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We have a rich heritage in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley of which we are rightly proud. With more castles than anywhere in the UK, famous ruins, caves, heritage railways and more, our huge range of historic attractions are testament to what an incredible range of history this area has
Don't forget to find out all about the history and heritage of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley here.
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Kempley
A Norman church with some very fine 12th century murals.
Penallt
13th century church standing 600 feet above the River Wye with superb views of the valley. Definitely a place to visit although it is now a long way from the centre of the modern village.
Kilpeck
Home to the finest collection of Romanesque sculpture in England. It was built in about 1140 and has survived remarkably intact and unaltered to the present day.
Mitcheldean
The medieval church of St. Michael and All Angels lies at the heart of Mitcheldean on the northern fringes of the Forest of Dean.
Ruardean
12th century parish church with commanding views over the Wye Valley.
Woolaston
Parish church built in the 12 century on an earlier holy site and restored in 1859.
Clearwell
Fine Victorian church in the gothic style.
Hoarwithy
Unusual church in an ornate Italianate style in the heart of rural Herefordshire.
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