Forest of Dean Tour Guides are available for fully guided tours of the Royal Forest of Dean and Lower Wye Valley. . The Forest of Dean has a full calendar of events and festivals happening throughout the year.
http://www.visitforestofdean.co.uk/
For lots of local information, visit the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourism Association web site. http://www.wyedeantourism.co.uk/
The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley are areas of outstanding natural beauty. There is a wide variety of places to visit and activities to take part in, providing something of interest for everyone.
Things to do for all the family in a 10ml radius of Forest House:
Clearwell is only 2 miles from Forest House. Atmospheric ancient iron workings with an exciting and intriguing past. Walk through eerie caverns and tunnels following the footsteps of generations of miners that cut their livelihood from the rock.
Visit Clearwell Caves : www.clearwellcaves.com
A visit to the Dean Heritage Centre is an excellent way to begin your time in the Forest of Dean : http://www.deanheritagemuseum.com/
Whether it is to bring back memories or show children the magic of trains from a bygone era, come and let us help re-create that wonderful of atmosphere of a country railway. And don’t forget to have a chat with the driver, guard or any of our volunteers, for you can be sure of a cheery reply! We love running the railway and want you to enjoy it as much as we do! http://www.deanforestrailway.co.uk/
Puzzlewood is a unique attraction, located in the beautiful and historic Forest Of Dean. Explore meandering pathways through beautiful ancient woodland. The mile of paths wind through gulleys and moss covered rocks, over bridges and through fantastic tree and rock formations. http://www.puzzlewood.net/
Pedalabikeaway the Cannop Cycle Centre provides the opportunity for the casual cyclist to experience riding in the Forest of Dean. The Family Cycle Trail (listed as one of the best family trails in the UK by the Telegraph) is a waymarked route, primarily along old railway lines, suitable for most casual and family cycling. The Forest of Dean offers some of the best riding in the county of Gloucestershire and the Welsh Borders. http://www.pedalabikeaway.co.uk/
Go Ape has been put together with adventure in mind. We want you and your tribe to escape the rat race and spend some time getting out there and hugging a few trees and each other. Not for any other reason than because you love life, and messing about in the forest puts a smile on your face. http://www.goape.co.uk/
We have many domesticated and wild animals here on Dick Whittington Farm Park. From Cows and Ponies to Fallow Deer and Alpacas. There are all happily living in our splendid natural surroundings enjoying the habitat they like and are used to. You can see them easily without having to go on a safari though! http://www.dickwhittington.org/
Dean Forest Cycles
Way2Go Adventures
www.way2goadventures.co.uk
Individualised activities including Nordic Walking!