Bristol Airport 55 min
Goodrich Castle (32 min) Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) (6 min) Watersports center with kayaking & scuba diving, plus an inflatable course & a high bungee jump. Castell Cas-gwent / Chepstow Castle (10 min) Visitors can explore the preserved remnants of this large castle dating from the 11th century. Clearwell Caves (14 min) In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (7 min) Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn (18 min) Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, including the Gothic West Front, with a gift shop. Puzzlewood (13 min) Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Wild Place Project (26 min) Grassland park with animals from Madagascar, East Africa and the Congo, plus play areas and gardens. WWT Slimbridge (45 min) Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. Perrygrove Railway (13 min) Park for children's steam train and footplate rides, treetop and indoor play, plus woodland walks. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (18 min) Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. Caldicot Castle (22 min) Restored Norman castle with wooded grounds and a country park with kids' events, shop and tea-room. Cattle Country Farm Park (35 min) Large kids' park with a farm theme with animals, indoor/outdoor play equipment, activities & a cafe. Dean Heritage Centre (15 min) Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. |