The Forest Of Dean In Gloucestershire England

The Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire is drenched in history and has so many places to see it isn't feasible to list all of them here. Here are one or two that spring to mind.

The Sculpture Trail : Beginning at Beechenhurst Lodge, in the guts of The Forest, the sculpture train is a wonderful way of exploring the area. With twenty-one sculptures, from some of the best artists from all areas of the world, it's an interesting way to spend one or two hours. There aren't many forests in the world, ( I challenge you to find one ), where you will find a fifteen feet high, ten feet wide stained glass window postponed between two trees or a secret hollow with a flotilla of tiny burned boats, setting out across the green mire. The Trail is free to everybody and truly is easily worth a visit.

National Birds of Prey Centre: The first time I visited the centre I was a young boy with my school. I can remember being totally fascinated by the colours, shapes and sizes of the various Owls, Eagles and Falcons collected or rescued from all over the globe. Having successfully bred over 60 species, and with a breeding which is on going, you may lucky enough to see an Buzzard or Eagle chick when you visit. The centre holds three 'flying' shows a day, with a flying team of over 60 birds and also runs various courses for people who have a serious interest in these breath taking creatures. Open 7 days a week but closed in December and January.

Dean Forest Train line : Running between Northchard, Lydney Junction and Parkend this glorious train line takes you thru the Lydney area of the Royal Forest of Dean. You can hop off during trip and go shopping in the town. Visit Bathurst Park or enjoy your lunch sitting by the lake at St Mays Halt. At Northchard there's the Museum which has many sundry train line artifacts and also the '9681 Sales Coach' which sells books, mags and puzzles. Between the fourth and 6th of June the ever favored Thomas the Tank Engine will be on the train line with a Thomas party taking place on the fifth. This is a popular day so please book early.

Cearwell Caves : Iron has been mined here for millenia and still to this day in the caves underneath The Forest of Dean. Clearwell has nine enormous caves for you to explore a hundred feet underneath the forest floor. The ore mined here was employed to make tools and oxides as well as pigment for dying numerous items as told in varied displays lining the caves. The caves have also been home to one or two pop concerts too. The famous being local boys EMF courting record corporations in the early 1990's before reaching global success. The present shop has masses of goodies including jewelry for you to buy and there is a well provisioned caf. A picnic area is available. Wear good walking shoes!

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