| there's a cafe and a dining room offering meals, including themed medieval banquets. accommodation options include same-sex dorms or 6 private rooms, all with shared bathrooms and free wi-fi. former prison rooms with 16th-century graffiti and state apartments are among the offerings. other amenities include a classroom that doubles as an arts-and-crafts space, a walled garden and a courtyard. in the 13-century former hunting lodge of king john, this relaxed hostel is 4 miles from both the clearwell caves mining museum and the ruined cistercian monastery tintern abbey. check-in time: 5:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. kids eat free with a paying adult. parking is complimentary
Bristol Airport 1 hr 4
Raglan Castle (24 min.)
15th-century fortress with a grand gate mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a tudor panel. Goodrich Castle (25 min.)
norman castle ruins with well-preserved medieval domestic buildings and visitor centre exhibition. Puzzlewood (7 min.)
natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Cross Keys (5 min) Chepstow Castle (17 min.)
visitors can explore the preserved remnants of this large castle dating from the 11th century. Wwt Slimbridge (53 min.)
protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. National Diving U0026 Activity Centre (Ndac) (15 min.)
watersports center with kayaking & scuba diving plus an inflatable course & a high bungee jump. St Briavels Castle (1 min.)
early 12th-century castle with a working youth hostel in its gatehouse & courtyard with free access. Cattle Country Farm Park (43 min.)
large kids park with a farm theme with animals indoor/outdoor play equipment activities & a cafe. Playing Fields (4 min) Perrygrove Railway (7 min.)
park for children s steam train and footplate rides treetop and indoor play plus woodland walks. Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station) (14 min.) Forest Of Dean Sculpture Trail (15 min.)
tranquil woodland art trail open since 1986 with 16 discreet nature-inspired sculptures. Playing Fields Pavilion (6 min) Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (21 min.)
kept at tropical temperatures this indoor attraction lets visitors get close to exotic butterflies. Clearwell Caves (8 min.)
in the miners footsteps in an underground museum with passageways and 4 500-year-old galleries. | 
