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Spring 2025 We've had a great start to the 2025 season here at Doward Park Campsite. The weather has been hot and sunny which has made for a lot of happy campers! As always it's been great to welcome lots of new campers as well as many returning guests.

April/May are amazing months to visit us here at Doward Park Campsite. The woodland surrounding the site is covered with blue and white as the bluebells, wild garlic and other spring flowers take over the Doward, and the greenery of the trees return. There are so many walks leaving the campsite to enjoy; roam the nature reserves, explore King Arthurs cave, soak in the views from Seven Sisters viewpoint or stroll along the river to one of the local pubs. It really is one of t

Are you wanting to camp with a bit of luxury? Why not try one of our bell tents! We have 2 brand new 6 metre bell tents available for...

The Adventure Playground at Doward Park Campsite is a safe, woodland‑themed play area designed for young children to explore, climb and enjoy during their stay. It’s located right on the campsite, close to the facilities, and offers a relaxed, natural space for families to unwind. What the Adventure Playground Includes In 2023 we had a brand new adventure playground installed in our woodland! Since then it's proven a big hit with all the children staying on site. We have swin

A great day out for young children is a visit to the Perrygrove Railway Adventure. A return journey takes 30 minutes and you can hop on and off at the various stations to enjoy the different play areas. There is a treetop adventure area, Twilight Village - 5 houses connected by secret passageways - and an adventure playground. There is also a cafe and woodland walks. It is about 25 minutes drive from the campsite, you can visit the website here to learn more.

We are lucky here at the campsite to have Miniyaki's Japanese Soul Food pop ups on select weekends throughout the season. The menu has...

Perfect for a rainy day! 10 minutes drive away or just over an hours walk along the river in the market town of Monmouth is a great leisure centre with plenty to offer for everyone. There is a 25m swimming pool, spa facilities, squash courts, multi use outdoor courts, and various gym facilities. Also for the children there is a 3 storey children’s soft play area. A cafe is available for refreshments. More information on times & prices etc can be found at Monmouth Leisure Cent

We are lucky to have such a large amount of flora & fauna in our local woodland on the Doward. Whilst relaxing on the campsite you can spot squirrels, woodpeckers, robins, jays, deer and more. In the woodlands we have foxes, badgers, and a number of rare species such as the grizzled skipper butterfly and if you are lucky whilst walking the nature reserves at night you may spot a glow worm! Spring is a beautiful time to visit when the woodlands are covered in bluebells and wi

The butterfly zoo and maze are great for the kids and a good wet weather activity! You can witness their life cycle, from egg to caterpillar and from chrysalis to butterfly. Walking around surrounded by exotic butterflies is sure to keep the kids mesmerized! The traditional hedge maze and a 12 hole miniature golf course allow you to make a day of it. You can find more information here .

Just a short hop over the border to Wales and you have an excellent choice of mountains to climb! There's no better view from the top of a mountain; here are some of our favourites: Sugar Loaf Standing at 596m and offering panoramic views over south Wales and south-west England, Sugar Loaf is one of our favourite mountains to climb. It is a 40 minute drive from the campsite and takes around 2.5 hours. Skirrid From the top of Skirrid you can see Herefordshire, the Black Mount

All the staff here at Doward Park Campsite have rock climbing experience! We have some great bouldering a very short walk from the...

Descend 100ft underground and explore the 9 caverns of Clearwell Caves, including an underground pool featuring fossils over 300 million years old! The trip is self-guided and takes about an hour. The caves can be cold so bring something warm and some decent shoes! The caves are a 25 minute drive from the campsite; you can find more information on opening times & prices here .

About a 40 minute drive away in the Big Pit National Coal Museum. This place is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums. A trip takes you 300 feet underground to learn what life was like for the thousands of miners working there; followed by a very informative museum. This is a great rainy day activity! From July 20th - 31st August the underground tours need to be booked, either in advance for £8 or on the day for £5. Outside of these times the tour is f

A popular walking route is the 11 mile circular Highmeadow trail. Taking in stunning views, caves and plenty of woodland, this is a great...

The pretty market town of Hay-On-Wye is often referred to as the 'Town of Books'. There are over 20 book shops in this little town! There...

Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the river Wye from Symonds Yat and soak in the scenery on the kingfisher cruise. Cruises run every hour from 11.30am to 16.30 depending on demand and availability. £10 per adult £6 per child Under 3's free Purchase tickets on the day and pay on board.

Every fancied trying your hand at pottery? Yat Pottery Studios offer pottery classes and taster sessions including a kids sessions for ages 4 - 11. These sessions are popular so it is recommended to book in advance. You can find more information at Yat Pottery Art School .