Blacksmith Experience Day: Oldfield Forge Ltd is a family run blacksmithing company combining traditional blacksmithing techniques and craftsmanship with modern technology to produce the finest quality bespoke ironmongery for homes and businesses. At The Academy, you can feel the power of creating your own sword, ring or other keepsake with your own hands. They offer a series of fun blacksmithing packages for families, friends or couples as well as corporate team-building or Christmas party events and vocational courses for future blacksmiths.

You will help call in, catch, halter, groom and walk your llama through our fields and farm, or beyond through the glorious Herefordshire countryside. Llama Treks are tailored to your party’s requirements – they don’t mix parties of trekkers so only your family or party will be taking your trek.

Quad Biking, Clay Shooting & Archery: Whether you just want a go on the Quad Bikes, Clay Shooting or Archery, or you have a Stag weekend or Hen Weekend to organise, a Children’s Party or an important Corporate Event they will tailor an event to suit you.

They have a great selection of activities for all ages including axe throwing, laser tag, mini golf & more. Booking is advised.

Canoeing: Serving Hereford to Monmouth on one of the most beautiful picturesque river sections in the UK. They offer a wide range of trips – from a half-day to 2, 3 and 4 days and also cater for stag and hen parties, team building days, and much more!

Canoeing: Based at Symonds Yat, Canoe the Wye, take you from their canoe hire centre, up river for the start of your canoe trip. “A complete and rewarding canoe hire experience on the River Wye that you’ll remember for a long time”.

Triley is based on the Northern edge of Abergavenny in Monmouthshire, on the slopes of Skirrid Fawr with far reaching views of the Sugar Loaf and the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park. We warmly welcome riders of all ages and abilities, there are lessons and horses to suit everyone.

Spa: Wye Leisure is an exclusive family run health and leisure club, set in a superb location within easy reach from the barns. They have spa treatments available for non-members which are bookable in advance.

Gorge Walking, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, High Ropes, Caving, Raft Building, Canoeing, Survival Training, Team Challenge: A range of outdoor activities in Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean, Herefordshire, the Wye Valley, Monmouthshire or the Brecon Beacons depending on which activity you choose!

Golf: The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club, with its championship 6,733 yard golf course, is set in superb countryside with spectacular views of the Welsh hills. It is one of the most outstanding golf courses, not just in Wales, but in the whole of the UK.

Hoovercrafting, Quad Biking, Paintballing, Rally Karting, Gorge Walking, Abseiling, Caving, Assult Course, Mountain Biking, Indoor shooting, Clay Shooting, Canoeing, Mountain Boarding, Mountain Walking, Off Road Driving, Orienteering, Raft Building, Rock Climbing.

Off Road Driving: Based in the Forest of Dean near Coleford, Whitecliff have Land Rovers and Range Rovers which are carefully maintained, ensuring an excellent safety record. Their private 4×4 off road driver training site, with its variety of surfaces claims to be one of the best in the UK. It offers a spectacular scenic environment with terrain & obstacles ranging from flat slippery surfaces, to cross-axle situations, mud, water (weather permitting) and from moderate to steep inclines & declines.

Clay Pigeon Shooting: Chessgrove Shoot is on a working Gloucestershire farm with clay pigeon shooting and simulated game shooting. Steve Batt has many years shooting experience and a flair for providing shooting tuition. They welcome individuals and groups of all sizes and experience for just an hour or two or a full day

Leather workshops – make an apron, belt or bag (plus other options) – a great, alternative fun day out!!

Segways & Tree Top Rope Course: If you’re looking to couple the charming sites of the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean with something that gets your blood pumping a little more, then you’re in luck… Nestled deep within England’s largest oak woodland, awaits hours of high-octane monkey business making for some of the best outdoor activities in Gloucestershire. You’ll find three adventures across two sites at the Forest of Dean, and depending on which one you’re after, you’ll be heading to either Mallards Pike or Beechenhurst Lodge.

Brecon Park Day Boats at Llangattock offer 16ft electric day boats for hire from £100 per day (10 am – 5 pm). Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Monmouthsire and Brecon Canal, stopping off for a picnic or a towpath pub. Approximately 45 minutes and 26 miles by car.

Horse Riding: The Grange Trekking Centre in The Black Mountains is a long established centre, wonderfully situated in some of the most stunning scenery, providing Trekking and Riding. The sturdy welsh cobs and ponies will allow you to see the fantastic Black Mountains and magnificent views of the Brecon Beacons. The speed of the ride depends upon your experience; however there are many chances to trot, and canter, which can be accomplished by those wishing to do so.

Spa & Golf: There are many good golf clubs in the locality to enjoy, including Celtic Manor, the home of the 2011 Ryder Cup only 30 minutes away! Fantastic Spa and restaurants for those who prefer to be pampered.