Forest and Film
Meet your guide and scenic tour
Meet your guide in Gloucester and then enjoy a tour to “Middle Earth” via the Severn and Wye Smokery for an opportunity to buy morning coffee. The inspiration for JR Tolkein, The Forest of Dean has inspired writers and filmmakers from Dennis Potter and Harry Potter, (J K Rowling was born not far away) to Star Wars. An ancient forest, mined for centuries, this was where Harry Potter and Hermione fled in the Deathly Hallows. It was so otherworldly that JJ Abrahams used it to film The Force Awakens.
Visit to Puzzlewood
Puzzlewood has been used as the backdrop for countless TV shows and films, including Dr Who, Merlin and Star Wars (Yoda, or Frank Oz, who voiced the character, was born just outside the Forest in Hereford). It is said that Puzzlewood was an inspiration for the forests of Middle-earth in The Lord of Rings, such as the Old Forest, Mirkwood, Fangorn or Lothlórien. Certainly Tolkein was a frequent visitor. A magical space – see if you can find the fairies!
Lunch at Whitemead
Enjoy a two-course lunch with tea and coffee in another forest setting.
Tales tour
Take a tour through King Arthur country – the beautiful Wye Valley, which marks the border between England and Wales. Arguably the first ‘tourist’ destination, its picturesque beauty has inspired Wordsworth, Tennyson and Coleridge, who described it as ‘Godly’.
Chepstow
End your day in charming Chepstow, dominated by its impressive castle. Browse the range of shops and tea rooms on offer.
Dates
2023 Dates available on request
10.30am
Meet your guide and scenic tour
You will have an opportunity to buy coffee in the nearby before moving on.
11.30am
Visit to Puzzlewood
Visit the backdrop for countless TV shows and films like Dr Who, Merlin and Star Wars in Puzzlewood.
12.45pm
Lunch at Whitemead
Enjoy your two-course lunch with tea and coffee.
2.15pm
Tales tour
Take this chance to enjoy the tour through King Arthur country.
3.00pm
Chepstow
End your day in charming Chepstow and browse the range of shops and tea rooms on offer.