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27 April - Forest of Dean Outdoor Activities Festival 2008
8:45am Thursday 20th March 2008
Now in its third year, the 2008 Forest of Dean Outdoor Activities Festival will be taking place on Sunday 27 April at Speech House and promises to offer an even bigger range of activities than ever before.
One of the highlights of this year's festival will be a tree climbing experience with top ecotourism company, Canopy Access Ltd. Festival-goers, both young and old, will have the unique opportunity to climb up into the canopy and explore this exciting high frontier first hand.
The newly formed Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Tour Guides will be offering a range of guided walks for the forest, plus Forest of Dean Athletics Club will be getting involved with a fun-run on the Adidas Track. Adding to the fun on the day, Battlefield Sports will be offering laser combat activity which is a fun and high adrenaline session requiring strategy and marksmen skills which can be enjoyed by all the family.
There are many other activities on offer during the day, including; archery, llama trekking, canoeing, fishing and lots, lots more.
As well as the main event at Speech House Hotel grounds, the rest of the week, there will be further events taking place at individual activity sites throughout the Forest of Dean where there will be opportunities to try other activities such as caving, 4x4 off road driving and clay pidgeon shooting.
- Many of the activities available at the festival will be free, while some will incur a nominal fee.
- Some activities many have age restrictions therefore visitors are advised to call the activity operator to check for details.
Claire Evans, tourism officer says: "The festival is now in its third year with the profile increasing year upon year and the broad range of activities on offer reflecting this. There is an amazing range of adventure and leisure activities in the forest and the main aim of the festival is to highlight these and have some fun!"
For details of the full programme of activities, please contact Coleford Visitors Information Centre on 01594 812388, email tourism@fdean.gov.uk or visit www.active.visitforestofdean.co.uk
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