Marrying two ancient English and Welsh folk traditions, the Chepstow Wassail & Mari Lwyd has become a popular local event.

Billed as the Forest of Dean’s best kept secret, The Coleford Music Festival is held outdoors in Coleford town centre every summer.

The landscape of the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean has given inspiration to many myths along with the Legends born from it’s people.

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Do you love walking, mountain biking or canoeing? Perhaps you prefer great food and a night out? There’s plenty to do!

Celebrating local artisans and performers as well amateur music from around the UK, the Monmouth Festival is great weekend for all ages.

Symonds Yat has some great walks, suitable for all abilities with fantastic scenery and plenty of reasons to stop.

Visit the locations of popular films like Star Wars and Harry Potter and TV shows like Doctor Who and Merlin.

Find out more about the relationship between fire and wood through the ages at the Dean Heritage Centre