Reasons to visit this week
Here are the events and activities taking place in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean this week and the August Bank Holiday long weekend.
If you're looking for summer fun, excitement, fesivals or music, you'll find them here in the #DeanWye region.
If you can’t make it this week, have a look at our What’s On page for ideas for next time.
Bands in the Park
Today - 26th August 2018
Free concert at the bandstand on Sundays throughout the summer
Held at Ross-on-Wye in or near Ross-on-Wye
Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing)
Today - 29th August 2018
Discover shinrin-yoku – increase your health and wellbeing with forest bathing
Held at Forest near Speech House in or near Coleford
Vineyard Tours
Today - 30th August 2018
Guided tour of the vineyard followed by a tutored tasting of our award winning wines
Held at Parva Farm Vineyard in or near Tintern
The Magic Lamp - Dreams of Our Age
Today - 2nd September 2018
An exhibition of original art works - words by Ben Okri, images by Rosemary Clunie
Held at Abergavenny Museum in or near Abergavenny
Animal, Vegetable, Mineral
Today - 9th September 2018
Sculptures, prints and drawings all inspired by the wonders of the natural world
Held at Nature in Art in or near Gloucester
Hands on History- Roundheads and Cavaliers
Today - 31st August 2018
Our crew will bring history to life every day throughout the holidays
Held at Goodrich Castle in or near Goodrich
Films at The Savoy, Monmouth
Today - 31st August 2018
Films showing during August
Held at Savoy Theatre in or near Monmouth
DROP-IN-AND-MAKE
Today - 30th August 2018
Our popular drop in craft afternoon during the holidays
Held at Chepstow Drill Hall in or near Chepstow
Cinderford to Lydney - A Forest Journey by Ivor Richards
Today - 1st September 2018
A sonic journey, with creative narrative, along the railway line
Held at Dean Heritage Centre in or near Cinderford
Holiday Activities and Workshops
Today - 2nd September 2018
A programme of creativity for families this holiday
Held at Taurus Crafts in or near Lydney
Castell Roc
Today - 2nd September 2018
Annual festival held within a stunning iconic Castle in Chepstow
Held at Chepstow Castle in or near Chepstow
Litter Critters swarm the Forest of Dean
Today - 4th September 2018
Creepy crawlies created from litter reclaimed from the forest floor
Held at Beechenhurst Lodge Vistor Centre in or near Coleford
The Farmer's Boy Inn Burger Week
Today - 24th August 2018
Celebrate National Burger Week with a specially designed Burger Menu
Held at The Farmers Boy Inn in or near Longhope
The Farmer's Boy Inn British Beer Week
Today - 26th August 2018
Celebrate Britain’s national alcoholic drink and help us spread beery love
Held at The Farmers Boy Inn in or near Longhope
The Dreamboys
22nd August 2018
The most successful and famous male strippers in UK history
Held at Savoy Theatre in or near Monmouth
Pride and Prejudice
22nd August 2018
Champagne and picnics are permitted at this outdoor version of Jane Austen’s play
Held at Abergavenny Museum in or near Abergavenny
Summer Afternoon Racing
23rd August 2018
Experience the thrill of a raceday, with 7 races on the card
Held at Chepstow Racecourse in or near Chepstow
Much Ado About Nothing
11th July 2018
Open-air theatre in a stunning location
Held at Chepstow Castle in or near Chepstow
The Big Ugly Burger Night
24th August 2018
12 Inch Homemade British 100% Beef Burger
Held at The Farmers Boy Inn in or near Longhope
OLLIEFEST 2018
24th August 2018 - 26th August 2018
A free music festival
Held at Ross-on-Wye in or near Ross-on-Wye
Chepstow Vegan Fair
25th August 2018
A diverse range of plant based products and brands for you to browse
Held at Chepstow Drill Hall in or near Chepstow
FESTIVAL SATURDAY
25th August 2018
Brass band plays a selection of entertaining pieces
Held at Scarr Bandstand in or near Coleford
THE FADDLE FAIR
26th August 2018
An Artisan and Craft Market
Held at Coleford in or near Coleford
Big Bank Holiday Monday Family Race Day With Andy Day and PAW Patrol!
27th August 2018
7 races and bundles of free family entertainment on site
Held at Chepstow Racecourse in or near Chepstow
Parkend Carnival
27th August 2018
The biggest and longest running carnival in the Forest of Dean
Held at Parkend in or near Parkend
