Birmingham Airport 1 hr 10
Cattle Country Farm Park (20 min)
Large kids' park with a farm theme with animals, indoor/outdoor play equipment, activities & a cafe. National Trust - Newark Park (30 min)
16th-century hunting lodge on a rolling 725-acre estate known for its exhibitions and country walks. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (44 min) Painswick Rococo Garden (16 min)
Scenic 18th-century garden with flower & vegetable plots, plus a cafe & seasonal events. Museum Of Gloucester (17 min)
Family-friendly museum with artwork, Roman ruins & exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to local history. The Royal Gardens at Highgrove (32 min)
Landscaped garden on a royal estate, offering tours, a charming tea room and gift shop. WWT Slimbridge (21 min)
Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. Woodchester Mansion Trust (26 min)
Tours of unfinished, 19th-century Gothic mansion revealing carving and stone masonry craftsmanship. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (41 min)
Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. Gloucester Cathedral (18 min)
11th-century building with the tomb of King Edward II, musical events and daily CofE services. Dean Heritage Centre (38 min)
Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. National Waterways Museum Gloucester (16 min)
Exhibitions on British waterway history, with narrowboats, barges, tugs and a replica lock chamber. Chavenage House (32 min)
Guided tours of a sprawling 16th-century house & popular filming location filled with period relics. The International Centre for Birds of Prey (34 min)
Large center for birds like eagles, owls and falcons flown daily, plus picnic spots and play areas. | 
