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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.
The History of Lydney Harbour
Lydney Harbour is a place steeped in history and heritage.
From Roman times through the industrial revolution and well into the 20th century Lydney Harbour has been a cornerstone of the River Severn's heritage.
The Severn Estuary is one of the UK's national heritage jewels, known the world over for its massive tidal range and internationally important habitat, but even more so for its history of exporting and as one of the UK's principle sea links to the rest of the world.
Lydney Harbour has played a full part in making the Severn Estuary the gateway from the South West to the rest of the world. For these reasons it has always held a special place in the hearts and minds of the people of Lydney.
Read about the wrecks of Lydney here.
The Lydney Harbour stones are not actually ancient and were not built by druids, but were sculpted by local artist David Yeates and form a compass, with the directions carved into them. The stones were repurposed for this installation after having been used to create an emergency flood dam when the dock lockgates collapsed in 1997. Yeates also created the New Fancy Geomap celebrating both the geological and the industrial history of the Forest of Dean.
Visiting Lydney Harbour and Nearby Walks
It is a one mile easy walk from Lydney Railway Station (or the Dean Forest Railway stop) to the harbour.
Heritage steam and diesel services are run through the Forest of Dean by the Dean Forest Railway between Lydney Harbour, Lydney Town, Norchard, Whitecroft and Parkend. For a car free holiday why not consider catching the train to Lydney and then taking the heritage railway into the Forest of Dean?
A new takeaway cafe opened in December 2021. It is open seven days a week from 9am - 3pm during winter months with plans to extend the hours in spring. The toilets and visitor hub are open during the same hours that the café is open.
There is a very pleasant and easy walk around the docks and harbour here.
The Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership has developed a series of walking routes around the harbour and Lydney town which can be found here.
Find out more about Lydney town and what there is to see and do here.
Destination Lydney Harbour and Current Developments
Future developments of the harbour are currently in progress following a successful funding bid. New sculptures and information boards will be installed in 2022 with improved road access.
Plan Your Visit to Lydney Harbour
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- Free Entry
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
Opening Times
* Always open.
