Birmingham Airport 1 hr 24
Goodrich Castle (12 min)
Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. Dean Heritage Centre (26 min)
Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn (19 min)
Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, including the Gothic West Front, with a gift shop. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (8 min)
Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. Ysgyryd Fawr (29 min)
Hiking spot featuring some steep inclines through forest to a mountain peak offering scenic views. Puzzlewood (13 min)
Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) (29 min)
Watersports center with kayaking & scuba diving, plus an inflatable course & a high bungee jump. Forest of Dean (10 min)
Outdoor recreation, art, camping, history, and nature Clearwell Caves (14 min)
In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Raglan Castle (11 min)
15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (17 min)
Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. Perrygrove Railway (13 min)
Park for children's steam train and footplate rides, treetop and indoor play, plus woodland walks. Castell Cas-gwent / Chepstow Castle (29 min)
Visitors can explore the preserved remnants of this large castle dating from the 11th century. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (24 min) | 
