Forest of Dean Places to Visit

Places to Visit in the Forest of Dean

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South Forest Area

Beanhill Fishing Lake

Beanhill Farm, Alvington, Near Lydney, Glos, GL15 6AE, Tel: 01594 529846

Fly fishing in the best tradition. Beanhill Lake nestles in a natural secluded valley beside a brook at Beanhill Farm, where ducks are at home in this beautiful wildlife haven.

Rainbow 2lbs upwards and Natural Brown Trout.

'Catch & Release' or 'Pay Poundage on Catch' policy.

Accommodation Available.

Email: Beanhill.Barn@btopenworld.com

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Chepstow Outdoor Activity Centre

Tump Farm, Sedbury, Nr. Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7HN, Tel: 01291 629901

All terrain quad biking with treks suitable for beginners or more challenging routes for experienced riders.

Through woodland, over farmland with spectacular views across the River Severn.

Paintball games for groups or individuals can join one of our regular weekend games.

QUAD TREKKING, PAINTBALL GAMES, COFFEE SHOP, CYCLE HIRE, FREE PARKING

Email: tracey.guest@farming.co.uk

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The National Diving Centre

Dayhouse Quarry, Tidenham, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7LH, Tel: 01291 630046

The UK's newest inland dive site, we opened our gates on 22nd February 2003. The base of the old limestone quarry was re-profiled to provide shallow areas of between 8 and 27 metres as well as various depths to 80 metres.

The water is accessed by 260m of pontoons, configured to give maximum access and egress points and the least amount of swimming.

Open seven days a week, we have a fully stocked dive shop and gas station capable of filling double filtered air, nitrox, trimix, and argon.

We also have rescue facilities and our own recompression chamber.

We have a three year development plan, which will see the building of a diving facility second to none.

Night dives, chamber dives and barbeques by arrangement, please call us to discuss you or your clubs requirements.

Opening Times

Summer (April 1 - October 31) Mon - Thurs 9.30am - 5.00pm Fri - Sun 8.00am - 6.00pm

Winter (November 1 - March 31) Mon - Thurs 9.30am - 4.00pm Fri - Sun 8.00am - 4.00pm

Prices

Entry fee, per person £12.00
Personal annual centre membership £15.00
(Entry fee reduced to £9.50)
Group annual membership (>10) £100.00
(Entry fee reduced to £9.50)
Snorkellers/Freedivers/Under 16's £6.00

Mon - Thurs (after 2pm) £6.00 Fri - Sun (after 3pm) £6.00

info@nationaldivingcentre.com
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Dean Forest Railway

Norchard Railway Centre & Station
Forest Road
Lydney
GL15 4ET

Information line 01594 843423 (telephone for operating days)

Click here to find out more about the Dean Forest Railway

[ Lydney town page ] [ History of Dean ]

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Forest of Dean Model Village

Old Park, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, Tel: 01594 845244

Make your way into a shady woodland glade and discover
a minature world that celebrates the Forest's past, present, myth and magic.

The Village is twice as big with more to see and do!

Open Easter to October from 10.00am - 5.00pm

Special seasonal events taking place throughout the year

Email: David.thornton6@btinternet.com

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Lydney Park Gardens

Without doubt the best time to visit the gardens is during April and early May when the rhododendrons and azalias are in bloom, and the maples are in new leaf. The vision is breathtakingly beautiful. The main display is in a sheltered wooded valley with excellent landscaping, pools and dream-like pathways.

Rhododendrons and azalias are available for purchase at very reasonable prices!

Teas are available in the house on open days, and there is ample space for picnics in the Deer Park.

Lydney Park Gardens is situated on the A48 Gloucester-Chepstow road between Lydney and Aylburton.
(20 miles from Gloucester, 8 miles from Chepstow, 12 miles from the Severn Bridge)

The gardens, Roman Camp and Roman Museum are open on certain open days between April and June. Dates and times of opening vary each year, and can be found by enquiry to the Estate Office, tel. 01594-842844.

Lydney Park Gardens Page

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Taurus Crafts

The Old Park, Near Lydney, Glos. GL15 6BU
Tel: 01594 844841

Cafe, restaurant, gift shop, gallery, working pottery, craft units.

Original crafts, exquisite gifts, fresh food, handmade pots. Great atmosphere for all the family.

Opening times: 10am to 5.30pm daily

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Swan Cheesehouse

Pillowell, Lydney, Glos. GL15 4QU
Tel: 01594 562477

The Swan Cheesehouse is a converted public house providing restaurant, bar and shop under one roof, together with a mail order service and a functions capability.

We support small-scale traditional artisan cheesemakers - we collect all the cheese ourselves direct from the farm. We specialise in raw-milk cheeses - all the evidence agrees the cheeses made from raw-milk develop a fuller flavour than those from pasteurised milk. Our regular cheeses are, naturally, from Gloucestershire and the West Country - in addition, we have guest cheeses from all over Britain (including Ireland).

We are now adding new product groups including wines, bottled beers and ciders, preserves (chutneys and pickles, sauces and dressings, herbs and spices, jams and honeys) and confectionery - all of the top quality and all from the West Country.

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Wye Valley Quad Bike Challenge

Miss Graces Lane, Tidenham Chase, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7JR, Tel: 01291 689940

Comprehensive instruction on the safe handling of the fully automatic and geared quad bikes will be followed by familiarisation laps on the small practice track.

We give generously of our time to ensure you feel confident, relaxed and are in complete control of the quad bike at all times. You can then try out your skills on our specially prepared main track, where you can enjoy a minimum of 30 minutes of exhilarating fun!

Other activities available including:

Archery

4x4 Off Road Driving

Clay Pigeon Shooting

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