Top Things to do in Lydney
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The 10 Best Things to do in Lydney, England
Discover the best top things to do in Lydney, United Kingdom including Bailey Inn, Knick Knacks Antiques and Collectables, Ed Drewitt, Krazy Golf Lydney, The Chocolate Strawberry, Bathurst Pool, Dean Forest Railway, Go Ape, Dean Forest Cycles, Lydney Park Estate.
Restaurants in Lydney
1. Bailey Inn
2. Knick Knacks Antiques and Collectables
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Ed Drewitt
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
I specialise in exploring the outdoors and showing others wildlife both in the UK and abroad. In particular, I take people on wildlife safaris in the Forest of Dean to see wild boar, deer and other wildlife. During the spring I also take people out to hear birdsong and experience the dawn chorus. I have studied peregrine falcons for over 22 years researching what they eat and where they travel after leaving their nest as a young bird.
4. Krazy Golf Lydney
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5.0 based on 151 reviews
Krazygolf Lydney will re-open Thursday April 15th with covid restrictions in place. Open Term Time Thursday-Sunday. Local School Holidays Wednesday-Monday. Subject to change.
Reviewed By Janelangdon1 - Stroud, United Kingdom
The lovely surroundings and care and time taken by the owners to make this a safe and relaxing environment. Proper hygiene measures in place. A unique and picturesque course without the usual tat and commercialism. Each hole was different and a variety of fun and challenge. A fantastic family activity!
5. The Chocolate Strawberry
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Private half, or full day workshops on cake decoration for beginners or those wishing to improve their skills. Specialising in relaxing hand-painting classes. Letting you create beautiful individual designs for cupcakes, celebration cakes and weddings. Everything is provided including a delicious lunch and wine. It's a day away from it all just for you (maximum or four people).
6. Bathurst Pool
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
7. Dean Forest Railway
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4.5 based on 687 reviews
A heritage railway running through the Forest of Dean run by volunteers. We now have 5 stations along the line - with great walks and local pubs accessible from many.We regularly have special events - such as visits from Thomas the Tank engine, Bygone Branchline days and Sanata Specials for Xmas. At Norchard we have a large free car-park, a well stocked shop selling a vast array of books, toys and gifts - as well as a fascinating museum transporting you back in history! Our southern terminus at Lydney Junction is only a 2 minute walk from the mainline Lydney station - and through ticketing is available - so you can buy a ticket from Birmingham to Parkend! Every penny spent goes towards restoring heritage rail travel.
8. Go Ape
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4.5 based on 383 reviews
If you're looking for activities in the Forest of Dean then we think everyone has the Go Ape spirit just waiting to be unleashed! Go Ape Mallards Pike Lake, Forest of Dean Tree Top Adventure at Mallards Pike. We'll brief you for safety before you fly down an epic zip wire, leap off our Tarzan Swing and tackle our high ropes crossings whilst enjoying some of Britain's most breathtaking scenery. At Mallards Pike our Forest Segways are loose! Our popular Segway experience has landed at the Forest of Dean. We're bringing you down from the trees and onto solid ground, from two legs to two wheels - it's a totally unique way to tackle the trails and enjoy Gloucestershire's finest woodlands. Go Ape Beechenhurst Lodge, Forest of Dean (...three miles away from Mallards Pike Lake) NEW to Beechenhurst Lodge. The Forest of Dean is now home to our Treetop Adventure for Mini Tarzans. Release your little monkeys onto a Go Ape course designed for them. No one loves adventure more than kids!
9. Dean Forest Cycles
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
Cycle Hire close to Family Cycle Trail
Reviewed By fothergills - Uckfield, United Kingdom
We hired cycles for the day and leisurely paced around the 12 mile family track at mallards pike. The bikes were great quality with options to hire helmets and puncture repair kits as they are unable to retrieve you if you break down part way round. Covid Measures in place were fantastic. Booking request was completed online and time slots allocated for collection. Parking was in the overflow car park approx 5 mins walk away. The only glitch we had was finding where to get off the cycle path to go back to dean forest cycle centre. Great family fun and not too strenuous!!
10. Lydney Park Estate
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By H8181RTkellyr
A visit always feels special, partly because it’s only open in Spring, roughly between Easter and Whitsun school holidays. Though most of the grounds are taken up with a deer park, there are lots of nooks and crannies perfect for exploring. Right by the parking area is a level area that’s out of the wind, making it ideal for a picnic spot and there’s a shallow stream that runs along the floor of the valley which kids love to play in – you can even spot springs of spearmint growing wild along the edges of the stream. If you head up the hill, there are roman ruins to explore, while if you follow the track along the stream to the gardens, they are a riot of colour with rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias all planted around small pools and a larger lake where you can spot tadpoles. The paths through the gardens wind in and out through the shrubs and trees so it's great for playing hide and seek. Some paths may be a bit steep for buggies, wheelchairs or those unsteady on their feet, but there is a wide, level track going along one side of the garden which should be fairly accessible. In the main house there are toilets, a small museum of local history and a lovely cafe that serves tea in vintage china and delicious home made cakes - prices around £5 for a cup of tea and slice of cake. My children have asked to go back every year for 3 years now so I think it has enduring appeal! Note: it's usually only open on Sundays and one day in the week, so do check it's open on the day you want to visit!
