Railways
Avon Valley Railway
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, BS30 6HD
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Opened in 1869 by the Midland Railway, the Avon Valley Railway is now preserved by an enthusiastic group of volunteers. Today, 40 years on, three miles of track has been re-laid, locomotives and carriages restored, and the sound of steam can once again be heard along the Avon Valley.
Telephone: 0117 932 5538
Website: www.camc.com/gsgcodes
Location
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A lived-in, supposedly haunted Elizabethan country house with Cromwellian associations. Chavenage has often been used as a TV location, featured as Trenwith House in the popular BBC series Poldark, also recently seen in the 2020 film Emma. There's a coffee shop which is open every day from 8:00am to 4:00pm throughout the year.
Heritage
Clearwell Caves - Ancient Iron Mines
The Rocks, Nr Coleford, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, GL16 8JR
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Discover a secret world of nine incredible caverns beneath the ancient Forest of Dean, presenting over 4,500 years of mining history. See the Pit Theatre Chambre, experience the tranquil Skeleton Pool deep underground and learn why this unique setting has featured in so many films and series including Dr Who, Merlin and the Chronicles of Narnia. The show caves only scratch the surface of this hidden world, go deeper to discover so much more. Enjoy food and drink at the Lamproom Café which sits above ground. Free parking.
One free child when accompanied by two full paying adults/children.
Leisure Activities
Go Ape - Forest of Dean
Mallards Park Lake, Park End, Cotswolds, GL15 4HD
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