The market towns and picturesque villages of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley have a unique character and charm of their own. Nestled throughout the area are an impressive number of small independent shops where you will be met with a friendly personal service.
There are butchers and bakers, traditional sweet shops and Labels Outlet in Ross-on-Wye plus several delicatessens offering a range of local produce.
The area's craft centres are also great places to spend a few hours and provide lots of ideas for unique gifts and souvenirs or to learn a new craft at one of the many workshop sessions.
You may find the following downloads of interest
Creates Gallery is an independent art gallery based in the Wye Valley. Specialising in original paintings, and showcasing a wide variety of art from select British artists.
Attraction in or near Monmouth
Welcome to our Reclaimed World. 15 diverse showrooms set in a former wartime munitions factory. We have created a destination like no other; a renovation resource and a celebration of days gone-by.
Attraction in or near Hereford
Vibrant art and craft centre with art studios. Craft units. Working pottery. Design led gift shop. Organic delicatessen. Licensed wholefood restaurant. Programme of activities & art exhibitions.
Attraction in or near Lydney
One of the UK's leading outlet shopping destinations. Well-known brands; Clothes, Shoes & Accessories, Bags & Luggage, Bedlinen & Towels, Cookshop, Gifts, Café & Seafood Bar, Foodhall with Butcher.
Attraction in or near Ross-on-Wye
So many of the sweets that you loved as a kid just don’t seem to be around any more so people are delighted to find that their old favourites are still available from this speciality sweet shop in Ross-on-Wye.
Attraction in or near Ross-on-Wye
A historic market town on the Southern edge of the Forest of Dean. Called the 'Gateway to the Forest' the town offers a great place to visit and explore, with a range of shops and attractions.
Attraction in or near Lydney
Hand selected ladies clothing, accessories and gifts with an eye for design. Stores in Newent, Monmouth, Ledbury, Ross on Wye, Witney and Dunster.
Attraction in or near Newent
The Brockweir and Hewelsfield village shop, cafe and conference room is community owned and staffed by volunteers. It is a traditional oak construction combined with sustainable technology and specialises in local food.
Attraction in or near St Briavels
MOOT home & garden is a delightful discovery of wonderful temptations. A high St shop with fun & exclusive gifts & home accessories including mugs from Magpie & handmade cushions from local designers.
Attraction in or near Coleford
*Beautiful Setting: *Working Water Wheel *Restaurant *Nearby is Tintern Abbey *Large selection of hand crafted Green Men, Hares & Mystical Sculptures *Artwork, inspired Crafts and Gifts
Attraction in or near Tintern
Made in Ross is a co-operative of local arts and crafts makers producing a diverse range of affordable hand-made arts and crafts with regular guest exhibitions and events.
Attraction in or near Ross-on-Wye
Large and inspirational destination, with impressive plant displays, a large range of unique gifts and products for home and garden, as well as on site restaurant and outdoor childrens play area.
Attraction in or near Newent
