Things to do at Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Choose from our selection of extras and activities to create your perfect holiday
Explore Gloucestershire with a range of extras and activities
Make your holiday memorable with extras and activities to suit your mood. If you are ready for adventure, then canoeing the River Wye is a must. If laid back luxury is more your style, how about an indulgent in-cabin spa treatment?
Activities & extras
Something for the whole family
Forest Ranger
Spend some time with our resident Forest Ranger and learn the secrets of Forest of Dean.
Forest Survival
Mini Forest Rangers
Nature Tots
Wildlife Wonders
Nature by night | Sept - MarchForest Nature Trail
Using your discovery pack, get to know your forest friends as you follow our five stepping stones to nature. See, hear and touch nature all around you as you journey through the forest and find your own Forest Feeling.
Forest Quiz Nights
Join us every Wednesday & Saturday in the Forest Retreat from 5pm. Get the brains in gear with our Forest Quiz Night sharer in the Forest Retreat. Tuck into five mouthwatering mini-pots for £18 – just right for two.
Foam Clay and Pottery Painting
Head to the Forest Retreat and discover your creative side. Choose from a selection of woodland animals and experiment with spongy foam clay or a ceramic pottery item and paint a masterpiece to take away that same day.
Small item | £7.95
Medium item | £12.95
Large item | £15.95
Bike hire
On your bike. Nowhere to be. Just miles of forest to uncover. Hire one of our bikes from us and there’ll be a helmet and bike lock for you too.
Adult bike full break hire from £32
Children's bike full break hire from £28
Family bike accessories from £10In-cabin spa treatments
Time together to just...be
- Relax & unwind treatments (1-5 hours) from £125
- Time for two treatments (1-2 hours) from £250
- Mummy to be spa treatments (2 hours) from £190
- Pamper day (min 5 guests & 45 minutes) from £325
Outdoor activities
Explore the great outdoors
Gloucestershire activities
Go out and about in the local area
- Photography lesson from £78
- Make your own Gin experience from £110
- Outdoor Escape Game from £25
- Night sky photography lesson from £78
- Canoeing from £60
- Archery | from £25 (Details)
Save 10% on your Go Ape experience when you stay with us.
Take a trip with the whole tribe, packed full of adventure!
Look out for our emails with offers and activities to book before your stay – they'll include your unique discount code.
Food, drink & extras
Holidays made easy
Food options
All you need to ease into holiday mode
- Takeaway Chicken Combo from £50
- Takeaway Pasta from £30
- Takeaway Burgers from £32
- Takeaway Curry from £32
- Takeaway Pizza from £40
- Champagne breakfast from £70
Drink options
The ultimate holiday treat
- Edmunds cocktails (6 bottles, shaker & ice) from £43
- Local Gin selection from £46
- Case of wine (6 bottles) from £63
- Local Beer selection from £21.50
- Wine Selection (1 bottle) from £15
Extras & treats
Our most popular extras
- The Essentials Collection from £106
- Groups bundle from £172
- Just for two bundle from £96
- Barbecue Hamper from £31.50
Things to do at Forest of Dean
Pre-book and personalise your stay
From the simple things that make life easier such as hiring cycles and baby items rather than loading them up in the car, to the special touches such as Fizz and Chocolates in your cabin, put together your own break with our extras and activities such as canoeing and kayaking.
Explore the Gloucestershire countryside on two wheels
Whether it’s a family adventure through the forest, with a picnic ready to unpack at a beauty spot, or a hair-raising cycling holiday and mountain bike experience, up and down single-track trails and round hairpin bends, the Forest of Dean has it covered.
Discover Gloucestershire on-foot
A walking holiday in the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley is a rewarding experience. With deep river gorges, ancient woodlands and atmospheric ruins to explore, it opens up a timeless landscape of natural beauty.
Gloucestershire holidays at Forest of Dean
Our Forest of Dean location offers hot tub cabins with a choice of view of the peaceful open meadow or forest surroundings. In this beautiful forest, rediscover your sense of calm, rekindle your love of adventure and learn about the natural world. Book your forest break today and escape to the great outdoors.
How to add extras to your booking
Don’t miss out. Log in to your account to browse extras and activities and pre-book before your stay. The best way to kickstart your holiday countdown (and get that Forest Feeling before you even arrive).
What is our Premium Wi-Fi & In-Cabin Entertainment Package?
Our In-Cabin Entertainment package is an optional upgrade, bringing premium features to the connected TV in your cabin. With In-Cabin Entertainment you'll have access to high speed Wi-Fi internet, unlimited movies, HD streaming and much more.
You can add In-Cabin Entertainment when booking your cabin, if you have an existing booking call us on 03330 110 495 or Login to My Account.