Attractions & Activities

Despite the shell of this grand structure being open to the skies, it remains the best-preserved medieval abbey in Wales.  Tintern was only the second Cistercian foundation in Britain, and the first in Wales. The present-day remains are a mixture of building works covering a 400-year period between 1131 and 1536. Very little remains of the first buildings but you will marvel at the vast windows and later decorative details displayed in the walls, doorways and soaring archways.

Adventure challenge, archery and climbing wall based at two sites in the Forest of Dean at Beechenhurst and Bracelands.  All three of these activities are perfect for families of all ages staying in the area and is nearby Puzzlewood and the Sculpture Trail.

A cycle hire company located in the Forest of Dean where you can hire bikes directly from the hire centre, or they can deliver and pick up your bikes from your home, holiday accommodation or destination of your choice. Their fleet of brand new 2021 E-Bikes offer the best of both worlds enabling you to ride on road or light off-road regardless of ability or your fitness level. They also stock a full range of non-electric adults’ bikes, junior bikes as well as trailers for children and your family pooch.

Puzzlewood is a unique and enchanting place, located in the beautiful and historic Forest of Dean. Explore a mile of meandering pathways, with its fantastic tree and rock formations, through this 14 acre ancient woodland. It has an atmosphere quite unlike any other wood you have visited. Popular with families and Star Wars fans! 

Everything’s great about this place, from its great tower, which evokes memories of earlier fortresses like Caernarfon, to the great gatehouse, which ‘wows’ the visitor just as its owner intended. If, as they say, an Englishman’s home is his castle, then William Herbert’s Raglan is the Welshman’s equivalent.

Established in 1986, this four mile long Sculpture Trail was one of the first to open in the UK. The Trail features sculptures created by artists to interpret the Forest environment and the history of this very unusual landscape. It provides a unique opportunity to walk through the woodlands and discover art along the way. Perfect for all ages and abilities, you don't need to know about art to enjoy what you see.