Forest of Dean

The Forest of Dean consists of over a hundred square kilometers of ancient forest located in Gloucestershire, England. Bordered by the Severn and Wye rivers and the city of Gloucester, the present forest survived human development due to being declared a private hunting ground for the monarchy (or a 'Crown Forest') prior to William the Conqueror's invasion of Britain in 1066.

Widely regarded for its natural beauty as well as great cultural and historical value, the forest once played host to Hermione and her parents during a camping trip. In the Autumn of 1997, Hermione camped again here with Harry Potter during their Horcrux search. It was during their stay in the forest that Severus Snape anonymously delivered the Sword of Gryffindor to Harry, and where Ron Weasley, who'd previously abandoned his friends, rejoined them and used Gryffindor's sword to destroy one of the Horcruxes, Salazar Slytherin's Locket.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows