Ways & Wonders of the Wye Valley 2026
On this tour we discover the delights of England’s glorious Wye Valley and county of Herefordshire. We ride the heritage Dean Forest Railway, wander timeless Black & White villages, stroll the enchanting ruins of Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle and visit medieval Hereford. A cruise along the River Wye from Symonds Yat is a perfect finishing touch.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Wye Valley, Tintern & Symonds Yat
This morning we enjoy a scenic drive to Tintern Abbey. We spend time exploring before visiting the town’s craft and antique shops. Next we travel to Symonds Yat, a famous viewpoint over the Wye Valley. We also take a circular River Wye cruise.
Day 3 Chepstow & Dean Forest Railway
Today begins with a visit to Chepstow Castle. After exploring the historic market town of Chepstow, we travel to Norchard and the Dean Forest Railway. We have time to visit the museum and be shown around its locomotive restoration shed before a return journey on a steam or heritage diesel train, through the medieval Forest of Dean.
Day 4 Black & White Villages and Hereford
Today, we visit famous Black & White villages of Weobley, Pembridge and Leominster. These medieval villages have some of England’s prettiest half-timbered buildings along with art galleries, cosy pubs & traditional tearooms. Next we enjoy free time in Hereford.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Wye Valley, Tintern & Symonds Yat
This morning we enjoy a scenic drive to Tintern Abbey. We spend time exploring before visiting the town’s craft and antique shops. Next we travel to Symonds Yat, a famous viewpoint over the Wye Valley. We also take a circular River Wye cruise.
Day 3 Chepstow & Dean Forest Railway
Today begins with a visit to Chepstow Castle. After exploring the historic market town of Chepstow, we travel to Norchard and the Dean Forest Railway. We have time to visit the museum and be shown around its locomotive restoration shed before a return journey on a steam or heritage diesel train, through the medieval Forest of Dean.
Day 4 Black & White Villages and Hereford
Today, we visit famous Black & White villages of Weobley, Pembridge and Leominster. These medieval villages have some of England’s prettiest half-timbered buildings along with art galleries, cosy pubs & traditional tearooms. Next we enjoy free time in Hereford.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Bells Hotel & Country Club
Coleford, Gloucestershire
Located in the Forest of Dean on the outskirts of the market town of Coleford, this hotel enjoys a peaceful hillside location with fantastic views over the Wye Valley. Each of the 53 bedrooms are of a high standard and traditional in style. The hotel has no lift but there are plenty of ground-floor bedrooms. The hotel is spread across two buildings, with the reception, bedrooms and beauty suite in one, and the bar, restaurant and terrace in the other. The hotel also boasts a gym, county-standard bowling green and an 18-hole golf course (extra charges apply for all).
• Ground-floor rooms • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Bells Hotel & Country Club
Coleford, Gloucestershire
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £364pp
No Single Supplement (max 7 incl driver)
Based on Monday arrivals
Inclusions
• Entry to Tintern Abbey & entry to Chepstow Castle
• Return journey on Dean Forest Railway
• Circular river cruise on River Wye from Symonds Yat
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
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