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Worried about getting stuck inside on a rainy day? Don't be, because 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.
There is the brilliantly atmospheric Clearwell Caves and the fascinating Hopewell Colliery which being inside and underground pretty much mean they are open in any weather. There's the Museum of the Forest - the Dean Heritage Centre and several other museums and art galleries such as Nature in Art, Chepstow Museum and Creates Gallery. There's the lovely Savoy Theatre, Monmouth to entertain all ages and The Palace Cinema in Cinderford. There are wellbeing options with Float in the Forest and a swimming pool and spa at Whitemead Forest Park. There's the Dean Forest Railway and Perrygrove Railway to enjoy taking in the Forest sights from the dry inside of a train too. There are plenty of shopping options such as Taurus Crafts with a wide range of independent traders, town centres to mooch around and explore as well as churches such as the Church of the Forest. There are lots of indoor activities too although many will need booking in advance - from cookery classes to pottery, basket weaving to beer making, mosaics, gin classes and painting. Then take a seat at one of our many cafes, pubs and restaurants and enjoy some tasty grub and talk about how horrible the weather is!
Of course if you're hardy types you can still get the waterproofs on and get out into the woods and explore. The trees provide some shelter after all and the rain creates a magical atmosphere. 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 maybe have a look at our adventure and extreme activities many of which will still take place in the rain and in some cases the mud adds to the adventure - quad bikes or off-road driving perhaps?
We hope you have a lovely visit to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley whatever the weather!
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Monmouth
Extensively rebuilt in 1737, with only the original tower and redesigned spire retained, it was considered to be too small by nineteenth century standards and underwent major renovations in 1881.
Woolaston
Parish church built in the 12 century on an earlier holy site and restored in 1859.
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.
Hoarwithy
Unusual church in an ornate Italianate style in the heart of rural Herefordshire.
Ruardean
12th century parish church with commanding views over the Wye Valley.
Clearwell
Fine Victorian church in the gothic style.
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.
Newent
St. Mary's Church has been a place of worship for almost 800 years. The 150ft spire on its 14th Century tower is a landmark for miles around.
Brockhampton
A picture postcard rural Herefordshire village with impressive arts and crafts church
Kempley
One of two splendid churches in Kempley, St Edward's is architecturally interesting having been designed and constructed by local craftspeople.
The St Briavels parish curch of St Mary is situated directly in front of the the Norman castle.
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.
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