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History & Heritage

We have a rich heritage in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley of which we are rightly proud. With more castles than anywhere in the UK, famous ruins, caves, heritage railways and more, our huge range of historic attractions are testament to what an incredible range of history this area has

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  1. Hopewell Colliery
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    Cannop Hill, Speech House Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EL

    Telephone

    01594 810706

    contact@hopewellcolliery.com

    Coleford

    A working colliery and museum set in the midst of the glorious Forest of Dean. Mined since the 1800s, the colliery gives you a unique opportunity to learn about the ancient and fascinating tradition of freemining in the safe hands of an expert freeminer. Sink below the Forest floor for a unique adventure and take the 45-minute tour through the dark tunnels before emerging back into serene woodland. Follow it with a hot drink and bite to eat at the friendly Hopewell Cafe.

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    Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EY

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    ChepstowCastle@gov.wales

    Chepstow

    With over 600 years' history weaved into its walls, that notion of rediscovery is no more evident than at Chepstow Castle. Beautifully preserved and stretching out along a limestone cliff above the River Wye, Chepstow Castle’s beauty is matched only by its historical significance.

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    Clearwell Caves, Lambsquay Road, Clearwell, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JR

    Telephone

    01594 832535

    info@clearwellcaves.com

    Clearwell

    Discover the wonder of under! The ancient mines at Clearwell Caves are a secret world hidden beneath the trees; they are an exciting underground experience for the whole family, an unfathomable natural cave system that has been mined for more than 4,500 years. Cafe, shop, picnic area, free parking. Deep level adventure caving available.

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  4. Puzzlewood
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    Perrygrove Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QB

    Telephone

    01594 833187

    helen@puzzlewood.net

    Coleford

    Puzzlewood is a magical day out in the Forest of Dean. An enchanting, ancient woodland, filled with fantastic tree and rock formations. A popular TV & film location inc Star Wars.

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  5. Raglan Castle
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    Castle Road, Raglan, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BT

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    RaglanCastle@gov.wales

    Usk

    Raglan’s majesty and grandiose is still evident for all to see. Just ask the thousands of visitors who pass through its doors year after year – among them, countless Cadw members, whose contributions support the protection and preservation of this awe-inspiring monument.

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  6. Tintern Abbey
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    Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE

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    03000 252239

    TinternAbbey@gov.wales

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    When we talk about British architectural icons, they don’t come much more iconic than Tintern Abbey: a Gothic masterpiece and Romantic symbol of the sublime.

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  7. Perrygrove Railway
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    Perrygrove Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QB

    Telephone

    01594 834991

    info@perrygrove.co.uk

    Coleford

    Unique railway with walks through beautiful woodland.

    Tickets last all day - enjoy as many train rides as you like!

    Indoor Village and exciting Treasure Hunt!

    Cafe available. Picnics welcome.

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    Forest Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ET

    Telephone

    01594845840

    contact@deanforestrailway.co.uk

    Lydney

    Journey through the medieval Forest of Dean from Lydney to Parkend on a steam train or heritage diesel train service. Free parking, cafeteria, museum and gift shop at Norchard Station. A heritage railway offering a Forest experience from the comfort of your carriage. Cream teas, meals and experiences available.

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  9. The Dean Heritage Centre
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    Lower Soudley, Soudley, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UB

    Telephone

    01594 822170

    info@deanheritagecentre.com

    Soudley

    We are the Museum of the Forest: a stunning building and location with inside and outside attractions. Learn about the history of the Forest from the Ice Age to the present day, visit our museum and gallery, explore the Gruffalo woodland trail, see inside a reconstructed Forester's cottage, visit a charcoal burner's camp, see chainsaw carving, our working water wheel and pretty stream, kids will enjoy our woodland playground plus there is an excellent cafe and gift shop.

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  10. Usk Castle
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    Monmouth Road, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1SD

    info@uskcastle.com

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    Usk Castle is one of the prettiest ruined castles in Wales. It is a Grade I listed building situated on a hill overlooking the historic town of Usk. Privately owned it is only rarely open to the public.

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  11. Dark Hill Iron Works, a historic site in the Forest of Dean
    Dark Hill Iron Works, a historic site in the Forest of Dean
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Discover the hidden heritage and rich nature of the Forest of Dean by hiring a Tramper mobility scooter
    Dark Hill Iron Works, a historic site in the Forest of Dean
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Discover the hidden heritage and rich nature of the Forest of Dean by hiring a Tramper mobility scooter
    Foresters' Forest

    Address

    Bank House, Bank Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BA

    Telephone

    07584 003362

    info@forestersforest.uk

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    Foresters’ Forest is a £2.5m National Lottery Heritage funded scheme with 38 community projects that uncover, reveal, share and celebrate our heritage.

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  12. Pan Tod Beacon
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    Ruardean Hill, Gloucestershire, GL17 9AW

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    The highest point in the Forest of Dean at 290m high with a beacon and a memorial to miners killed in the local collieries. The beacon was built in 2002 and is lit to commemorate important occasions. This was followed by the statue of a crouching miner installed in 2008 and the memorial in 2017. Together they represent a striking feature on the hill.

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  13. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail
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    Speech House Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EG

    Telephone

    03000 674800

    info@forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk

    Coleford

    4.5 mile long woodland Sculpture Trail beginning at Beechenhurst. Walk underneath a stained glass window hung high in the tree canopy and discover hidden places in the Forest. Free of charge and perfect for all ages. New pieces installed in 2021.

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  14. The Geomap
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    The Geomap
    The Geomap
    The Geomap
    The New Fancy Geomap

    Address

    New Fancy Viewpoint, Fancy Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EL

    Lydney

    The Geomap celebrates both the geological and the industrial history of the Forest of Dean. Each layer of rock shown on Geomap is made from the actual rock it represents, taken from local quarries. Overlain on the map is the industrial history, demonstrating the link between the underlying geology and the great quarrying and mining industries of the past.

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  15. Lydney Harbour
    Lydney Harbour
    Lydney Harbour
    Lydney Harbour Cafe
    Lydney Harbour
    Lydney Harbour
    Lydney Harbour
    Lydney Harbour
    Lydney Harbour Cafe
    Lydney Harbour
    Lydney Harbour
    Lydney Harbour

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    Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ER

    Lydney

    Riverside walks, sculptures, great for birdwatching, sunsets and steeped in history, Lydney Harbour is well worth visiting as a place of beauty but also to see the power and force of the River Severn and its estuary which has the second highest tidal range in the world. Now with a new modern takeaway cafe.

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  16. Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral
    Gloucester Cathedral

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    12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LR

    Gloucester

    Gloucester Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, in Gloucester, stands in the north of the city near the river.

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  17. Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle
    Grosmont Castle

    Address

    Grosmont, Monmouthshire, NP7 8EP

    Grosmont

    Grosmont Castle is a ruined castle in the village of Grosmont, Monmouthshire, one of a trio of Monmouthshire fortresses known as the ‘Three Castles’ – which includes White Castle and Skenfrith – built to control the border. The fortification was established by the Normans in the wake of the invasion of England in 1066. It experienced an active life including being besieged in the Glyndŵr Rising rebellion of 1405.

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  18. The Kymin
    The Kymin
    The Kymin
    The Kymin
    The Kymin
    The Kymin
    The Kymin
    The Kymin
    The Kymin
    The Kymin
    The Kymin
    The Kymin
    The Kymin
    The Kymin

    Address

    The Round House, The Kymin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SF

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    01600 719241

    Monmouth

    When Admiral Lord Nelson visited the site in 1802 he described it as one of the most beautiful places he had ever seen.

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  19. Skenfrith
    Skenfrith
    Skenfrith Castle
    Skenfrith Castle
    Skenfrith
    Skenfrith Castle
    Skenfrith Castle
    Skenfrith Castle

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    Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UH

    Skenfrith

    Skenfrith Castle is a ruined castle in the village of Skenfrith in Monmouthshire, Wales, one of a trio of Monmouthshire fortresses known as the ‘Three Castles’ – which includes Grosmont and White Castle – built to control the border. The castle’s well-preserved walls surround a circular keep. Built on an earthen mound, this sturdy structure was a last line of defence should the castle fall under attack.

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  20. Scarr Bandstand
    Scarr Bandstand
    Scarr Bandstand
    Scarr Bandstand
    Scarr Bandstand
    Scarr Bandstand
    Scarr Bandstand
    Scarr Bandstand

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    Sling, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JA

    Coleford

    The origins of the name "Scarr" are unknown however this hilltop just outside the village of Sling has long been the focus for local music. During the early 20thC brass band concerts were regularly held here. Recently restored, bands can once more be heard playing here during the summer months.

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