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From 2009 and leading up to the 2012 Olympics, the Forest of Dean and Cotswolds are staking a claim as Britain's Rural Capital of Culture.
This is on the basis of the incredible range and diversity of events, festivals, craftspeople and artists in this area.
There is so much more to the Forest than just fantastic scenery and outdoor activities, why not take a peek inside and see what else this magical place has to offer.
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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.
guides and downloads
Visitor Guide
If you would like to order a free copy of the Forest of Dean Visitor Guide 2010, simply complete our order form and we will post it out to you. Alternatively you can download the full visitor guide here - Size 2.9MB
Forest of Dean Videos
A series of short films about the cultural scene that really beathes life into Great Britain. Live music, crafts, galleries, festivals, museums and performance and much more. Its all happening in the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean - Britains Rural Capital of Culture. Click here to browse our selection fo videos.
Forest of Dean publications
Forest of Dean publications are available to download as pdf files - please click on the links below to download the files to your desktop. For Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourism Association publications click here.
Visitor Map
A comprehensive map of the Forest of Dean district including a full listing of places to visit. Click here to download - Size 2.1MB.
Wye Valley & Forest of Dean Discover the Magic!
A comprehensive listing of all attractions, activities, speciality shops and other services throughout the Forest of Dean district and Wye Valley. Click here to download - Size 2.3MB.
Wye Valley & Forest of Dean Eating Out Guide
A guide to the many wonderful places to eat throughout the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, including a section on local producers and suppliers. Click here to download - Size 3.3MB.
Camping and Caravanning
A list of all camping, caravan and touring sites within the district. Click here to download - Size 1.6MB.
Golf Clubs
A list of all golf clubs and courses in the Forest of Dean district and immediate surrounding area. Click here to download - Size 1.1MB.
Fishing in the Forest
A full list of places to fish in the Forest of Dean along with information on where to purchase fishing permits. Click here to download - Size 0.8MB.
Walking in the Forest
A list of many of the walks and trails that are available in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley area, which are supported by maps and leaflets. Click here to download - Size 1.1MB.
newent publications
Newent is a pretty and popular market town situated in the north of the district and famous for its annual Onion Fayre.
A number of leaflets are available here to download for attractions in Newent.
Click here for a general leaflet on Newent
Click here for Newent Market House
Click here for Newent Lake
Click here for Newent Arboretum
