Birmingham Airport 1 hr 25
Goodrich Castle (17 min)
Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. Skenfrith Castle (11 min)
Preserved ruins of a 13th-century castle next to the River Monnow with benches & picnic spots. Perrygrove Railway (29 min)
Park for children's steam train and footplate rides, treetop and indoor play, plus woodland walks. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (14 min)
Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. Raglan Castle (26 min)
15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. White Castle (24 min)
History tours of round-towered, 12th-century Norman castle, with picnic tables and gift shop. Clearwell Caves (31 min)
In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Forest of Dean (27 min)
Outdoor recreation, art, camping, history, and nature Puzzlewood (29 min)
Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. The aMazing Hedge Puzzle (14 min) Beechenhurst - Forestry England (29 min)
Opening for breakfast at 8.30am each morning, this simple forestry cafe serves local produce. Hereford Cathedral (26 min)
CofE church building with a 13th-century map of the known world and a chained medieval library. Ysgyryd Fawr (34 min)
Hiking spot featuring some steep inclines through forest to a mountain peak offering scenic views. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (30 min)
Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. Dean Heritage Centre (38 min)
Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. | 
