Birmingham Airport 1 hr 17
National Waterways Museum Gloucester (21 min)
Exhibitions on British waterway history, with narrowboats, barges, tugs and a replica lock chamber. Dean Heritage Centre (43 min)
Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (49 min) The International Centre for Birds of Prey (38 min)
Large center for birds like eagles, owls and falcons flown daily, plus picnic spots and play areas. Painswick Rococo Garden (29 min)
Scenic 18th-century garden with flower & vegetable plots, plus a cafe & seasonal events. Clearwell Caves (53 min)
In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Cattle Country Farm Park (19 min)
Large kids' park with a farm theme with animals, indoor/outdoor play equipment, activities & a cafe. Puzzlewood (52 min)
Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Goodrich Castle (52 min)
Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. National Trust - Newark Park (31 min)
16th-century hunting lodge on a rolling 725-acre estate known for its exhibitions and country walks. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (46 min)
Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. WWT Slimbridge (20 min)
Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. Woodchester Mansion Trust (27 min)
Tours of unfinished, 19th-century Gothic mansion revealing carving and stone masonry craftsmanship. Gloucester Cathedral (22 min)
11th-century building with the tomb of King Edward II, musical events and daily CofE services. Chavenage House (32 min)
Guided tours of a sprawling 16th-century house & popular filming location filled with period relics. | 
