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Forest Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ETTelephone
01594845840Lydney
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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Perrygrove Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QBTelephone
01594 834991Coleford
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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Clearwell Caves, Lambsquay Road, Clearwell, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JRTelephone
01594 832535Clearwell
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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Perrygrove Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QBTelephone
01594 833187Coleford
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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Cathedral Close, Hereford, HR1 2NGHereford
The current Hereford Cathedral, located at Hereford in England, dates from 1079. Its most famous treasure is Mappa Mundi, a medieval map of the world dating from the 13th century. The cathedral is a Grade I listed building.
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Bank House, Bank Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BATelephone
07584 003362Coleford
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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Castle Road, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BTRaglan
A stunning late medieval castle dating from between the 15th and early 17th-centuries with a preserved moat and plenty of towers to climb. Built for show rather than with battle in mind, it still held off Oliver Cromwell's forces for thirteen weeks in one of the last sieges of the Civil War. The castle was eventually taken and was systematically destroyed by parliament.
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Sling, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JAColeford
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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Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ERLydney
Lydney Harbour is a place steeped in history and heritage - in the 19th and early 20th century it was used to export coal from the Forest. It is well worth visiting as a place of beauty but also to see the power and force of the River Seven and its estuary which has the second highest tidal range in the world.
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Tintern
Award winning Abbey Mill, set amidst breathtaking scenery on the banks of the River Wye at historic Tintern. Riverside shopping and dining in a relaxed setting. Arts, crafts, gifts, coffee shop and cafe serving a wide range of meals, snacks and ice-cream. 5 shops open 7 days a week.
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Speech House Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EGTelephone
03000 674800Coleford
4.5 mile long woodland Sculpture Trail. 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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Wallsworth Hall, Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth, Gloucestershire, GL2 9PATelephone
01452 731422Twigworth
Nature in Art, the world's first museum & art gallery dedicated exclusively to art inspired by nature. With temporary exhibitions, art courses and an unrivalled artists in residence programme.
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Almshouse Road, Newland, Gloucestershire, GL16 8NLTelephone
01594 832808Newland
All Saints Church, Newland, The Cathedral of the Forest, dates back to the 1200s. This historic church is home to the Miner's Brass a symbol of the Royal Forest of Dean.
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12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LRGloucester
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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Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UDAbergavenny
White Castle is the best preserved and most imposing of the trio of Monmouthshire fortresses known as the ‘Three Castles’ – which includes Grosmont and Skenfrith – built to control the border. Its medieval name might derive from the white rendering used on its masonry. Castell Gwyn in Welsh it is also known historically as Llantilio Castle. It is near the village of Llantilio Crossenny.
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Monmouth Road, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1SDUsk
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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New Fancy Viewpoint, Fancy Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL16 7ELLydney
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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Ellwood, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7LXColeford
A site not to be missed by anyone interested in industrial archelogy - in the 19th century some of the most important developments of the iron and steel industry took place here.
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St Arvans, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6DNChepstow
Historic path along cliffs overlooking the River Wye popular during the Wye Tour. Part of the Wye Valley Walk north of Chepstow and leading to the Eagle's Nest Viewpoint.
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Ruardean Hill, Gloucestershire, GL17 9AWRuardean Hill
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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