Perrygrove Railway
Overview
See the Forest of Dean in style with a train ride through the woods. Look out for the family-friendly Treetop Adventure play area on your journey.
Visit the website
What makes it special
- Travel on a specially build miniature railway
- Experience the Treetops Adventure
- Go on a Teddy Bear's Picknic
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
Puzzlewood
Explore this unique and enchanting place, with meandering pathways and fantastic rock formations that inspired JRR Tolkien.
Clearwell Caves
Visit the atmospheric mine workings with nine impressive caverns and winding passageways - great whatever the weather.
Cycling in Wye Valley
The Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley are great for cycling. There are many routes depending on your requirements.
Mountain biking in Wye Valley
The Forest of Dean is a great place for mountain bikers of all abilities.
Cycling in the Forest of Dean
Hop on your bike and explore the Forest of Dean. Try the Royal Forest Route which takes in a sculpture trail, mines dating back to the 1820's and a virtual lagoon of bluebells in spring!
Chepstow Walking Festival
Grab your boots and come and join Chepstow Walking Festival that celebrates the beautiful landscape and rich heritage on both sides of the Welsh and English border.
Walking and Rambling around St Briavels Castle
The hostel is right in the middle Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley so there's lots of fantastic walks from the doorstep.
Go Ape - Forest of Dean
High wire fun in the forest – climb rope ladders, zip wire through the trees and tackle high wire rope bridges.
Walking and Rambling in Wye Valley
YHA Wye Valley is perfect for walking holidays. The hostel is on the Wye Valley Walk, a very popular walking trail through the Welsh borders and the limestone valley.
Monmouth Canoe Hire
Just downstream from a small set of rapids, marking the start of a beautiful section of the Wye, there's 100 miles of canoe-able river.
Inspire2Adventure
Exciting adventure in the forest - try Inspire2Adventure's Guided Open Canoe Expeditions, Gorge Scrambling Experience, Rock climbing and Abseiling and more!
Watersports in Wye Valley
YHA Wye Valley is the perfect stop off point if you're paddling from Hereford to Monmouth. The hostel even has its own canoe launch next to the riverside campsite.
Taurus Crafts
So much to see! local craft workshops, events and shops to inspire your creativity. Throw your own pot or visit the garden retreat.
Goodrich Castle
Standing in open countryside above the River Wye, Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles.
Tintern Abbey
One of the greatest monastic ruins of Wales. Don't miss the Nave's west window which is currently being restored. Visit the website
Chepstow Museum
Explore the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and market centre.