Welcome to the wonderful Wye Valley and Forest of Dean,  this magical borderland fought over for centuries by the English and the Welsh.

Visit the local market towns where you can find a variety of specialist shops and restaurants, and where you can take afternoon tea and watch the world go by. Take a trip to the studios and galleries of local artists, and perhaps have a go yourself.

Experience the food and drink for which the area has become renowned, from goat’s cheese, Single Gloucester, and local Brie to old spot sausages, dry cured bacon, venison, asparagus, apples and pears, cider, beer and even wine from local vineyards.

Enjoy walking, canoeing, climbing, caving, cycling and mountain biking. There are many specialists in the area who can help you realise your ambitions.

We have a wealth of attractions to welcome you from museums to mazes, from show caves to steam trains.

You will find a warm welcome in the wonderful Wye Valley and Forest of Dean.