Birmingham Airport 1 hr 36
WWT Slimbridge (1 hr 1)
Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. Puzzlewood (22 min)
Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (20 min)
Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. Perrygrove Railway (22 min)
Park for children's steam train and footplate rides, treetop and indoor play, plus woodland walks. Dean Heritage Centre (36 min)
Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. Raglan Castle (19 min)
15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. Clearwell Caves (23 min)
In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) (30 min)
Watersports center with kayaking & scuba diving, plus an inflatable course & a high bungee jump. Goodrich Castle (24 min)
Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. Cattle Country Farm Park (51 min)
Large kids' park with a farm theme with animals, indoor/outdoor play equipment, activities & a cafe. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (30 min)
Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. Castell Cas-gwent / Chepstow Castle (28 min)
Visitors can explore the preserved remnants of this large castle dating from the 11th century. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (30 min) Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn (20 min)
Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, including the Gothic West Front, with a gift shop. | 
