Mallards Cafe

08/07/2026

And after swimming we serve doggy ice cream (and human ice cream too!) 🍦

Does your four-legged friend love to cool off in the water? 🐕

Help keep your dog and our waterways healthy with these top tips:

🐾 Use designated dog dips only - these have been chosen for the safety of your pup and the health of the pond, lake, river or stream

🐾 Do not let your dog go swimming for several days after you have applied flea treatment - the pesticides used in flea treatments can kill freshwater invertebrates.

🐾 Do not let your dog climb in and out of streams and ponds repeatedly, especially where the banks are steep and soil erosion is likely.

🐾 Give your dog a good rinse or bath after swimming and before entering other watercourses, to help prevent the spread of diseases between watercourses.

📍 Mallards Pike Lake

07/07/2026

The sun’s out… but don’t worry, Mallards Café is heatwave ready! ☀️

Need somewhere to cool off after a walk or just fancy getting out into nature? We’ve got you covered with air conditioning, refreshing iced coffees, and plenty of ice cream… including ones for your four-legged buddies! 🐶🍦

You can enjoy the fresh air and beautiful surroundings of the forest, then pop in for a cool treat whenever you need a break.

Sounds like the perfect summer day to us! 💚

24/06/2026

🎉 Exploring the forest just got a little more affordable... and a lot more delicious! 😋

From 25th June until 1st September, we're passing on savings from the VAT reduction on certain children's meals, meaning your little adventurers can refuel for less after a day of forest fun.

🍕 Kids Pizza – £4.38
🥪 Kids Lunchbox (ham or cheese sandwich, crisps & fruit) – £4.38
🥓 Kids Breakfast Sandwich – £4.38

🥤 And every kids' meal comes with a drink included!

Of course, no family day out is complete without a treat...

🍦 Kids Soft Serve Ice Cream – £2.70
Choose one scoop and your favourite sauce from the Ice Cream Hut!

Whether you're following the Gruffalo trail, spotting wildlife, building dens, riding bikes, or simply enjoying a family walk under the trees, we've got the perfect post-adventure fuel stop waiting for you.

And let's be honest... sometimes the promise of pizza or ice cream is exactly the motivation little legs need to tackle that last bit of the trail!

Who's planning a forest adventure with the family this summer? 👇

28/05/2026

Does your four-legged friend love to cool off in the water? 🐕

Help keep your dog and our waterways healthy with these top tips:

🐾 Use designated dog dips only - these have been chosen for the safety of your pup and the health of the pond, lake, river or stream

🐾 Do not let your dog go swimming for several days after you have applied flea treatment - the pesticides used in flea treatments can kill freshwater invertebrates.

🐾 Do not let your dog climb in and out of streams and ponds repeatedly, especially where the banks are steep and soil erosion is likely.

🐾 Give your dog a good rinse or bath after swimming and before entering other watercourses, to help prevent the spread of diseases between watercourses.

📍 Mallards Pike Lake

16/05/2026

Does your lunch come with a view like this?

Our covered deck is the perfect spot to relax, take in the scenery, and stay cosy while you enjoy one of our favourites, the BBQ brisket sandwich.

Join us this weekend for a stroll, hot drink, cake, milkshake or lunch.

15/05/2026

Get entering 👇

🚴 Fancy winning a family bike ride in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley this June?

We’ve teamed up with Pedalabikeaway to give one lucky family the chance to win a bike hire adventure and explore the forest trails together 🌲

From traffic-free routes and woodland cycle paths to stopping off for cake and some good old fresh air along the way, it’s a brilliant way to spend time outdoors together this spring.

Enter here 👇
https://www.visitdeanwye.co.uk/competitions/family-bike-hire-in-june

Good luck!

08/05/2026

Need a little weekend treat? 🍦

Maybe it’s bribery to keep the kids walking… maybe it’s a reward for yourself after tackling the trails… or maybe you just fancy sitting with one of the best views in the forest and enjoying a little peace and quiet.😌🌲

Well, our Ice Cream Shack is OPEN this weekend and now serving MILKSHAKES too 🥤✨

Yep… somehow the ice cream offering just got even better 😄

With a range of flavours ready to go, we’re here to make your weekend a glorious one, whatever the weather!

07/05/2026

Just look at how BIG the goslings are getting already 🥹

One minute they’re tiny fluffy pom-poms… the next they’re waddling around like they own the place 😄 We absolutely love watching them grow, and we know so many of our visitors do too.

Fun gosling facts:
🪿 Goslings can swim almost straight after hatching
🌱 They grow super fast in their first few weeks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 And both goose parents help protect and look after them!

A huge thank you to everyone who helps keep them safe by giving them space and making sure dogs are on leads and under control ❤️

We’d love to see these little fluffballs grown and return to visit us for many years to come!

22/04/2026

Today feels like one of those days where we might just have the best view in the Forest!

The sun’s out, the coffee’s hot, the cakes are calling, and lunch tastes even better with a view like this.

So if you fancy a little escape, come join us!