Reasons to visit this week
As the August Bank Holiday comes nearer, there are lots of reasons to visit the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean this week - and on the Bank Holiday Weekend, including activities for kids, exhibitions, art, plays, Thomas the Tank Engine, plus the Forest of Dean Mummers!
Whatever the weather may be, you'll find something to do in the #DeanWye area.
If you can’t make it this week, have a look at our What’s On page for ideas for next time.
Concerts at The Bandstand
Today - 27th August 2017
Every Sunday afternoon during the summer
Held at Ross-on-Wye in or near Ross-on-Wye
Hidden in the Lining
Today - 3rd September 2017
A new special exhibition in partnership with the British Museum
Held at Chepstow Museum in or near Chepstow
Potter's Wheel Day or Weekend Workshops
Today - 2nd December 2017
Spend a relaxing day or weekend making pots on the potter’s wheel
Held at Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter in or near Newent
Day Out With Thomas
Today - 20th August 2017
ONE AMAZING DAY FOR YOUNGSTERS (AND MUMS, DADS AND GRANDPARENTS)!
Held at Dean Forest Railway in or near Lydney
The Merry Wives of Windsor
18th August 2017
Open-air theatre in a beautiful setting
Held at Raglan Castle in or near Raglan
Warren Day - Forest Routes
Today - 28th August 2017
A mixed media exhibition of illustrative, realistic, rural Forest landscapes
Held at Taurus Crafts in or near Lydney
Castell Roc
Today - 28th August 2017
Annual festival held within a stunning iconic Castle in Chepstow
Held at Chepstow Castle in or near Chepstow
Hands on History - Civil War
Today - 31st August 2017
Join us at Goodrich Castle and travel back to the English Civil War.
Held at Goodrich Castle in or near Goodrich
Films at The Savoy, Monmouth
Today - 31st August 2017
Films showing during August
Held at Savoy Theatre in or near Monmouth
Holidays Art Activity Days
Today - 1st September 2017
A range of our popular art activity days for children aged 3 to 18
Held at Nature in Art in or near Gloucester
Music on the Platform
Today - 3rd September 2017
Fantastic musical performances every Sunday afternoon during the summer
Held at The Old Station Tintern in or near Tintern
Wildlife Treasures
Today - 3rd September 2017
A rare opportunity to see a selection of original paintings and sculptures
Held at Nature in Art in or near Gloucester
Holiday Activities and Workshops
Today - 3rd September 2017
A programme of creativity for families this summer holiday
Held at Taurus Crafts in or near Lydney
Forest of Dean Mummers
19th August 2017
A new summer mumming play tours the Forst
Held at Dean Heritage Centre in or near Cinderford
Capturing the Natural World
19th August 2017
A hands-on day taking photographs on Kate Humble's farm near Monmouth
Held at Forest Of Dean School Of Photography in or near St Briavels
Knight's Tournament
Today - 20th August 2017
Brandishing blades and bows, they'll face each other in a test of strength and skill
Held at Goodrich Castle in or near Goodrich
Wiggle Super Series Wye Valley Warrior Sportiv
19th August 2017
As beautiful as it is challenging! Starting from Chepstow Racecourse
Held at Chepstow Racecourse in or near Chepstow
Misfit Pearl at the Forest Folk Club
20th August 2017
Jane Pearl was Americana years before the term was coined. She is the real Deal
Held at Royal Oak, Whitecroft in or near Parkend
Simple Knife Skills
20th August 2017
In this class you will learn the essentials of food preparation using knives
Held at Harts Barn Cookery School in or near Longhope
Goldwork Guild
22nd August 2017 - 10th September 2017
A selection of nature inspired works using one of the oldest embroidery techniques
Held at Nature in Art in or near Gloucester
Brewery Tap & New Beer Launch
25th August 2017
Our monthly brewery tap and this one is showcasing our brand new beer – Men at Work!
Held at Hillside Brewery in or near Longhope
Feeder - The Homecoming
25th August 2017
FEEDER will be returning to Grant’s hometown for a one-off, outdoor event
Held at Chepstow Racecourse in or near Chepstow
Taste of the Sea
25th August 2017
Our August Supper Club is Yvette’s twist on the traditional fish and chips!
Held at Harts Barn Cookery School in or near Longhope
Festival Saturday
26th August 2017
Fun and Brass Bands
Held at Scarr Bandstand in or near Coleford
Royal Forester Dining Train
27th August 2017
Enjoy a delicious three course meal whilst travelling through the Forest of Dean
Held at Dean Forest Railway in or near Lydney
The Laskett Gardens
27th August 2017
This intriguing garden, has been painstakingly created over the past 40 years
Held at Ross-on-Wye in or near Ross-on-Wye
Big Bank Holiday Family Race Day
28th August 2017
All entertainment on the day is free and we have a fantastic line up
Held at Chepstow Racecourse in or near Chepstow
