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Activities in the Wye Valley and Forest Of Dean

Lower Pen-y-Clawdd Farm Fishery
Lower Pen-y-clawdd Farm Fishery, easy access A40. Stephens Pool for pleasure, Wagtail Pool for matches. Toilet facilities & adjacent parking.
Activity in or near to Monmouth

Forest Leisure Coleford
Conveniently situated just outside Coleford. Facilities include swimming pool, tennis, squash, gymnasium and sports hall. Plenty of Free Car Parking.
Activity in or near to Coleford

Reckless Paint Your Own Pottery
The Reckless Designs range of modern classics are pots like no other. Every piece is hand made, but they are functional and decorative. Come along and create your own masterpiece in our 'Paint Your Own' studio.
Activity in or near to Coleford

Have No Sphere
Have no sphere, the exciting activity of sphereing, adrenalin seekers are either strapped into the sphere or thrown in with 2 buckets of water for an amazing experience of travelling at 30mph down a hill.
Activity in or near to Longhope

Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Tour Guides
Stunning Scenery and centuries of history. Fully guided coach tours or guided walks in the Royal Forest of Dean and Lower Wye Valley, whenever you want to go.
Activity in or near to Coleford

Redhill Bike & Board Centre
Mountain biking & boarding centre, tracks and jumps. Boarders - tuition, hire and ride. Minimum age 8 yrs.
Activity in or near to Newnham

Taurus Crafts
Vibrant art and craft centre with art studios. Craft units. Working pottery. Design led gift shop. Organic delicatessen. Licensed wholefood restaurant. Function room. Programme of activities & art exhibitions.
Activity in or near to Lydney

Forestry Commission
35 Square miles of beautiful woodland to enjoy & explore. Walk, cycle, horseride. To enjoy a range of outdoor activities, see the Forestry Commission's 'What's On' Guide or visit our web-site: www.forestry.gov.uk/england
Activity in or near to Coleford

Way2go Adventures
Get up Get out Get Active. Guided kayak, canoe half day, full day, early evening and sea trips. Intro to kayaking, canoeing and sea kayaking, BCU star awards, courses, Land based activities. Contact us for further details.
Activity in or near to Coleford

Forest Leisure Newent
Facilities shared with Newent Community School. They include swimming pool, gym, sports hall, fitness suite, tennis and squash. The centre has a wide range of activities available and if you are looking for a healthier lifestyle.
Activity in or near to Newent

DBC Leisure
Clay shooting, air rifle, archery tuition with friendly, experienced instructors; beginners, stag/hen parties, corporate events, & private shoots. On-site catering. Please ring to discuss your requirements.
Activity in or near to St Briavels

Forest Leisure Cinderford
Thye Leisure Centre is conveniently situated in Cinderford and benefits from free car parking. Facilities include swimming pool, sports hall, gymnasium & squash courts. The site is also home to Splinters youth centre and the fantastic Forest Fitness Centre which specialises in rehabilitation programmes.
Activity in or near to Cinderford

Wye Valley Mountain Biking
Adventures and activities for all ages and experience levels. Feel the thrill and sense of achievement of an expertly guided mountain bike adventure through the stunning Wye Valley and Forest of Dean.
Activity in or near to Monmouth

Clearwell Caves - Adventure
We take small groups deeper underground to explore parts of the 600 acres of workings beyond the public area; involves simple climbing, crawling, getting dirty, and oh yes - great fun too! Youth groups, schools and educational visits a speciality.
Activity in or near to Clearwell

Forest Adventure Activity Centre
Our activities provide a base for promoting Self-esteem, Co-operation & Teamwork with experienced instructors. Rock activities, Canoe & Kayak river adventures. Cave & overnight cave experience. Archery, Mountain biking, Bivuac weekends and more.
Activity in or near to Coleford

Mocha Pottery
I use tobacco juice and local oxides to decorate my earthenware mugs, jugs and plates. When applied to wet clay the tobacco juice creates tree patterns which look like forest landscapes. Visitors by appointment or come and have a go. 1-Day courses for up to 4 people by arrangement.
Activity in or near to Cinderford

Inspire2Adventure
Inspire offer a wide range of outdoor adventure activities suitable for all ages aimed at families, groups, hen and stag parties. Activities available include: gorge scrambling, canoeing, mountain biking, climbing and abseiling, hill walking and orienteering. Half, full or multi-day. Pre-booking is essential.
Activity in or near to Ross-on-Wye

Photowyedean
Photowyedean provides photo courses for everyone. Expert guides help you compose images, understand the digital camera and capture the Forest of Dean’s finest landscapes. Two hour courses, one day and weekend courses are specially designed for starters, improvers and enthusiasts.
Activity in or near to Blakeney

Monmouth Golf Club
Undulating parkland course. Arguably the prettiest in Wales. Views of the Welsh hills.
Activity in or near to Monmouth

Grange Springs Fishing Lakes
Coarse fishing. Has pleasure and specimen lakes set in peaceful rural location in the beautiful Wye Valley. Fishing lodge comprising of male/female and disabled toilets, rest room with tea/coffee making facilities.Children are welcome, but they must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Activity in or near to Chepstow

Elton Carp Lake
Our lake has some carp over 20lb (ghost carp and some barbel )but is still suitable for the beginner. Open for day tickets to everyone. Easy access around the lake by car if required. The lakes are a lovely place to visit for a days fishing. £7 a day for two rods and £5 for concessions.
Activity in or near to Newnham

Forest Leisure Sedbury
Situated in the heart of Sedbury, this popular leisure centre benefits from ample free car parking, and a huge range of facilities, and fitness classes.
Activity in or near to Chepstow

BattleSports Glos
Outdoor Laser Combat Missions on Multi-Acre Battlefield. Latest technology replica weapons. High adrenaline yet painfree (no projectiles). 1 hour to all day missions. Families (age7+), Adult Groups, Birthdays, Stag/Hen, Corporate, Mobile. Open all year. Separate Airsoft Campaigns.
Activity in or near to Longhope

Wye Valley Spa
The Wye Valley Spa, based in the heart of the Wye valley. Experience our relaxing treatments with qualified therapists. Spa parties, Bridal days, Hen parties, Mother and Daughter packages and many more or individual treatments offered to suit you!
Activity in or near to Ross-on-Wye

Forest Hills Golf Club
Super greens. Challenging holes. 6300 yard par 72 golf course. Membership & Pay & Play. Restaurant and conference centre facilities.
Activity in or near to Coleford

Forest Leisure Lydney
Situated in Lydney, The Forest of Deans largest Fitness Centre. Facilities include swimming pool, gym, sports hall, fitness suite, tennis & squash. Ample Free Car Parking.
Activity in or near to Lydney

Motiva Ropes Course
High level ropes course for all groups. Ground level up to 40 feet in the trees. 3 hour sessions tailored to your needs. All activities led by qualified, highly experienced staff. Booking essential. Age 8+.
Activity in or near to Coleford

Tipi Adventure
Our Tipi adventure combines a river expedition with a luxury camping experience. Paddle down the River Wye before finding your own private Tipi in a most remote and beautiful setting.
Activity in or near to Coleford

Wye Valley Miniature Golf
Play this new twelve hole miniature course, amongst the fantasy ruins of a picturesque Roman villa. Will you beat par? Half price admission with ticket holders for Amazing Hedge Puzzle or Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo.
Activity in or near to Symonds Yat

Pedalabikeaway Cycle Centre
Comprehensive range of hire bikes. Off road trails and 10 mile waymarked trail. Repairs + spares. Cafe. Toilet/shower, bike wash. New centre in Monmouth - traffic free trail by River Wye to Symonds Yat.
Activity in or near to Coleford

Symonds Yat Canoe Hire Ltd
Hire single kayaks 2/3/4 person. Canadian canoes & transport up river. Hourly/Half day/Full day. Longer trips also available.
Activity in or near to Symonds Yat

Monmouth Canoe & Activity Centre
Canoe and kayak hire on the River Wye. Families and large groups welcomed incluidng the dog. Qualified instruction available. AALA licensed centre for U18s including rock climbing, abseiling, raft building and caving.
Activity in or near to Monmouth

Whitecliff Off Road Centre Ltd
Off-road training, corporate, stag/hen events. Full or half day courses. Chauffeured rides for all the family. Gift Vouchers available. Hovercrafts, military vehicle & land rovers. Must ring first to book.
Activity in or near to Coleford

Adventure Tower
Crazy climbing & abseiling. 36 graded climbs and 2 abseils. Individuals - open weekends and school holidays (27 March - 31 October) Just turn up then pay and play. Groups - open all year for advanced bookings.
Activity in or near to Coleford

Elton Farm Giant Maize Mazes
3 witches and wizards themed mazes with quiz and objects to find. Picnic and play area. Pushchair friendly. Great place for Birthday Parties and Works parties with BBQ.
Activity in or near to Newnham

RFOD Angling Club
Excellent sport on 7 waters, Steam Mills, Lightmoor, Meadowcliff, Waterloo Screens, Marians Pool, Plump Hill (Good for children, small and not so small) and a stretch of the Avon. We also now have a stretch of the Wye at Lower Lydbrook. Check out the website for more information.
Activity in or near to Tintern

Go Ape High Wire Adventure
Bring Out Your Inner Ape! Can you handle 3 hours of tree top adventure? Are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan Swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges? If the answer's yes, you’re ready to Go Ape.
Activity in or near to Lydney

Forest Combat Paintballing
We offer a fun, yet challenging outdoor adventure, set on an open hillside, woodland and our unique 'Killer Maze'. Ideal for birthdays, stag/hen parties and organisations, including clubs, schools and corporate.
Activity in or near to Coleford

Wyedean Canoe & Adventure Centre
Family run centre. All levels catered for. Qualified instructors. Expert tuition. Canoe & Kayak hire. Team Building. Corporate Days. We cater for adults and children.
Activity in or near to Coleford

University of the Great Outdoors
Outdoor activities will be available to try out at this exciting festival, to be held at Hampton Court, Herefordshire, on 3-4 May 2009. From Sky Trekking and Bungee Trampolining to Treasure Trailing and Tai Chi, Herefordshire is the perfect training ground.
Activity in or near to Hereford