CINDERFORD ATTRACTIONS

Speech House
The 17th century hunting lodge is now a hotel offering a beautiful setting for weddings, conferences and hotel accommodation. Being located by the Sculpture Trail and a mature arboretum the hotel offers a superb central location to visit the area.
01594 822607

Beechenhurst Lodge
A picnic area on the site of the former Speech House colliery, with gifts, refreshments, and information. This is an ideal start to explore the Sculpture Trail. Parking and toilets are available.
01594 827357

Sculpture Trail
A unique and imaginative three mile long trail in the heart of the Forest featuring sculptures by artists of international repute. Exhibits include a spectacular stained glass window, suspended amongst the trees, and a huge 'Giant's Chair'. Start and finish at Beechenhurst Lodge.
01594 827357

Dean Heritage Museum
Located at Camp Mill, Soudley, the Museum of the Forest where you can learn about the people of this unique area, its history and heritage. See resident craftsmen at work and an art gallery featuring local and visiting artists.
01594 822170

Linear Park
Valley Road, Cinderford is the site of a unique area of wildlife conservation. Established recently featuring a footpath and cycle trail on the corridor route of the former railway branch line which winds through a derelict colliery, industrial and ex-opencast land on the edge of the town.
01452 823184

Cinderford Artspace
Based at a former newspaper office and printing works at New Mercury, Woodside Street, a new local community arts venue has been formed to showcase works by local artists and craftsmen. In addition, it also provides expert tuition, help and advice for all age groups with a wide variety of classes.
01594 825111

Palace Cinema
The sensitively restored pre-war picture theatre located in the centre of the town, shows all the latest top quality films in the twin screen cinema.
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Littledean Jail
This authentic former house of correction, police station and courthouse now houses countless crime related curios in the ‘Crime Through Time’ Museum.
01594 826659

Elton Farm Maize Maze
Located between Cinderford and Westbury, these three, eight acre maize mazes follows a different theme each year. Other activities include a water pistol arena and mountain boarding. Picnic area, hot food, refreshments and ice creams available.
01452 760795

Cycling
There’s biking for everyone on this traffic-free waymarked trail through the forest. A comprehensive range of bikes to suit all ages plus special needs bikes and equipment. Group hire, guided rides, information, maps and refreshments.
01594 860065

Harts Barn Craft Centre
Built by William Duke of Normandy, Harts Barn is set in landscaped grounds, containing a number of craft shops, working artists and a gallery. Features a children's play area and restaurant.
01452 830954

Ruardean Pottery
Using traditional techniques the pottery produces some of the finest English flower pots available.
01594 543577