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Looking for some gift inspiration? Our Christmas Gift Guide is packed with many local delights for you to enjoy this festive season. Browse through our extensive range of vouchers, food products, artisan gifts and much more!
Wye Valley flowers is a flower farm and award winning florists, based in the beautiful village of St Briavels. Our growing season is March to December, when as well as creating wonderful bouquets and arrangements in our florist and gift store, we also run an extensive program floral inspired workshops and PYO bouquet days in the flower studio.
Whether you are looking for the recipient to choose a date to have a bouquet delivered, come along to a fun workshop and meet like-minded people or simply brows shop for giftware - a Wye Valley flowers gift voucher makes the perfect gift. Each voucher comes beautifully packaged in a signature navy envelope and can be posted free of charge with a special edition Royal Mail flower stamp.
Vouchers can be used against workshop bookings, okay, Orders, and in our flower farm shop
Give vouchers are available in any denomination, contact us by email for further details info@wyevalleyflowers.com
Rachel Shilston's quirky and unique mosaic craft kits are thoughtfully designed to turn beginners into experts. Rachel will guide you through every step to help you create a beautiful end result.
This terracotta, red, green and white gingerbread house kit includes:
A unique MDF house shape, exclusively designed by Rachel
Easy to follow and Step-by Step instructions
All the materials required to create a striking gingerbread house mosaic, including: Glass tiles, PVA glue, spreader, grout, sponge and clear instructions.
No tools required. (Size of mosaic approximately 15cm)
The colours of the tiles may vary slightly from the colour shown on your screen. For indoor display only.
£25.00
My book Spirit of the Forest, local landscape cards on Art paper.
Offer price on the book is £10, cards £1each or 6 cards for £5.Discount for larger quantities.
Order on the website. Will deliver at cost.
“River Rings” inspired by the shapes of the Severn and Wye rivers. Hand made by B Corp goldsmith Anna Fine Jewellery at her off-grid Eco Studio in The Forest Of Dean. Recycled silver, from £295
“Pebbles” multi cluster engagement ring. Recycled 9ct white and yellow gold with ethical lab grown Moissanite. Hand made by B Corp goldsmith Anna Fine Jewellery at her off-grid Eco Studio in The Forest Of Dean. From £775
Forest of Dean mugs
£19.95
Inspired by the woodland and animals which surround our farm in the magical Forest of Dean set high above the beautiful River Wye, these monochrome mugs echo our Cinderhill Farm food products: original, outstanding quality, and generous in size.
Available in 10 designs with a choice of background colour and animal on the inside of the mug:
Made in Staffordshire, England.
Forest of Dean Sheeps Wool
£4.90 - £6.90
Made with the wool of our own Black Welsh Mountain wool carded together with Ryeland wool to give subtle shades of ‘black’ to a warm shade of a light - dove grey.
50g balls of Double Knit (c.110m/c119yds) spun for us by The Natural Fibre Company in Cornwall.
Available in 3 colours:
Light dove-grey/warm brown-grey/100% Black Welsh Mountain ‘Black’.
Each ball of Double Knit wool weighs 50g.
Recommended needle size 4mm (UK8; US6).
Colours are blended not dyed or bleached so vary throughout the product.
Floatation is a relaxation therapy where you float effortlessly on the surface of warm salty water. It relaxes the muscles and calms the mind. Whether they are new to floating, or you already know they love it, floating makes a wonderful present. Choose from digital gift certificates delivered by email or physical gift cards by post. Prices start from £55.
4x4 Off-Road Gift Vouchers valid for either our Half Day Introductory or Full Day Advanced 4x4 Course. Vouchers valid for 12 months. Introductory 4x4 = £169 Advanced 4x4 = £229
Courses run all year Mon to Sat except for 2 weeks closure over Christmas & bank holidays. All attendees must hold a full driving licence. Lunch supplied at no extra charge.
£50 per person
Join Ed Drewitt, naturalist, broadcaster and wildlife detective on a fascinating, entertaining and hopefully fun Wildlife Safari around the Forest of Dean.
You will be on the hunt for varieties of bats, deer, badgers, foxes, voles, mice, hedgehogs and wild boar. Wildlife Safaris run approximately once per month and at dusk, as this is the best time of day to
£40 per adult; £20 per child
Join star storyteller Jim Bell for a unique outdoor experience, exploring the universe through the beautifully dark night skies of the Forest of Dean.
From our hilltop vantage point in the grounds of Tudor Farmhouse, you’ll observe stars, constellations and planets, and discover the fascinating science and stories behind them.
Why not enjoy a whole year at Perrygrove! Give the gift of quality family time this Christmas with an annual pass. Perrygrove is open four days a week all year round and daily in local school holidays. Your pass will be valid for one year from the day you purchased the pass. If you are an annual pass holder you do not need to book in advance – just turn up on any open day!
Give a memory to someone special this Christmas by purchasing one of our gift vouchers. We can even personalise it for you!
1 to 1 photography lessons and gift vouchers. All levels photography training. Gift a new skill and experience.
Wye Valley & Forest of Dean School of Photography
2 or 4 hours £65 and £125
Do you know someone who would love to be a Viking for the day. We offer a range of activity vouchers to satisfy any Viking wannabe including axe throwing, archery & our four Nordic Games. If being a Viking doesn't float your Viking boat then we also run paintballing & laser clay shooting.
Prices range from £10 to £90.
Why not treat a loved one to a canoe or kayak hire gift voucher this Christmas 🎁
Give a gift that they can look forward to enjoying in the Spring/Summer. 🛶😃
Vouchers can be purchased for our half day, full day or hourly hire or for a specific amount that suits your budget that can be used towards the hire 🎅
Give the gift of adventure and create lasting memories. Way2Go Adventures provides a huge range of exciting outdoor activities, trips and experiences. We cater to all skill levels and ages including schools and youth groups, corporate groups, parties, stag and hen dos, couples, families and individuals.
Choose from canoeing, kayaking, gorge walking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), expeditions and more. We also offer Canoe and SUP hire options.
Gift vouchers are valid for 1 year and are available for half-day and full-day activities.
Gift a year’s worth of forest adventures this Christmas with a Forestry England gift membership. Whether they love cycling, running, gentle strolls, or even looking for Zog in the woods, a Forestry England membership means the whole family can enjoy quality time together all year round.
Money from membership is invested back into our work of caring for the nation’s forests, and in return you will receive free parking and memories that your family can enjoy together.
If you’re staying local, a Forest of Dean membership costs £42 a year for your household, and provides unlimited access to our visitor sites across the Forest. If you like to travel, then we also offer a national membership which will allow to you to visit and enjoy forests across the country.
£22.50 per person
Enjoy this quintessentially English treat in our relaxed lounge, or out on our terrace. Our Afternoon Teas include a selection of hand made cakes and desserts, delicious sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and raspberry jam, all served with a pot of tea or coffee.
From £32 per month
Our subscription boxes includes three different cocktails each month, which may include non-alcoholic spirits. You will receive all the ingredients you need to make at least 6 drinks in total.
Damson Negroni
£29.00
Our award winning Damson Negroni is made with a special blend of Vermouths, Wye Valley Gin infused with ripe damsons from just up the road and Campari. Serve over ice with orange for the perfect cocktail balance of bitter and sweet.
Coconut Espresso Martini
£29.00
A warming cocktail with deep, fruity notes made with coconut washed vodka, espresso and maraschino. Shake hard with ice, strain and pour into a stemmed glass.
Gift Vouchers
£40
The perfect gift for craft spirits lovers. This Distillery Tour gift card entitles two people to a tour of our distillery deep in the captivating Welsh Wye Valley. During this 45 minute tour they will.. -See the distillery and learn how we handcraft our products -Learn about our locally foraged botanicals -Enjoy a guided tasting of four of our different spirits and cocktails -Sip on a signature gin & tonic each Designated drivers get a Wye Valley Gin miniature to take home as a token of thanks for their generous restraint. The recipient will need to email hello@silvercircledistillery.com to book a date and time. All details including reference number are included with the voucher. Gift cards can be emailed directly to the recipient, or printed out. You can leave a personal message to be included with the digital card.
The Ultimate Bloody Mary in a Can
£10
The Ultimate Bloody Mary in a playful, iconic and beautifully designed tomato soup can!
There's a million ways to make a Bloody Mary. We make ours with our own award winning Black Garlic Vodka, tomato juice, hot sauce and secret spice mix for an unctuous, spicy Bloody Mary, full of umami.
Each can is made to share, serving 2 people, and can be opened easily with the convenient ring pull, just like a can of soup. Simply pour into glasses over plenty of ice for the ultimate Bloody Mary every time.
Why not give the gift of glamping this Christmas?
At Broom Hill Retreat we can offer you a luxury glamping experience all year round, with wood fired hot tubs and beautiful cosy log burners!
Don’t delay and buy your voucher today and show a loved one how much you care. A one night stays start at £120.
Contact the owners today for a really great value and welcoming experience. Call 07966 366882 or email Broomhillretreat@outlook.com for more information and to purchase your voucher.
A short break in the Forest of Dean makes an unforgettable gift. Just get in touch for a voucher towards a stay (£20 or more) or for the full short break (from £195) in a modern, open-plan apartment with glorious views at Symonds Yat Rock Lodge.
Forest Retreats are based at Hill Farm, Tintern and overlooking The Wye Valley. We offer yoga and wellness retreats, weekly yoga classes, forest bathing and holistic massages. We are offering monetary vouchers that can be used towards any of our offerings and are a perfect wellness gift for a special person in your life. Email info@forestretreats.co.uk to purchase.
Monetary vouchers can be purchased towards retreats, massages, yoga and forest bathing.
To purchase please email Hayley directly on info@forestretreats.co.uk.
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