Sightseeing
Puzzlewood is popular for many film shoots, including Dr.Who and Merlin
159 locals recommend
Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadPuzzlewood is popular for many film shoots, including Dr.Who and Merlin
Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
A beautiful historic place to visit
Symonds Yat Rock Lodge
Fantastic views all around the Forest of Dean and beyond
Lydney Yacht Club
Harbour RoadA nice place to visit and see the River Seven
A very interesting castle, good visitor centre, refreshments available
99 locals recommend
Goodrich Castle
Castle LaneA very interesting castle, good visitor centre, refreshments available
Caerleon
Great for checking out the Roman heritage
Abergavenny
Brilliant market on Tuesdays
Lovely walks - Go Ape is located here too for the more adventurous
45 locals recommend
Mallards Pike Lake
Lovely walks - Go Ape is located here too for the more adventurous
Speech House Lake
The dogs love swimming here - lovely peaceful walk
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail
Speech House RoadGreat for walking and finding all the sculptures
Drinks & Nightlife
Got to be one of the best pub/restaurants anywhere - beautiful location
59 locals recommend
The Saracens Head Inn
Got to be one of the best pub/restaurants anywhere - beautiful location
The Miners Arms
Music most weekends - good food
A must visit, you park in England, cross the old railway bridge and end up in Wales a a great little pub serving good ales, ciders and food, normally have music playing too.
40 locals recommend
The Boat Inn
Lone LaneA must visit, you park in England, cross the old railway bridge and end up in Wales a a great little pub serving good ales, ciders and food, normally have music playing too.
Queens Head Inn
1 St James StDo great Jazz jamming sessions - a real treat
The Old Court Hotel
Great food and location
The George Inn and Millingbrook Lodge
High StreetGood food and service
Tufthorn Inn
Station RoadMy local - lovely local community pub, Jack the landlord is very welcoming.....
Shopping
The Forest Bookshop Ltd
8 St John StA gem of a book shop and so helpful
Raymond's Stores
1 Boxbush RdYou've got to visit Raymonds, its so unique
The place to go to get all your animal food/gear from hamsters to bulls!
Wye Valley Country Store Ltd
The place to go to get all your animal food/gear from hamsters to bulls!
Food Scene
Stonemill Restaurant
B4233My favourite restaurant
The Bell Inn
103 Walcot StMusic most Weekends
The Ugly Duckling
3 Swan RdGood food
The Ostrich Inn
Great food and beers
Entertainment & Activities
Perrygrove Rd
Great day out for the kids
Really good fun and at a lovel location at Mallards Pike you can take a picnic, walk around the lake and enjoy Go-ape too, there is normally a mobile cafe at the site for light refreshments.
94 locals recommend
Go Ape Forest of Dean (Mallards Pike - Treetop Challenge and Forest Segway)
Really good fun and at a lovel location at Mallards Pike you can take a picnic, walk around the lake and enjoy Go-ape too, there is normally a mobile cafe at the site for light refreshments.
A great place to visit, right on the river wye, lots of nice cafe's around too
112 locals recommend
Chepstow Castle
A great place to visit, right on the river wye, lots of nice cafe's around too
Arts & Culture
A must place to visit, local arts and crafts and you can throw a pot too!
46 locals recommend
Taurus Crafts
A must place to visit, local arts and crafts and you can throw a pot too!
Caldicot Castle
Church RoadNormally lots of entertainment held at the castle
Everything Else
Monmouth
Great for shopping, lots of coffe shops and nice restaurants
Pedalabikeaway
New RoadHiring bikes, parking, start of bike trail
Speak to Becky, she will take care of all your beauty needs, she's manged to look after me for years! :)
Polish Nail Salon
19 Newerne StSpeak to Becky, she will take care of all your beauty needs, she's manged to look after me for years! :)
A lovely day out in the spa, with lots of facilities available too. You come out feeling amazing.
Malvern Springs Service Station
214 Worcester RdA lovely day out in the spa, with lots of facilities available too. You come out feeling amazing.
Perrygrove Railway
Perrygrove RoadGreat for the kids
Clearwell Caves
The RocksAn interesting piece of history, café is good too
Gardens and Roman ruins are amazing - check when they are open mind. Café is very reasonable and service is very good.
Lydney Park Estate
Lydney Park BoulevardGardens and Roman ruins are amazing - check when they are open mind. Café is very reasonable and service is very good.
White Castle
Lovely old castle
Skenfrith Castle
A bit of history for you...
Raglan Castle
Castle RoadOne of my favourite castles
Offa's Dyke
A great walk, you need to be fit mind!