
Leaf Peeping in the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley: Best Autumn Colours in the UK
Discover the best places for autumn colours in the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley with our leaf peeping guide, tips, and local highlights.
In the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
If you're craving a slower pace, you've come to the right place. The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is the perfect setting to switch off, breathe out, and take some time for yourself - whether that's with a quiet walk through the trees, a hot tub under the stars, or a slow afternoon in a cute café.
In this section, you’ll find peaceful places to stay, gentle experiences, and welcoming spots to eat and drink - all handpicked to help you rest, recharge, and reconnect. From luxury retreats and spa treatments to nature-inspired wellbeing sessions, forest bathing, and quiet corners to enjoy a book, there are plenty of ways to unwind.
Whether you're here for a short break or a longer escape, relaxation in the Dean Wye isn’t about ticking boxes - it’s about finding space to slow down, enjoy the view, and feel good in your own time.
Explore below to plan a trip that leaves you feeling rested, restored, and ready for whatever comes next.
Freedom Leisure Newent has facilities and activities to suit everyone including gym, fitness… Freedom Leisure Newent has facilities and activities to suit everyone including gym, fitness classes, swimming, myride cycling studio and a large sports hall.
Cookery experiences for all. Holiday activities, parties, fire cooking, world cookery and many… Cookery experiences for all. Holiday activities, parties, fire cooking, world cookery and many more. Bespoke experiences for family groups & friends are. Venue hire & meeting…
Yoga and wellbeing retreats in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Offering day and weekend retreats… Yoga and wellbeing retreats in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Offering day and weekend retreats at our base above Tintern, we can also arrange bespoke retreats for your…
A popular picnic site with picnic tables, an easy access path and a paddling area A popular picnic site with picnic tables, an easy access path and a paddling area
Freedom Leisure Sedbury has facilities and activities to suit everyone including gym, tennis… Freedom Leisure Sedbury has facilities and activities to suit everyone including gym, tennis courts, 5 a side football and badminton!
Blaize Bailey is a viewpoint looking over a horseshoe bend in the River Severn and on a fine day,… Blaize Bailey is a viewpoint looking over a horseshoe bend in the River Severn and on a fine day, you will be able to see Gloucester Cathedral, Newnham and the Cotswold Hills.
Visit our llama farm for an unforgettable llama experience and animal enrichment Visit our llama farm for an unforgettable llama experience and animal enrichment
Freedom Leisure Cinderford has facilities and activities to suit everyone including gym, fitness… Freedom Leisure Cinderford has facilities and activities to suit everyone including gym, fitness classes, swimming, squash and tennis.
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Bracelands Campsite is a spacious, family- and dog-friendly camping, caravan and glamping site on… Bracelands Campsite is a spacious, family- and dog-friendly camping, caravan and glamping site on the edge of the Forest of Dean. Open year-round, offering panoramic…
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£110.00
4* very comfortable self-catering accommodation for two people close to Ross on Wye and Symonds Yat… 4* very comfortable self-catering accommodation for two people close to Ross on Wye and Symonds Yat in peaceful village setting. Many local walks here in the beautiful Wye…
One of the most prominent features in the Lower Wye Valley offering some of the best views and… One of the most prominent features in the Lower Wye Valley offering some of the best views and walks in the area. Bluebells cover the hill in spring and it is well known as…
A stunning section of the Wye Valley Walk high above the River Wye with some of the most impressive… A stunning section of the Wye Valley Walk high above the River Wye with some of the most impressive views along the Wye Valley. The thundering Cleddon Falls are the biggest…
Nature's way to restore health and wellbeing. Experience guided Forest Bathing amongst the natural… Nature's way to restore health and wellbeing. Experience guided Forest Bathing amongst the natural beauty of the Forest of Dean.
A cosy country pottery offering a wide range of pottery activities, workshops, classes and… A cosy country pottery offering a wide range of pottery activities, workshops, classes and experiences for all ages, levels of ability & budgets in the Forest of Dean.
This medieval hunting park covering survives intact as the Forest Commission's Chepstow Park Wood.… This medieval hunting park covering survives intact as the Forest Commission's Chepstow Park Wood. The wood is 7 km north-west of Chepstow Castle and was originally used by…
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£70.00
Superb contemporary open-plan apartments opening out onto stunning valley views. Walk straight into… Superb contemporary open-plan apartments opening out onto stunning valley views. Walk straight into the Forest of Dean. Explore Symonds Yat Rock and the Wye Valley.
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15th Oct 2025 - 15th Oct 2025
Escape to the country and spend a whole day learning how to make pottery on the potter’s wheel.… Escape to the country and spend a whole day learning how to make pottery on the potter’s wheel. Your own potter’s wheel and an inexhaustible amount of clay to play with.…
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18th Oct 2025 - 18th Oct 2025
A whole day with your own pottery wheel in our lovely rural pottery studio A whole day with your own pottery wheel in our lovely rural pottery studio
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18th Oct 2025 - 18th Oct 2025
A hands-on Potter’s Wheel introduction. Making a pot on the potter’s wheel is one of those ‘always… A hands-on Potter’s Wheel introduction. Making a pot on the potter’s wheel is one of those ‘always wanted to do’ activities. This incredibly enjoyable 90-minute experience…
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18th Oct 2025 - 18th Oct 2025
A perfect October date with nature to see the autumn colours, fungi and of course, wildlife. A perfect October date with nature to see the autumn colours, fungi and of course, wildlife.
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19th Oct 2025 - 19th Oct 2025
Experience the wonders of autumn in October on a captivating journey…
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23rd Oct 2025 - 23rd Oct 2025
Experience the wonders of autumn in October on a captivating journey…
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25th Oct 2025 - 26th Oct 2025
Spend two creative and awe-inspiring days exploring a myriad of potter's…
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28th Oct 2025 - 28th Oct 2025
Spooky pottery painting!
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29th Oct 2025 - 29th Oct 2025
Combine Pottery Making with Food
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29th Oct 2025 - 29th Oct 2025
Spooky pottery painting!
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30th Oct 2025 - 30th Oct 2025
Spooky pottery painting!
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31st Oct 2025 - 31st Oct 2025
A hands-on Potter’s Wheel introduction. Making a pot on the potter’s wheel…
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1st Nov 2025 - 1st Nov 2025
Escape to the country and spend a whole day learning how to make pottery…
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4th Nov 2025 - 4th Nov 2025
Experience the wonders of autumn in early November on a captivating…
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7th Nov 2025 - 7th Nov 2025
A hands-on Potter’s Wheel introduction. Making a pot on the potter’s wheel…
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8th Nov 2025 - 8th Nov 2025
A hands-on Potter’s Wheel introduction. Making a pot on the potter’s wheel…
View EventSometimes you can’t get enough of floating! Here is your chance to go deeper into relaxation and… Sometimes you can’t get enough of floating! Here is your chance to go deeper into relaxation and explore further with a longer float.
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£198.00
Three simultaneous one hour floats for you and two friends, each with your own private room Three simultaneous one hour floats for you and two friends, each with your own private room
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Two simultaneous one hour floats for you and your friend Two simultaneous one hour floats for you and your friend
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just fancy a pootle through peaceful countryside, the Forest… Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just fancy a pootle through peaceful countryside, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers something for everyone on two wheels.
Distance 0.75 - 3 miles
Downloadable routes and insider tips for 12 gentle walks across the Forest of Dean and Wye… Downloadable routes and insider tips for 12 gentle walks across the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley—perfect for families and casual strollers.
Duration: 1 Hour
Distance 2.2 Miles
Explore Ross-on-Wye with this easy riverside and town walk. Discover historic landmarks, the River… Explore Ross-on-Wye with this easy riverside and town walk. Discover historic landmarks, the River Wye, The Prospect gardens and independent shops along the way.
Explore the Coppett Hill Walk near Goodrich Castle. A 6.3-mile circular route with hilltop views,… Explore the Coppett Hill Walk near Goodrich Castle. A 6.3-mile circular route with hilltop views, woodland paths, and riverside stretches in the Wye Valley.
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