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Things To Do in Lydney near Dean Forest Railway in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean

Dean Forest Railway
A magical 9 mile trip through the medieval forest to Parkend with steam trains and some heritage diesel services. Free parking, cafeteria, museum and gift shop at Norchard station. Pay once - ride all day!
Attraction in or near to Lydney - 0 miles away

Forest Leisure Lydney
Situated in Lydney, The Forest of Deans largest Fitness Centre. Facilities include swimming pool, gym, sports hall, fitness suite, tennis & squash. Ample Free Car Parking.
Activity in or near to Lydney - 1 miles away

Lydney Park Spring Gardens-Roman Temple Site
Fine formal gardens. Beautiful rhododendron and azalea gardens. Important Roman Temples Site. Museums and teas.
Attraction in or near to Lydney - 2 miles away

Taurus Crafts
Vibrant art and craft centre with art studios. Craft units. Working pottery. Design led gift shop. Organic delicatessen. Licensed wholefood restaurant. Function room. Programme of activities & art exhibitions.
Activity in or near to Lydney - 2 miles away

Go Ape High Wire Adventure
Bring Out Your Inner Ape! Can you handle 3 hours of tree top adventure? Are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan Swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges? If the answer's yes, you’re ready to Go Ape.
Activity in or near to Lydney - 3 miles away

Photowyedean
Photowyedean provides photo courses for everyone. Expert guides help you compose images, understand the digital camera and capture the Forest of Dean’s finest landscapes. Two hour courses, one day and weekend courses are specially designed for starters, improvers and enthusiasts.
Activity in or near to Blakeney - 4 miles away

Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Tour Guides
Stunning Scenery and centuries of history. Fully guided coach tours or guided walks in the Royal Forest of Dean and Lower Wye Valley, whenever you want to go.
Activity in or near to Coleford - 5 miles away

Dean Heritage Centre
Five modern museum galleries; Busy programme of events; Authentically recreated Victorian Forester's cottage; Characters from the Forest's history; Five acres of woodland; Millpond and working millwheel; Garden with Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs, ferrets and chickens.
Attraction in or near to Soudley - 5 miles away

DBC Leisure
Clay shooting, air rifle, archery tuition with friendly, experienced instructors; beginners, stag/hen parties, corporate events, & private shoots. On-site catering. Please ring to discuss your requirements.
Activity in or near to St Briavels - 5 miles away

Pedalabikeaway Cycle Centre
Comprehensive range of hire bikes. Off road trails and 10 mile waymarked trail. Repairs + spares. Cafe. Toilet/shower, bike wash. New centre in Monmouth - traffic free trail by River Wye to Symonds Yat.
Activity in or near to Coleford - 5 miles away

Way2go Adventures
Get up Get out Get Active. Guided kayak, canoe half day, full day, early evening and sea trips. Intro to kayaking, canoeing and sea kayaking, BCU star awards, courses, Land based activities. Contact us for further details.
Activity in or near to Coleford - 6 miles away

Adventure Tower
Crazy climbing & abseiling. 36 graded climbs and 2 abseils. Individuals - open weekends and school holidays (27 March - 31 October) Just turn up then pay and play. Groups - open all year for advanced bookings.
Activity in or near to Coleford - 6 miles away

Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure
Unique railway to four stations with walks through beautiful woodland. Tickets last all day - enjoy as many train rides as you like! Indoor Village with Secret Passages and exciting Treasure Hunt! Cafe available. Picnics welcome.
Attraction in or near to Coleford - 6 miles away

Clearwell Caves - Adventure
We take small groups deeper underground to explore parts of the 600 acres of workings beyond the public area; involves simple climbing, crawling, getting dirty, and oh yes - great fun too! Youth groups, schools and educational visits a speciality.
Activity in or near to Clearwell - 6 miles away

Clearwell Caves - Ancient Iron Mines
The Forest of Dean's Iron Mining Museum. A great underground experience for all ages. 9 caverns show how iron ore has been mined from this natural cave system for over 4,500 years. Geological and mining displays throughout. Cafe, gift shop, picnic area and free parking.
Attraction in or near to Clearwell - 6 miles away

Puzzlewood
Explore a mile of meandering pathways through beautiful ancient woodland. The paths wind through gulleys and moss covered rocks, over bridges and through fantastic tree and rock formations. Plus indoor maze, animals, café and picnic area
Attraction in or near to Coleford - 6 miles away

Mocha Pottery
I use tobacco juice and local oxides to decorate my earthenware mugs, jugs and plates. When applied to wet clay the tobacco juice creates tree patterns which look like forest landscapes. Visitors by appointment or come and have a go. 1-Day courses for up to 4 people by arrangement.
Activity in or near to Cinderford - 6 miles away

Forest Hills Golf Club
Super greens. Challenging holes. 6300 yard par 72 golf course. Membership & Pay & Play. Restaurant and conference centre facilities.
Activity in or near to Coleford - 6 miles away

Palace Cinema
Friendly, independent cinema, one of the oldest in the country, is open 7 days per week. We have two screens showing the latest films, plus a few golden oldies.
Attraction in or near to Cinderford - 7 miles away

Reckless Paint Your Own Pottery
The Reckless Designs range of modern classics are pots like no other. Every piece is hand made, but they are functional and decorative. Come along and create your own masterpiece in our 'Paint Your Own' studio.
Activity in or near to Coleford - 7 miles away

Forestry Commission
35 Square miles of beautiful woodland to enjoy & explore. Walk, cycle, horseride. To enjoy a range of outdoor activities, see the Forestry Commission's 'What's On' Guide or visit our web-site: www.forestry.gov.uk/england
Activity in or near to Coleford - 7 miles away

Forest Leisure Coleford
Conveniently situated just outside Coleford. Facilities include swimming pool, tennis, squash, gymnasium and sports hall. Plenty of Free Car Parking.
Activity in or near to Coleford - 7 miles away

Forest Leisure Cinderford
Thye Leisure Centre is conveniently situated in Cinderford and benefits from free car parking. Facilities include swimming pool, sports hall, gymnasium & squash courts. The site is also home to Splinters youth centre and the fantastic Forest Fitness Centre which specialises in rehabilitation programmes.
Activity in or near to Cinderford - 7 miles away

Whitecliff Off Road Centre Ltd
Off-road training, corporate, stag/hen events. Full or half day courses. Chauffeured rides for all the family. Gift Vouchers available. Hovercrafts, military vehicle & land rovers. Must ring first to book.
Activity in or near to Coleford - 7 miles away

Littledean Jail
This former house of correction, police station and courthouse is proud to be a most unorthodox, historical visitor attraction. Home of the infamous CRIME THROUGH TIME MUSEUM and the largest collection of QUADROPHENIA memorabilia.
Attraction in or near to Cinderford - 7 miles away

Forest Adventure Activity Centre
Our activities provide a base for promoting Self-esteem, Co-operation & Teamwork with experienced instructors. Rock activities, Canoe & Kayak river adventures. Cave & overnight cave experience. Archery, Mountain biking, Bivuac weekends and more.
Activity in or near to Coleford - 8 miles away

Tipi Adventure
Our Tipi adventure combines a river expedition with a luxury camping experience. Paddle down the River Wye before finding your own private Tipi in a most remote and beautiful setting.
Activity in or near to Coleford - 8 miles away

Motiva Ropes Course
High level ropes course for all groups. Ground level up to 40 feet in the trees. 3 hour sessions tailored to your needs. All activities led by qualified, highly experienced staff. Booking essential. Age 8+.
Activity in or near to Coleford - 8 miles away

Redhill Bike & Board Centre
Mountain biking & boarding centre, tracks and jumps. Boarders - tuition, hire and ride. Minimum age 8 yrs.
Activity in or near to Newnham - 8 miles away

Ruardean Garden Pottery
Specialist makers of terracotta and stoneware gardenwares. Tiny pots to huge glazed planters. Dragons, cats and lizards. Visitors are welcome to browse through terraced displays of our unique pots combining traditional technique with contemporary design.
Attraction in or near to Lydbrook - 8 miles away

All Saints Church - Newland (The Cathedral Of The Forest)
All Saints Church, The Cathedral of the Forest, dates back to the 1200’s. King John appointed Robert of Wakering as first Rector in 1216. This historic church is home to the Miners Brass a symbol of the Royal Forest of Dean.
Attraction in or near to Newland - 8 miles away

Elton Farm Giant Maize Mazes
3 witches and wizards themed mazes with quiz and objects to find. Picnic and play area. Pushchair friendly. Great place for Birthday Parties and Works parties with BBQ.
Activity in or near to Newnham - 8 miles away