lydney-online.co.uk/ Attractions LYDNEY ATTRACTIONS Lydney Park Gardens Set in a secluded wooded valley with lakes, a deer park, Roman temple site and fine views across the River Severn. This attractive visitor destination features an associated museum and New Zealand museum. Teas are served in the dining room of the original house. 01594 842027 Lydney Docks Built in the early 1800s to serve as a port for the export of materials from the Forest of Dean, Lydney dock is a rare example of an unspoilt 19th century harbour built to serve sailing ships. The Scheduled Ancient Monument ceased trading in the 1970s but is now being redeveloped as Lydney’s latest tourist attraction. 01594 844894 Do not walk on the sand bars or the wet riverbanks as rapid tides can be very dangerous. Taurus Crafts Situated in the original 17th century coach-house and courtyard of the Lydney Park Estate, Taurus Crafts features a pottery, stained glass studio, art studio, gift shops and picture framing. A children’s play area, artist in residence, organic food & wine shop, wholesome food restaurant and a calender of special events make this a great day out. 01594 844841 tauruscrafts.co.uk Dean Forest Railway Relive the experience of steam trains now offering a round trip of nine miles through Lydney and Parkend in the Forest of Dean. Refreshments are available on steam days. Visit the museum, souvenir shop, picnic spot and restoration projects. Popular events include ‘Days Out with Thomas’, ‘Santa Specials’, and steam footplate experience courses. 01594 843423 deanforestrailway.co.uk Forest of Dean Model Village Set in a shady woodland glade a miniature world celebrating the Forest’s past, present, myth and magic. The Village has been enlarged recently and now features a model railway, a new play area, a model hot air balloon and model boats. 01594 845244 forest-model-village.co.uk Mary Rose Young Pottery World renowned Mary Rose makes fabulously coloured pieces of pottery which make people smile. Based in a studio home just outside Parkend and from there sends her creations to galleries and shops all over the world. A beautiful gallery above her workshop is open for visitors from Monday to Friday each week 01594 563425 The River Severn The second highest tidal range of any river in the world features the Severn Bore which gains full momentum at Minsterworth, 15 miles north of Lydney alongside the A48 Gloucester to Newport road. Bathurst Swimming Pool Donated by the Bledisloe family to the people of Lydney in 1920, this excellent facility is open every day through the summer break from mid July to the beginning of September. 01594 844894
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