Guidebook for Broad Oak
Essentials
Pengethley Farm Shop
Sells locally produced food and drinks
Waitrose & Partners
110-114 Monnow StM&S Monmouth Simply Food
66-68 Monnow StIceland Foods
24 Agincourt SquareLidl
Redbrook RoadParks & Nature
One of the only broad leaf forests in the UK, which offers walking, sightseeing, cycling, bird watching
152 locals recommend
Forest of Dean
High StreetOne of the only broad leaf forests in the UK, which offers walking, sightseeing, cycling, bird watching
National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Walk Description. Hay Bluff and Twmpa are two popular objectives combined in the Brecon Beacons walk.
Cars can be park in the car park at the base of Hay Bluff allowing you to enjoy the panoramic view over the Radnorshire countryside Hay Bluff is 677 metres high ...
56 locals recommend
Hay Bluff
Walk Description. Hay Bluff and Twmpa are two popular objectives combined in the Brecon Beacons walk.
Cars can be park in the car park at the base of Hay Bluff allowing you to enjoy the panoramic view over the Radnorshire countryside Hay Bluff is 677 metres high ...
The Weir Garden is a National Trust property near Swainshill, Herefordshire, lying alongside the River Wye 5 mi west of Hereford on the A438 road.
34 locals recommend
National Trust - The Weir Garden
The Weir Garden is a National Trust property near Swainshill, Herefordshire, lying alongside the River Wye 5 mi west of Hereford on the A438 road.
Entertainment & Activities
Pedalabikeaway
New RoadBike hire for The Forest of Dean cycle routes
Go Ape Forest of Dean (Mallards Pike - Treetop Challenge and Forest Segway)
Falconry Centre station
Canoe Hire & Kayak Hire and FUN on the banks of the River Wye at Symonds Yat. Family canoe adventures, river wye trips and activities.
15 locals recommend
Symonds Yat Canoe Ltd
3 Ashes LnCanoe Hire & Kayak Hire and FUN on the banks of the River Wye at Symonds Yat. Family canoe adventures, river wye trips and activities.
...is all about the peace and tranquility of paddling the beautiful River Wye where it meanders between Hay on Wye and Whitney on Wye via a series of gentle faster flowing sections that are great fun and easily passable.
Hire a Canoe.com
Montford Bridge...is all about the peace and tranquility of paddling the beautiful River Wye where it meanders between Hay on Wye and Whitney on Wye via a series of gentle faster flowing sections that are great fun and easily passable.
Located in Monmouth, South Wales, its one mile of river is set amongst 400 acres of rolling hills and Welsh farmland. Coarse and fly fishing and the chance to catch trout, grayling, chub, and (since autumn 2008) salmon.
Fishing bookings are taken through the Wye & Usk Foundation's "Booking Office Beats" facility.
Monnow Valley Fishery
Rockfield RoadLocated in Monmouth, South Wales, its one mile of river is set amongst 400 acres of rolling hills and Welsh farmland. Coarse and fly fishing and the chance to catch trout, grayling, chub, and (since autumn 2008) salmon.
Fishing bookings are taken through the Wye & Usk Foundation's "Booking Office Beats" facility.
Walk with butterflies as you explore the incredible and beautiful world of these wonderful creatures. This safari is for everyone with an interest in the environment.
55 locals recommend
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Walk with butterflies as you explore the incredible and beautiful world of these wonderful creatures. This safari is for everyone with an interest in the environment.
The aMazing Hedge Puzzle is a great place to play tag with all the family, and there's a hands-on Museum of Mazes. On our doorstep is the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo.
14 locals recommend
The aMazing Hedge Puzzle
The aMazing Hedge Puzzle is a great place to play tag with all the family, and there's a hands-on Museum of Mazes. On our doorstep is the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo.
Arts & Culture
Big Pit National Coal Museum
The Courtyard
Edgar StreetSavoy Theatre, Monmouth
Church Street...and cinema
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, Beechenhurst, Speech House Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire. OS Grid Ref: SO614120 The Sculpture Trail starts and ends at the rear of the Forestry Commission, Beechenhurst picnic site, west of Speech House in the heart of the Forest. The full Sculpture Trail is about 3.5 miles long. It can also be explored in a series of shorter distances. Follow the blue ringed posts and direction arrows.
90 locals recommend
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail
Speech House RoadForest of Dean Sculpture Trail, Beechenhurst, Speech House Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire. OS Grid Ref: SO614120 The Sculpture Trail starts and ends at the rear of the Forestry Commission, Beechenhurst picnic site, west of Speech House in the heart of the Forest. The full Sculpture Trail is about 3.5 miles long. It can also be explored in a series of shorter distances. Follow the blue ringed posts and direction arrows.
Sightseeing
Hereford Cathedral
Cathedral CloseTo see the Mappa Mundi
...for walking, hiking, horse riding, taking the steam train or hiring a boat on the canal
279 locals recommend
Brecon Beacons
Beacons Park...for walking, hiking, horse riding, taking the steam train or hiring a boat on the canal
Raglan Castle
Castle RoadWhite Castle
Grosmont Castle
B4347Abergavenny Museum
Castle StreetGoodrich Castle
Castle LaneChepstow Castle
Skenfrith Castle
Superb base for walking, cycling, trekking, photography and to stop for brunch, lunch and a coffee, tea or real ale!
Llanthony Priory is a partly ruined former Augustinian priory in the secluded Vale of Ewyas, a steep sided once glaciated valley within the Black Mountains area.
43 locals recommend
Llanthony Priory
Superb base for walking, cycling, trekking, photography and to stop for brunch, lunch and a coffee, tea or real ale!
Llanthony Priory is a partly ruined former Augustinian priory in the secluded Vale of Ewyas, a steep sided once glaciated valley within the Black Mountains area.
St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy. St Martin's in Cwmyoy, near Abergavenny, is a pretty little crooked church with a leaning spire. Cwmyoy Church.
Once called the "most crooked church" in Great Britain!
Cwmyoy
St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy. St Martin's in Cwmyoy, near Abergavenny, is a pretty little crooked church with a leaning spire. Cwmyoy Church.
Once called the "most crooked church" in Great Britain!
Clearwell Caves, at Clearwell in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, is a natural cave system which has been extensively mined for iron ore. It now operates primarily as a mining museum.
115 locals recommend
Clearwell Caves
The RocksClearwell Caves, at Clearwell in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, is a natural cave system which has been extensively mined for iron ore. It now operates primarily as a mining museum.
Puzzlewood is an ancient woodland site and tourist attraction, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England.
159 locals recommend
Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadPuzzlewood is an ancient woodland site and tourist attraction, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England.
Symonds Yat Rock is one of the best known view points in the Wye Valley and The Royal Forest of Dean.
Between April and August, you can witness a pair of Peregrine Falcons nesting on the cliff side from this point.
191 locals recommend
Symonds Yat
Symonds Yat Rock is one of the best known view points in the Wye Valley and The Royal Forest of Dean.
Between April and August, you can witness a pair of Peregrine Falcons nesting on the cliff side from this point.
Waterfall Country: living landscapes
Nestled into the southern slopes of the Fforest Fawr massif, west of Merthyr Tydfil, Waterfall Country is one of the most beautiful and popular parts of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Fforest Fawr Geopark, with steep, tree-lined gorges and an abundance of tumbling water. The main entry point to the region is the village of Pontneddfechan.
20 locals recommend
Pontneddfechan
Waterfall Country: living landscapes
Nestled into the southern slopes of the Fforest Fawr massif, west of Merthyr Tydfil, Waterfall Country is one of the most beautiful and popular parts of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Fforest Fawr Geopark, with steep, tree-lined gorges and an abundance of tumbling water. The main entry point to the region is the village of Pontneddfechan.
Shopping
Hay On Wye Booksellers
13-14 High TownA town for book lovers
Garden centre and cafe restaurant have a wide range of snacks, light lunches, brunches and on Sunday a roast.
Pengethley Garden Centre
Garden centre and cafe restaurant have a wide range of snacks, light lunches, brunches and on Sunday a roast.
Food Scene
The Bell at Skenfrith
Our closest place to eat and drink
Pengethley Manor
...for afternoon tea!
...renowned for cream and afternoon tea (one of the best in Wales!).
62 locals recommend
The Angel Hotel
15 Cross St...renowned for cream and afternoon tea (one of the best in Wales!).
Overlooking Brecon Beacons National Park, this upscale country pub with stylish rooms is 2.7 miles from the centre of Abergavenny and 3 miles from Monmouthshire Golf Club
68 locals recommend
The Hardwick
Overlooking Brecon Beacons National Park, this upscale country pub with stylish rooms is 2.7 miles from the centre of Abergavenny and 3 miles from Monmouthshire Golf Club
The Angel Inn
and pub in the heart of Grosmont
Part of Weston's Cider Mill and visitors centre. Serves a variety of food and drink for all the family.
The Scrumpy House
Part of Weston's Cider Mill and visitors centre. Serves a variety of food and drink for all the family.
The Bridge Inn is a 16th century riverside inn, restaurant, farmhouse idyllically located in the small village of Michaelchurch Escley.
"Lovers of good meat and beer flock to The Bridge Inn"
- The Telegraph
23 locals recommend
The Bridge Inn
Bridge Inn RoadThe Bridge Inn is a 16th century riverside inn, restaurant, farmhouse idyllically located in the small village of Michaelchurch Escley.
"Lovers of good meat and beer flock to The Bridge Inn"
- The Telegraph
Set in the village centre, this restored 1750 pub with rooms is 7 miles from Belmont Abbey, 8 miles from Grosmont Castle and 9 miles from Hereford Cathedral.
25 locals recommend
The Kilpeck Inn
Castle ParkSet in the village centre, this restored 1750 pub with rooms is 7 miles from Belmont Abbey, 8 miles from Grosmont Castle and 9 miles from Hereford Cathedral.
stop for a cream tea or an ale in this transformed 17th-century hunting lodge, now a traditional hotel opposite the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail and 5 miles from Clearwell Caves.
15 locals recommend
The Speech House
Speech House Roadstop for a cream tea or an ale in this transformed 17th-century hunting lodge, now a traditional hotel opposite the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail and 5 miles from Clearwell Caves.
The Moody Cow is the perfect place to relax and enjoy superb food, drinks, and hospitality in the pretty village of Upton Bishop.
36 locals recommend
The Moody Cow
The Moody Cow is the perfect place to relax and enjoy superb food, drinks, and hospitality in the pretty village of Upton Bishop.
The Cottage of Content is based in the idyllic hamlet of Carey, Herefordshire. It is a traditional country pub and restaurant serving delicious food, good wines and real ales.
23 locals recommend
Cottage Of Content
The Cottage of Content is based in the idyllic hamlet of Carey, Herefordshire. It is a traditional country pub and restaurant serving delicious food, good wines and real ales.
In Fownhope village centre, this classy restaurant with rooms is housed in a half-timbered medieval property, 7.2 miles from Hereford city centre
34 locals recommend
The Greenman
In Fownhope village centre, this classy restaurant with rooms is housed in a half-timbered medieval property, 7.2 miles from Hereford city centre
What once would have been the old stables has been renovated into a 30 seater restaurant with an outside courtyard for when the sun is shining.
17 locals recommend
The Temple Bar Inn
What once would have been the old stables has been renovated into a 30 seater restaurant with an outside courtyard for when the sun is shining.