Hope Farm Retreats Guidebook
Sightseeing
Perfect most weathers, except heavy rain. Explore these ancient woods and see where the latest Star Wars and Harry Potter movies were filmed. Cafe, maze, animals and magical walks. One of our family faves. About 3 miles from our farm,
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Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadPerfect most weathers, except heavy rain. Explore these ancient woods and see where the latest Star Wars and Harry Potter movies were filmed. Cafe, maze, animals and magical walks. One of our family faves. About 3 miles from our farm,
Brilliant all weathers, as the trains are undercover and there is covered play areas. A range of quirky areas, den building, tree houses to keep little ones busy. Probably better for under 12s. Cafe and ample parking. Flat for pushchairs. About 3 miles from our farm.
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Perrygrove Railway
Perrygrove RoadBrilliant all weathers, as the trains are undercover and there is covered play areas. A range of quirky areas, den building, tree houses to keep little ones busy. Probably better for under 12s. Cafe and ample parking. Flat for pushchairs. About 3 miles from our farm.
Brilliant range of activities,including segway, Go Ape (need an adult to supervise), walks, cycling, feed the ducks or just sit and take in the view. Like all Forest sites it is £4 to park. Great for all ages, but especially older children. About 5 miles from our farm.
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Lago Mallards Pike
Brilliant range of activities,including segway, Go Ape (need an adult to supervise), walks, cycling, feed the ducks or just sit and take in the view. Like all Forest sites it is £4 to park. Great for all ages, but especially older children. About 5 miles from our farm.
Great day out. Like all Forest sites it is £4 to park. Good cafe and toilets. Go Ape is less full-on than Mallard's Pike, so great for all age of children. Don't miss the sculpture trailand play areas.There is also climbing here. Check ahead and book before you arrive, as they are popular.
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Beechenhurst Lodge
Speech House RoadGreat day out. Like all Forest sites it is £4 to park. Good cafe and toilets. Go Ape is less full-on than Mallard's Pike, so great for all age of children. Don't miss the sculpture trailand play areas.There is also climbing here. Check ahead and book before you arrive, as they are popular.
This is perfect for all ages up to 10 and parents don't need to go round with thw older children (phew)!
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Go Ape Forest of Dean (Beechenhurst Lodge - Tree Top Adventure FORMERLY JUNIOR)
Speech House RoadThis is perfect for all ages up to 10 and parents don't need to go round with thw older children (phew)!
This is the next level in tree top adventures - a real knee wobbler. Check ages and a parent needs to be present for each two children. Book online.
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Go Ape Forest of Dean (Mallards Pike - Treetop Challenge y Forest Segway)
This is the next level in tree top adventures - a real knee wobbler. Check ages and a parent needs to be present for each two children. Book online.
Stunning views, not too far for little legs or time pressured stop overs. Make this a longer stay and plan a walk/picnic. There are a couple of stiles. Best part is a stop at near by Chase Farm for ice cream and a milk shake!
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DEVILS PULPIT
Stunning views, not too far for little legs or time pressured stop overs. Make this a longer stay and plan a walk/picnic. There are a couple of stiles. Best part is a stop at near by Chase Farm for ice cream and a milk shake!
A must-see for the area and a great day out! Stunning views, great pub (with playground) and ice-cream, river walks and parking. Check The Abbey opening times before travelling (Owned by Welsh Heritage - CADW and 50% off entry for English Heritage members).
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Abadía de Tintern / Abaty Tyndryn
A must-see for the area and a great day out! Stunning views, great pub (with playground) and ice-cream, river walks and parking. Check The Abbey opening times before travelling (Owned by Welsh Heritage - CADW and 50% off entry for English Heritage members).
Great for all ages - static steam carriages with gift shops and displays, signal box often has craft exhibitors, river walks, wooden train climbing frame. Combine with a visist to Tintern Abbey. Paid parking. Check cafe opening times, but also has lovely spots for picnics with benches.
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The Old Station Tintern
Tintern HeightsGreat for all ages - static steam carriages with gift shops and displays, signal box often has craft exhibitors, river walks, wooden train climbing frame. Combine with a visist to Tintern Abbey. Paid parking. Check cafe opening times, but also has lovely spots for picnics with benches.
Great little Welsh town, 7 miles from us for a wander and shopping. Small Lord Nelson Museum for rainy days, leisure centre with pool, river walks and weekend market. Lovely market town centre with boutique shopping and craft food shops - like 'Fingal Rock' for wines, Marches Deli for cheeses and Monteas for .... teas! One way system needs patience and parking on the High Street is strictly 30 mins, but Waitrose and the Riverside have large car parking.
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Monmouth
Great little Welsh town, 7 miles from us for a wander and shopping. Small Lord Nelson Museum for rainy days, leisure centre with pool, river walks and weekend market. Lovely market town centre with boutique shopping and craft food shops - like 'Fingal Rock' for wines, Marches Deli for cheeses and Monteas for .... teas! One way system needs patience and parking on the High Street is strictly 30 mins, but Waitrose and the Riverside have large car parking.
This brand new 5 mile off-road shared use path between Chepstow and Tintern allows users to enjoy stunning views and explore two fabulous Wye Valley locations. The route travels partially through a beautifully renovated old railway tunnel, which at 1,080 metres long is now the second longest tunnel in the UK's cycle network.
The route runs through the Lower Wye Valley AONB, which is home to internationally important ancient woodlands, and travels between vibrant Chepstow town which has a train station, castle and plenty of places to eat, and picturesque Tintern, home to the iconic abbey, cafes such as The Filling Station Cafe, Tintern and Abbey Mill Tintern, riverside views and Wye Valley hills.
Bike hire is available from Pedalabikeaway at the National Diving and Activity Centre where you can also park at weekends.
Find out more including the history of the tunnel and how to access the route at: https://www.visitdeanwye.co.uk/things-to-do/walking/the-wye-valley-greenway
Photo credits: Simon Long and Paul Bennell.
Wye Valley Greenway walking and cycling route to Tintern April to September
This brand new 5 mile off-road shared use path between Chepstow and Tintern allows users to enjoy stunning views and explore two fabulous Wye Valley locations. The route travels partially through a beautifully renovated old railway tunnel, which at 1,080 metres long is now the second longest tunnel in the UK's cycle network.
The route runs through the Lower Wye Valley AONB, which is home to internationally important ancient woodlands, and travels between vibrant Chepstow town which has a train station, castle and plenty of places to eat, and picturesque Tintern, home to the iconic abbey, cafes such as The Filling Station Cafe, Tintern and Abbey Mill Tintern, riverside views and Wye Valley hills.
Bike hire is available from Pedalabikeaway at the National Diving and Activity Centre where you can also park at weekends.
Find out more including the history of the tunnel and how to access the route at: https://www.visitdeanwye.co.uk/things-to-do/walking/the-wye-valley-greenway
Photo credits: Simon Long and Paul Bennell.
Neighbourhoods
St Briavels is a small village set 800' feet above the Wye River, near the border of Wales and England. Take in the spectacular views across the valley from The Tump, at the back of the Castle. Great location for walking, cycling, touring and adventure days out. The 12th century castle was a hunting lodge on the frontier border, now owned by English Heritage. The church stands opposite the castle twin towers and there are some stunning walks around the village, taking is the views and quirky architecture.
Food & Supplies: There is a small community run shop open each day, with a range of local foods and basics. The Pub 'The George' is under new management and their seafood menu is really impressive - great for nights when you don't want to cook or it is raining. 7 miles in any direction you will find bigger towns with a full range of amenities: Monmouth (M&S Food, Waitrose, Lidl and excellent Wine Merchant Fingle Rock'), Chepstow (M&S food, Tesco, Lidl), Coleford is slightly closer but limited (Tesco Metro, Coop and Lidl).
Saint Briavels
St Briavels is a small village set 800' feet above the Wye River, near the border of Wales and England. Take in the spectacular views across the valley from The Tump, at the back of the Castle. Great location for walking, cycling, touring and adventure days out. The 12th century castle was a hunting lodge on the frontier border, now owned by English Heritage. The church stands opposite the castle twin towers and there are some stunning walks around the village, taking is the views and quirky architecture.
Food & Supplies: There is a small community run shop open each day, with a range of local foods and basics. The Pub 'The George' is under new management and their seafood menu is really impressive - great for nights when you don't want to cook or it is raining. 7 miles in any direction you will find bigger towns with a full range of amenities: Monmouth (M&S Food, Waitrose, Lidl and excellent Wine Merchant Fingle Rock'), Chepstow (M&S food, Tesco, Lidl), Coleford is slightly closer but limited (Tesco Metro, Coop and Lidl).
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Viajar con niños
What to do on a rainy day in the area.
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