This is a must visit in the UK. So peaceful and calm. There is ample space to park your car. You will have to have a look at the photos for you to get a glimpse of what you will experience, if you happen to plan a trip. A small play area designed for toddlers and also a range of farm animals, your toddler will be excited to see these. Some outdoor play facilities have been arranged as well.

Dropping a star because the booking info wasn't clear.. Given two booking times, 10am and 2pm.. it's not explained until after you've booked that it's "any time from 10am..." Plus.. it is a little pricey when you can access other parts of the forest for free.. BUT... It is like stepping into another world. The forest is magical. Even with other people there, it was quiet and beautiful. Lots of places to sit and enjoy nature. Steps are a little slippery so wear good shoes. There's also some farm animals to look at and an indoor and outdoor play area. Gift shop shuts at 5pm though the actual place shuts at 6pm.. something to keep in mind if you're saving your gift purchases until the end.

We spent a wonderful morning in this enchanting, magical forest. We wandered through there for about 3 hours, trying to make sure we didn't miss any of it, and back tracking to see views from different directions. We were lucky to go on a day with some sunshine, the sun light light hitting the mossy trees and lighting them up was just beautiful. Good facilities too, and friendly staff.

Please be aware , wear proper shoes, non slip and waterproof. A lot of mud, slippery, very slippery, and around 300+ stairs up and down, made out of wood and solid rocks. Beautiful views and there is a picnic area as well, enough for 100+people You can buy tickets on the spot. Just £9.90 The walk, depending of how you're moving around, it's about 2 hours, so you can enjoy the views. You can stay as long as you want, there are benches all over the place, made it off wood of course. Enjoy😊

The most stunning place. Very picturesque everywhere you look. But very slippery when it's raining. Make sure of good footwear.

The nature walk was fantastic. Feels like you're in the Ewok village. Be prepared for some mud. I would definitely visit again if I was in the area.

Gorgeous forest! I did feel let down that you have to pay to enter such a beautiful natural spot and of course I would have loved it to be bigger and to have gotten lost for considerably longer than we did. But even at the smaller scale that it is it really is quite stunning.

This place is fantastic! Thoroughly enjoyed our visit today with 2 teenagers who are not normally bird fans. The setting is beautiful, lovely trees and gardens, great facilities (vegan food options, thank you!) and the aviaries were clean & well kept. Had reservations about paying to see captive birds but learning more about the work done here to help endangered species made us happy to support the work. Flying displays were the best we've seen, so entertaining and very informative. Moved through the display at a good rate so not boring for kids and handlers were really knowledgeable and professional. Sound system actually worked so you could hear every word! Thoroughly recommended visiting and would go again.

Thoroughly enjoyed a day out here. The place isn’t brilliantly signposted to get to but once you’re there it’s brilliant. The place is kept up together really nicely, there’s a little cafe which does a great selection of food. The staff all around the site are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I’d say the flight displays are a must!!! You get to see some of the birds in action but I won’t tell you too much otherwise I’ll spoil it. Highly recommend a visit to here, you must book ahead online.

Incredible place doing some fantastic conservation work. Myself and my children enjoyed our visit, the displays are worth waiting around for. I used to visit when I was a child so it's lovely to bring my family back to enjoy the huge variety of birds. We took a picnic as there's lots of areas to sit, the cafe is well stocked too as we had a peak and bought a coffee. The gift shop was small but stocked with lots of goodies to choose at the end of our visit. Jemima and the team are so knowledgeable and you can tell how much care is gone into the birds enclosures, displays and the gardens are beautiful. Highly recommend you pay a visit, I also donate on my birthday each year as I know the funds are well used. Can't wait to go back.

Had a fantastic time at the International Centre for birds of Prey! Really great value for money, great flying demonstrations and great facilities. We took our 8 month old who loved looking at the flying demonstrations. There is great pram access and baby changing facilities. Really looking forward to going back, and definitely considering becoming a member. This facility does great work around the world. Highly recommend a visit.

Highly recommended! Very suitable to all age groups. Good value for money. Lots of birds are available to view and the demonstration is absolutely fun to watch. A lot to learn. The dogs are also a bonus. If you come across this, please visit and support them.

This place is amazing!! Cannot rate it highly enough! The best day out we've had in a very long time..... Even without the Covid induced lack of days out! 😂 The staff are very knowledgeable and clearly have a deep affection for all the birds in their care. There were 3 flying displays throughout our day and we didn't see the same bird fly twice. We spent all day there and honestly, it felt like we'd only been there for a short time despite being there all day. Really didn't want to leave! Will definitely be returning as soon as we can.

The centre is lovely, great selection of birds that you get very close to and great to looking at. The flying demonstration was good, however the sound on the PA kept cutting out. The only thing that let it down and it was kind of a big one for us was that during our picnic were we sat on the supplied picnic benches next to the coffee shop there 5 dogs that seemed to belong to the centre owners / staff that came around us and did nothing but beg for food and generally annoy us and spoil our picnic. I have no problem with dogs being allowed to roam around this kind of places but only ones that are fully trained. We also saw these same dogs using the parks grass and bench area as a toilet which again wasn't great. Shame really.

Nice caves but not much geological structures to see. The main attraction of the cave was actually the art trail inside it with a few sculptures to be found and learn more about them. Free parking available on site. Facilities were ok with a cafe and toilets available.

Interesting experience and nice to do on a hot day as the caves are 10c. The sculptures are pleasant but I found the mines and history more engaging. The cafe is nice and had a good selection of drinks and cakes including a few Gluten free cakes.

Brilliant caves and even more special with the sculpture exhibition that’s on this summer. Visited in summer holidays on a wet morning, with two children (ages 8 and 9). We all enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend! It was quite busy, but we hadn’t booked in advance and were allowed in straight away. Free parking, there’s also a cafe on site but we didn’t visit it ourselves.

Always visit the caves whenever we are in the area. Enjoyed the sculpture exhibition - a unique art gallery underground! However, I do feel that this took a lot away from the actual caves/mines and there seemed to be less info about them than I remember previously so I wonder if plaques had been removed or hidden for the exhibition. Still an enjoyable visit.

We enjoy a decent visit to some caves and Clearwell Caves was no exception. The caves themselves are brilliant. A good bit of history to check out at the start of the tour. They also have some exhibitions in the caves which were really good. This was better than I expected

This was the most unique art gallery I have ever been in. I would say it’s a must see, even children 5 and up on my opinion would enjoy it. Most of my explorations were done on my own with no other visitors. It is a little dark with the exhibitions spot lit. If you are claustrophobic you might have a hard time. It took me about 2 hours to explore, you should also wear good shoes here. I enjoyed the museum that talked about ochre and ore mining, and likes that many of the sculptures were metal. I really enjoyed the exhibition and would definitely go again. There is a cafe, and games as well as toilets. There is an outside sitting area with a semi adventure playground. I loved it, but I also loved that here the staff say #sconeAsingone. Nice to meet you Jonathan and Sue!

My third visit here with my family and we were fortunate to be there for the very last day of the modern art exhibition. Such a fascinating place with lots of historical stories and accounts from people who worked these mines. A must visit if you're in this area !

The Perrygrove railway adventure was such a cute addition to my daughter's second birthday trip. We hopped onto a vintage steam train that took us to a play area. The play area was a hit with our toddler. She enjoyed it thoroughly and the miniature forest walks were worth it.

Perrygrove Railway Adventure is a nice place for a children and family day out. Here you'll find a nice cafe with a picnic area. There is also a children's play village next to the cafe. There are constant train rides you can pay for, it's around 20 minutes in total. Young children will definitely enjoy it. We came on a nice Summer's day which made it all the better.

Perrygrove Railway Adventure is such a lovely day out and has a really charming concept. The main highlight is the steam train that takes you around the park with several fun stops along the way. You can hop on and off as much as you like since unlimited train rides are included. Trains run every 30 minutes so you are never waiting long and each stop has something different to enjoy. The stations include Perrygrove, Oakiron, Rookwood and Foxy Hollow. Each one has its own attractions like picnic areas, playgrounds and walking trails. There are plenty of picnic tables at every stop so it is easy to bring your own food and make a day of it. The playgrounds are brilliant and well kept, and the jungle tree house is a real hit with the kids. The walking trails are great for stretching your legs and taking in the peaceful countryside. You can mix train rides with walks so the day never feels rushed. The staff are friendly and welcoming which adds to the warm atmosphere. It feels like a proper family run business where they care about visitors having a good time. Free parking is available which is always a bonus. Overall Perrygrove Railway Adventure is a great place for families. Whether you want to relax and ride the trains or explore the trails and playgrounds there is something for everyone.

Our first visit in about 6 years now. In that time they have added a new tube maze which my kids enjoyed. There was also a new tractor ride area, but it was disappointing this wasn't working in the summer holidays. Reading other people's reviews on this place is assuming. People are under the odd assumption that it's a train for transport around the forest of dean. It is definitely not! 😂 It's a good place for young kids who like trains and want to experience short, novelty rides on them. The park areas are unique and could keep younger kid's entertained for hours. It's a nice half a day out, and can be paired with puzzlewood over the road if you're looking for a full family day out.

We was with 7y old daughter and was very happy. We was on weekend and must wait 1 hour for available tickets. But area was lovely, staff very friendly. Train fantastic. Clean toilet. Nice cafe.

Brilliant place, lots todo there my 2 year old loved it lots of goes on the train and different areas to play in the kids village thing was brilliant when it rained, would go again

Well at 41 and 37 years old we had a lovely hour or so here sitting on the train and spotting the signs as part of the autumn competition (which I was allowed to take part in AND won a chocolate coin... buzzing...!!) It was priced fairly with lovely coffee and staff. I read all the 'not so good' reviews for my own amusement and can only marvel at the sheer entitlement of people. Sometimes, people, you must improve your mindset to ensure you enjoy things...✨️

Small stop on the line, but excellent to break the trip and walk into Lydney for a bite to eat.

Good newspaper but not very to deliver papers for.

Good helpful staff who make it easy to do what you go for.

Never receive paper in the post anymore 😭😭😭

Interesting

Absolutely amazing day at this little treasure of a railway. Booked a diesel driving experience for our son and was not disappointed. Arrived early and was given a really informative tour by Rob who was really passionate about the railway and that really showed. Then we moved into the driving. The two Adam’s who were teaching were fantastic, our son jumped straight into the cab and was driving within a few minutes. A quick 10 minute run before a short wait before driving the whole length of the track for about 20-30 mins. The Adam’s answered all his questions and gave us lots of information about the train and the route and made us feel really welcome. Doug looked after us in the brake van and explained what was happening every step of the way. It was an amazing day out and well worth it!! Will definitely look at doing again

Had a nice afternoon here. Everyone was very friendly and the trains were running but with a delay to a broken down engine so we joined a returning trip. We arrived on the off chance and managed to get a ticket but I suggest booking online. The journey is a relatively short one and the turn around time at each end of the line was lengthy. A quick stop at the cafe for refreshments was welcome. Great afternoon for the kids to see some trains. It's run by volunteers and the communication left a lot to be desired at times. It you are not in a hurry then hop on board and relive some nostalgia.

We booked a cream tea in First Class from Norchard station. It was very well organised. You had to collect your food and drink from the cafe to take with you on the train. The 3 of us has armchairs right at the front/end of the train. Definitely something I would recommend.

We visited the railway at the beginning of this week whilst on a short break to the Forest of Dean. It was a wonderfully nostalgic experience - literally, a journey back in time, surrounded by authentic buildings and ephemera, and run by friendly volunteers who are genuinely passionate about what they do. A great way to spend a few hours!

Fantastic little Preserved Railway which lives up to its billing as 'The Friendly line'. Plenty of, Free, Parking and Disabled parking at Norchard, but a bit of a walk to departure platform - all ramped - and you need to allow plenty of time from leaving car to get to departure platform. Great facilities, Cafe, waiting room shelters and small museum and shop. Day rover tickets very reasonably priced and Dog Day rover only £2 - Other Preserved railways please note! Some of you charge a high ticket price for our doggy friends. Plenty of water bowls for dogs too. Weirdest platform layout I've ever come across at a Railway station but it works, Ask staff for directions if first visit. I visited with Charlie, The Diesel bashing dog, who is also now a Deltic fan!, on 14/09/25 for Autumn Diesel Gala, specifically to ride, once more, behind 55009 Alicydon, Now in FP Blue livery with white Cab surrounds, and sporting Rail 200 plaque on her nose, to go with other DPS Deltic 55 015 Tulyar, who wears Rocket 150 plaque. Greatful thanks to DPS for providing guest loco for gala. Will come again. All photos and video copyright Terence Coleman, 2025.

We had a very pleasant couple of hours on the forest of dean railway. Worth every penny, the staff are great and the engine kept in brilliant condition the drivers are very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions while showing off their pride and joy. The carriages are very comfortable and clean, the stations pretty and well kept but also you get a sense of the history behind it all. Great, thank you

Had a fantastic time with fish and chip supper a gift to celebrate our 50 th wedding anniversary from family it was so lovey watching the beautiful country side and enjoying our supper yummy dessert and a drink. The staff were doing a great job keeping us all happy well done one to truly remember 💗

A fantastic day out for the dogs/kids🐾 I paid £6.50 for 4 hours of parking on-site (plenty available). Access to the sculpture trail is free. I walked at a leisurely pace, stopping to admire some of the sculptures with a dog that loves to sniff and we completed it in about 2h15m so can be done quicker if necessary. Some of the sculptures require you to double back on yourself to complete the trail but it is faily easy to follow the arrows (see pictured or on map). Be sure to keep your head up & eyes peeled otherwise you may miss some! Hilly terrain, walking shoes recommended. The cafe at the start/end of the trail has toilets, drinking water and a place to stop for a drink afterwards. The only negative: the are no waste bins along the trail so be sure to have the means to carry your rubbish/dog waste with you until the end.

Stunning views amazing cafe service was excellent. Best cappachino ever actually froth inside the ☕ cup. Lovely customer service.. The park is stunning, beautiful playground area for smaller children. Smaller walks, moderate walks, bigger walks.. Seen few squirrels, plus beautiful birds, singing, it's well signed for no bikes down certain routes. I'm straight in my reviews there followed.. Let me tell you one of the most beautiful places to vist bring children a absolute must. It's outstanding.

If you’re looking for a place where your kids can run wild without breaking your furniture, the Forest of Dean is perfect. The trails are awesome, long enough to tire them out, but friendly enough that even little legs can conquer them. Picnic spots are scattered about, so you can unleash your snacks like a woodland feast, and yes, there’s actually good parking (a mythical British rarity). It’s beautiful, peaceful, and kid-friendly, which means adults can actually enjoy themselves too instead of just surviving the outing. Think of it as nature’s playground with just enough civilization to keep the parents sane. Highly recommend, you’ll leave with muddy shoes, tired children, and a weird urge to become a tree hugger.

Great day out for couples,family and dogs. Parking is £5.50 for 3hours or can pay less or more, plenty of spaces. Cafe on site and clean toilets. There is no bins on site, only 2 dog bins at the start, there was a small amount of litter on the trail but overall unspoilt. The path is very well trodden and well kept but very slightly muddy and slippery at some points. Highly recommend going on a sunny autumn walk.

A really great way to explore the forest and spend time with family. Sculptures are varied and interesting providing talking points. Forest was gorgeous in autumn. We ended up exiting at short cut B on the trail as we needed the loo! Coffee shop was ok. Coffee not the best but looked like lots of good food options. Toilet facilities were good. Car park was a great price for a free activity.

A nice easy walking route throughout the forest following the purple Sculpture trail arrors. The stained glass window at the end was beautiful. Paths are lovely and wide and well maintained. Might be difficult with a pushchair as it does slope here and there but an easy walking route without. Also offers a child friendly Stick Man route to follow if walking with young ones.

Quite a long walk, precisely 9km 😳. Took 2 hours for the whole trail, quite long for just a walk. Not very many sculptures but the stained glass one was the best!!! Quite disappointing for a 2 hour walk because not many sculptures. Would except more to be added over the next couple of years. I would recommend if you would want to waste 2 hours of your life for barely any sculptures. Quite a relief when we saw the car! Overall, do the walk if you don’t care if you die of not hydrating yourself.

What an absolutely fabulous place to visit, especially for those who are fond of the Macarbe, true crime, serial killers, occult and oddities, could have spend the whole day looking around at this fascinating museum, so much to look at and it could seem overwhelming at first, just an amazing collection! Loved the setting and the arrangement, walking around what was a working Jail in itself was interesting. The owners were very welcoming and knowledgeable about the items on show, and were able to inform me of where certain items I wanted to view where within the museum and offered to show me if I was unable to find what I was looking for. Small gift shop for souvenirs, drinks available. Children are welcome but at parents discretion, some item/articles on show are not for the snowflakes. I cant stress how amazing this place is, an absolute great place to visit if your in the area! Cash only.

Museum is certainly different, it is not for children. It's like someone personal collection and it was all a bit closed in. If you easily offended then I wouldn't recommend this. I felt after an hour, it was doing my head in as a lot of newspapers cuttings on the walls, just all to much to take in. It didn't feel like you was in a jail. It's worth a look for £10, they only take cash.

It wasn't what I expected but amazing experience. Some great collections and artifacts and the building is just stunning. So well maintained . Bring cash as they dont have a card reader.

This place is like no other I've ever visited. 100% not suitable for children. It's a biazzare collection of celebrity autographs, items from history and lots and lots of crime artifacts. Some of the photos are very graphic but there are multiple warnings before you enter. If you are sensitive this place is probably not for you. I'm glad I went out of curiosity if nothing else. The place does have a very cluttered feel about it and there doesn't seem to be any historical context, just a lot of newspaper cuttings. Overall, it's worth a visit but I probably wouldn't return.

We weren't sure what to expect. What I can tell you is we weren't expecting what we visited.... And I'm still not sure if that's a good or a bad thing. I'm still staring into the middle distance 4 hours later. If you're open minded, game for a laugh, and it's tipping it down, then it's worth a visit just to say you've experienced it - but this is more a private collection of personal pieces and ramblings than a factual and historic museum of a jail and crime, it's far too sporadic and random for that. It's thought provoking, and probably educational for the more pedestrian among us. I'll certainly be telling my friends to visit but probably for a different reason than the owner and proprietor envisaged. One thing of note. There are endless framed newspaper clippings. ENDLESS. They are on every single square inch of wall and ceiling -and countless amateur, oil on canvass paintings of the images in those newspaper clippings. I like to mess about in my shed on a Saturday afternoon fixing stuff. I can only Imagine what goes through the mind of a man that would instead paint a montage of newspaper cuttings of a spread eagle Nicola Sturgeon. Then repeat the process but with Diane Abbot riding Jeremy Corbyn?? Lovingly crafted hand painted pictures. There are disclaimers everywhere and I would also reiterate them, probably not a place for your overactive 9 year old. You do NOT want to answer the questions.

Fantastic collection, such interesting reads which could take all day, but its such an eye opener. Well done Andy the owner for doing such an incredible array, photo's, autographs, artifacts etc.

This is the kind of place you’re either going to love or hate. For me and my partner it was more of the latter, hence my rating, but that’s just us and there’s plenty of warnings about what to expect. Others I’m sure will delight in the twisted spectacle of it all. Be warned though, that this place does have a heavy energy, I was about half way through the building when I started to feel physically sick and in need of some air, which took me by surprise as I was expecting to find it all quite harmless. Speaking of which, the first thing that hits you when you enter the building is the smell. A dense aroma that just felt oppressive and stagnant. Maybe something to do with all the grotesque taxidermy, but again I think it just reflects the claustrophobic energy of the place. There’s exhibits everywhere, from weapons, to weird figurines, military paraphernalia, crime and punishment stuff, witchcraft, satanic and the occult, war imagery and lots of sexualised content too. There’s actually very little about the history of the museum itself, rather it’s a cluttered collection of the darkest interests a Human mind could have. What felt most unsettling and confusing was that among the serial killers and horrifically graphic war imagery, was all the pornographic and lewd newspaper cuttings of nude celebrities. Think Daily Star wallpaper. It felt completely out of context, apart from maybe being a ‘graphic’ representation of the kind of depravity that could be felt in the museum in general. To sum up, it felt more like walking through a snuff movie than an actual museum. Sure there are some genuinely interesting historical artefacts here and there, but they are far outnumbered by the sheer disturbing randomness of the rest of the exhibits. Definitely not child friendly at all, some of the images on display you can’t ‘unsee’. So not fair to subject a kid to that. Also probably best to have an exorcist on call just in case you leave the place with an unexpected guest! Glad we tried it, even just as a reminder to appreciate the beautiful things in life even more, but won’t be visiting again. So in that respect, it definitely lives up to its reputation!

The course is set in a beautiful forest. It feels safe and well-maintained and the staff are welcoming, enthusiastic and focused on ensuring everyone's safety. The course has 5 zones that get progressively more challenging, each ending in a zip line. It is exhilarating and takes some strength and stamina. My 10-year old did their first Treetop Challenge here, having had several positive experiences with the nearby Treetop Adventure / Adventure Plus. Nevertheless, the final cargo net climb was a bit too challenging, after the rest of the course. I felt reassured when a member of staff was on hand after a minute and was able to offer assistance via a manual pulley system, so that my kid was part lifted, part climbing to the next platform. This kind of attention and awareness is the kind of thing that makes Go Ape special. Many thanks to all the staff we saw there.

Brilliant day out, I’ve done a few go apes at different locations now including: Wendover woods and Whinlatter Forest. Instructions I always find crystal clear, 5 sites to complete, some courses offer a slightly different route. Can be a bit time consuming depending on who is in front of you Overall I always love go ape, brilliant activity for the kids and family

We joined a segway session today in the Forest of Dean. Rowan was our leader. He was extremely patient and gave very clear instructions. I was a little nervous to begin with as I had not been on a segway before but I needn't have worried. Rowan spoke very clearly and calmly and after a few minutes in the training area, I was excited to get going! We absolutely loved our experience today. The three of us had such a fun time. Tired legs now but it was worth it!

Hands down one of the scariest but most fun experiences I’ve ever had. The area is split across 5 courses with the first one being an almost ground level ‘tutorial’ comprised of three obstacles. The remaining four increase in height and difficulty as you work your way through them with the second being completely supervised and the last three being largely unsupervised. The safety features and instructions are very thorough, as long as you follow the rules you are never not connected to something safely. You have two ‘lifelines’ attached to your harness so while you’re hooking up to the next obstacle on the course you’re still connected to the safety line on the last platform until you’re certain everything is secure!! The obstacle courses themselves were fantastic with a great variety of stepping platforms, jumps, hangs, zip lines, and even a tunnel at one point (which sees you staring straight at the ground). Perfect for thrill seekers and those wishing to push themselves. Most of the courses have branching pathways having options for those who wish to push themselves with the harder and scarier obstacles (like the giant ‘Tarzan swing’ on course 5), or want to play it a little safer. We mostly played it safe as it was our first time and the later courses get quite high, but we did all push ourselves to do the giant leap of faith that is the Tarzan swing at the end. Each of the courses ends in a zip-line, which I found to completely eradicate all fear from the course as you have a fun and thrilling glide through the forest back to safety and hit the ground rearing to go again. We went as a family of 5 but completed the course as a family of two after some tears and a lot of real effort to push through that ultimately led our two youngest to throw in the towel. But the staff were incredibly accommodating and kind about everything. Our youngest (a 10 year old) took off her harness at the first obstacle finding the height to be too much but after watching the rest of us she was insistent she wanted to try again. The staff very kindly let her try again and she made it through a few obstacles before freezing at the first Tarzan swing and turning around again. Despite us pushing and being allowed a second attempt, we were still issued a full refund for her ticket. It shows just how kind and how wonderful the whole team are at the site. Our oldest also froze several times at the first Tarzan swing on course two, probably spending 20 minutes up there before finally taking the leap. But our instructor Ellie never stopped with kind words of encouragement and reassurance as other people passed and he worked himself up to do it. Ultimately after facing that fear he was the only one of our three kids to finish all 5 courses with us including the giant Tarzan swing on the 12m high course 5. Our middle child made it as far as he could manage having a great time on what he managed and calling it when the height got too much for him. I very nearly did the same for the last course but having made it that far I wanted to push through and I’m very glad I did. The two staff who’s names I managed to get, Ellie and Rowan, were so helpful they really deserve special mention, and the lady at the end who did our certificates was also great but sadly didn’t manage to get her name. Everyone on their team was absolutely fantastic, but Rowan and Ellie in particular went above and beyond to make sure everyone in our group was okay and having fun. We must have caused them so many headaches… Going in the rain was maybe not the best idea for a first time. For me it made the atmosphere the much more enjoyable (I love a forest in the rain) but some of the obstacles, particularly the metal ones, did become very slippery and ultimately much much scarier as a result. But with the safety lines there was no risk. Ultimately we all had a great day out and I, despite my fear, would 100% go back and do it all again. Hospitality at its finest, I hope the managers and larger company appreciate just how amazing the team here are!!

We loved the treetop challenge. The staff were great, the course fun and I felt excited and safe the whole day. Mallard’s Pike is a beautiful location, which I’ll definitely be coming back to.

Definitely amazing weekend getaway for all ages! Staff was amazing and very helpful, they’d make sure you know all the safety protocols for you to fully enjoy. Loved the difficult paths and all the zip lines!

What a brilliant experience! There was a bit of trepidation at the start but once we had practiced a few times on the training circuit, we found our confidence and loved every moment. Rowan, our Segway Instructor, was really fantastic. He addressed any worries in a really lovely manner, ensured that the most nervous of the group had a bit more instruction. He was knowledgeable and made our experience a memorable one. Thanks Rowan, we'll be back I'm sure!

Driven past the place numerous times and finally got a chance to stop and cure my curiosity! Well, what a gem of a place. Everyone is super friendly, knowledgeable in all the gift shops. Cafe is great, plenty of deliciousness on the menu. We be back again for the various events throughout the year. Not that we will need an excuse to come back.. highly recommended.

Found this lovely craft centre whilst visiting lydney over the weekend in June 2025. There was a lovely tap room with a good selection of ales and ciders and spirits. There were wide and varied choices of shops selling anything from scented candles, shower steamers and bohemian clothing to a large garden centre selling plants and gardening must haves. Found some books about foraging and herbs, tarot cards and ethereal wonders, jewellery, arts and many other interesting and novel purchasing opportunities. Lovely place to visit, good prices. Would recommend

Came for a car boot sale that we saw advertised locally when visiting, only for it to not be on the day we went! Mooched around the shops but too far out of our price range. Toddler enjoyed the park. Free parking.

Our 2nd visit that did not disappoint! Had a lovely lunch - freshly made & so tasty! Loved wandering around the shops in the autumnal sunshine & feeling the values of this amazing community! A great way to to spend a Sunday afternoon! We will be back! x

A few small shops, a garden centre and a popular cafe. Definitely worth a visit although there is not as much there as you might at first think. Looks like events are hosted here sometimes. Free parking and entry.

Such a lovely little find. Lots of artisan shops - not astronomically priced. Little play area for children. Cafe area and shop selling food stuff (I've forgotten it's name).

Only 4 stars because a lot of the shops were closed as the owners were taking a well earned holiday. Shops that were open were really good and had unique goods for sale

Lovely little place to stop off for a walk, grab a coffee and learn about the history of the forest. Great for kids with activities for little ones too. My daughter made a bag which she was delighted with.

Absolutely beautiful place to visit if you can. Even just to sit by the lake and enjoy the peace and quiet. If you use the cafe, I would recommend taking some cash as the card machine wouldn't work today, and we had to walk downstairs to make payment from the gift shop and then walk back upstairs. The cafe could have done with more staff, especially because so many people were queued up wanting to place orders, etc. Unfortunately, the lady was rushed off her feet, making coffee's etc.

Headed here as I thought a bit of local history would be good to explore, and what a gem. I arrived on foot but there looked like there were ample parking facilities, I believe free. You make your way through exhibitions of local working history, domestic history, the surroundings, archaeological and people renowned in the area. Informative, displays that aren't yardidge of boring writing, but small bits of info with actual objects to see and/or touch. Superb small mine and charcoal reenactment displays outside and a charming Gruffalo trail, with large wooden figures carved by the onsite sculptor! Not just one for the kids! They have a playground too. Lovely cafe, good selection at usual prices, I only had tea but saw a couple with baguettes and salad, it looked delicious. Well worth a visit, a real hidden wonder.

We had such a lovely day at the Dean Heritage Centre in Soudley. The kids adored the Gruffalo Trail and spent ages in the playground, and the staff couldn’t have been nicer or more welcoming. It was a hot day so we treated ourselves to ice creams and coffees, which were spot on, and then wandered across the road to explore Soudley Ponds. The children loved hunting for painted rocks to rehide – such a simple but magical little extra. A brilliant family day out we’ll definitely recommend and do again!

Quite an interesting museum-cum-heritage centre coupled with a Gruffalo trail. Costs £9pp unless a concession applies, which I think is a bit on the steep side. The museum depicts life in days gone by and has plenty of exhibits, although it's not very interactive for visitors. The Gruffalo trail tells the children's story and has the characters on the trail, realistically it takes 15 minutes to do. Cafe and gift shop on site selling the usual bits at the usual prices, latte and traditional pasty both very good.

Lovely place to visit to see the history of the forest. Good cafe over looking the mill pond.

An enjoyable & interesting place to visit & the young children enjoyed the Gruffalo trail.

A lovely place with visit with the residents of Nodens Manor. We enjoyed an afternoon walk. Lovely to be able to look out at the views. Everyone had a memory that they talked about when visiting, a time in their past where they had fond memories of the area.

Lovely place to visit. Plenty of parking closest the actual harbour. Lots of local history. Nice little cafe that offers plenty of refreshments, including veggie and vegan options. Lots of easy to manage local walks along the estuary, including easy access for less able people. One more difficult walk will take you to the hill top, with stunning views down and across the estuary-not for the faint-hearted....You can easily spend at least half a day here, a whole day if you are OK with extended walking.

Nice little circular walk to see some boats but otherwise disappointing. Run down visitor centre and toilets. Free parking.

lovely place to visit for a short easy walk with or withiut a dog. Views across the severn wonderful, and a wonderful small coffee stand / shop , seating only outside.

Beautiful scenery nice cafe check when tides are in

The access from the A48 is not inspiring, pot holes, roadworks, and industrial estates, but in less than 2 miles you arrive at the fascinating Lydney Harbour. The place has a wealth of history, interesting walks, great views and various sculptures and remanants of the industrial past. There is also an info point, cafe and plenty of seating. Parking is free but can get very busy.

My husband stumbled upon Lydney harbour after taking a wrong turn on his motorbike a while ago and always wanted to bring us back for a visit. He couldn’t believe how much it had changed since the last time he visited. The car park is just a short walk away, with an ice-cream van parked up (perfect for a hot day). Attractive new safety railings surrounding the harbour, which had lots of boats floating on clear blue waters. A new toilet block and information room. Our daughter had a gorgeous milkshake from the Café, which had plenty of picnic benches. Lots of rubbish bins around, which is nice to see to keep the place litter free.

Hopewell Colliery is a fascinating place to visit for a couple of hours, with something for all ages. Our kids absolutely loved it. The history of the Free Miners within the Hundred of St Briavels is unique and really brought to life here. The underground tour was made extra special by our fantastic guide, who was a natural storyteller and kept everyone engaged from start to finish. A brilliant mix of history, heritage and hands-on experience - highly recommended!

Brilliant visit on a rainy afternoon. With expert knowledge the tour guide shared his experience in an engaging way to suit both the adults and children in the group. We were kitted out and escorted down the mine shafts to the coal beds. (You need to be mobile enough to navigate the steep walk down and back up!). We were educated about the free miners and shown the traditional mining techniques. The tour was about an hour and well worth the modest fee ( £10 for adults). Fascinating stuff ! The cafe was also fabulous with generous portions and no excessive prices. Easy to park. Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience visiting this coal mine in the Forest of Dean, the guide Rich was very informative and engaging. It was a wonderful insight to the history of free mining and the skills and knowledge that mining takes. Best to book in advance to avoid disappointment per some other reviews, we went early morning and ended up being the only people on the tour! You are provided with a helmet and lamp for your safety, I would recommend walking shoes/boots and a jumper! The café staff were also very welcoming and friendly, we didn't stay to eat as we had plans for after this visit though

A great tour to see how a working mine is. For a modest £10, it's great value. If you tall, keep your head down, hit my head a couple of times, what the hard hat for! Well recommended.

The tour was incredibly informative, we learnt a lot about free mining and the geology of the local area. Our tour guide was very welcoming and friendly. The cafe onsite was well worth a visit with loads of gluten free cake options which is usually a rear treat. Thanks for a lovely morning.

If there were more stars ... excellent tour. Worth the £10, plus !!! Our guide, Rich, was friendly, informative and reassuring. Advertised as 45 mins, we were about an hour. Start with helmets/head torches. Wise to wear sturdy footwear. Little chat before setting off, then a steep walk down, with regular stops and chats. It's amazing history !! Lots of explanations about the access, the working conditions, the tools used and the locality 'free' mineral. Also an opportunity experience true darkness with headtorches off for a couple of minutes. Hand rails all the way, surprisingly easier hoping back up. Obviously fairly low roof, so walking with slightly bent neck. So much discussion, plenty of opportunity for questions - best £10 each we've spent for a long while !!! Loads of parking, no height barrier. Toilets in same site cafe. Little information hut with a potted history. Excellent Excellent tour/experience.

Fascinating colliery mine tour. Full of interesting facts and insights into the working life of miners past and present. Very enjoyable and would readily recommend.

Excellent value for money and situation. Two screens, lots of seating and lovely atmosphere. Small shop with lots to choose from. Good facilities and able to book tickets online. Definitely recommend 👌

I love this little cinema. ♥️ fantastic staff. Very very cheap entry for up to date films and cheap snacks. Me and a friend can go, have popcorn, drinks and snacks for the same price as 1 entry elsewhere.

Went here today , or tired to. Family of 5 with 2 disabled guests. We have CEA cards which allows your carer in free. They wouldn’t allow us to use our CEA card said disabled people have to wait until the films been out at least 2 weeks . This is unfair and surely discrimination and there’s no mention of this on their website. Oh well off to Coleford as they don’t have this unfair policy

Visited whilst on holiday. Really unique cinema that is well worth supporting, we only wish we lived closer! Well renovated, cosy and friendly welcome with a warm atmosphere. The tickets were fantastic value for money and a brilliant range of drinks and snacks.

Absolutely brilliant cinema, very good value for money on tickets etc. Cute place that has only two screens, it's got such lovely character and is being renovated to a great standard.

We don't go anywhere else - LOVE this little cinema it's a fabulous little gem. Full of great original features and great prices!

Friendly old fashioned cinema with lovely staff and reasonable prices

I wasn't sure what to expect, it was a chilly bank holiday so we couldn't use the picnic area. But we loved walking around, seeing the flowers and veggies, feeding the fish! The building's history was fascinating, the staff were super friendly, and that 300-year-old oak was amazing. They gave us a map to the cliff view and sea wall back to the churchyard after, and we even went in the church. It took about two and a half hours. If the weather had been better, we'd have chilled in the gardens.

Good time out for around 1-2h. Car park is very small. Small garden but well care. The staff there is very friendly. Got very nice stamp for the passport and free bag of food for feeding the fish in the canal. There is a lot of picnic benches to enjoy your own food

Disappointed visit, as it looks like a nice garden but there is nothing else there. It was the quickest National Trust visit ever as we stopped for all of 20mins and that was pushing it. Very small Parking area. Would have been very disappointed if we had paid £8.00 to get in. All it is is a nice picnic stop with a toilet. Sorry 😔 but that's what I thought.

Absolutely lovely gardens. Clearly loved by the volunteers that look after the gardens and must have been simply stunning 300 years ago. Many families came with picnic baskets as it was such a lovely sunny day. There is a small car park but room to park outside for a few cars. Wish there was more of a little cafe area as I am sure that it would bring in the case. Delightful place.

Been here 2 or 3 times. Small but well worth a visit. Love the gardens and there is an area with picnic benches. The huge old oak tree is amazing. You can buy coffee and biscuits but there's no cafe as such

This is one of the smallest National Trust properties that I've been to but absolutely beautiful 😍. There is an area with a few picnic tables to relax. The garden and ponds are lovely to stroll around.

Lovely Dutch style water garden, the only one left in the UK. Ideal for a visit enroute as the facilities are basic. There is no tea room, but during the summer months, excellent teas are available at the weekend in Westbury Church next door 🍰😋 Lovely cake & tea for £5. There is a loo and a small parking area adjacent to the ticket office. I prefer to park in the layby alongside the main road with only a short walk to the entrance. There is generally only one staff member on duty (who was very helpful today 👍😊), but do check the website beforehand as they can be closed at short notice.