General Tourism Information
Working Arts and Crafts Centres, Tea Rooms and Local Produce
Good Pubs to walk to
The Farmers Boy Inn
Approx 1.5 hours walk. Mildly hilly, some woods, mostly through fields. Great food, famous for its pies.
Greyhound in the Forest
Approx 1.5 hours walk. Mildly hilly, mostly through woods. Good food, under new management.
The Railway Inn
Approx 1 hour on from The Greyhound above. Mildly hilly, through fields, horses and great views. No food but great selection of ciders and perrys.
The Speech House
Approx 2.5 hours walk. Steep initial ascent, mildly hilly, mostly through forest. Traditional English menu.
The Rising Sun
Approx 1 hour on from The Speech House above. Fairly flat, through forest. Traditional English menu.
Good food Pubs (Hotels) within driving distance
The Saracens Head
The Ostrich Inn
Old Court Hotel
The George Inn
The Boat at Penalt
The Yew Tree Inn
Activities
Multi-Activity Centre
National Diving and Activity Centre
Pony Trekking Centre
Mountaineering
Off Road Driving
Cycling and Cycle Hire
Canoe Hire
Paintballing
Flying experience and classes
Climbing Tower and Abseiling
Tree Top Adventures, Zip Lines, Tarzan Swings etc
Caving and Underground Experience
Attractions
The International Centre for Birds of Prey
Goodridge Castle (near Symonds Yat, The Saracens Head and Canoe Centre)
Scrumpy House Visitors Centre, Shop and Restaurant
The Cathedral of the Forest (Opposite the Ostrich Great Food Pub)
Heritage Centre (great for all ages and abilities)
Steam trains through the Forest
Magical Woods, Playground and Willow Maze