

So much to see! local craft workshops, events and shops to inspire your creativity. Throw your own pot or visit the garden retreat.
Open all week 10:30am - 5pm
Lydney , Gloucestershire, GL15 6BU
OS Grid Ref: SO621021
Lat/Lng: 51.716693, -2.549176
Join Chepstow walking festival for 5 days of walking fun!
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!
The hostel is right in the middle Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley so there's lots of fantastic walks from the doorstep.
High wire fun in the forest – climb rope ladders, zip wire through the trees and tackle high wire rope bridges. YHA members get 10% off outdoor adventures with Go Ape (all activities and locations,
Visit the atmospheric mine workings with nine impressive caverns and winding passageways - great whatever the weather.
Explore this unique and enchanting place, with meandering pathways and fantastic rock formations that inspired JRR Tolkien.
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
One of the greatest monastic ruins of Wales. Don't miss the Nave's west window which is currently being restored. Visit the website
The Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley are great for cycling. There are many routes depending on your requirements.
The Forest of Dean is a great place for mountain bikers of all abilities.
Explore the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and market centre.
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.
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.
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.
Exciting adventure in the forest - try Inspire2Adventure's Guided Open Canoe Expeditions, Gorge Scrambling Experience, Rock climbing and Abseiling and more!
Standing in open countryside above the River Wye, Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles.