Tel: 0118 971 4700
Clearwell Caves - Ancient Iron Mines
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8JR
United Kingdom
Tel: 01594 832535
For many centuries the Royal Forest of Dean was a crucial center for iron mining; Clearwell Caves offer visitors an exceptional opportunity to discover the region’s proud mining heritage. The award winning caves exhibition takes you through some of the UK’s oldest underground workings and unearths over 4.500 years of history – geological, industrial and sociological.
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8JR
United Kingdom
Tel: 01594 832535
For many centuries the Royal Forest of Dean was a crucial center for iron mining; Clearwell Caves offer visitors an exceptional opportunity to discover the region’s proud mining heritage. The award winning caves exhibition takes you through some of the UK’s oldest underground workings and unearths over 4.500 years of history – geological, industrial and sociological.
The Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
The Cotswolds is a series of limestone hills that extends from Chipping Campden in the north to Bath in the south. The Cotswold has a fascinating historical background, habitation dating back to 3000 B.C. It is an area of exceptional natural beauty characterised by gentle rolling hills, sleepy villages hewn from honey-coloured stone, picturesque rural countryside and a quintessential Englishness that draws visitors from around the world. Not only is the Cotswolds a beautiful place to visit, it is also extremely easy to reach from London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bristol and Bath.
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
The Cotswolds is a series of limestone hills that extends from Chipping Campden in the north to Bath in the south. The Cotswold has a fascinating historical background, habitation dating back to 3000 B.C. It is an area of exceptional natural beauty characterised by gentle rolling hills, sleepy villages hewn from honey-coloured stone, picturesque rural countryside and a quintessential Englishness that draws visitors from around the world. Not only is the Cotswolds a beautiful place to visit, it is also extremely easy to reach from London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bristol and Bath.
Dean Forest Railway
Forest Road
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 4ET
United Kingdom
Tel: 01594 845840
The Dean Forest Railway is a handsomely preserved steam railway running between Lydney and Parkend in Gloucestershire. The 9-mile round journey takes approximately 2 hours as the charming vintage steam engines haul the carriages through the extraordinary scenery of the southern fringes of the Forest of Dean. There are several stops along the route; Norchard and Lydney Junction has a large car park, riverside and forest walks, a souvenir shop, museum, restoration shed and a café.
Forest Road
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 4ET
United Kingdom
Tel: 01594 845840
The Dean Forest Railway is a handsomely preserved steam railway running between Lydney and Parkend in Gloucestershire. The 9-mile round journey takes approximately 2 hours as the charming vintage steam engines haul the carriages through the extraordinary scenery of the southern fringes of the Forest of Dean. There are several stops along the route; Norchard and Lydney Junction has a large car park, riverside and forest walks, a souvenir shop, museum, restoration shed and a café.
Forest of Dean
C/O Coleford Tourist Information Centre
High Street
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8HG
United Kingdom
Tel: 01594 812388
The Forest of Dean occupies an area to the west of the River Severn in Gloucestershire. It is one of the rare remaining ancient forests in the UK and offers its own distinctive landscape; a landscape that has been a huge influence for artists, poets, playwrights and of course tourists for centuries. Designated a National Forest Park in 1938, the Forest of Dean covers 27,000 acres and supports a diverse array of wildlife.
C/O Coleford Tourist Information Centre
High Street
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8HG
United Kingdom
Tel: 01594 812388
The Forest of Dean occupies an area to the west of the River Severn in Gloucestershire. It is one of the rare remaining ancient forests in the UK and offers its own distinctive landscape; a landscape that has been a huge influence for artists, poets, playwrights and of course tourists for centuries. Designated a National Forest Park in 1938, the Forest of Dean covers 27,000 acres and supports a diverse array of wildlife.
Gloucester Docks
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 2ER
United Kingdom
Tel: 01452 311190
The City of Gloucester was Britain’s most inland port and, for over 200 years, was a prosperous centre for Gloucestershire’s economy. There are fifteen preserved Victorian warehouses at Gloucester Docks that house award-winning museums, attractions, shops, cafes and restaurants. Since their overhaul in the 1980s Gloucester Docks have established themselves as one of the region’s most popular visitor attractions.
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 2ER
United Kingdom
Tel: 01452 311190
The City of Gloucester was Britain’s most inland port and, for over 200 years, was a prosperous centre for Gloucestershire’s economy. There are fifteen preserved Victorian warehouses at Gloucester Docks that house award-winning museums, attractions, shops, cafes and restaurants. Since their overhaul in the 1980s Gloucester Docks have established themselves as one of the region’s most popular visitor attractions.
Nature in Art
Wallsworth Hall
Twigworth
Near Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL2 9PA
United Kingdom
Tel: 0845 450 0233
Nature in Art is to be found in the magnificent Wallsworth Hall, just to the north of Gloucester. It is the first museum of its type in the world, with intriguing collections of artworks stimulated by nature. With global influences and showcasing works from Old Masters to modern day artists, Nature in Art also offers a programme of special displays. There is also a licensed café, free parking and good wheelchair access.
Wallsworth Hall
Twigworth
Near Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL2 9PA
United Kingdom
Tel: 0845 450 0233
Nature in Art is to be found in the magnificent Wallsworth Hall, just to the north of Gloucester. It is the first museum of its type in the world, with intriguing collections of artworks stimulated by nature. With global influences and showcasing works from Old Masters to modern day artists, Nature in Art also offers a programme of special displays. There is also a licensed café, free parking and good wheelchair access.
Westbury Court Gardens
Westbury-on-Severn
Gloucestershire
GL14 1PD
United Kingdom
Tel: 01452 760461
Westbury Court Garden is situated by the River Severn in Gloucestershire. It is the only restored Dutch water garden in the UK; the National Trust have preserved these attractive gardens for future generations, with many trees from the 16th and 17th Centuries, as well as what is alleged to be the oldest evergreen Oak tree in England. A programme of events runs throughout the summer months.
Westbury-on-Severn
Gloucestershire
GL14 1PD
United Kingdom
Tel: 01452 760461
Westbury Court Garden is situated by the River Severn in Gloucestershire. It is the only restored Dutch water garden in the UK; the National Trust have preserved these attractive gardens for future generations, with many trees from the 16th and 17th Centuries, as well as what is alleged to be the oldest evergreen Oak tree in England. A programme of events runs throughout the summer months.
Woodchester Park
Nympsfield
Near Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL10 3TS
United Kingdom
Tel: 01452 814213
Woodchester Park, near Stroud in Gloucestershire, is a beautiful 18th and 19th Century landscaped park that offers way marked trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the delightful scenery. There are five tranquil lakes and even a lost garden; the National Trust has worked hard to preserve this beautiful area for visitors.
Nympsfield
Near Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL10 3TS
United Kingdom
Tel: 01452 814213
Woodchester Park, near Stroud in Gloucestershire, is a beautiful 18th and 19th Century landscaped park that offers way marked trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the delightful scenery. There are five tranquil lakes and even a lost garden; the National Trust has worked hard to preserve this beautiful area for visitors.