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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.
Tourism Businesses
Our Vision and Aim:
Forest of Dean Tourism is all about working in partnership across the County and surrounding area to achieve joined-up thinking, planning, marketing and ultimately to increase the value and profitability of tourism in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley and the Cotswolds. In our aim to work with like minded organisations, we encourage all potential advertisers to become members of the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourism Association (WVFDTA). This is a voluntary organisation and is separate to Forest of Dean Tourism, (which is run by the District Council) however, we work together to provide tourism businesses with the very best that we can offer.
How to become a member of the Tourism Association:
Membership to the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourism Association costs just £80 a year and members will be able to enjoy many added benefits, including a listing on the Association website, www.wyedeantourism.co.uk as well as a free, Silver-enhanced listing on the Forest of Dean Tourism website, www.visitforestofdean.co.uk. If you want to find out more about joining the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourism Association, please Click here.
Who is Membership for?
Membership of the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Tourism Association is available to tourism businesses and those businesses who impact on the experience of any visitor to the County. However, to advertise on www.visitforestofdean.co.uk, accommodation businesses are required to participate in the National Quality Assessment Scheme. Non quality inspected properties will be unable to advertise.
Membership Benefits
Website listing - enhanced 'Silver' entry (to include weblink) on www.visitforestofdean.co.uk. Please email Sophie Powell for more information regarding your silver entry.
Visitor Guide advertising - special members rates for advertising in the annual Forest of Dean Visitor Guide and other selected print will be available to all members.
Getting involved and keeping in touch - 'Masterclass' skills development events and relevant regular updates. We will be keeping in touch with you on a regular basis.
Guest Link Web - online accommodation booking system available for Forest of Dean Tourism members for a 'pay as you go' rate of just 2.5% of booking value.
Image gallery - free images for websites and print. Please e-mail Sophie Powell and let us know what your image request is.
Sustainability Tent Card - the card is designed to encourage visitors to the area to be a 'perfect visitor' - simply encouraging them to think about the small changes that can be made to make their visit more sustainable. We want to encourage visitors to stay and eat locally making. The idea of the card is to be placed into bedrooms - the visitor can then read and digest in the comfort of their bedroom.
For hard copies please contact Sophie Powell
Forest of Dean - Be a perfect visitor
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