Clearwell Caves, Clearwell, Gloucestershire Paid entry

Details

Accessibility

"Disabled parking and access is available near the entrance to the caves, café and giftshop, please call us on 01594 832535 for more details.

Please be aware that the Caves are real mine workings and may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties. The pathways are steep and uneven, they can be wet in places depending on the weather, there are handrails in parts where it is steeper. Please wear footwear with a good grip and walk carefully. You can take a children's single buggy through, but it is difficult for wheelchairs, and the Caves are not suitable for mobility scooters."

Brief description

"Our extensive natural cave system was mined for iron, to create one of the most ancient, exciting, complex systems in Britain. The Caves are in a beautiful valley, on the edge of the Royal Forest of Dean; we are easy to find and fun to explore, deep underground.

Above ground there is ample free parking for visitors. Our Lamproom café offers lovely cakes, snacks, great coffees and teas. Outside seating. Plenty of picnic space."

Address

Clearwell Caves – Ancient Iron Mines, Nr Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JR.

Email

Phone

01594 832535

Website

https://clearwellcaves.com

Directions

"Follow the brown tourist signs from Coleford town centre.

The caves are 1.5 miles south of Coleford town centre in Gloucestershire.

From Coleford town centre follow the B4228 to St Briavels and Chepstow. After approximately 1 mile, turn right for Clearwell village (immediately after the Lambsquay Hotel). The car and coach park is immediately visible on your left after a few hundred yards.

SATNAV: GL16 8JR"

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://clearwellcaves.com/plan-your-visit/

Transport

"NEAREST RAILWAY STATIONS:

LYDNEY – 5 miles, bus to Coleford, alight at Milkwall, three-quarter mile walk to Clearwell Caves.

GLOUCESTER – 21 miles, Stagecoach bus No.31, alight at Milkwall, three-quarter mile walk to Clearwell Caves."

Amenities

"Above ground there is ample free parking for visitors. Our Lamproom café offers lovely cakes, snacks, great coffees and teas. Outside seating. Plenty of picnic space.

GIFT SHOP

OUR CAMPSITE:

The adventure isn’t limited to what’s below ground, why not pitch your tent on our lovely field and spend the night camping out in the Royal Forest of Dean, right at the heart of it all. The field has a tap for water and a discrete but clean, portable loo. Camping is only available for a short time during the summer, the campsite can be pre-booked by families or groups (tents only). £10 per adult, £6 per child. Please give us a call to find out dates.

We welcome dogs above ground, but they are not allowed underground in the Caves. Dogs are welcome in the café and shop. There are nice walks over the Meend (common) which surrounds the Caves."