Birmingham Airport 1 hr 15
Eastnor Castle (28 min)
Venerable mock Greek Revival castle, circa 1820, with a tea room, medieval armor & gardens to tour. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (26 min) Clearwell Caves (24 min)
In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. May Hill (9 min)
This 217m-tall forested hill features a summit with benches that offer views of the area. Goodrich Castle (18 min)
Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. Gloucester Cathedral (22 min)
11th-century building with the tomb of King Edward II, musical events and daily CofE services. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (18 min)
Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. WWT Slimbridge (47 min)
Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (18 min)
Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. Littledean Jail (14 min)
18th-century prison housing quirky, disparate exhibits on crime, spying and Victorian taxidermy. The International Centre for Birds of Prey (11 min)
Large center for birds like eagles, owls and falcons flown daily, plus picnic spots and play areas. Beechenhurst - Forestry England (18 min)
Opening for breakfast at 8.30am each morning, this simple forestry cafe serves local produce. Perrygrove Railway (22 min)
Park for children's steam train and footplate rides, treetop and indoor play, plus woodland walks. Dean Heritage Centre (18 min)
Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. Puzzlewood (22 min)
Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. | 
