Amabel’s Forest of Dean guidebook

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Amabel’s Forest of Dean guidebook

Sightseeing

https://www.royalforestofdean.info/wye-valley/symonds-yat.shtml Symonds Yat is a village and popular tourist destination which straddles the River Wye in England. Famed for its natural river scenery and wooded expanses, Symonds Yat Rock is a limestone outcrop rising some 500 feet rising from the banks of the River Wye. The river winds its way around the outcrop through a deeply wooded gorge. Yat Rock is one of the best known view points in the Wye Valley and The Royal Forest of Dean.
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Symonds Yat
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https://www.royalforestofdean.info/wye-valley/symonds-yat.shtml Symonds Yat is a village and popular tourist destination which straddles the River Wye in England. Famed for its natural river scenery and wooded expanses, Symonds Yat Rock is a limestone outcrop rising some 500 feet rising from the banks of the River Wye. The river winds its way around the outcrop through a deeply wooded gorge. Yat Rock is one of the best known view points in the Wye Valley and The Royal Forest of Dean.
Beautiful walks in the Forest of Dean under the canopy of the ancient woodland. See if you can spot the sculptures along the trails!
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迪恩森林雕塑步道
Speech House Road
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Beautiful walks in the Forest of Dean under the canopy of the ancient woodland. See if you can spot the sculptures along the trails!
The Forest is home to Puzzle Wood which contains pre-Roman open cast iron workings and a maze covering 14 acres of pathways and rock ravines,with secret passages and hidden doorways. It has been used for film sets such as Star Wars, Merlin and Dr Who.
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普澤爾伍德
Perrygrove Road
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The Forest is home to Puzzle Wood which contains pre-Roman open cast iron workings and a maze covering 14 acres of pathways and rock ravines,with secret passages and hidden doorways. It has been used for film sets such as Star Wars, Merlin and Dr Who.
The magnificent Gloucester Cathedral was built in 1100 as a Norman abbey church and survived the Dissolution thanks to its historical connection with the monarchy. It has one of the largest medieval stained glass windows in England and an elegant and impressive interior. It was from this church that William I ordered the Domesday Book, and, in more recent history, the cathedral was graced by the filming of more than one Harry Potter movie. The Cathedral offers a wealth of things to see and do from climbing the tower to special family activities and events. We also have a Coffee Shop you can relax in after exploring and a Gift Shop full of interesting products.
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格洛斯特大教堂
12 College Grn
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The magnificent Gloucester Cathedral was built in 1100 as a Norman abbey church and survived the Dissolution thanks to its historical connection with the monarchy. It has one of the largest medieval stained glass windows in England and an elegant and impressive interior. It was from this church that William I ordered the Domesday Book, and, in more recent history, the cathedral was graced by the filming of more than one Harry Potter movie. The Cathedral offers a wealth of things to see and do from climbing the tower to special family activities and events. We also have a Coffee Shop you can relax in after exploring and a Gift Shop full of interesting products.
While discovering the Forest of Dean, go beneath the Forest floor to discover a whole new world. This is a natural cave system mined for ochre pigments and iron ore for over 4,500 years. Nine large caverns and winding passageways are open to visitors, with exciting displays throughout your journey. On the surface, the Lamp Room Cafe serves delicious cakes, coffees and snacks. There's a great Gift Shop with studio ceramics, jewellery, gems and gifts. Children's play area. The Cafe, Gift shop and play area, can be visited separately from the Caves. Dogs are welcome in the cafe and shop but are not allowed underground. Nice walks over the surrounding common land (Clearwell Meend). Plenty of free parking. Exciting special events through the year, including underground music and theatre. Try the adventure caving, to the lower levels - check website for dates. Discover the Wonder of Under.
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克利威爾洞穴
The Rocks
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While discovering the Forest of Dean, go beneath the Forest floor to discover a whole new world. This is a natural cave system mined for ochre pigments and iron ore for over 4,500 years. Nine large caverns and winding passageways are open to visitors, with exciting displays throughout your journey. On the surface, the Lamp Room Cafe serves delicious cakes, coffees and snacks. There's a great Gift Shop with studio ceramics, jewellery, gems and gifts. Children's play area. The Cafe, Gift shop and play area, can be visited separately from the Caves. Dogs are welcome in the cafe and shop but are not allowed underground. Nice walks over the surrounding common land (Clearwell Meend). Plenty of free parking. Exciting special events through the year, including underground music and theatre. Try the adventure caving, to the lower levels - check website for dates. Discover the Wonder of Under.
A lovely little Forest walk
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Cannop Ponds
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A lovely little Forest walk
May Hill is one of the most familiar landmarks in the east of the Forest of Dean and at 296 metres (971 feet) it is the highest point around. There are views from the top for many miles in all directions and on a clear day you can see up to 12 other counties. Its summit is on the western edge of Gloucestershire and its northern slopes in Herefordshire. It is reached by three public footpaths, two forming parts of the Gloucestershire Way and Wysis Way. https://www.visitdeanwye.co.uk/things-to-do/may-hill-p1312301
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May Hill
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May Hill is one of the most familiar landmarks in the east of the Forest of Dean and at 296 metres (971 feet) it is the highest point around. There are views from the top for many miles in all directions and on a clear day you can see up to 12 other counties. Its summit is on the western edge of Gloucestershire and its northern slopes in Herefordshire. It is reached by three public footpaths, two forming parts of the Gloucestershire Way and Wysis Way. https://www.visitdeanwye.co.uk/things-to-do/may-hill-p1312301
Westbury Court Garden is one of the only surviving 17th-century Dutch water gardens in the UK. Visiting us feels like you have stepped back in time to a place of elegance and calm. Here you'll find straight canals reflecting the sky, clipped hedges, ornate garden buildings and old-fashioned orchards. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/westbury-court-garden/features/things-to-see-and-do-at-westbury-court-garden
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國家信託,韋斯特伯里庭園
7 Court Gardens
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Westbury Court Garden is one of the only surviving 17th-century Dutch water gardens in the UK. Visiting us feels like you have stepped back in time to a place of elegance and calm. Here you'll find straight canals reflecting the sky, clipped hedges, ornate garden buildings and old-fashioned orchards. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/westbury-court-garden/features/things-to-see-and-do-at-westbury-court-garden
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St Briavels Castle
Church Street
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St. Anthony's Well
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丁特恩修道院 / Abaty Tyndryn
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赫里福德大教堂
Cathedral Close
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古德里奇城堡
Castle Lane
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拉格蘭城堡
Castle Road
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Pedalabikeaway
New Road
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Lydney Harbour
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Chepstow Castle
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Mallards Pike 湖
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Founded by the Dean Forest Railway Society in 1970, the Dean Forest Railway runs along part of the old Severn & Wye Railway lines, which were first built as a tramroad over 200 years ago. The current railway line is approximately 4 1/2 miles long, running from Lydney Junction Station (close to the mainline railway station and a short walk from the harbour) at the south end of the line to Parkend (a small forest village) at the north end of the line. The main station of the railway is located at Norchard, on Forest Road, in the middle of the line, where you will find a large, free car park, shop, museum and café.
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迪恩森林鐵路
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Founded by the Dean Forest Railway Society in 1970, the Dean Forest Railway runs along part of the old Severn & Wye Railway lines, which were first built as a tramroad over 200 years ago. The current railway line is approximately 4 1/2 miles long, running from Lydney Junction Station (close to the mainline railway station and a short walk from the harbour) at the south end of the line to Parkend (a small forest village) at the north end of the line. The main station of the railway is located at Norchard, on Forest Road, in the middle of the line, where you will find a large, free car park, shop, museum and café.
Fantastic outdoor swimming pool/lido. Check the opening hours/days though as this is seasonal opening only.
Bathurst Pool
High Street
Fantastic outdoor swimming pool/lido. Check the opening hours/days though as this is seasonal opening only.
Beechenhurst lies in the heart of the forest, and is a great place to start your adventure in the Forest of Dean. Beechenhurst is the starting point for the famous Sculpture Trail, there are additional waymarked walks of varying lengths beginning from the site, and for visitors bringing their own bikes to the forest, Beechenhurst is an ideal start point for the Family Cycle Trail. Adventurous visitors can enjoy the junior version of Go Ape which is aimed at 6-12 year olds. The course can be found at the edge of the main car park. The onsite climbing tower is an exciting way to let off steam! 36 routes from easy to extreme and 2 vertical abseils. Great for children and adults, friends, families and group bookings. Check the Forest of Dean Adventure website for opening times. Archery sessions can also be booked. Beechenhurst cafe serves food from 8.30am everyday. The menu encompasses locally sourced food with a variety of specials and childrens meals available
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Beechenhurst Lodge
Speech House Road
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Beechenhurst lies in the heart of the forest, and is a great place to start your adventure in the Forest of Dean. Beechenhurst is the starting point for the famous Sculpture Trail, there are additional waymarked walks of varying lengths beginning from the site, and for visitors bringing their own bikes to the forest, Beechenhurst is an ideal start point for the Family Cycle Trail. Adventurous visitors can enjoy the junior version of Go Ape which is aimed at 6-12 year olds. The course can be found at the edge of the main car park. The onsite climbing tower is an exciting way to let off steam! 36 routes from easy to extreme and 2 vertical abseils. Great for children and adults, friends, families and group bookings. Check the Forest of Dean Adventure website for opening times. Archery sessions can also be booked. Beechenhurst cafe serves food from 8.30am everyday. The menu encompasses locally sourced food with a variety of specials and childrens meals available

Food scene

Lovely little coffee shop. Selling home baked gluten free and vegan cakes with freshly ground coffee.
Greenhill Coffee House
8 Market St
Lovely little coffee shop. Selling home baked gluten free and vegan cakes with freshly ground coffee.
Gorgeous little country pub. Lovely range of food on the menu, well worth an evening out. Definitely worth booking beforehand if you want to go.
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The Ostrich Inn
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Gorgeous little country pub. Lovely range of food on the menu, well worth an evening out. Definitely worth booking beforehand if you want to go.
Dog friendly, great food & drinks with vegan options: https://m.facebook.com/ScoffsCoffeeHouse/
Scoff's Coffee House
17 Saint John Street
Dog friendly, great food & drinks with vegan options: https://m.facebook.com/ScoffsCoffeeHouse/
Honest pub food by the river Severn https://www.quality-inns.co.uk/pubs/the-white-hart-broadoak/
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White Hart Inn
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Honest pub food by the river Severn https://www.quality-inns.co.uk/pubs/the-white-hart-broadoak/
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Severn & Wye Smokery
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The Saracens Head Inn
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The Boat Inn
Lone Lane
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The Hostelrie at Goodrich
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Shopping, sights & eating

Gloucester Quays: lots to see and do here. Designer outlet shops, Cinema and plenty of places to eat. Markets at Christmas and the Tall Ships festival in May each year https://www.gloucestertallships.co.uk/
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Gloucester Quays
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Gloucester Quays: lots to see and do here. Designer outlet shops, Cinema and plenty of places to eat. Markets at Christmas and the Tall Ships festival in May each year https://www.gloucestertallships.co.uk/
Sweet little welsh border town with places to eat, a Waitrose, deli & shopping (some independents). To find out ore; https://thirdeyetraveller.com/things-to-do-in-monmouth-wales-wye-valley/
Monmouth
Sweet little welsh border town with places to eat, a Waitrose, deli & shopping (some independents). To find out ore; https://thirdeyetraveller.com/things-to-do-in-monmouth-wales-wye-valley/
Ross-on-Wye town centre is full of wonderful independent shops, cafes, restaurants and galleries as well as retro and vintage antique shops – you’ll find plenty of gift ideas here and a wide range of unique items for the home.
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Ross-on-Wye
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Ross-on-Wye town centre is full of wonderful independent shops, cafes, restaurants and galleries as well as retro and vintage antique shops – you’ll find plenty of gift ideas here and a wide range of unique items for the home.
Family-friendly, 2-screen cinema built in 1910 showing largely Hollywood and blockbuster films.
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The Palace Cinema
Belle Vue Road
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Family-friendly, 2-screen cinema built in 1910 showing largely Hollywood and blockbuster films.
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Hereford
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Great for shopping, eating and night life. The home of Cheltenham Literature Festival and the Cheltenham Gold Cup
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Cheltenham
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Great for shopping, eating and night life. The home of Cheltenham Literature Festival and the Cheltenham Gold Cup