Things to do & see while you are here
Places of interest & walks
Symonds Yat
Viewpoint over the river, spot the nesting peregrine falcons and walk down to the Wye for a river cruise, cross over the rope bridge and take a trip on the historic hand-pulled ferry.
The Cyril Hart Arboretum
A Victorian plant hunters collection, now home to over 200 tree species from around the globe.
Goodrich Castle
Medieval castle ruins with tearoom and events.
Lydney Harbour
Riverside walk with sculptures, steeped in history, great for bird watching and photography – watch the sunset over the Severn Estuary.
Devils Pulpit
Viewpoint over Tintern Abbey and the valley below.
Cannop Ponds
Picturesque ponds and picnic area.
Mallards Pike
Lakeside walk or try Forest Segway for the more adventurous!
Raglan Castle
Castle ruins with café and gift shop.
Gloucester Cathedral
Visit the tomb of Edward II and filming location for Harry Potter
All Saints Church, Newland
Known as ‘The cathedral of the Forest’ with tombs, carvings and stained glass.
Worgreen Nature Reserve
Walk in the forest and spot the Highland Cows!
St Anthony’s Well
Holy well filled from a spring – legend says it can cure skin diseases if you visit 9 times in the month of May!
Wintour’s Leap
Rock climbing location and viewpoint located on the English side of the Wye Valley.
Beechenhurst Sculpture Trail
A 3 mile walk with 18 art installations.
Nature in Art, Twigworth
The world’s only museum dedicated to art inspired by nature.
Activities
Try Canoeing, Kayaking or SUP on the River Wye
Attractions
Puzzlewood
Ancient woodland and a filming location for Star Wars, Doctor Who, Merlin and many more.
Clearwell Caves
Perrygrove Railway Adventure
Miniature railway and play areas.
Hopewell Colliery
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Walk through tropical butterfly house.
Shopping
Gloucester Quays
Outlet shopping and leisure quarter set in the historic docks.
Hanley Farm Shop
Tidenham NP16 7NA
Monmouth and Ross-On-Wye
Attractive market towns with a range of independent shops and eateries.
Chase Farm
Tidenham NP16 7JR – small batch ice cream made on the farm.
Cowshill Farm Shop
Hewelsfield GL15 6UP
Oh My Goat
Mitcheldean – farm shop selling delicious goat milk ice-cream in a range of flavours.
Rainy Days
Studio Cinema
Coleford - a small 2 screen cinema in our local town which shows the latest films.
Hopewell Colliery or Clearwell Caves
Escape underground!
Dean Heritage Museum
Soudley
Float in the Forest, Whitecroft
Flotation centre
Monmouth Leisure Centre
Swimming Pool, Gym, Jacuzzi, steam room, play centre and café.
Silver Circle Distillery, Penallt
Micro distillery tours with samples of small batch spirits.