stunning…

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Eat breakfast, lunch or dinner in our stylish cafe or restaurant and enjoy a feast of daily landed…

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Dogs | Families | Foodies | Groups

The Fountain Inn

Award-winning country inn. Well known locally for its excellent meals and real ales. A wide choice…

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Adventure | Families | Groups

Monmouth Canoe & Activity Centre

Canoe and kayak hire on the River Wye. Families and large groups welcomed including the dog.…

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Adventure | Families | Groups

Perrygrove Railway

Unique railway with walks through beautiful woodland. Tickets last all day - enjoy as many train…

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Families | Adventure | Groups | History

Dean Forest Railway

Journey through the medieval Forest of Dean from Lydney to Parkend on a steam train or heritage…

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Adventure | Families | Groups

Wye Adventures

We are the place to come to for your Wye Valley Outdoor Experiences; canoes, kayaks, SUP boards,…

The Walnut Tree Michelin Starred Restaurant
Foodies | Groups

The Walnut Tree

A famous inn and restaurant, the Michelin starred Walnut Tree offers proper dining and drinking in…

Ed and Liz Drewitt - naturalists and wildlife guides Wild boar
Families | Nature | Groups | Relaxation

Ed and Liz Drewitt - naturalists and wildlife…

Ed and Liz Drewitt - husband and wife team offer guided wildlife-watching in and around the Forest…

Forest House Group Accommodation
Groups | Families

Forest House

11 Bedroom Holiday House with Hot Tub on the edge of the Forest of Dean

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Groups | History | Families

Goodrich Castle

Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles. Boasting a…

Groups Events

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Hot Pot Pottery
Families | Groups | Arts | Relaxation

Afternoon Tea & Pottery Experience

Dates:
4th Sept 2025 - 4th Sept 2025

Combine food, pottery making & pottery painting

Hot Pot Pottery
Arts | Groups | Relaxation

One Day Wheel Throwing

Dates:
5th Sept 2025 - 5th Sept 2025

A whole day with your own pottery wheel in our rural pottery studio

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Groups | Nature | Arts | History | Relaxation | Accessible

Herefordshire Art Week

Dates:
6th Sept 2025 - 14th Sept 2025

Immerse yourself in nine days of creative discovery across Herefordshire's most inspiring artistic…

Chepsto balloon and beats festival
Families | Foodies | Groups | Arts | Relaxation | Accessible

Balloons & Beats Festival

Dates:
13th Sept 2025 - 14th Sept 2025

Experience hot air balloons, live music, food and family fun at Balloons & Beats Festival, Chepstow…

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Adventure | Families | Groups

Forest of Dean Evening Wildlife Safari

Event Dates:
14th Sept 2025 - 14th Sept 2025

Experience the wonders of nature on a captivating journey through the…

Abergavenny food festival
Families | Foodies | Groups

Abergavenny Food Festival

Event Dates:
20th Sept 2025 - 21st Sept 2025

Discover top chefs, street food, demos and talks at the Abergavenny Food…

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Adventure | Families | Groups

Evening Wildlife Safari and the Tudor Farmhouse

Event Dates:
20th Sept 2025 - 20th Sept 2025

In the evening and at dusk, the Forest of Dean is home to all kinds of…

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Adventure | Families | Groups

Forest of Dean Evening Wildlife Safari

Event Dates:
4th Oct 2025 - 4th Oct 2025

At dusk, the Forest of Dean is home to all kinds of mighty and mysterious…

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Foodies | Groups | Nature

Autumn Candle Making

Event Dates:
9th Oct 2025 - 9th Oct 2025

Join us and Time to Burn candles and create your very own warm Autumn…

Bracknell Sundown 1
Adventure | Families | Groups

Sundown Adventures at Go Ape Beechenhurst Lodge

Event Dates:
17th Oct 2025 - 9th Nov 2025

Experience tree top thrills in a whole new light

The Jersey Boys Tribute
Groups

The Jersey Boys Tribute

Event Dates:
17th Oct 2025 - 17th Oct 2025

See the Jersey Boys Tribute act at Whitemead Forest Park.

FOD Ultra Marathon
Adventure | Dogs | Groups

Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon

Event Dates:
18th Oct 2025 - 18th Oct 2025

A running race that takes you on a wonderful journey through the Forest of…

Hot Pot Pottery
Arts | Groups | Relaxation

One Day Wheel Throwing

Event Dates:
18th Oct 2025 - 18th Oct 2025

A whole day with your own pottery wheel in our lovely rural pottery studio

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Adventure | Families | Groups

Evening Wildlife Safari and the Tudor Farmhouse

Event Dates:
18th Oct 2025 - 18th Oct 2025

At dusk, the Forest of Dean is home to all kinds of mighty and mysterious…

Hot pot pottery halloween
Dogs | Families | Groups

Halloween Pottery Painting

Event Dates:
30th Oct 2025 - 30th Oct 2025

Spooky pottery painting!

Hot Pot Pottery
Arts | Groups | Relaxation

One Day Wheel Throwing

Event Dates:
15th Nov 2025 - 15th Nov 2025

A whole day with your own pottery wheel in our lovely rural pottery studio

Groups Offers

Summer hols 2
Adventure | Dogs | Groups | Nature

Canoeing summer hols special 15% OFF Monday to…

Summer hols special 15% OFF Monday to Friday

PEDALABIKEAWAY family cycling in the Forest of Dean
Adventure | Families | Groups

Half Price E-Bike Hire Every Thursday Evening

Expires: 4th Sept 2025

Save on your e-bike hire every Thursday evening from 17th July until end of the holidays!

Groups Experiences

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Prices from:
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Adventure | Families | Groups | Nature | Relaxation

Forest of Dean Guided Wildlife Safari

Forest of Dean Guided Wildlife Safari, experience the wonders of nature on a captivating journey…

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Prices from:
£40.00

Adventure | Families | Groups | Nature | Relaxation

Forest of Dean Evening Wildlife Safari

Forest of Dean Evening Wildlife Safari, discover all kinds of mighty and mysterious creatures.

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Prices from:
£40.00

Adventure | Families | Groups | Nature | Relaxation

Experience Early Morning Bird Song

Experience Early Morning Bird Song, theres no sweeter or more harmonious way to begin the day with…

Jacob and the cows

Prices from:
£179.99

Adventure | Families | Groups | Nature | Relaxation

Half day farm experience

Half Day farm experience including meeting the pigs and cows, a llama pamper session and an…

Groups Itineraries

Nature in Art 1 792263698
Dogs | Families | Groups | Arts | History

An arty long weekend in the Forest of Dean & Wye…

Duration: 4 Days 3 Nights

Lydney Harbour Landmark Stones
Dogs | Families | Groups | Arts | History

An arty mid week break in the Forest of Dean &…

Duration: 5 Days 4 Nights

Groups Trails

Kids cycling at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre
Adventure | Families | Groups | Nature | Relaxation

Cycling Trails in the Forest of Dean and Wye…

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just fancy a pootle through peaceful countryside, the Forest…

12 Easy Walks in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
Families | Dogs | Groups | Nature | Relaxation

12 Easy Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Walks

Distance 0.75 - 3 miles

Ross on Wye
Dogs | Families | Groups | Nature | History | Relaxation

Ross-on-Wye Riverside & Town Trail

Duration: 1 Hour

Distance 2.2 Miles

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