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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.
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The market towns and picturesque villages of the Forest of Dean have a unique character and charm of their own. Nestled throughout the district are butchers, bakers, bookshops and gift shops, as well as delicatessens offering a range of local produce.
The area's craft centres are also great places to spend a few hours and provide lots of ideas for unique gifts and souvenirs.
