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2010 Ryder Cup 1st to 3rd October
Country pubs, quality hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs and campsites in the Forest of Dean offer accommodation to suit every pocket and inclination. Just choose what suits you from our great range of quality assessed, accommodation available to book online.
The Forest of Dean is just a stone's throw away from the Celtic Manor Resort host for the 2010 Ryder Cup located near Newport in South East Wales.
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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.
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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.
camping and touring
Camping in the Forest of Dean is one the most popular activities and it is easy to understand why. Camping and caravan parks are situated in some of the most spectacular scenery, making them the perfect base for exploring the area, on foot or by bike. Many of the sites are well catered for families and offer a great range of facilities, while others are ideal for getting away from it all and relaxing in beautiful surroundings.
Camping in the Forest of Dean is an experience always remembered. Step directly into nature and enjoy the beauty and variety that this special place has to offer.
