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Family-Friendly Activities in the Forest of Dean
Family-Friendly Activities in the Forest of Dean
The Forest of Dean is bursting with family-friendly activities to keep all ages happy.
Explore magical places like Puzzlewood, wander the Sculpture Trail, or try an active day out with Go Ape, cycling or canoeing. With exciting attractions and outdoor adventures, it is ideal for family days out in Gloucestershire and the Wye Valley.
Explore and Enjoy the Forest of Dean!
Best Family Adventures & Days Out in the Forest

Bathurst Open Air Pool
Outdoor pool in Lydney open in the summer months only.
Coleford Leisure Centre
Located at Five Acres Leisure at Berry Hill, Coleford
Freedom Leisure Cinderford
Cinderford Leisure Centre with gym and swimming pool in the Forest of Dean.
Freedom Leisure Lydney
Leisure centre with pool and gym facilities in Lydney
Freedom Leisure Newent
Leisure centre with gym and pool facilities in Newent
Freedom Leisure Sedbury
Gym and leisure centre in Sedbury, Wye Valley near the Forest of Dean.
BattleSports Glos
Action activity - outdoor laser combat action in the Forest of Dean!
Canoe the Wye
Canoe adventures from Symonds Yat West in the Forest of Dean.
Krazy Golf
Mini golf course in Lydney, Forest of Dean – family fun outdoors.
Inspire2Adventure
Outdoor adventures in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean.
Pedalabikeaway
Bike hire and cycle hub at Cannop in the Forest of Dean.
Christian Adventure Centre
Group adventure and residential stays in the Forest of Dean.Explore Gloucestershire Website Sponsors