| The Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire is steeped | | | | days a week but closed in December and January. |
| in history and has so many places to see it is not | | | | Dean Forest Railway |
| possible to list them all here. Here are a few that | | | | Running between Northchard, Lydney Junction and |
| spring to mind. | | | | Parkend this wonderful railway takes you through |
| The Sculpture Trail | | | | the Lydney area of the Royal Forest of Dean. |
| Starting at Beechenhurst Lodge, in the heart of | | | | You can hop off during trip and go shopping in the |
| The Forest, the sculpture train is a fantastic way | | | | town. Visit Bathurst Park or enjoy your lunch |
| of exploring the area. With 21 sculptures, from | | | | sitting by the lake at St Mays Halt. At Northchard |
| some of the finest artists from all over the world, | | | | there is the Museum which contains many varied |
| it is a fascinating way to spend a few hours. | | | | railway artifacts and also the '9681 Sales Coach' |
| There are not many forests in the world, (I | | | | which sells books, magazines and puzzles. |
| challenge you to find one!), where you can find a | | | | Between the 4th and 6th of June the ever |
| 15 feet high, 10 feet wide stained glass window | | | | popular Thomas the Tank Engine will be on the |
| suspended between 2 trees or a secret hollow | | | | railway with a Thomas party taking place on the |
| with a flotilla of small charred boats, setting out | | | | 5th. This is a popular day so please book early. |
| across the green marsh. The Trail is free to | | | | Cearwell Caves |
| everyone and really is well worth a visit. | | | | Iron has been mined here for thousands of years |
| National Birds of Prey Centre | | | | and still to this day in the caves beneath The |
| The first time I visited the centre I was a young | | | | Forest of Dean. Clearwell has nine large caverns |
| boy with my school. I can remember being totally | | | | for you to explore 100 feet beneath the forest |
| fascinated by the colours, shapes and sizes of the | | | | floor. The ore mined here was used to make |
| various Owls, Eagles and Falcons collected or | | | | tools and oxides as well as pigment for dying |
| rescued from all over the globe | | | | various items as told in various displays lining the |
| Having successfully bred over 60 species, and | | | | caves. The caves have also been home to a few |
| with a breeding which is on going, you may lucky | | | | pop concerts too. The best known being local |
| enough to see an Buzzard or Eagle chick when | | | | boys EMF courting record companies in the early |
| you visit. | | | | 1990's before reaching global success. |
| The centre holds three 'flying' shows a day, with | | | | The gift shop has lots of goodies including |
| a flying team of over 60 birds and also runs | | | | jewellery for you to buy and there is a well |
| various courses for people who have a serious | | | | stocked café. A picnic area is also available. |
| interest in these breath taking creatures. Open 7 | | | | Wear good walking shoes! |