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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...
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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.
Latest News
Please see below press releases and press coverage for the Forest of Dean.
These releases are in .pdf format. If they do not open within your browser please right click and save target as to view the documents.
For further information, contact: Paula Burrows, Commercial Services Manager, telephone 01594 812389 or email: paula.burrows@fdean.gov.uk
2011
02 November - Forest Bushcraft Courses
18 October - Dean Heritage Centre - Lord Bragg shows his support for Dennis Potter Archive
17 October - Dean Heritage Centre - Half Term Activities
17 October - Forest Trekking - Featured on ITV 'My Life - Peter Andre'
04 October - Dean Heritage Centre - New Conference Facilities
04 October - Forest Musical Society - Pirates of Penzance 20-22 October 2011
03 October - Dean Heritage Centre - New Trustees for Dean Heritage Centre
29 September - Dean Heritage Centre - Funghi Weekend 8/9 October 2011
29 September - Dean Heritage Centre - AppleFest 22/23 October 2011
29 September - Dean Heritage Centre - Art Exhibition Tim Dobbs 26.10.11 to 06.11.11
27 September - Tudor Farmhouse Hotel - Special Offers at Tudor Farmhouse
26 September - Forest Food Showcase - 2nd October 2011
19 September - Dean Heritage Centre - Pirate Weekend at Dean Heritage Centre
12 September - Dean Heritage Centre - Pirates Invade the Dean Heritage Centre
07 September - Forestry Commission - Forest Discovery Day on Sunday 11th September
05 September - Dean Heritage Centre Forest Fair on Sunday 11th September Heritage Open Days
05 September - Bells Hotel and Golf Course, The Future's Bright
25 August - Take A Break magazine
23 August - Dean Heritage Centre Charcoal Burn on Saturday 27th August
18 August - Forest Food Showcase 2nd October 2011 at The Speech House Hotel
15 August - Dean Heritage Centre - Fish Fykes and Ferries a celebration of the River Severn
15 August - SARA Beachley Lifeboat and Rescue Station Open Day
08 August - Dean Heritage Centre Celebrates Sporting Heroes
03 August - Bells Hotel and The Forest of Dean Golf Club
02 August - Dean Heritage Centre - Photographic Exhibition, Ben Locke
19 July - Dean Heritage Centre - Living lessons in history
13 July - Dean Heritage Centre - Can you dig it?
06 July - Summer Cooking at Harts Barn Cookery School
06 July - Forestry Commission - Wild Boar focus of Art Project
05 July - The Guardian - Historic Walks around St Briavels, Forest of Dean
30 June - Mariana-Art Gallery - Garden Gifts
29 June - Church Farm Holidays - Horse and Hound Riding Holiday
27 June - Dean Heritage Centre - Around the World from a Picnic Blanket
13 June - Wilderness Discovery and Harts Barn Cookery School - Foraging Courses
09 June - Try an Adventure Holiday in the UK with Wyedean Adventure
27 May - Dean Heritage Centre celebrates Our Fabulous Forest
24 May - Adam Henson To Open Harts Barn Cookery School
12 May - Dean Heritage Centre Fire and Wood Festival Celebrates Local Crafts
26 April - Dean Heritage Centre Museums At Night, The Ghost of Camp Mill
19 April - Dean Heritage Centre Awarded First Prize in National Science Event
18 April - Junior 'ForestChef' at Harts Barn Cookery School
14 April - Family Fun Boar Trail at Taurus Crafts
April - Visit England Newsletter
31 March - WWII Weekend launches Forester's War Exhibition
26 March - People's Friend - England's Best Kept Secret
21 March - Wilderness Discovery launches new venture!
15 March - Inspire Me! Visitor Itineraries
08 March - Help Restore St Edward's Church by attending Kempley Daffodil Weekend
06 March - The Independant: Walk of the Month, The Forest of Dean
05 March - The Telegraph: Walking in Britain
02 March - Anthony Skates demonstrates his skills at Taurus Crafts
01 March - This is Gloucestershire - The Forest of Dean: A Golfing Destination
28 February - History & Wildlife in the Forest of Dean by UK Travel Blog
24 February - Dean Heritage Centre awarded Ernest Cook Grant
22 February - The Coopers Hill Cheese Rolling Festival
14 February - Unlocking the Secrets of Trees at the Dean Heritage Centre
13 February - 2011 Visitor Guide Coverage
31 January - Starting the Spring Season at the Dean Heritage Centre
27 January - New Exhibition at 'Upstairs at the George'
24 January - The Rugby Football League
24 January - Launch of the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Visitor Guide 2011
17 January - National Storytelling Week at the Dean Heritage Centre
10 January - Exhibition at the Dean Heritage Centre goes out with a Bang
05 January - The Forester - The Secret Supper Club at Puzzlewood
01 January - New Years Resolutions for the Dean Heritage Centre
2010
BBC visits the Wye
29 January: Press Release - Freewalkers' of the Forest of Dean
5 February: Press Release - Wealth of information in the Forest of Dean 2010 Visitor Guide
Kempley Tardis
Lonely Planet Magazine
8 April: Press Release - Dean Heritage Centre - Back in a 'blaze' of glory
6 May: Wartburtons Picnic Awards - Mallards Pike wins South West Final
18 May: Press Release - Dean Forest Railway - Thomas & Friends
18 May: Press Release - Dean Forest Railway - Two-week Festival at Dean Forest Railway
27 May: Press Release - Forest Open Studio Arts Trail - Millend, Mitcheldean
27 May: Press Release - Heritage Open Days - Millend, Mitcheldean
June: Feature in Chat Magazine
9 July: Wye Valley & Forest of Dean Tourism Association - 12 Easy Walks (BBC Gloucestershire)
20 July: Press Release - Dean Heritage Museum - Focus on the Future
22 July: Press Release - Dean Heritage Musuem - 100 years of "Something for the Girls"
22 July: Forest Fun Festival - Music, performance, storytelling and more!
27 July: Press Release - Dean Heritage Museum - Going back to your roots
30 July: Press Release - Dean Heritage Museum - Exciting Events this August
August: Feature in Prizes Galore Magazine
2 August: Press Release - Dean Forest Railway - Thomas Returns!
13 August: Press Release - Dean Heritage Museum - Potters Play acted out
16 August: Press Release - Dean Heritage Museum - Adventures on the River Severn
19 August: Press Release - Upstairs at the George - Tidal Severn
23 August: Press Release - Dean Heritage Museum - A celebration of Forest talent
September: Freemining Feature in Countryfile Magazine
6 September: Press release - Dean Heritage Museum - Heritage Open Days
14 September: Press release - Forest Food Showcase 2010
16 September: Press Release - Dean Heritage Museum - Looks to the future with local MP
18 September: Forest of Dean feature in Daily Mail on Saturday
20 September: Press Release - Taurus Crafts - Autumn Health Festival
27 September: Press Release - Dean Heritage Museum - New Blog for Forest Talent
29 September: In Eden with Ben Fogle
October: Feature in Good Housekeeping Magazine
4 October: Press Release - Dean Heritage Museum - MP Visit, boost for Tourism
6 October: Guardian - Women wins right to hold 'Freeminer' title
6 October: Telegraph - Mother wins battle to be Freeminer
7 October: Press Release - Dean Heritage Museum - Exhibition brings families together
8 October: BBC News Gloucestershire - Women wins right to be Forest of Dean Freeminer
11 October: Press Release - Wilderness Discovery, "Wild Britain" Ray Mears visits the Forest of Dean
13 October: Press Release - Forest Holidays, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen opens Forest of Dean Cabins
14 October: Press Release - Forest Showcase 2010
18 October: Press Release - Dean Heritage Museum - Capturing the Faces of Britain
25 October: Press Release - Dean Heritage Museum - October Activities
10 October: Ben Fogle's 'Country Diary'
01 November: Press Release - Mariana Art Gallery - Christmas Exhibition
08 November: Press Release - Woodland and Wildlife at the Dean Heritage Centre
23 November: Lydney JingleFest Poster
23 November: Lydney JingleFest - What's On
26 November: Forest Hills Golf Course - What's On this Christmas
26 November: Press Release - Upstairs at the George - Off the Wall, Affordable Art Bazaar
14 December: Press Release - Forest of Dean features on IPhone App
15 December: thisisgloucestershire.co.uk covers release of IPhone App
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