Holiday Ideas
Discover the best holiday ideas for the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean! There's something for everyone staying at one of BHHL homes: Explore picturesque landscapes, visit iconic attractions, and enjoy exciting activities for all ages, even for your dog! Find inspiration for your trip with our blogs, including:
- Tintern Abbey: Marvel at the ruins of this medieval monastery
- Symonds Yat: Stunning viewpoint, rock climbing, and canoeing
- Puzzlewood: Enchanting ancient forest, perfect for family outings
- Monmouth: Charming market town, explore historic sites and independent shops
- Wye Valley Walk: 136-mile trail showcasing the area's natural beauty Plan your perfect Wye Valley adventure today!
Festivals, Food, Music & Fun: Plan Your Wye Valley Festival Break
There’s something about festivals that brings people together. Whether it’s food, music, books, cider, arts, or simply an excuse to spend time with friends and family, the Wye Valley and Herefordshire have a festival calendar packed with reasons to get away. The problem? Hotels fill up quickly, everyone ends up scattered across different locations, and before long you're spending more time organising logistics than enjoying yourself.
Summer Evenings Done Right: BBQs, Cider, Laughter, Repeat
There’s something about a summer evening that makes everyone slow down a little. The work emails stop. The to-do list can wait until tomorrow. The sun hangs around just a bit longer than expected, and suddenly nobody wants to go inside. That’s exactly why summer is one of the best times to gather your favourite people together for a weekend in the Wye Valley. Forget complicated plans and packed itineraries. Some of the best memories are made with a cold drink in hand, a barbecue sizzling away, and a group of people sitting around a garden table long after sunset.
Make This Summer About Memories, Not Chores
Summer has a habit of disappearing far too quickly. One minute you're talking about making plans and the next the evenings are drawing in again. Rather than spending the season worrying about mowing lawns, cleaning patios and preparing your house for guests, why not take the party elsewhere?
Wild Encounters: Discover the Forest of Dean on a Guided Wildlife Safari
If you've ever wandered through a Forest and wondered what might be hiding just beyond the trees, a guided wildlife safari could be one of the most fascinating experiences you'll have this year.
Beating the Heat: How to Stay Cool in the Wye Valley When Temperatures Soar
When the weather forecast starts showing temperatures creeping into the high twenties and beyond, most of us have the same thought: where can we escape the heat without hiding indoors all day? Luckily, the Wye Valley is one of the best places in the UK to enjoy a summer heatwave without feeling completely overwhelmed by it. With riverside walks, shady woodland trails, cool stone pubs, and plenty of opportunities to slow the pace, it's surprisingly easy to stay comfortable while still making the most of the sunshine. If you're planning a stay in one of our large holiday homes, here are some of the best ways to keep cool when the temperature dial gets turned up.
Street Music, Free Family Days & Summer Memories in the Wye Valley
Summer in the Wye Valley isn't just about beautiful rivers, woodland walks and long pub lunches. It's also the season when towns come alive with music, families head outdoors, and there's something happening around almost every corner. This July and August there are two fantastic reasons to gather everyone together for a countryside escape: the return of the Coleford Busking Festival and weeks of free family activities at the Dean Heritage Centre. Both offer the sort of relaxed, feel-good days that make a weekend away even more memorable.
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