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      • Museums & Galleries
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      • 12 Easy Walks
      • Guided Tours
      • The Wye Valley Walk
      • Good with the Dog
      • The Offa's Dyke Path
      • Symonds Yat Rock Walks
      • The Wye Valley Greenway
      • Accessible Walks
      • Other Walking Routes & Trails
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      • Bike Hire
      • Cycle Trails
      • Family Cycling
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      • Mountain Biking and Downhill
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      • Walking Tours & Trails
      • Cycling Tours & Trails
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      • Driving Routes
      • Film & TV Trail
      • Myths & Legends Trail
      • Market Towns Trail
      • Heritage Trails
      • 'Feel the Love' Romantic Trail
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      • Farm Shops & Delis
      • Towns & Villages
      • Online Gift Guide
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    • Cafes & Tea Rooms
    • Dog Friendly Places to Eat
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      • Trees
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      • Forest of Dean
      • Industrial Revolution
      • Freemining
      • The Wye Tour
      • The Fascinating Facts of the Dean Wye
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      • Agincourt
      • Myths and Legends
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      • Cheltenham
      • The Cotswolds
      • Gloucester
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      • David and Robert Mushet
      • The Man of Ross
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      • Tintern Treats
      • Wye Valley Perfection
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      • Escape the Everyday at Home
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    • Dark Skies
    • Dog Friendly Holidays
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  1. Things To Do - Dean Forest Railway in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
  2. Things To Do - Boat Tours in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
  3. Afternoon Tea in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
  4. Things To Do - Sculpture Trail in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
  5. Star Wars Filming Location Puzzlewood Forest of Dean England
  6. Things To Do - Clearwell Caves in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
  7. Things To Do - Dean Heritage Centre in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
  8. Three Choirs Restaurant
  9. Things To Do - Arts and Crafts in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
  10. Things To Do - Food and Drink Experiences in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

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Where England meets Wales, separated by the meandering River Wye, you’ll discover a place of timeless beauty and untamed nature. Pause for a moment at one of our many breathtaking viewpoints, explore our iconic ruins and unique attractions, sample our bountiful artisan produce and sleep in peace surrounded by forest, field and river. This is a place where you can recharge your batteries, get off the beaten track and escape the everyday, where there is space to roam and plenty of adventures to be had.

The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offers the travel trade the opportunity to wow customers with iconic locations and picturesque views, memorable experiences, award-winning food and drink and extensive accommodation options. It's never been easier to organise a visit and we're here to make the whole process as simple as possible. Whether you are a travel trade operator or group travel organiser, looking to organise a guided tour of the area to take in some of the highlights, an OAP-suitable day trip, an adventure-filled holiday for groups, a school trip or a history and heritage tour, this area will inspire and reward you and your customers.

Explore our sections below on Information for Coach Parties taking in a wide variety of things to do and places to go suitable for large coaches covering day trips and longer. Browse our Accommodation Suitable for Coach Parties here, incorporating hotels which will take large group bookings and all of which have restaurants on site as well as the option of group catering. And we have a dedicated section for School and Youth Groups too including key learning resources, activities and tours.

We have a range of Guided Tours available in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley as well, including walking tours, history tours, wildlife safaris, guided canoe trips, boat trips on the Wye and more. Organised tours are ideal for short visits and customers looking to learn about the area and hear from a local expert, everything is arranged for you and your customers can enjoy a relaxing visit in our safe hands.

We are also known for our Experiences all of which are immersive and unique, available throughout the year and ideal for visitors looking to try something new and distinctive to this area. Our experiences are also ideally suited for groups, with everything from cookery experiences to bushcraft, birds of prey handling to outdoor adventure activities such as rock climbing and stand-up paddleboarding to arts and crafts experiences such as pottery or mosaic making.

Interested in some sample itineraries? See our Sample Itineraries here, taking in just a few of the Dean Wye's highlights in an easy to manage day trip, and be assured that your group will have a memorable visit to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

We also have a wealth of unique venues for Conferences, Meetings and Business Events, from large conference venues to small meeting rooms, exclusive use venues, newly built conference centres, historic hotels and golf courses. Whether your event is for 10 people or 200, we have the facilities, know how and experience to ensure it is smoothly run and all your guests' needs are catered for.

Travel Trade Information

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  1. Coach Parties Welcome
    Coach Parties Welcome
    Unique attractions, a wide range of experiences and award-winning food and drink - whether you are looking for a group tour of the area to take in some of the highlights, an adventure-filled youth group weekend, an OAP-suitable day trip or a history and heritage experience, this area will inspire and reward your group with its natural beauty, breathtaking vistas, internationally-renowned locations and bountiful artisan produce.
  2. Accommodation Suitable for Coach Parties
    Accommodation Suitable for Coach Parties
    Explore our large group accommodation in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley incorporating hotels which have facilities for coach parking and will take large group bookings and all of which have restaurants on site as well as the option of group catering.
  3. Conference, Meeting and Events Venues
    Conference, Meeting and Events Venues
    The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley has a wealth of unique venues for your business needs, from large conference venues to small meeting rooms, exclusive use venues, newly built conference centres, historic hotels, golf courses and more. Whether your event is for 10 people or 200, we have the facilities, know how and experience to ensure it is smoothly run and all your guests' needs are catered for.
  4. School Groups
    School Groups
    The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is ideally suited for school and youth groups with ancient history and modern activities, fun experiences and unique locations. You'll find that many of our businesses have special resources for school trips to help make your planning even easier, with guided tours, educational topics that cover different aspects of the National Curriculum and learning catalogues.
  5. Getting Here
    Getting Here
    The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is less than an hour from many major cities, covering parts of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire in England and Monmouthshire in Wales. Gloucester and Cheltenham are to our east, Hereford is to the north, the Brecon Beacons and South Wales to our west and the River Severn to our south.
  6. Guided Tours
    Guided Tours
    An ideal experience for those looking to explore the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with an expert guide. From bike tours to canoe trips, boat tours, walking tours, coach tours, wildlife safaris and more.
  7. Experiences
    Experiences
    Unique experiences abound in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. From outdoor adventures to creative activities, guided tours to heart pumping thrills, we have it all. There's rock climbing and off-road driving, archery, paintball and stand-up paddleboarding. Or why not enjoy a distillery tour or wine tasting, foraging experience, cookery class or photography workshop or sample some of our nature and wildlife based experiences.
  8. Sample Itineraries
    Sample Itineraries
    We've put together some sample itineraries here, taking in just a few of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley's highlights in an easy to manage day trip. From steam train rides to birds of prey experiences, a day out in the Wye Valley to a film & TV highlights trip, there is something for everyone here!
  9. Plan Your Visit
    Plan Your Visit
    Where England meets Wales, separated by the meandering River Wye, you’ll discover a place of timeless beauty and untamed nature. Pause for a moment at one of our many breathtaking viewpoints, walk or cycle our miles of off-road paths, explore our iconic ruins and unique attractions or sample our bountiful artisan produce.
  10. Contact Us
    Contact Us
    Details to contact Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Tourism.

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The Barn at Severn & Wye
The Barn at Severn & Wye - Food Hall, Fish Market and Gift Shop
Taurus Crafts
Taurus Crafts
The Barn at Severn & Wye
The Barn at Severn & Wye - Cafe and Restaurant
Raglan Castle
Raglan Castle
Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Castle
Pedalabikeaway Cafe
Pedalabikeaway Cafe
Pedalabikeaway Cycle Centre
Pedalabikeaway
Whitemead Forest Park
Whitemead Forest Park - Cabins and Apartments
Clearwell Caves
Clearwell Caves
Puzzlewood
Puzzlewood
Taurus Crafts Cafe
Taurus Crafts Cafe
Tintern Abbey
Tintern Abbey
The Speech House Hotel
The Speech House Hotel
Forest Holidays: Forest of Dean Cabins
Forest Holidays: Forest of Dean Cabins
Wye Valley Miniature Golf
Wye Valley Miniature Golf
Go Ape
Go Ape
aMazing Hedge Puzzle
aMazing Hedge Puzzle
Dean Forest Railway
Dean Forest Railway
Harts Barn Cookery School
Harts Barn Cookery School
Beechenhurst
Beechenhurst Cafe
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
The Lamproom Cafe at Clearwell Caves
The Lamproom Cafe at Clearwell Caves
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  • 1The Barn at Severn & Wye - Food Hall, Fish Market and Gift Shop
  • 2Taurus Crafts
  • 3The Barn at Severn & Wye - Cafe and Restaurant
  • 4Raglan Castle
  • 5Chepstow Castle
  • 6Pedalabikeaway Cafe
  • 7Pedalabikeaway
  • 8Whitemead Forest Park - Cabins and Apartments
  • 9Clearwell Caves
  • 10Puzzlewood
  • 11Taurus Crafts Cafe
  • 12Tintern Abbey
  • 13The Speech House Hotel
  • 14Forest Holidays: Forest of Dean Cabins
  • 15Wye Valley Miniature Golf
  • 16Go Ape
  • 17aMazing Hedge Puzzle
  • 18Dean Forest Railway
  • 19Harts Barn Cookery School
  • 20Beechenhurst Cafe
  • 21Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
  • 22The Lamproom Cafe at Clearwell Caves
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