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NEW OFFER! 10% off entry to Clearwell Caves
Explore Gloucestershire have teamed up with Clearwell Caves to offer a fabulous money saving offer!
The Clearwell Caves Offer
- 10% off entry
Offer ends 31 October 2013. - Go to the Clearwell Caves Offer
About Clearwell Caves in the Forest of Dean:-
Clearwell Caves is a working mining museum where visitors can see impressive caverns with geological and mining displays. Iron ore from the Caves has been used over many centuries to make tools, weapons and machinery. Some forms of the iron ore occurs in powder form, red, yellow, purple and brown ochre; they are highly valued as pigments and still mined at Clearwell Caves. The Caves are an important but secret part of the Forest of Dean's history and environment.
Clearwell Caves is a top visitor attraction in the Forest of Dean and an ideal day out for all the family. There's lots to do including:-
- Atmospheric mine workings with impressive caverns and winding passageways
- Nine impressive caverns to explore
- Visitor centre with Phyliss Lewis 'Forest Story' collection
- Deep Level adventure caving activities
- Blacksmith workshop
- Ochre workshop
- Educational and fun for the whole family
- Guided tours for pre-booked groups
- Excellent Gift Shop with crystals, minerals and ochre to buy
- Special events throughout the year
- Spectacular Christmas Fantasy throughout December and New Year
- Great cafe
- Surface walks
- Children's play area
- Picnic areas
Explore Gloucestershire
13 March 2013
For further information.
- Contact phone : 01594 832535
- Also see : Clearwell Caves
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