Birmingham Airport 1 hr 36
Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn (20 min)
Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, including the Gothic West Front, with a gift shop. WWT Slimbridge (1 hr 3)
Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. Castell Cas-gwent / Chepstow Castle (30 min)
Visitors can explore the preserved remnants of this large castle dating from the 11th century. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (20 min)
Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. Clearwell Caves (25 min)
In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Perrygrove Railway (25 min)
Park for children's steam train and footplate rides, treetop and indoor play, plus woodland walks. Dean Heritage Centre (39 min)
Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. Cattle Country Farm Park (53 min)
Large kids' park with a farm theme with animals, indoor/outdoor play equipment, activities & a cafe. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (33 min)
Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. Goodrich Castle (25 min)
Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. Raglan Castle (20 min)
15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. Puzzlewood (25 min)
Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (33 min) National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) (33 min)
Watersports center with kayaking & scuba diving, plus an inflatable course & a high bungee jump. | 
