Things to Do And See
Edale House is an ideal centre to visit the various historic
towns in the area. 
The Market towns of Ross on Wye and
Monmouth are just 10 miles away. The historic town of Chepstow is
12 miles away with the ancient abbey at Tintern just a couple of
miles away. The Cathedral City of Gloucester is only 22 miles
from Parkend. Bath is less than an hour by road, which can be
combined with a visit to Bristol. With the Cotswold town of
Broadway just an hour by road visitors have the opportunity to
visit this very popular area but return to the tranquillity of
the Forest in the evening
The Nagshead Bird Sanctuary is only a short walk from the house.
This reserve is famous for it's breeding pied
flycatchers. The nest boxes in which they nest have been
monitored continuously since 1948. The wood is also home to
hawfinches, buzzards and all three species of British woodpecker.
There are two nature trails in the reserve. The shorter walk is 1
mile/1.5 km long and is wheelchair accessible in dry weather. The
longer trail is 2.25 miles/3.5 km). The Forest is an ideal spot
for birdwatchers. There is also the Bird of Prey Centre at Newent
and the Peregrine Falcons at Symonds Yat are a must for all.
The Royal Forest of Dean is famous for its forest tracks
suitable for cyclists of all ages and capabilities. 
With a cycle track just behind Edale House, it is an ideal centre
for this activity. We have facilities to store bikes.Bikes can be
hired locally at a very reasonable cost. It is a relaxing way to enjoy the outstanding scenery that the
Forest has to offer. Cyclists are welcome on most Forestry
Commission land. There are many marked cycle routes in the
Forest.
See either of these sites for details of cycle hire etc
or
The Forest is an ideal area for walking. 
There are many hundreds of paths in the Forest. The local tourist
board site has details of some of the more organised walks but a
simple stroll through the Forest is an ideal way to unwind.
In the year 2006, the Dean Forest Steam Railway was
extended to Parkend. 
The line currently runs from
Lydney to Parkend. It is a great
attraction for both enthusiasts and general visitors alike.
Further details and timetables can be found at the Dean Steam
Railway site.
Golfers can certainly find a variety of courses. 
They
range from the championship courses of St Pierre at Chepstow and
Rolls at Monmouth to the parkland course at Ross on Wye. There
are a number of local courses available in the area.
There is horse trekking through the Forest for both beginners and
more experienced riders. 
Organised trekking is available
from the Riding centre at Littledean. We will be happy to arrange
this for you.
Cheltenham Races. Why not stay at Edale House in the lovely Forest of dean and still
enjoy the racing at Cheltenham. Transport can be arranged for those who wish to attend
the Cheltenham Gold Cup week racing with discounted accommodation(depending on length of stay).
Canoeing and other water sports are available at the River Wye
Water Centre at Ross on Wye. 
Within the Forest itself there are many lakes & ponds to suit
all coarse anglers. 
Flyfishing for salmon is
available on the Wye at Ross with trout fishing available on the
Mono at Monmouth. A little further afield the Usk offers an
excellent day's trout fishing. As a keen flyfisher himself, Alan
Parkes will be very happy to advise.
The Forest of Dean is now a haven of tranquillity
but
it has an industrial heritage going back to Roman times. Visit
the Dean Heritage Centre to see the history of the area. Visit a
coal mine at Hopewell.
There are two Inns in the village both of which serve lunches & evening meals.
The Bird in Hand at Broadwell
(3 miles from the house) also offers a wide variety of food
You can also visit 
the Forest of Dean Tourist Office Site which gives further
details of activities within the forest.
For information on activities etc in Gloucestershire
Go to the Visit Gloucester Site
To contact us:
Folly Road
Parkend
Royal Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire
GL15 4JF
Phone: 01594 562835
Fax 01594 564488
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