Symonds Yat has some great walks, suitable for all abilities with fantastic scenery and plenty of reasons to stop.

If you love walking you will love walking in the Wye Valley, and what better chance to learn about this beautiful area while getting your fill of exercise and fresh air, than by joining in the Ross-on-Wye Walking Festival – 3 days of guided walks along trails and footpaths offering a taste of the town and surrounding countryside.

If you’re feeling peckish, with a couple of hours free on a weekday, and fancy a real dining treat, do what I did – take your loved one to the Tudor Farmhouse Hotel in Clearwell and dig into chef Rob Cox’ lunchtime Menu, the 5 Course Taster.

Modern life is stressful. It’s a fact, even in the Forest of Dean. If you’re not suffering, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Alas I’m not one of the lucky ones and I’ve tried many many ways to relax, with limited success – until now.

Take a look at the new video celebrating our beautiful Forest of Dean!

If you’re staying at Hollytree House in Symonds Yat cast your eyes over the river above the Saracens Head Inn and you’ll see the chalet style home sat in the wood above it (known locally as the Red House).

From hen parties to corporate retreats, here are 10 great ideas for group holidays in the UK.

Billed as the Forest of Dean’s best kept secret, The Coleford Music Festival is held outdoors in Coleford town centre every summer.

The world renowned Brecon Jazz Festival returns for its 36th year along with the Brecon Fringe Festival.

Christmas is always a special time, but Puzzlewood forest makes it even more magical!