Birmingham Airport 1 hr 13
Hereford Cathedral (27 min) CofE church building with a 13th-century map of the known world and a chained medieval library. Clearwell Caves (28 min) In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Beechenhurst - Forestry England (24 min) Opening for breakfast at 8.30am each morning, this simple forestry cafe serves local produce. Forest of Dean (25 min) Outdoor recreation, art, camping, history, and nature Puzzlewood (26 min) Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Goodrich Castle (11 min) Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. The International Centre for Birds of Prey (17 min) Large center for birds like eagles, owls and falcons flown daily, plus picnic spots and play areas. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (10 min) Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. The aMazing Hedge Puzzle (10 min) Littledean Jail (23 min) 18th-century prison housing quirky, disparate exhibits on crime, spying and Victorian taxidermy. May Hill (19 min) This 217m-tall forested hill features a summit with benches that offer views of the area. Perrygrove Railway (26 min) Park for children's steam train and footplate rides, treetop and indoor play, plus woodland walks. Eastnor Castle (26 min) Venerable mock Greek Revival castle, circa 1820, with a tea room, medieval armor & gardens to tour. Dean Heritage Centre (27 min) Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (24 min) Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. |