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2021 Reopening

We're delighted to see our businesses able to reopen this spring and as the restrictions begin to lift we will list here our attractions, activities and food & drink providers which we know are reopening:

Open from Saturday 27th March 2021:

Self-contained holiday accommodation in Wales is able to reopen to people in Wales only.

Open from Monday 29th March 2021:

Bike Hire from Pedalabikeaway
Pay & Play Laser Tag with Battlesports Glos
Battlelands Paintball and Viking Games
Bike Hire from Wye-Bikes
Dean Laser Clay - Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting

Open from Friday 2nd April 2021:

Canoe the Wye Canoe Hire Trips

Open from Monday 12th April 2021:

Go Ape - Treetop Adventures and Segway
The International Centre for Birds of Prey
Forest of Dean Adventure with a range of outdoor activities
Hot Pot Pottery pottery classes
Perrygrove Railway
Rock Climbing with Inspire2Adventure from 12th April with other activities later on
Harts Barn Cookery School cookery classes
Pottery Classes at Eastnor Pottery
The Red Hart Inn will open its beer garden with a garden menu from Wednesday 14th April
Llama Trekking with Briery Hill Llamas
Made in Ross Arts and Crafts Shop
The Saracens Head Inn - lunchtime riverside dining
Coleford Tourist Information Centre
Reckless Designs - shop and pottery

All self-contained holiday accommodation in both England and Wales is able to open and travel between the two countries is permitted. Use our availability search to find your perfect post-lockdown place to stay.

Open from Wednesday 14th April 2021:

Floatation Experiences at Float in the Forest

Wildlife Safaris and Dawn Chorus Bird Walks with Ed Drewitt

Open from Thursday 15th April 2021:

Krazy Golf Lydney

The Dean Heritage Centre

Kingfisher Cruises

Open from Saturday 17th April 2021:

Dean Forest Railway train rides

SUP trips with Paddleboarding Adventures

Open from Friday 7th May 2021:

Humble by Nature - rural skills classes

Open from Monday 17th May 2021:

The Speech House Hotel Restaurant and Orangery

Wye Valley Alpacas and Friends

All other accommodation in England is able to reopen.

Open from Saturday 22nd May 2021:

Clearwell Caves

Before you visit the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley please read our Know Before You Go guide to visiting responsibly here.

See our latest updates on travelling to and within this area and any COVID-19 restrictions here.

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Things To Do

We’ve got outdoor adventures galore, unique attractions and activities, more castles than anywhere in the UK, a rich heritage and a landscape ripe for exploring and getting off the beaten track.
Food & Drink

No holiday is complete without sampling some of the local food and drink! We have Michelin starred restaurants and cosy country pubs, afternoon teas and plentiful farm shops. We have cafes in rural settings and even takeaway picnics to enjoy at your leisure.
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You’ll find nature on your doorstep when you stay in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Our ancient forest and picturesque river valley offer a wide variety of out of the way rural, forest, riverside, village and town accommodation options.

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