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      • Freemining
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Breathtaking views, acres of ancient forest, history, culture and plenty to do - the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is a spectacular place to visit at any time of year.

Discover a host of great activities and experiences. For adventure-seekers, we have mountain biking, zip-wires and kayaking, for explorers there’s a great range of attractions, from magical woodlands to underground caves and steam trains, and for something more relaxing, enjoy the sculpture trail, our many walking trails and our castles, ruins and museums.

For places to stay we’ve got cottages, B&Bs, hotels, campsites and glampsites, shepherds’ huts, treehouses, inns, log cabins, caravan sites and more.

For places to eat we’ve got Michelin starred restaurants, historic pubs, cafes, tearooms and a wonderful range of award-winning local food and drink.

Outdoor adventures or indoor crafts, cosy cottages or quirky yurts, whatever your taste we've got something for everyone in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Be inspired by our dramatic landscapes, outdoor activities or indoor attractions, picnic in a forest, dine in style or get the catering to come to you. Whether you are looking for romance or relaxation, adrenaline or creativity we hope that the following pages inspire you to make the most of your visit.

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  1. Foodie Breaks
    Foodie Breaks
    Discover a range of bite-sized foodie breaks in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, perfect if you love tasting local delicacies and following itineraries and want to cut to the chase on the best places to enjoy a break combining stylish accommodation with sampling the best local produce.
  2. Dark Skies in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
    Dark Skies in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
    With acres of ancient forest and a vast wild river valley, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is an ideal area for stargazing. Our dark skies have low levels of light pollution and are easily accessible with multiple ideal locations on offer for amateurs and experts and those looking to take night sky photography. Read on for our dark sky recommendations.
  3. Rainy Days
    Rainy Days
    No matter the weather we have lots of great attractions and things to do to get you out of the house and experiencing a day out in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, from museums to mystical caves, arts & crafts to food & drink.
  4. Adventure Breaks
    Adventure Breaks
    Are you looking for an action-packed, adrenaline-fuelled trip? A short break, a day out or a week of activities, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley has a wonderful range of adventures with something to suit all tastes and abilities.
  5. Family Friendly Holidays
    Family Friendly Holidays
    Families visit the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley for many reasons, but we know that our acres of beautiful ancient forest and our stunning river valley are the main ones! Children can run free, parents can relax and families can enjoy a range of pastimes and days out together.
  6. Escape the Everyday
    Escape the Everyday
    With wide open spaces and dramatic landscapes this is the ideal location to recharge your batteries and get off the beaten track. From the ancient Forest of Dean to the wild Wye Valley there are outdoor adventures galore, stunning castles and ruins, plentiful arts and crafts, miles of walking and cycle paths and some great artisan produce.
  7. Walking
    Walking
    With acres of ancient forest and a stunning winding river valley, walking is of course one of the most popular outdoor activities in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley and there are plenty of options for walkers of all types.
  8. Autumn: Leaf Peeping the Vibrant Colours
    Autumn: Leaf Peeping the Vibrant Colours
    Follow our special Leaf Peeping Drive through sweeping countryside with river views across ancient woodland before delving deeper into 10 hotspots en route to enjoy breathtaking views, riverside walks, lakes and arboretums drenched in autumnal colour.
  9. Our Guide to Romance in the Dean Wye
    Our Guide to Romance in the Dean Wye
    Our beautiful landscapes and breathtaking views are enough to make anyone fall in love... with the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley! But if you're looking for a romantic location to get away from it all and spend some quality time together, look no further.

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Luxury Family Friendly Glamping | South Wales - Abergavenny
Seven Hills Hideaway Luxury Glamping
Puzzlewood Cottages
Puzzlewood Cottages
Dryslade Farm
Dryslade Farm
Saracens Head Inn
Saracens Head Inn
Whitemead Forest Park
Whitemead Forest Park - Cabins and Apartments
Whitemead Forest Park
Whitemead Forest Park - Camping & Caravans
Whitehill Farm
Whitehill Farm House
Whitehill Farm Cottage
Whitehill Farm Cottage
Side view of Robin's Barn overlooking Wye Valley
Robins Barn
The Coach House, Newland
The Coach House
Ganarew Cottage
Ganarew Cottage
The Cider Mill at Monnington House
The Cider Mill at Monnington House
Welsh Marches Cottages
Welsh Marches Cottages
Deanwood Holidays
Deanwood Holidays
Wharton Lodge Cottages - Elgar, Grosvenor & Harewood
Wharton Lodge Cottages - Elgar, Grosvenor & Harewood
School Rooms - Luxury Converted Sunday School Rooms
School Rooms - Luxury Converted Sunday School Rooms
Forest Barn Holidays
Hamlet of 5 cottages for BIG Get-Togethers (sleeps 16 or 26)
Cosy Treat - Luxury Converted Chapel Rehearsal Rooms
Cosy Treat - Luxury Converted Chapel Rehearsal Rooms
Deanfield Guest House
Deanfield Guest House
Symonds Yat Rock Lodge Self-catering Apartments, Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.  Front view.
Symonds Yat Rock Lodge
Forest Holidays: Forest of Dean Cabins
Forest Holidays: Forest of Dean Cabins
Cottage Garden at the Tudor Farmhouse
Tudor Farmhouse Hotel
Wye Valley Forest Retreat
Wye Valley Forest Retreat
Big House Holiday Lets
Big House Holiday Lets
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  • 1Seven Hills Hideaway Luxury Glamping
  • 2Puzzlewood Cottages
  • 3Dryslade Farm
  • 4Saracens Head Inn
  • 5Whitemead Forest Park - Cabins and Apartments
  • 6Whitemead Forest Park - Camping & Caravans
  • 7Whitehill Farm House
  • 8Whitehill Farm Cottage
  • 9Robins Barn
  • 10The Coach House
  • 11Ganarew Cottage
  • 12The Cider Mill at Monnington House
  • 13Welsh Marches Cottages
  • 14Deanwood Holidays
  • 15Wharton Lodge Cottages - Elgar, Grosvenor & Harewood
  • 16School Rooms - Luxury Converted Sunday School Rooms
  • 17Hamlet of 5 cottages for BIG Get-Togethers (sleeps 16 or 26)
  • 18Cosy Treat - Luxury Converted Chapel Rehearsal Rooms
  • 19Deanfield Guest House
  • 20Symonds Yat Rock Lodge
  • 21Forest Holidays: Forest of Dean Cabins
  • 22Tudor Farmhouse Hotel
  • 23Wye Valley Forest Retreat
  • 24Big House Holiday Lets
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