Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Forest of Dean, England

March 6, 2022 Agatha Simes

Discover the best top things to do in Forest of Dean, United Kingdom including Hopewell Colliery, Way2go Adventures, Cobblers, The Palace Cinema Cinderford, Whitecliff Off Road Centre, Coleford Great Western Railway Museum, Hot Pot Pottery - pottery activity centre, BattleSports Glos, Cosmic Teapot, Clearwell Caves.
Restaurants in Forest of Dean

1. Hopewell Colliery

Speech House Road Cannop Hill, Coleford GL16 7EG England +44 1594 810706 [email protected] http://www.hopewellcolliery.co.uk
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5.0 based on 295 reviews

Hopewell Colliery

Reviewed By whiteleybob - Fareham, United Kingdom

Fascinating one hour tour with a short walk down the pit. Very informative and insightful. Couldn’t fault Richard who was our patient guide (and also a miner) - a real character with a great sense of humour. Loved it. Great cafe too.

2. Way2go Adventures

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5.0 based on 251 reviews

Way2go Adventures

Get up Get out Get active with Way2go Adventures a family run business offers a professional, friendly & personal service. We guide you, your family or friends on one of our activities on the River Wye from Glasbury to Chepstow and other areas in the UK. Based in the beautiful Forest of Dean, We offer activity weekends• kayaking, canoeing, SUP, Gorge Walking, sea kayaking, BCU courses• Raft building• Canoe and Kayak campout looking for fun safe experience Way2Go adventures are the Way2Go. We welcome families, individuals, groups, school and youth groups, team building events, stag & hen parties, occasion children’s parties. SUP & SUPYOGA . AALA licence(Adventure Activity Licence)for working with under-18s Way2go Adventures World Host recognition. Way2go Adventures incorp Wye Get Active now offers Activity and wellbeing retreats 3-5 days includes, walking, canoeing, yoga, meditation. Conact us to tailor a package to suit your requirements.

3. Cobblers

7 Church Street, Newent GL18 1PU England +44 7990 992545 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Cobblers

A little haven for lovers of real ale, wine and still cider. No music, televisions, fruit machines or children although well mannered and sociable dogs are welcome. We have to close at 9.00Pm due to planning restrictions. Cobblers is a pub for "grown ups"

4. The Palace Cinema Cinderford

Cinema The Palace 4 Belle Vue Road, Cinderford GL14 2AE England +44 1594 822555 [email protected] http://www.cinderpal.com/
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5.0 based on 174 reviews

The Palace Cinema Cinderford

Reviewed By rebeccacT7040RQ - Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

This is our family's favourite cinema in the area......let me tell you why. You are assured of a warm welcome in this wonderful cinema with very affordable prices for families. Housed in an Art Deco building with original fixtures and fittings, tickets are priced at £3.50 and reasonably priced refreshments include a range of hot & cold drinks, savoury snacks, sweets and popcorn in a variety of bucket sizes to suit. The seats are comfortable and it's warm and cosy, with two screens: a large screen downstairs (which has some double seats) and a smaller one upstairs. Great for children's birthday visits, as the cinema has a lovely Art Deco cafe room at the back where families can meet up to drop off their children beforehand - it's like stepping back in time. Always showing the latest films and a matinee available too. We love the Palace!

5. Whitecliff Off Road Centre

Whitecliff Quarry Whitecliff, Coleford GL16 8NB England +44 1594 834666 [email protected] http://whitecliff4x4.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Whitecliff Off Road Centre

Specialising in off road 4x4 driving courses, Whitecliff4x4 offer Introductory & Advanced courses, 1:1 half & full days, 1:1 Owner driver Stage One or Stage Two options, Gift Experience vouchers, Professional off road training for work-placed 4x4 vehicles which comply with PUWER, Junior off road experiences for those who are 14 to 17 years old, Stag/hen days & Corporate Events. Whitecliff Off Road Centre was established in 1997 & have their own private site in the Forest of Dean area of Gloucestershire. We run courses Monday to Saturday; all courses must be pre-booked. Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months. We run Land Rover Defenders & Discoverys & you can request a vehicle option when booking the date. One spectator per driver may attend & are able to get close to the action to take photos/video. But please wrap up warm as you are outside for the duration. Spectator lunches must be pre ordered & are £10 payable on the day. Drivers lunches are supplied free of charge.

Reviewed By JLRubicon

A present for my birthday, owner driver whole day course with Dave. Took the Jeep Rubicon, and did stuff in it I’d never dream of doing. Dave’s instruction is clear, concise, and inclusive, the quarry is amazing, the severity of some of the slopes is bordering scary, and the feeling afterward is amazing. Can’t praise them enough. Go do!

6. Coleford Great Western Railway Museum

Railway Drive, Coleford GL16 8RH England +44 7812 059004 [email protected] http://www.gwrmuseumcoleford.co.uk
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5.0 based on 48 reviews

Coleford Great Western Railway Museum

A Museum housed in the original G.W.R. Goods station of 1883! The Great western railway Museum is housed in one of the last remaining permanent railway buildings left in the Forest of Dean on the original site of Coleford's railway yard. Its full of local railway history and artefacts it also has a 71/4 gauge miniature railway which runs around its site for all age groups! also has a full size Peckett locomotive in the engine shed and restored signal box.

Reviewed By Y2201VRandrewb

The volunteers were very friendly and demonstrated the signal box providing a lot of interesting detail on the equipment and methods used. A trip round on the miniature steam railway and a good look round the museum - packed with items and information on the railways of the area. Good value for money. Very enjoyable few hours!

7. Hot Pot Pottery - pottery activity centre

Ross Road The House of Bread, Christchurch, Coleford GL16 7NS England +44 1594 837943 [email protected] http://www.hotpotpottery.co.uk
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Hot Pot Pottery - pottery activity centre

A friendly country pottery activity centre and gallery offering pottery trial classes, pottery painting kits for hire, one day wheel throwing workshops and bookable private browsing time in their pottery gallery.

8. BattleSports Glos

Elton Farm Leisure Littledean Road, Newnham GL14 1JU England +44 7587 144424 [email protected] https://www.battlesportsglos.com/
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5.0 based on 31 reviews

BattleSports Glos

Outdoor Laser Tag - just like paintball but without the pain! We have over 10 years experience of hosting exceptional events. Outdoor laser tag is the perfect activity for groups, parties and family fun. We use the very latest digital laser guns which have red dot scopes and instant player statistics feedback. Think Call of Duty mixed with Fortnite but played outside with all your friends and family. Perfect for Our battlefield is built on the edge of the Forest of Dean with themed bases, barricades, bunkers and a sneaky flanking woodland. Available to all ages 7 years upwards. Perfect for parties, family fun, stag & hen groups, sports teams and corporate Team Building. Great for large group bookings!

Reviewed By Suzyfield4

Fantastic place for a birthday party. Everyone had such a good time and have been raving about it ever since. Sarah and the lads were all really lovely and helpful - we had to cancel at short notice due to illness and then again because of lockdown and they were just so understanding. Some grown ups enjoyed a cuppa on the decking area, whilst others got stuck in with the kids. Cannot recommend Battlesports enough!

9. Cosmic Teapot

8 Westfield Road, Cinderford GL14 2QP England +44 7714 286489 [email protected] http://www.cosmicteapot.co.uk
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Cosmic Teapot

Offering a variety of Health and Wellbeing services - including relaxing treatments like massage and Reiki, personal and professional coaching, training in stress management and mindfulness & meditation, plus private and group retreats. Based in the Forest of Dean, operating from a purpose built cabin in the mindfulness garden behind my home in Cinderford, with stunning woodland at the end of the road, I am delighted to welcome both locals and visitors to the area. I offer a free initial 15 minute consultation by phone or video call, to work out how I may best be able to help you. Simply book via my website, email, call or text - whatever suits you best. :-)

Reviewed By Ashleigh49 - Northampton, United Kingdom

As soon as I arrived at Cosmic Teapot and met Cheryl I felt relaxed as she makes you feel so welcome and cared for. Cheryl took the time to get to know me and what I wanted from my session. I felt that she really listened and her summerhouse provides a safe space you feel you can let go of your worries in her safe hands. I had the intuitive massage with reiki and it was beyond amazing! Each part of the massage was always just enough to be relaxing but also feel it working away at my muscles, bringing energy back into me. I’d never tried Reiki before and wasn’t sure what to expect but this also made me feel overcome with peace and rejuvenated. The tranquility of the summerhouse definitely adds to the experience. By the end you won’t ever want to leave! I can’t thank Cheryl enough, my session set me up for a weekend in the Forest of Dean enjoying the natural beauty the area has to offer with a clear mind and quiet, peaceful confidence. :)

10. Clearwell Caves

Clearwell Caves, The Rocks, Coleford GL16 8JR England +44 1594 832535 [email protected] http://www.clearwellcaves.com
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4.5 based on 1,052 reviews

Clearwell Caves

While discovering the Forest of Dean, go beneath the Forest floor and discover a whole new world. This is a natural cave system mined for ochre pigments and iron ore for over 4,500 years. Nine caverns have now been opened to visitors, with exciting displays, on your journey through. The Lamp Room Cafe serves delicious cakes, soups, coffees and snacks. There's a great Gift Shop with studio ceramics, jewellery, gems and gifts; a picnic and children's play area. The Cafe, Gift shop and play area, can also be visited separately from the Caves. Nice walks over the surrounding common land (Clearwell Meend). Plenty of free parking. Exciting special events through the year, including underground music and theatre. Try the adventure caving, to the lower levels - check website for dates. Discover the Wonder of Under.

Reviewed By powdies - Bristol, United Kingdom

We went on a rainy weekday afternoon in term time and were lucky enough to have the caves to ourselves throughout our visit. A fascinating self-guided tour through tunnels and caves (part natural, part mined) with a history of local iron-mining given on signboards along the route and effective audiovisual effects and display artefacts. The projection mapping at skeleton pool is stunning. The caves were all the more atmospheric for being crowd-free. Cool underground, so sensible shoes and warm clothing required. Well worth the visit.

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