Nearby attractions include the Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley Ponds, Blaize Bailey viewpoint and the Blue Rock Trail.

There are also many educational resources available on site and, as a result, the centre is regularly frequented by schools from the local area and Wales.

A number of small guest houses and holiday-let properties exist in the village, catering for people wishing to enjoy the local countryside or use the village as a base when visiting the Forest of Dean.

The day is accompanied by a small fair that takes place in the village hall.

[1] It has two skittles teams and regularly hosts events such as quiz nights and snail races.