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Dean Forest Railway

Forest Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ET

Type:Steam Railway

Dean Forest Railway

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Take a magical 8.5 mile trip through the medieval forest to Parkend on The Dean Forest Railway. Experience the sight, sounds and smells of travel on a rural branch railway operated by steam trains - with some heritage diesel services.

There is free parking, cafeteria, museum and gift shop at Norchard station.  There are also stations at Parkend, Whitecroft, Lydney Town and Lydney Junction where it is possible to join the train.

You pay once & can ride all day, stations are near real ale pubs, park, shops, footpaths and cycle paths, with longer walks to the restored Lydney Docks and RSPB Nagshead.

  • Check the website for operating days and timetables. 
  • The Railway also runs family events and dining trains.

Guide Prices

Prices for all-day rover tickets.
Adult, £11
Child (5 to 16 years), £5
Child under 5, Free
Senior (over 60, £10
Family (2+2), £27
Groups of 20+ may deduct 15%.  Does not apply to special events.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Catering

  • On-site light refreshments

Children

  • Children welcome

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Gift shop

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Gradings

  • 5 Food Standards Hygiene
5 Food Standards Hygiene

Opening Times

Season (1 Feb 2021 - 30 Nov 2021)*

* February to November plus Christmas time.  See website for details.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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From A48 Gloucester to Chepstow road, take B4234 from Lydney to Parkend. Dean Forest Railway is on your left after approximately 2 miles. This is our main centre at Norchard Station.

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