The beautiful Royal Forest of Dean covers 35 square miles between the Rivers Wye and Severn. There is something for everyone! At any time of the year the seasons bring an ever-changing landscape.
Whatever the weather this is a magnificent area for walking, cycling, and observing the scenery and wildlife. Or delve into the fascinating history of this area set on the border of Wales- castles, caves, and mines.
Among the various local attractions - too many to mention them all! are:-
For more information contact
Mike & Barbara Smith
Brook Farm
Mork
St. Briavels
Gloucestershire
GL15 6QH
Tel 01594 530995
email - info@brookfarmcottage.co.uk
• The famous Tintern Abbey
• St. Briavels Castle
• Chepstow Castle & Museum
• Clearwell Caves - historic iron mining and underground tours
• Hopewell Colliery - mining museum and underground tours
• Puzzle Wood located on a Roman Iron Mining site
• The Forest Sculpture Trail
• Dean Heritage centre
• Cannop and Soudley Ponds
• Offa's Dyke historic path and river Wye walks
• Dean Forest Steam Railway
• Symonds Yat - outstanding views and boat trips on the Wye
Further afield - half day or day trips
• The medieval town of Newent with The Shambles museum
• Ross-on-Wye
• Historic Gloucester Docks
• Hereford Cathedral housing the Mappa Mundi
• Raglan Castle, Caldicott Castle
• Bristol Docks, Brunel Museum SS Great Britain
• City of Bath
• In Wales - the Black Mountains & Brecon Beacons
• Cardiff - castle, city and Cardiff Bay