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Our area welcomes dogs (and their owners!) with a great many places to eat and stay which allow dogs as well as plenty of dog friendly attractions and activities. See below for our full range of things to do here with your dog and check out our dog friendly walks page here.
How about hiring a bike with dog trailer and going for a ride in the Forest? Or taking your pooch for a steam train ride? Many of our watersports providers allow you to bring your dog so you could try canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding or all join a boat tour for a gentle cruise down the Wye. Explore a castle or ruin, book a tour or experience and of course make sure you stop in a beer garden after your walk, book a table in one of our dog friendly cafes or restaurants and enjoy a dog friendly holiday in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley!
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Parkend
Beautiful lake in the Forest of Dean, popular for walking, with lots of picnic benches, nearby cycle paths and a cafe and toilets on site.
Gloucester
In addition to our high-profile equestrian events and rugby matches, we open our campus as part of the Open Farm Sunday event, held each June, a national event coordinated by the Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) charity.
Symonds Yat
Internationally renowned viewpoint with fantastic views over the Wye Valley. A car park, cafe and shop are nearby and there are woodland walks all around including down to Symonds Yat East village.
Lydney
Our activities are perfect for those who want to try something a bit different in the great outdoors. From taking a leap of faith on our Treetop Challenge course, to speeding through the forest on our all-terrain vehicles , you can guarantee the ultimate send off for the bride or groom to be!
Lydney
Fine formal gardens open every spring April-June only and for groups. Beautiful rhododendron and azalea gardens, ponds, waterfalls, temples and ruins. Important Roman Temple site. Museums and teas. Accommodation to stay on site.
Longhope
The Forest Larder is an eclectic collection of food and drink from the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley and beyond.
Coleford
Way2Go Adventures is a family-run business, based in the Forest of Dean offering exciting outdoor activities such as Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP) and Gorge Walking in the Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons. All our activities are run by qualified and experienced instructors, who will make your experience fun, while sharing their knowledge of the activities and areas with you.
Mallards Pike and Beechenhurst
If you want to get your blood pumping a little more, then you're in luck! Nestled deep within the Forest are some of the best high outdoor activities.
Coleford
Way2Go Adventures is a family-run business, based in the Forest of Dean offering exciting outdoor activities such as Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP) and Gorge Walking in the Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons. All our activities are run by qualified and experienced instructors, who will make your experience fun, while sharing their knowledge of the activities and areas with you.
Gloucester
The prestigious Hartpury Equine Centre plays host to a number of affiliated and unaffiliated shows and events throughout the year as well as various public lectures and demonstrations. All event schedules, results, and further information can be found on the Hartpury Equine Events website.
Usk
Raglan’s majesty and grandiose is still evident for all to see. Just ask the thousands of visitors who pass through its doors year after year – among them, countless Cadw members, whose contributions support the protection and preservation of this awe-inspiring monument.
Lydney
A vibrant visitor centre where you can see a wide range of arts and crafts, enjoy local food & drink. Taurus Crafts is part of Camphill Village Trust Ltd
Tintern
When we talk about British architectural icons, they don’t come much more iconic than Tintern Abbey: a Gothic masterpiece and Romantic symbol of the sublime.
Ross-on-Wye
With our base right on the banks of the beautiful River Wye at Symonds Yat West, in the heart of the stunning Wye Valley, we are in the perfect location for you to begin your water-sports adventure!
Chepstow
With over 600 years' history weaved into its walls, that notion of rediscovery is no more evident than at Chepstow Castle. Beautifully preserved and stretching out along a limestone cliff above the River Wye, Chepstow Castle’s beauty is matched only by its historical significance.
Hereford
Celebrate your special occasion at White House Glamping where they can comfortably accommodate up to 30 guests in their 6 large tipis. The glamping site is based in the heart of the Wye Valley on a small farm where the river Wye meanders through for over a mile.
There is plenty of fun activities for groups to do at White House Glamping.
Coleford
With trails for all abilities, this is the perfect place to start your cycling adventure in the Forest of Dean.
Near Coleford
The only bike hire location with direct access to the Forest of Deans's traffic free family & mountain bike trails! Bike hire fleet includes e-bikes, a choice of premium Whyte bike models for mountain bike or leisure trails, kids' bikes, child seats, trailers and tagalongs. Trailers for dogs also available. We also have a cafe, bike shop, workshop, toilets, showers, bike wash & parking.
Free tea or Americano coffee with every Breakfast at PBA Cafe Tues to Thursday AND save 20p on all hot drinks EVERYDAY when you have a mug instead of a takeaway cup (or bring your own travel mug) - to reduce waste.
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Hire bike Monday, Tues and Friday and get voucher for free coffee/cake at PBA Cafe (will include Wed/Thurs after Easter)
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Coleford
Beechenhurst lies in the heart of the Forest of Dean and is a great place to start your adventure. Discover the Superworm Activity Trail, the Sculpture Trail, play area, picnic spots, Go Ape and cafe.
Gloucester
Leaf Creative is the place to go to find fabulous and unusual plant specimens that can inject instant structure, colour and texture into your garden. We pride ourselves on stocking specialist plants that are rarely found in a conventional garden centre.
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