| the straightforward rooms all include en suite bathrooms, and come with free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. in a former 19th-century coaching inn, this casual hotel is a 9-minute walk from the savoy theatre and 7. 2 miles from the medieval fortress, raglan castle. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a lounge bar serving food, and a bar with a pool table and sports tv. some rooms feature original oak beams
Birmingham Airport 1 hr 24
Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn (20 min)
Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, including the Gothic West Front, with a gift shop. Perrygrove Railway (18 min)
Park for children's steam train and footplate rides, treetop and indoor play, plus woodland walks. Castell Cas-gwent / Chepstow Castle (28 min)
Visitors can explore the preserved remnants of this large castle dating from the 11th century. Ysgyryd Fawr (30 min)
Hiking spot featuring some steep inclines through forest to a mountain peak offering scenic views. Clearwell Caves (19 min)
In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (22 min)
Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. Forest of Dean (15 min)
Outdoor recreation, art, camping, history, and nature Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (28 min) Dean Heritage Centre (31 min)
Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. Puzzlewood (18 min)
Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Goodrich Castle (13 min)
Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (8 min)
Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) (31 min)
Watersports center with kayaking & scuba diving, plus an inflatable course & a high bungee jump. Raglan Castle (12 min)
15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. | 
