10 Things to do Good for Kids in Forest of Dean That You Shouldn't Miss

You'll never be at a loss for something to see and do in the Forest of Dean. With the natural environment, fascinating history and heritage, an array of attractions and activities you can feed your minds and tire your bodies, but will there be enough time to fit it all into one holiday? - Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Tourism Association.

Home to over 230 birds of prey with 3 flying demonstrations a day, come and enjoy the Centre as visitors have been doing for more than 50 years. Explore the gardens and woodland, grab a bite to eat in the cafe and see everything from Pygmy Falcons to Steller's Sea Eagles! COVID Changes - please note that we have restrictions in place. All tickets must be purchased through our website and we have temporarily changed our flying demonstrations to 12pm and 3:30pm.

Get up Get out Get active with Way2go Adventures a family run business offers a professional, friendly & personal service. We guide you, your family or friends on one of our activities on the River Wye from Glasbury to Chepstow and other areas in the UK. Based in the beautiful Forest of Dean, We offer activity weekends• kayaking, canoeing, SUP, Gorge Walking, sea kayaking, BCU courses• Raft building• Canoe and Kayak campout looking for fun safe experience Way2Go adventures are the Way2Go. We welcome families, individuals, groups, school and youth groups, team building events, stag & hen parties, occasion children’s parties. SUP & SUPYOGA . AALA licence(Adventure Activity Licence)for working with under-18s Way2go Adventures World Host recognition. Way2go Adventures incorp Wye Get Active now offers Activity and wellbeing retreats 3-5 days includes, walking, canoeing, yoga, meditation. Conact us to tailor a package to suit your requirements.

Krazygolf Lydney will re-open Thursday April 15th with covid restrictions in place. Open Term Time Thursday-Sunday. Local School Holidays Wednesday-Monday. Subject to change.

A Museum housed in the original G.W.R. Goods station of 1883! The Great western railway Museum is housed in one of the last remaining permanent railway buildings left in the Forest of Dean on the original site of Coleford's railway yard. Its full of local railway history and artefacts it also has a 71/4 gauge miniature railway which runs around its site for all age groups! also has a full size Peckett locomotive in the engine shed and restored signal box.

Welcome to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Area - the perfect all year round, all weather holiday destination! Discover a host of great activities and entertainment ... for adventure-seekers, we have mountain biking, cycle tracks, zip-wires, kayaking, for explorers there's a great range of attractions, from the magical Puzzlewood to caves and steam trains, and for something more relaxing, enjoy the Sculpture trail, our many walks, the spectacular views and our many castles, museums and cathedrals.

Perrygrove Railway runs for 3/4 mile through farmland and woods on the edge of the Forest of Dean. Ride the steam train to all our activities including the unique Treetop Adventure - 5 houses up in the trees, fully accessible and safe - our covered picnic and play area at Foxy Hollow, an Indoor Village with secret passages, and a den-building area in the woods. See our collection of vintage trains (operating on two special days each year). Unlock a casket of treasure! Fun guaranteed. Picnics welcome - or enjoy our cafe serving sandwiches and light refreshments. Lots of special events, including days when Mr. Chuffity is here to show children how the Friendly Engines work and tell stories. Low cost family tickets - nothing else to pay (except the optional Treasure Hunt).