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A48 north-east from Chepstow on A48 south-west from Gloucester |
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Situated
on the east of the Forest of Dean, Lydney was once
an important Roman settlement.
In 1929
JRR Tolkien worked on the excavation of a Roman temple at
Lydney Park. The archaeological dig, run by Sir Mortimer
Wheeler, examined Dwarf's Hill, an area riddled with tunnels
and open cast mines, said to be inhabited by dwarves and hobgoblins.
Tolkien,
who was working on The Hobbit at the time, is said have been
inspired by this strange landscape and its folk lore when
creating Hobbiton and the Shire. The site of the Roman temple
can be visited at Lydney Park Spring Gardens, to the southwest
of the town. The
gardens are also known for their spectacular display of rhododendrons
and azaleas in May.
The Dean
Forest Railway runs from Norchard Station in Lydney.
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What
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Lydney Tourist Attractions
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Forest Railway, Norchard Railway Centre, Forest Road,
GL15 4ET, just outside Lydney on B4234, Forest Road, between
Lydney and Whitecroft. Operated by volunteers, this standard
gauge steam and diesel railway operates regular services between
Lydney Junction and Norchard, with connections to National Rail
services at Lydney Junction Heritage diesel trains run on the
extension to Whitecroft. Meet Wilbert the Forest Engine, one
of the friends of Thomas the Tank Engine. At Norchard there
is a museum with Forest of Dean and Severn & Wye joint railway
artifacts. Photographic display, shop and refreshments. For
open days and timetable telephone 01594 845840 11:00-16:00 (Information
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Model Village and Gardens, Old Park, Lydney Park Estate,
Aylburton, GL15 6BU, off A48, 0.5 miles southwest of Lydney,
a family attraction at the gateway to the Forest of Dean. The
Model Village features scale miniatures of local landmarks,
buildings and tourist attractions- celebrating the Forest's
past, present, myth and magic. The Model Village is surrounded
by garden zones. Open: daily 2006: 11 Feb-Oct 10:30-17:30 Tel:
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Park Spring Garden, Lydney, Forest of Dean, GL15 6BU,
on the A48 Gloucester to Chepstow road, 0.25 miles south west
of Lydney, an extensive woodland garden with displays of azaleas
and rhododendrons, and the site of a Roman temple. Museum, shop,
plant sales and refreshments and picnic areas in the Deer Park.
Gardens open: late Mar-early Jun: Sun, Wed and Bank Holiday
Mon, 11:00-18:00 Temple open: late Mar-mid Sept Tel: 01594 842027
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Taurus
Crafts, The Old Park, Lydney, GL15 6BU, off A48, 0.5
miles southwest of Lydney, set in a renovated 17th century
coach house and courtyard of the Lydney Park estate on the
edge of the Forest of Dean. Working pottery, sculpture, stained
glass and jewellery studios, picture framing workshops and
gift shop. Restaurant and organic food shop. Art exhibitions
featuring local artists, an 'artist in residency' programme
and workshops. Open: daily all year 10:00-17:30
Tel: 01594 844841
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Where
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Blacksmiths Arms Main Road Alvington Lydney GL15 6AU
Set in the village of Alvington which lies between the River Severn and the Wye Valley this comfortable converted cider barn offers an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside. The Cider Mill is located in the grounds of the Blacksmith's A ..Sleeps 4
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Oldcroft, Lydney
Peacefully situated in the Royal Forest of Dean, this exceptional property is set down a tree lined drive (right photograph) and offers an ideal retreat for a relaxing holiday or for exploring the surrounding area. Standing in the 4 acre grounds of the... Sleeps 6 + cot
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Around
The Lydney Area
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Coleford for more Forest of Dean
attractions |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Coleford (5.88 miles) Symonds Yat (9.28 miles) Wotton-under-Edge (9.90 miles) Ross-On-Wye (13.52 miles) Stroud (13.86 miles) Painswick (15.24 miles) Gloucester (15.91 miles) Pill (18.05 miles) Bristol (18.66 miles) Abbots Leigh (18.92 miles) Portishead (19.47 miles) |
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