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Having an adventure or trying something new isn't hard here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Our dramatic landscapes are a natural outdoor playground with adventure activities galore, everything from kayaking to deep-level caving, high ropes to off-road driving. There are a wide range of adventure activities to give all ages a thrill!- The stunning scenery and landscapes of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley has long been an inspirational place to many writers, artists, poets and craftspeople and the arts and crafts scene in the area is vibrant and diverse, from potters to jewellers, weavers to painters, musicians to photographers.
- The Wye Valley is one of the most scenic places in the UK and an ideal setting for water based adventures. Whether in a canoe, a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard, take to the water and see this beautiful area as it is meant to be seen - from the river itself.
- Set yourself a challenge and reach new heights. The limestone cliffs of the Wye Valley are a great place to climb with the help of skilled instructors and our rock climbing experiences are exhilarating and fun!
- Plan your next cycling adventure. Why not hire a bike, take a lesson, go downhill, bring the family, get your friends together or just come on your own and enjoy our many miles of cycle trails here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
- Unique experiences abound in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. From outdoor adventures to creative activities, guided tours to heart pumping thrills, we have it all. There's rock climbing and off-road driving, archery, paintball and stand-up paddleboarding. Or why not enjoy a distillery tour or wine tasting, foraging experience, cookery class or photography workshop or sample some of our nature and wildlife based experiences.
- Foodie experiences abound here with a wealth of artisan produce and independent businesses. From gin making to foraging, bread making to vineyard tours you will find a wide range of activities to tickle your taste buds.
- Fancy a spot of golf? How about some krazy golf or miniature golf?! We've all 3 here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley - ideal for beginners, families, groups or those looking for a fun new activity and all very highly recommended.
- Our wildlife experiences and nature-based activities are of course abundant here in our ancient forest and wild river valley. Our countryside holds many treasures and we have a wide range of activities and experiences ideal for exploring and learning about our natural world.
- Adventurers at the ready! There's laser tag, paintball, archery, clay pigeon shooting, air rifle and loads more outdoor activities suitable for all ages here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Great for parties and celebrations, families and group outings as well as team building days there is so much to choose from.
- 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.
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International Centre for Birds of Prey, Boulsdon House, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1JJTelephone
01531 820286Newent
This half day Bird of Prey Encounter at the International Centre for Birds of Prey includes hawks, owls and falcons. It’s an amazing experience to have these birds fly straight to your fist in a beautiful setting. Perfect for adults and children alike. A fantastic present for yourself or someone else, this is a wonderful half day to remember, full of birds of prey and owls up close and personal.
Price: £70 per person
Length of experience: 2 hoursFacilities
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- Disabled access
- Wheelchairs available - Please contact us to reserve a wheelchair before your visit
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- Children welcome
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Harts Barn Cookery School, Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QDTelephone
01452 831719Longhope
During this class you will be taken on a forage, by Rob Gould, a Cotswold Forager. You will explore the hedgerows, woods and fields around Harts Barn Cookery School. What you will find depends on the seasons. Wild Garlic in spring, nuts, berries and mushrooms in autumn, but there is always something to make a feast from. You will then return to the cookery school to sort through your foragings and create a feast to dine on – a challenge based on what we find.
Price: £95 per person
Length of experience: 5 hoursFacilities
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- Families
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Middle Cefn Farm, Ewyas Harold, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0JHTelephone
01981 240896Hereford
Paintballing and Laser Clay Shooting activity in the Herefordshire hills
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- Dogs Accepted
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- Children welcome
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The Inspiring Creativity Studio, The Old Saddlery, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6BUTelephone
01594844221Lydney Park Estate, Lydney
Always wanted to try mosaic but not sure where to start? Or maybe you're looking for a fun group experience? Then Rachel's Mosaic for Beginners workshop is perfect for you!
Price: £28 per person
Length of experience: 2¼ hoursFacilities
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- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
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- Children welcome
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Broadstone Farm, Staunton, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8PBTelephone
07980 744163Coleford
Recently created spring fed waters now stocking a range of rainbow trout from 1 to 10 lbs. Ideal for a good days fly fishing, for the regular trout fisherman or the complete novice.
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- Dogs Accepted
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- Children welcome
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The dawn chorus is the most amazing sound of spring when all birds sing together. If you have never heard it before the sound will simply blow your mind!
Price: £120 total for a group up to 6 people
Length of experience: 1.5 hoursFacilities
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- Children welcome
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Harts Barn Cookery School, Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QDTelephone
01452 831719Longhope
Once you have made the elements of the Afternoon Tea and presented them on our vintage china, you will then sit down in our Apple Barn dining room and enjoy them with a tea of your choice. This is a cookery experience to enjoy, relax and eat cakes! Suitable for beginners, those wanting to increase their pastry skills or just wanting to have fun!
Price: £60 per person
Length of experience: 3 hoursFacilities
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- Families
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Old Park, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6BUTelephone
01594 840082Lydney
15 hole Krazy Golf with a theme based on local attractions, games barn, Footpool, outdoor garden games. On site cafe or bring your own picnic.
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- Disabled toilets
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- Children welcome
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The Speech House Hotel, Speech House Road, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL16 7ELTelephone
01594 822607Forest of Dean
If you’re a history buff, you’ll will love the two-hour Royal Historic Tree Trail with an Afternoon Tea, in The Verderers Court of The Speech House. The tour, for 10-20 people, tells the story of The Speech House, which was built in 1669 by King Charles II, originally as a hunting lodge, and the Verderers Court, which still runs to this day.
Price: £35 pp minimum 10 people
Length of experience: 2 hoursFacilities
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- Dogs Accepted
- Pet Friendly
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- Accessible Rooms
- Disabled facilities
- Elderly and less mobile - No lift in main hotel. Level access Courtyard rooms from car park with walk-in showers
- Part-time wheelchair users
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- Children welcome
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- Electric car charging point
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Forest of Dean Adventure, Bracelands Drive, Christchurch, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7NNTelephone
01594 821003Christchurch, Coleford
Time to get active! Our low-level assault course will have you balancing, crawling, leaping and wobbling as you make your way around each challenge. Do it once, then do it again wearing blackout goggles and guided by a partner - how well will you do this time? There's plenty of fun and games to be had on this low-level assault course!
Price: £10 per person
Length of experience: 1 hourFacilities
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- Dogs Accepted
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- Families
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- Children welcome
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Old Dixton Rd, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DPTelephone
01600 716083Monmouth
Canoe and kayak hire on the River Wye. Families and large groups welcomed including the dog. Qualified instruction available. AALA licensed centre for U18s including rock climbing, abseiling, raft building and caving.
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- Dogs Accepted
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- Children welcome
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Forest Barn Falconry, Sutton Baynham Farm, Sutton Road, Littledean, Gloucestershire, GL14 2TUTelephone
01594 827311Sutton Road, Littledean
This bird of prey handling experience is a session which allows you to get up close and personal with our birds on your gloved fist. Whilst you won’t fly the birds, you will, with the guidance of our experienced falconer, Mark, handle, feed and get to know more about these wonderful birds.
Price: Adult £30, Child £20, Family £90
Length of experience: 1 hourFacilities
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- Children welcome
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The Inspiring Creativity Studio, The Old Saddlery, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6BUTelephone
01594844221Lydney Park Estate, Lydney
Bring a group together for a fun creative mosaic experience and create a striking woodland animal mosaic for your garden. Choose either a square design or get really creative and cut out your chosen animal shape.
Price: £45 per person
Length of experience: 4 hoursFacilities
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- Children welcome
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The Chocolate Bar, Taurus Crafts, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6BUTelephone
07855 229334Lydney Park Estate, Lydney
We are a small chocolate and cake company situated at Taurus Crafts near Lydney in the Forest of Dean. We will teach you how to make a truffle centre, pipe it and shape the truffles, as well as learning how to temper Chocolate. You will then have the opportunity to take home what you make.
Price: £25 per person
Length of experience: 2 hoursForest of Dean
Ed is a local naturalist introducing people to wildlife and birdsong and experiencing nature in an enjoyable way and will leave you wanting to see and hear more. He provides wildlife safari experiences and dawn chorus bird walks in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, ideal for visitors to immerse themselves in natural surroundings and have a truly unique Dean Wye experience.
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- Children welcome
St Briavels
Fun, photographic training, group guiding, mindfulness sessions and holidays in the heart of the forest and valley with pro photographer, David Broadbent. Suitable for all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Improve your general skill level or hone one specialist area - it's up to you.
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Hot Pot Pottery - Pottery Activity Centre, Ross Road, Christchurch, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7NSTelephone
01594 837943Christchurch, Coleford
Release The Painter In You. Pottery painting is creative, great fun, relaxing and perfect for all ages & occasions.
Price: Pottery painting is £6.50 per person (minimum of 2 required for hiring a kit or 4 for painting on site) plus the cost of the piece(s) chosen. Plus £18.00 per group if a firing is not due and delivery is required.
Length of experience: a couple of hoursFacilities
Children
- Children welcome
Coleford
Stunning Scenery and centuries of history. Fully guided coach tours or guided walks in the Royal Forest of Dean and Lower Wye Valley. Talks on the area.
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2 The Business Centre, Hanley Court, Tidenham, Gloucestershire, NP16 7NATelephone
07816 477243Tidenham
Capture this Moment, fun relaxed professional photography based in the Forest of Dean and beyond. Capturing the details and the emotion of life to turn moments into treasured memories
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Unit 1, Princess Royal Industrial Estate, Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, GL15 4SUTelephone
01594 715215Whitecroft
Floatation is a relaxation therapy where you float effortlessly on the surface of warm water saturated with Epsom salt. Your muscles relax and your mind can drift off.
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- Disabled toilets
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