| parking is free. on the banks of the river wye, this old-world, timbered b&b is 3 miles from goodrich castle and 6 miles from the forest of dean. there's a shared sitting room and hot breakfast is prepared daily. locally sourced, seasonal fare is served in the on-site restaurant, bar and waterfront patio. the 10 simple, bright rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as en suite bathrooms; many have river views. upgraded rooms in a boathouse annexe have seating areas, and 1 adds a balcony. check-in time: 2:00 amcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Birmingham Airport 1 hr 25
Perrygrove Railway (15 min)
Park for children's steam train and footplate rides, treetop and indoor play, plus woodland walks. The aMazing Hedge Puzzle (9 min) The International Centre for Birds of Prey (29 min)
Large center for birds like eagles, owls and falcons flown daily, plus picnic spots and play areas. Raglan Castle (23 min)
15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. Dean Heritage Centre (27 min)
Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. Forest of Dean (18 min)
Outdoor recreation, art, camping, history, and nature Beechenhurst - Forestry England (18 min)
Opening for breakfast at 8.30am each morning, this simple forestry cafe serves local produce. Puzzlewood (16 min)
Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (9 min)
Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (26 min) Goodrich Castle (9 min)
Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn (32 min)
Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, including the Gothic West Front, with a gift shop. WWT Slimbridge (1 hr 7)
Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. Clearwell Caves (17 min)
In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (18 min)
Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. | 
