Lydney

By road

Lydney can be reached by road from the A48 running from Gloucester and Chepstow where you can access the M5 and M4.

By bus

Bus services from Lydney Bus Station link Lydney with local towns and villages, Gloucester and Chepstow.

By train

• Lydney railway station is on the Gloucester - Newport line. Arriva Trains Wales operates hourly services from Cheltenham Spa-Maesteg/Cardiff Central. CrossCountry also operate the Cardiff Central-Nottingham route via Birmingham New Street, which runs six times daily from Monday - Saturday.

• Dean Forest Railway

  address: at the Norchard Steam Centre
  This 4½-mile line runs through beautiful woodland and countryside. 5 stations along the way give you time to explore the local area, take woodland walks, visit country pubs, or venture down to the Severn estuary to explore Lydney Harbour with its views across the Severn.

By foot

Walking within the town is possible, however if you plan to travel around the Forest then driving is essential.

By taxi

There are several taxi companies operating in Lydney. It is advisable to book in advance as, especially during peak times, supply is limited.

By bus

There are also a few bus services operating in and around Lydney, however these are infrequent and only cover small parts of the town.

• Lydney Docks

• Romano-Celtic Temple and Lydney ParkThe site was archaeologically excavated in the 1920s by Sir Mortimer Wheeler, with the assistance of J.R.R. Tolkien.

• Dean Forest Railway

  phone: +44 1594 845840
  address: Forest Road, GL15 4ET

• The National Diving & Activity Centre

  phone: +44 1291 630850
  address: Tidenham

• Green Man and the Gatekeeper

  phone: +44 1594 843860
  address: Now at Taurus Crafts, The Old Park, GL15 6BU
  Inspired by history, tradition and heritage - original, unique gifts in leather, ceramics and pewter, greetings cards. Green Man plaques, bags, belts, masks, jewellery, brooches, badges, miniatures.

• The Deangate Motel

  phone: +44 1594 844319
  address: High Street, GL15 5DX
  5 minutes drive from the train station. Continental breakfast is served in your room at £5 per person. Free parking and Wi-Fi. Tea and coffee facilities, flat-screen TV, hairdryer and adjustable heating system. Close to walking tracks and cycling routes, and fishing is available on the nearby Bristol Channel.

• Chepstow