St Briavels Play Ground

If you’re making the trip up to St Briavels, the playground is genuinely worth factoring into your plans. Kids get a solid mix of equipment — slides, swings, seesaw, climbing structure, merry-go-round — but the zipline tends to steal the show every single time. The views of the rolling hills surrounding the village make it one of those spots where parents actually don’t mind hanging around, especially with benches and picnic tables on hand. There’s a tennis court nearby if anyone fancies a knock-about, and a cafe at the pavilion means you’re not scrambling for coffee or snacks. Best suited for ages 4 and up, and honestly a bit of a hidden gem for families passing through the Forest of Dean area.