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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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Coleford
A site not to be missed by anyone interested in industrial archelogy - in the 19th century some of the most important developments of the iron and steel industry took place here. Woodland walks surround with two information boards and a cycle path runs nearby between Coleford and Parkend.
Llantilio Crossenny
The Church of St Teilo is the parish church of Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire, "An unusually grand cruciform church", with an Early English tower crossed by a Decorated chancel.
Highnam
Highnam Church was described by John Betjeman as "The most complete Victorian Church in this country". In Simon Jenkin's book England's Thousand Best Churches, Holy Innocents was rated as #4.
Woolaston
Parish church built in the 12 century on an earlier holy site and restored in 1859.
Kempley
A Norman church with some very fine 12th century murals.
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.
Clearwell
Fine Victorian church in the gothic style.
Ross-on-Wye
The church of St Mary the Virgin stands on one of the highest points in the town and the spire can be seen for many miles around; it is one of the largest churches in Herefordshire.
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