Clearwell Caves
Ancient Iron Mines.
The Royal Forest of Dean’s Iron Mining Museum
Atmospheric ancient iron workings with an exciting and intriguing past. Walk through eerie caverns and tunnels following the footsteps of generations of miners that cut their livelihood from the rock.
- Atmospheric mine workings with impressive caverns and winding passageways
- Nine well lit caverns open to the public
- Visitor centre
- Blacksmith workshop
- Ochre workshop
- Lots of great things happening
- Educational and fun for the whole family
- Guided tours for pre-booked groups
- Deep Level caving activities
- Spectacular Christmas Fantasy event throughout December
- Free access to surface site and facilities including:
- Gift Shop with excellent souvenirs, gifts, crystals and minerals
- Great cafe
- Free Children’s Play area
- Free picnic areas
- Free car and coach parking
- Free Surface walks around Clearwell Meend and village
- Dogs welcome, except in mine buildings and underground (assistance dogs allowed).
This is an extensive natural cave system, mined for iron ore to make some of Britain’s most complex and oldest mine workings; dating back well over 4,500 years, when Neolithic miners were searching for ochre pigment.
Opening Times 2010Christmas Fantasy
27th November to 24th December - 10am to 5pm (except late night on Fridays - 10am-8pm).
We will open at other times by prior arrangement.
Group Organisers
Please call to book your visit.Ample free parking
Stout footwear is strongly recommended
Please call for details of disabled access
Most major credit/debit cards accepted for the entrance, gift shop and cafe.
