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Worried about getting stuck inside on a rainy day? Don't be! We have lots of great attractions and things to do to get you out of the house and experiencing a day out in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Indoor Activities and Things To Do

If you're looking to keep dry and stay away from the rain, there's plenty that can be done indoors! Firstly, how about the brilliantly atmospheric Clearwell Caves, or the fascinating Hopewell Colliery? Being underground is a great way to escape the rain! Or, if you'd prefer to stay above ground, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is home to several museums and art galleries, including Dean Heritage Centre and Nature in Art, as well as The Palace Cinema in Cinderford for a more relaxed indoor activity. Or, to take the relaxation up a notch, why not try out Float in the Forest, or head to the swimming pool and spa at Whitemead Forest Park? If you still want to explore the Forest, Dean Forest Railway and Perrygrove Railway enable you to take in the sights while remaining nice and dry inside a cosy train!

There are also plenty of shopping options, including Taurus Crafts, which has a wide range of independent traders, a garden centre, and a cafe, as well as town centres to mooch around, dipping in and out of the rain. If you're up for more of an organised activity, there are lots of indoor activities to choose from, although many will need booking in advance; from cookery classes to pottery and basket weaving, and from gin making to mosaics and painting, there's sure to be something that takes your fancy! It's also worth checking out What's On page as well, so you can make sure you're not missing anything! Finally, once you've worked up an appetite sheltering from the rain, you can take a seat at one of our many cafes, pubs and restaurants, enjoy some tasty grub, and talk about how horrible the weather is!

Outdoors Activities and Things To Do

Of course, if you don't mind getting a bit wet, you can get the waterproofs on and get out into the woods to explore! After all, the trees provide some shelter, and the rain creates a magical atmosphere. It is likely that the seasoned Dean Wye mountain bikers will be out getting muddy no matter what, with a bit of added slipping and sliding to spice up a ride in the Forest, and that hot chocolate in the cafe at the end will be even more well deserved! Or, if you're after a bit of adrenaline, why not have a look at our adventure and extreme activities, many of which will still take place in the rain? In some cases, the mud even adds to the adventure - quad bikes or off-road driving perhaps?

However you choose to spend your rainy day, we hope you have a lovely visit to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, regardless of the weather!

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Gloucester Cathedral

Address

12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LR

Telephone
01452 528095

reception@gloucestercathedral.org.uk

Gloucester

Gloucester Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, in Gloucester, stands in the north of the city near the river.

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- Dogs Accepted - Assistance dogs only inside the Cathedral
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- Children welcome
Gooch Sports and Leisure

Address

The Corner Shop, Church Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1PP

Telephone
01531 821084

goochsports@btconnect.com

Newent

A traditional, friendly family business in the centre of Newent selling sporting goods, a good selection of swimwear and equipment, club kits, ballet and dance wear.

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Freedom Leisure Cinderford

Address

Causeway Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2AF

Telephone
01594 824008

cinderford@freedom-leisure.co.uk

Cinderford

Are you looking for some sporting activities in the Forest of Dean? Somewhere to work up a sweat or splash around with your friends in a swimming pool? Freedom Leisure Cinderford has facilities and activities to suit everyone including gym, fitness classes, swimming, squash and tennis.

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Wobage Maker's Gallery

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Wobage Farm Craft Workshops, Upton Bishop, Nr Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7QP

wobagegallery@gmail.com

Nr Ross-on-Wye

Contemporary craft gallery in the south Herefordshire hills. Beautiful work, made and sold here by the makers. Ceramics, furniture, wood-carving, kitchenwood, basketry, jewellery and collagraph prints.

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- Disabled access
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Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter

Address

Home Farm, Eastnor, Herefordshire, HR8 1RD

Telephone
01531 633886

admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk

Eastnor

Remarkable pottery experiences for individuals, groups and organisations. We work with thousands of workshop participants, all ages and abilities, sharing the many benefits of working with clay.

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Silver Circle Distillery

Address

Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, NP25 4RP

Telephone
07395 830615

hello@silvercircledistillery.com

Penallt

Home to Wye Valley Gin and series of small batch limited edition seasonal spirits, Silver Circle Distillery is a great place to spend an hour or two tasting unique spirits and enjoying lovely views.

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Stella & Rose's Books

Address

Monmouth Road, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE

Telephone
01291 689755

enquiry@stellabooks.com

Tintern

25,000+ out of print and rare books in stock. Open every day. Art to zoology, something for everyone.

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- Dogs Accepted
Kingfisher Cruises

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The Saracens Head Inn, Symonds Yat East, Herefordshire, HR9 6JL

Telephone
07831 297672

kingfishercruises@gmail.com

Symonds Yat East

Enjoy a cruise on the River Wye through the beautiful Wye Valley from Symonds Yat East. Sit back, enjoy the scenery and relax. Dogs welcome. Group bookings with onboard catering are available.

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Nature in Art - Museum and Gallery

Address

Wallsworth Hall, Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth, Gloucestershire, GL2 9PA

Telephone
01452 731422

enquiries@natureinart.org.uk

Twigworth

Nature in art is unique - it is the world’s only museum dedicated to art inspired by nature. Displays embrace two and three-dimensional work in all mediums and styles, spanning 1500 years, 60 countries and over 600 artists.

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Freedom Leisure Lydney

Address

Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5DZ

Telephone
01594 842383

lydney@freedom-leisure.co.uk

Lydney

Are you looking for some sporting activities in the Forest of Dean? Somewhere to work up a sweat or splash around with your friends in a swimming pool? Freedom Leisure Lydney has facilities and activities to suit everyone including gym, fitness classes, swimming, squash, outdoor pitches, netball courts and tennis.

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Forest Retreats - Yoga, Wellbeing and Forest Bathing

Address

Barbadoes, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6ST

Telephone
07826 557211

info@forestretreats.co.uk

Tintern

Yoga and wellbeing retreats in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. We offer day and weekend retreats at our base above Tintern scheduled throughout the year and we can also arrange bespoke retreats for your group based on your needs including coming to you. Yoga classes and wellbeing experiences and Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) available also.

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Freedom Leisure Sedbury

Address

Beachley Road, Sedbury, Chepstow, Gwent, NP16 7AA

Telephone
01291 625347

sedbury@freedom-leisure.co.uk

Chepstow

Are you looking for some sporting activities in the Forest of Dean? Somewhere to work up a sweat or play racket sports with friends? Freedom Leisure Sedbury has facilities and activities to suit everyone including gym, tennis courts, 5 a side football and badminton!

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The Cathedral Of The Forest

Address

Almshouse Road, Newland, Gloucestershire, GL16 8NL

Telephone
01594 832808

Newland

All Saints Church, Newland, The Cathedral of the Forest, dates back to the 1200s. This historic church is home to the Miner's Brass a symbol of the Royal Forest of Dean.

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Awre Church - St Andrews

Address

Awre, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1EW

Newnham

13th century. The churchyard contains a 1000 year old yew tree and under the tree, beside the church, there are graves of fishermen who drowned in the River Severn in the days of river trows.

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Hartpury Church - St Mary's

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Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL19 3DE

Hartpury

Parish church with Norman origins.

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Kempley Church - St Mary's

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Kempley, Gloucestershire, GL18 2AT

Kempley

A Norman church with some very fine 12th century murals.

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Penallt Old Church

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Penallt, Monmouthshire, NP25 4SE

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.

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Brockhampton Church - All Saints

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Brockhampton, Herefordshire, HR1 4SD

Brockhampton

A picture postcard rural Herefordshire village with impressive arts and crafts church

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Highnam Church - Holy Innocents

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Highnam, Gloucestershire, GL2 8DG

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.

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Ruardean Church - St Johns

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Ruardean, Gloucestershire, GL17 9US

Ruardean

12th century parish church with commanding views over the Wye Valley.

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