Tab1
Whether you want to go on a two-day hike, throw yourself into some high-energy activities or just take a leisurely bike ride to a viewing hotspot, the Forest of Dean accommodates all.
With so much selection, you won't know where to start. So here are some of our top tips to keep everyone entertained on your visit to the Forest...
Tab 2
Whether you're a first time visitor, or returning to rediscover its charms, you'll find the best in hospitality, along with spectacular scenery, a wealth of wildlife and a fascinating heritage.
However if you only have a day, you'll just scratch the surface of what this wonderful place has to offer. So why not stay a bit longer and discover more of the Forest's charms, it won't take long before you fall under its spell.
Tab 3
Said to have inspired the likes of J.R.R.Tolkien, J.K.Rowling and Dennis Potter, "Gloucestershire's greatest natural wonder", the Forest of Dean, is best explored by following The Royal Forest Route, which takes visitors on a 20-mile tour of the spectacular broad-leaf forest.
Springtime is one of the best times of the year to follow this route, when many areas, such as the Soudley Valley are filled with the most spectacular bluebells.
Special Awards in the Forest of Dean
Families Welcome
Look out for the Families Welcome award, which is given to businesses that provide facilities and services for families of varying ages and combinations.
Accommodation establishments displaying this logo provide facilities specifically for your family and provide information to help make your stay more comfortable and enjoyable.
Pet's Welcome
Don't leave Fido in the kennels when you go on holiday, bring him with you. A large number of accommodation providers in the Forest of Dean will allow you to bring pets by prior arrangement.
Some accommodation establishments have obtained the Pets Welcome accolade awarded by Visit Britain. Facilities are provided specifically for your pet and provides information to help make your stay more comfortable and enjoyable.
There are many establishments within the Forest of Dean that accept pets by prior arrangement, please note that not all have the Pets Welcome accolade.
Walkers Welcome
Walking holidays are becoming ever popular, and the Forest of Dean is no exception. If you're a walker you will be looking for extra facilities to assist you whilst on holiday, and those with the Walkers Welcome award have gone the extra mile to assist.
Helpful extras include; facilities for drying outdoor clothing and footwear, first aid kits and packed lunches/pre-ordering of groceries available upon request.
Cyclists Welcome
The number of people coming into the area for cycling is increasing. If you're a cyclist the Cyclists Welcome award is given to those establishments that provide extra facilities to assist you whilst on holiday.
Helpful extras include; facilities for drying outdoor clothing and footwear, lockable undercover area for bicycles, puncture repair kit available for use and packed lunches/pre-ordering of groceries available upon request.
So look out for the Walkers Welcome and Cyclists Welcome logos on accommodation that does this and much more!
Stabling Available
Here to ride? We have compiled all of the accommodation that offer stabling for your horse.
Cycling Breaks
Browse all of the available accommodation with the Cycling Welcome award.
Powered by 