Lydney, on the banks of the River Seven, lies astride the old main road from Gloucester to Chepstow on the southern edge of the Forest of dean. It has been an important centre of the Forest for centuries. The remains of Roman Forts, a Villa, along with pottery,statues coins etc. have been found in Lydney Park to the west of the town. Lydney is first mentioned as a village in the 9th century and was made a market town from 1268, the area was rich in non-agricultural resources including fisheries. mineral deposits and extensive woodland. An Ironworks was established in the 18th century and in the 19th century the building of a tramway, later converted to a main railway and improvements to the harbour transformed Lydneys fortunes. By the late 19th C some 400,000 tons of Forest goods - coal, iron-ore, stone, timber, iron & tin plate - were being transported by the railway annually, with around 300,000 tons via the harbour. Lydney was an important ship building centre with some large ships being made including the 620 ton frigate "Princess" for the Royal Navy in 1660. In 1980 the harbour was classified as a "Scheduled Ancient Monument". The railway did not fair so well, in 1960 a ship collided with the Seven Railway Bridge destroying two spans. The bridge was not renewed. This, and the down-turn in railway fortunes in the 1950`s/60`s lead the the closure of many lines in the area including the Forest line. However a short section of the railway has been reopened by volunteers between Lydney and Parkend, well worth a visit. During the mid 20th century the town attracted new industry to replace some of the traditional Forest industries and has made it one of the main centres of employment for the Forest region.
Attraction
Dean Forest Railway
Forest of Dean Model Village
Go Ape!
Lydney Park Gardens
St Briavel's Castle
Caravan Park
Care Home
Charity
Cottage
Bridle Cottage at Forest of Dean Cottages
Cider Press Cottage
Forest of Dean Cottages
Forge Cottage at Forest of Dean Cottages
Saddlers Cottage at Forest of Dean Cottages
Tigs Cottage at Forest of Dean Cottages
Dentist
Coach House Dental Practice
Gloucestershire Dental Access Centres
Doctor
Severnbank Surgery
The Health Centre
The Surgery
Yorkley Health Centre
Estate Agent
Halifax Property Services
Kevin J Toombs
Lydcross Properties Ltd
White Malcolm
Golf Club
Inn
Market
Pub and Bar
Cross Inn
Crown Inn
George Inn
Miners Arms
Netherend Inn
Rising Sun
Royal Oak
Severn View Inn
Restaurant
Crown Inn
George Inn
Millingbrook Lodge
Miners Arms
Netherend Inn
Royal Oak
Ugly Duckling Country Restaurant
Self-Catering
Bridle Cottage at Forest of Dean Cottages
Forest of Dean Cottages
Rookery Barn
The Cider Mill
Solicitor
Taxi
Shops
Sally's Florist
Lydney Garden & Aquatic Centre
All 4 Paws
Wyedean Wholefoods
David Kear
Scott Shoes
La Bodega
Picnak's Graphics
The Green Room Cafe
Harbour Cafe
Butterfingers
Lydneys Coffee Delight
Andy's Butchers
Country Meats
RJ Fitzgerald
Bluebelles
Poppies
The Perfect Touch Jewellery & Giftware
Armstrong & North
John Weygang Optometrists
Allbikes
Forest Tackle
Court Farm Country Store
Sophies Bouncy Castles
Frank Rainer Cabinet Maker
Looby’s Curtain Craft
Rustic Romance
All About Eve
Knockley at Court Farm Country Stores
Activities
Go Ape!(Adventure)
Royal Dean Forest CC(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Lydney
DeanGate Motel (1.22 miles)
Set on the gateway of Lydney Town in the Royal Forest of Dean, the DeanGate Motel opened on the 14th of August in 2010. The motel has 12 beautifully appointed ... More
Millingbrook Lodge (2.12 miles)
Edale House (3.04 miles)
Built in 1850, this elegant Georgian house, overlooking the cricket green in the charming village of Parkend, invites you to relax and unwind at the heart of the Royal Forest of ... More
The Cider Mill (3.29 miles)
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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 ... More
Malt House (3.82 miles)
Woolaston Inn (4.26 miles)
In the village of Woolaston itself, the restaurant is situated midway between Chepstow and Lydney, directly on the A48 in the Royal Forest Of Dean. The Woolaston Inn is currently owned and run by 3 ... More | visit websiteMiners Country Inn & Restaurant (4.51 miles)
Tudor Farmhouse Hotel (4.94 miles)
Tudor Farmhouse is an idyllic haven away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A cosy, friendly 13th-century stone-built hotel in the centre of the historic village of Clearwell on the peaceful fringe of the Forest ... More | visit website
Wyndham Arms Hotel (5.08 miles)
Speech House (5.18 miles)
This 17th century former hunting lodge rests in the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean. Comfortably appointed bedrooms, several with four-poster beds have been tastefully refurbished and offer modern facilities ... More
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