Birmingham Airport 1 hr 24
Forest of Dean (11 min)
Outdoor recreation, art, camping, history, and nature National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) (30 min)
Watersports center with kayaking & scuba diving, plus an inflatable course & a high bungee jump. Goodrich Castle (13 min)
Norman castle ruins with well-preserved Medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. Perrygrove Railway (14 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. Ysgyryd Fawr (30 min)
Hiking spot featuring some steep inclines through forest to a mountain peak offering scenic views. Castell Cas-gwent / Chepstow Castle (30 min)
Visitors can explore the preserved remnants of this large castle dating from the 11th century. Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn (20 min)
Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, including the Gothic West Front, with a gift shop. Clearwell Caves (15 min)
In the miners' footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4,500-year-old galleries. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (24 min) Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (8 min)
Kept at tropical temperatures, this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. Raglan Castle (12 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. Puzzlewood (14 min)
Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. | 
