Set in a beautiful and fully interactive five acre site, the Dean Heritage Centre protects and preserves the unique history and heritage of the beautiful Forest of Dean. With a wide range of things to do and see, including five onsite galleries exploring the history of the Forest from the Ice Age to the present day...

If you’re a fan of natural phenomena and you’re visiting the Forest of Dean you have to see The Severn Bore, one of Britain’s finest. The giant surge wave can be viewed in many places on the River Severn, where the tidal range is the 2nd highest in the world, being as much as 50…

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!

Take a grand tour of the best places to eat in the Wye Valley with our guide to River Wye restaurants. From small secret cafe’s to Michelin Star chef’s there’s something for every pallet.

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).

Sat on the banks of the Wye Valley with the Forest of Dean behind you, Symonds Yat is the ideal location to explore the area.