Birmingham Airport 1 hr 13
Clearwell Caves (27 min)
In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Dean Heritage Centre (21 min)
Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. Painswick Rococo Garden (28 min)
Scenic 18th-century garden with flower & vegetable plots, plus a cafe & seasonal events. Gloucester Cathedral (12 min)
11th-century building with the tomb of King Edward II, musical events and daily CofE services. Goodrich Castle (26 min)
Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. The International Centre for Birds of Prey (14 min)
Large center for birds like eagles, owls and falcons flown daily, plus picnic spots and play areas. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (28 min) Woodchester Mansion Trust (42 min)
Tours of unfinished, 19th-century Gothic mansion revealing carving and stone masonry craftsmanship. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (29 min)
Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. WWT Slimbridge (37 min)
Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. Cattle Country Farm Park (36 min)
Large kids' park with a farm theme with animals, indoor/outdoor play equipment, activities & a cafe. Eastnor Castle (33 min)
Venerable mock Greek Revival castle, circa 1820, with a tea room, medieval armor & gardens to tour. Puzzlewood (25 min)
Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (21 min)
Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. National Waterways Museum Gloucester (13 min)
Exhibitions on British waterway history, with narrowboats, barges, tugs and a replica lock chamber. | 
