Birmingham Airport 1 hr 17
Puzzlewood (25 min)
Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Eastnor Castle (33 min)
Venerable mock Greek Revival castle, circa 1820, with a tea room, medieval armor & gardens to tour. Littledean Jail (16 min)
18th-century prison housing quirky, disparate exhibits on crime, spying and Victorian taxidermy. Dean Heritage Centre (21 min)
Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. WWT Slimbridge (41 min)
Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. May Hill (4 min)
This 217m-tall forested hill features a summit with benches that offer views of the area. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (21 min)
Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (29 min) Painswick Rococo Garden (33 min)
Scenic 18th-century garden with flower & vegetable plots, plus a cafe & seasonal events. Goodrich Castle (24 min)
Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. The International Centre for Birds of Prey (9 min)
Large center for birds like eagles, owls and falcons flown daily, plus picnic spots and play areas. Clearwell Caves (27 min)
In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Gloucester Cathedral (16 min)
11th-century building with the tomb of King Edward II, musical events and daily CofE services. National Waterways Museum Gloucester (17 min)
Exhibitions on British waterway history, with narrowboats, barges, tugs and a replica lock chamber. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (24 min)
Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. | 
