See and Do

Visitors are always amazed at the amount of things there are to see and do in the Forest of Dean, and all ages and tastes are catered for. From museums, caves and historic buildings where you can discover the area's fascinating heritage, to great family attractions where you can ride a steam train, get up close to the animals or even enjoy a creative session painting pottery. The area also has some very interesting towns and villages as well as art and craft centres - ideal for whiling away the hours browsing and shopping. Visit our local shop site for full details of shops in the Forest of Dean.

Of course, the Forest of Dean is the perfect outdoor destination and has a fantastic range of adventure and leisure activities. Whether you fancy a leisurely canoe trip down the River Wye, a cycle through the heart of the forest, or something more adventurous such as zip-wiring through the trees, or even a multi-activity weekend combining a few activities together? The area has some excellent golf courses and fishing lakes too. Whatever you like, you're sure to find it here.