The Cannop Valley

One of the most beautiful places to visit, with two lakes (Ducks to be fed !) streams and brooks there is ample opportunity for walking and cycling along the forest tracks or just sitting, enjoying an ice cream and watching the activity both on and off the water. One of the major cycle tracks can be accessed from the Woodman. It is then a short cycle ride (A little longer if you walk) to the lakes.

Go Ape!

Go Ape is an award-winning hight wire forest adventrure course of rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides.. all set high up in the treetops.

Perrygrove Railway

A charming Railway, with Woodland Walks, Treasure Hunt, Indoor Village and lots of picnic tables outside and under cover.

Dean Forest Railway

Enjoy a trip through the Forest of Dean on the Dean Forest Railway. Special Thomas the Tank days. Stop en route for shops, Forest walks and of course a 4 minute walk from the Parkend station to The Woodman Inn serving excellent food and Real Ales.

Puzzle Wood

Maze, Indoor Wood Puzzle and Farm Animals.
A weird wonderland of passageways, deep ravines, wooden bridges etc.
Have fun in amazing scenery.

Need a Bike or several Bikes ?

The Forest Cycle Centre can help. Trails are from a few miles to anything you can master. The Family Trail is particularly popular and can be cycled around in a couple of hours.

Nags Head Nature Reserve

Located within a ten minute walk of the Woodman, The trail goes through a variety of woodland, some parts being grazed and very open, whilst other parts are enclosed and develop a dense understorey for a variety of birds.

Mary Rose Young Pottery

A world-renowned designer who creates beautiful hand made pottery in vivid colours. The pottery is located less than a mile from the Woodman.

The Dean Heritage Museum

Located about 4 miles from the Woodman.The Dean Heritage Centre offers an introduction to the unique history of the Forest of Dean. From Romans to the present day, an area steeped in the history and tradition of a Medieval Forest; Freeminers, Sheepbadgers, Iron mining, the industry of the area, all in the rich wooded landscape of the Forest today.