Oakwood Vale Lodges

21/10/2026

Oh help! Oh no! It’s a Gruffalo Day!

21/10/2026

21/10/2026

The woodland animals are busy getting ready for Christmas... and so are we! ✨🎄

This year marks 40 years of Christmas magic at Clearwell Caves since we opened in 1968 (58 years ago!), and we can’t wait to welcome you underground once again to mark this special anniversary!

Follow the animals through our enchanting underground world, filled with twinkling lights and festive surprises around every corner of our ‘Festive Forest’…

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale and selling fast! Book yours now to avoid missing out – head to the link in our bio or visit clearwellcaves.com/events.

21/10/2026

21/10/2026

Looking for something memorable to do this October half term?

Our Gorge Scrambling experience is a brilliant family adventure for anyone visiting Monmouthshire, the Wye Valley, the Forest of Dean or the Brecon Beacons area.

Expect rocky gorges, moving water, natural obstacles and plenty of laughs as you climb, scramble and make your way through the gorge with our instructors. It is a great way to get everyone outdoors, burn off some half term energy and do something a bit different while you are in the area.

Gorge scrambling is one of our most popular activities and is ideal for families and adventure loving visitors looking for an active day out during the school holidays.

If you are planning things to do this October half term, take a look at our Gorge Scrambling Experience with Inspire2Adventure.

Book your gorge scrambling experience or send us a message if you have any questions.

21/10/2026

03/10/2026

Autumn is here, and so are some lovely events you won’t want to miss out on.

Here’s our list of the top five events worth checking out this October in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

🍎 Forest Showcase Food Festival (Sunday 4th).

Independent food and drink producers from across the Forest and surrounding areas gather at The Speech House Hotel a former hunting lodge in the centre of the Forest. Expect tastings, a cookery theatre, live music, kids' cookery and talks. Open 10am to 4pm.

🌙 Evening Wildlife Safari (Sunday 4th, Saturday 17th and Friday 30th).

Two hours through ancient woodland with Ed and Liz Drewitt as dusk falls. You'll listen for deer and wild boar coming out for the night and look for kingfishers and mandarin ducks on the ponds. Each date starts a little earlier as the evenings draw in. Wildlife Safaris Forest of Dean

🎬 Ross-on-Wye Film Festival (Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th)

Are you a lover of films and independent cinemas? Well The Phoenix Theatre has an amazing line-up for your cosy weekend stay in the Wye Valley. Tickets are only £5 each, so grab yours quickly! Visit Ross-on-Wye

🦅 Falconry at the Abbey (Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th).

Falconry was the most popular sport of the Tudor era, and birds of prey will be flying at Tintern Abbey all weekend, with the chance to have your photo taken alongside them. It's included with entry, and Brother Thomas the Cellarer is back on Saturday 17th too. Cadw

🏺 One Day Wheel Throwing Workshop (Friday 16th).

A whole day at the wheel at Hot Pot Pottery near English Bicknor, in a group of no more than six. It includes a home-made two-course lunch, and up to six of your pots are glazed and fired afterwards. Beginners are welcome, and it's a lovely way to switch off for a day. Hot Pot Pottery - pottery classes, workshops & experiences

02/10/2026

https://forestshowcase.org/tickets/