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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.
forest of dean tourism
Forest of Dean Tourism is a service provided by the Forest of Dean District Council to manage and market the area and, in doing so support the growth and development of tourism businesses for the benefit of the local community.
As part of Cotswolds and Forest of Dean Tourism, we work closely with our Cotswolds partners to develop and promote this area to visitors from across the UK and overseas. We also work on joint promotional initiatives with our partners in the Wye Valley. Cotswolds and Forest of Dean Tourism is all about working in partnership across the County to achieve joined up thinking, planning, marketing and ultimately to increase the value and profitability of tourism in the Forest of Dean and Cotswolds.
Membership of Forest of Dean Tourism is available to tourism businesses and those businesses who impact on the experience of visitors to this area. Click on the box below for further details about joining Forest of Dean Tourism.
Forest of Dean Tourism is able to offer advice and information to people considering setting up a new business in the district or looking to develop an existing business further. If you have any specific enquiries, please contact us directly on 01594 812384 or email: marketing@fdean.gov.uk
If you would like to download our 'Setting up an accommodation business in the Forest of Dean' information pack, click here.
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Find out more about the benefits of joining Forest of Dean Tourism.
