Dean Forest Railway
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Overview
Travel on a heritage railway operated by steam trains (and the occasional diesel) through the beautiful and historic Forest of Dean. A relaxing round trip of over 8 miles to Parkend Station. There's free car parking at Norchard Station (near Lydney) with a well-stocked gift shop, interesting museum and café. Regular family events include days out with Thomas, Peppa Pig and Santa Specials.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Mar-Oct, Sun; Jun-Sep, Wed & wknds; Dec wknds (Santa Specials) & New Year. See website for additional services
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
Gloucestershire is home to a variety of landscapes, including the Cotswolds, a region of gentle hills, valleys and gem-like villages that roll through the county. To their west is the Severn Plain, watered by Britain’s longest river and characterised by orchards and farms marked out by hedgerows that blaze with mayflower in the spring; beyond the Severn are the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley.
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The Cottage
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Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant
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The Malt House
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The Speech House Hotel
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Woodside Cottage & Oakwood Cottage
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