John’s guidebook
Historical Interest
Well preserved Norman Castle
Raglan
Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
World Famous Abbey ruins
Caerleon
Largest Roman settlement in the UK
Goodrich Castle
Castle LaneWell preserved Norman Castle
Chepstow
Ancient Market Town with well preserved Norman Castle
Monmouth
Historic Market Town. Numerous restaurants and pubs.
Sightseeing
Fantastic views from Symonds Yat rock. Peregrine Falcon nesting sight. Excellent riverside pub/restaurant. Boat trips along the river Wye. Canoe Hire.
Symonds Yat
Located next to Beechenhurst Visitor centre. A beautiful woodland walk
90 locals recommend
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail
Speech House RoadLocated next to Beechenhurst Visitor centre. A beautiful woodland walk
Children's play area, picnic grounds and cafe, located in the heart of the historic Forest of Dean. Numerous walking trails.
62 locals recommend
Beechenhurst Lodge
Speech House RoadChildren's play area, picnic grounds and cafe, located in the heart of the historic Forest of Dean. Numerous walking trails.
Activities and Sports
Several circular off road cycle routes, graded according to length and difficulty.
97 locals recommend
Pedalabikeaway
New RoadSeveral circular off road cycle routes, graded according to length and difficulty.
Excellent golf course. Well maintained and very well drained so playable all year round. Excellent Sunday carvery.
7 locals recommend
Forest Hills Golf Club
Mile End RoadExcellent golf course. Well maintained and very well drained so playable all year round. Excellent Sunday carvery.
Tree top challenge and forest Segway
94 locals recommend
Go Ape Forest of Dean (Mallards Pike - Treetop Challenge and Forest Segway)
Tree top challenge and forest Segway
Bells Hotel & Country Club
Lord's HillPicturesque golf course
Dean Forest Railway
Take a trip through the Forest of Dean by steam locomotive.
A great day out for families with young, and not so young children.
33 locals recommend
Raglan Farm Park
Chepstow RoadA great day out for families with young, and not so young children.
The place to see a range of arts and crafts. Opportunity to try your hand at various crafts. Pottery, jewellery making, stone carving, chocolate making, knitting and puppet making.
46 locals recommend
Taurus Crafts
The place to see a range of arts and crafts. Opportunity to try your hand at various crafts. Pottery, jewellery making, stone carving, chocolate making, knitting and puppet making.