an old world pub and restaurant features a beer garden and real ales. just off the a40 road, this 16th-century riverside inn housed in a former police station is a 5-minute walk from wilton castle and 2 miles from ross-on-wye town centre. there's also an adjacent campsite on the riverbank. breakfast is included in the rate. packed lunches and fishing permits can be arranged. . the 3 cosy rooms, 1 with a 4-poster bed, have en suite bathrooms and include free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities Birmingham Airport 1 hr 13
Goodrich Castle (8 min) Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. Littledean Jail (26 min) 18th-century prison housing quirky, disparate exhibits on crime, spying and Victorian taxidermy. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (8 min) Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. Puzzlewood (23 min) Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Forest of Dean (22 min) Outdoor recreation, art, camping, history, and nature The International Centre for Birds of Prey (17 min) Large center for birds like eagles, owls and falcons flown daily, plus picnic spots and play areas. Beechenhurst - Forestry England (21 min) Opening for breakfast at 8.30am each morning, this simple forestry cafe serves local produce. Clearwell Caves (25 min) In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (22 min) Tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet, nature-inspired sculptures. Dean Heritage Centre (30 min) Site with 5 acres dedicated to the Forest of Dean, with a museum, reconstructed cottage & workshops. Hereford Cathedral (24 min) CofE church building with a 13th-century map of the known world and a chained medieval library. Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) (3 min) Expansive conservation area with rolling hills, a river & woodlands for walking, cycling & canoeing. Eastnor Castle (27 min) Venerable mock Greek Revival castle, circa 1820, with a tea room, medieval armor & gardens to tour. The aMazing Hedge Puzzle (8 min) Perrygrove Railway (23 min) Park for children's steam train and footplate rides, treetop and indoor play, plus woodland walks. |