Top Things to do in Lydney
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What to do and see in Lydney, England: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
Discover the best top things to do in Lydney, United Kingdom including Krazy Golf Lydney, Dean Forest Railway, Go Ape, Lydney Park Estate, Taurus Crafts.
Restaurants in Lydney
1. Krazy Golf Lydney
Overall Ratings
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!
2. Dean Forest Railway
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Go Ape
Overall Ratings
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!
4. Lydney Park Estate
Overall Ratings
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!
5. Taurus Crafts
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 351 reviews
Taurus Crafts is a vibrant visitor centre where you can see a wide range of arts and crafts. Throughout the year, there are opportunities to discover your own creativity, join a workshop including making, decorating and throwing your own pots, jewellery making, chocolate making, stone carving & puppet making. As well as being the home to a fantastic range of independent businesses, we run three shops and a café with a mixed ability team providing opportunities for work placements & supported employment for people with mental health and learning disabilities.
Reviewed By AnnabelF587 - Cinderford, United Kingdom
We had a lovely time in the paint your own pottery section with Cathy who was lovely and patient! My step daughter has a learning disability and isn't comfortable everywhere, but Cathy was relaxed and not pushy with her so she thoroughly enjoyed it! There were a lot of different pottery shapes to choose from, including a great Halloween pumpkin plaque. There were letters of the alphabet which stand up and do Alex chose one for her Dad. Cathy has lots of colours to chose from and aprons to keep clean!!! The paint dried quickly so we went to the handmade chocolate shop and by the time we had strolled back to the pottery it was dry and ready to take home. We will definitely be going back to paint something else. We ended up at Taurus Crafts for a good couple of hours as we had some lunch in the cafe and also went to our favourite hippy shop, Indigo, which is full of lovely gifts, some clothes, scarves and bags and amazing smelling soaps and bath bombs!! We always find presents there for people of all ages! I'd definitely recommend it if you are visiting the Forest on a wet day as there's lots to look at, do and buy! It's also right by Coinross garden centre so I think there's something for everyone there!!
