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  4. Things To Do - Puzzlewood Kids in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
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  6. Things To Do - Caving in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

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Family Holidays in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

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.

We have iconic ruins and towering castles, hidden gems and out of the way places, characterful villages and riverside pubs. There are stunning walking trails and adventure activities galore such as canoeing and climbing. We have mountain biking, zip-wires and kayaking, for explorers there’s a great range of attractions, from the magical Puzzlewood to caves and steam trains, and for something more relaxing, enjoy the sculpture trail, a guided tour by foot or boat or learn about the area at our museums.

We've got plenty of family friendly accommodation too from cosy cottages to quirky glamping sites, forest campsites and log cabins. We've got family friendly places to eat and recommendations for shopping and local produce to sample too.

If you're looking to read up on some other inspirational ideas we can recommend a number of online reviews too:

The top five things to do with kids in the Forest of Dean by Mummy Travels.

Family adventures in the Forest of Dean by Juggling on Rollerskates.

Things to do with the family in the Dean Wye by the Family Adventure Project.

The Dean Wye is an idyllic rural landscape which will surround you with nature and inspire you with beauty. Get off the beaten track and take the time to reconnect with nature. With dramatic scenery, space to roam and freedom to explore, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers much more than you might imagine.
 

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  • 16Taurus Crafts
  • 17The Cider Mill at Monnington House
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  • 19Benhall Farm Holidays
  • 20Wye Valley Forest Retreat
  • 21Perrygrove Railway
  • 22Whitehill Farm Cottage
  • 23Warehouse 701
  • 24The Barn at Severn & Wye - Food Hall, Fish Market and Gift Shop
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  1. Family Friendly Things To Do
    Family Friendly Things To Do
    The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is such a great place for families. It’s a place with loads to do for all ages, plenty to excite and thrill, plenty to entertain and enjoy and most importantly, for many families, it’s somewhere to reconnect with each other and enjoy the calm that being in nature can bring.
  2. Family Friendly Accommodation
    Family Friendly Accommodation
    Families love getting back to nature and exploring our ancient forest and wild river valley so it’s no surprise that we’re a popular holiday choice for families. The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers a huge range of family friendly accommodation of all types.
  3. Family Friendly Places to Eat
    Family Friendly Places to Eat
    There are many wonderful pubs, restaurants, cafes and picnic areas that are perfect for families. Some pubs even have children’s play areas and they are all surrounded by our beautiful countryside ideal for getting out exploring. Take a look at our family friendly places to eat in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
  4. Young Families
    Young Families
    There is an abundance of things to do to keep our youngest visitors happy in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. You can’t come to the area without a woodland walk and whether it’s raining or the sun is shining the trees are often a great place to shelter.
  5. With Tweens & Teens
    With Tweens & Teens
    While device-dependent teens are often the hardest to please, get it right and family holidays can be 100% fun. From canoeing to caving, climbing and footgolf, to paintball, paddleboarding and even pottery, few places offer more awesome adventures for angsty adolescents than the brilliant Forest of Dean & Wye Valley.
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