The Atlas Obscura Guide To Coleford

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Coleford, England

Updated March 6, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Coleford

Coleford, England

Puzzlewood

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

Coleford, England

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

On this wooded path, a stained-glass window creates a spellbinding forest cathedral.

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Whitchurch, England

King Arthur's Cave

The site of an early Arthurian battle and the dwelling-place of prehistoric people and (possibly) an ancient race of giants.

3 miles from Coleford

Saint Briavels, England

St Briavels Castle

You can enjoy a (possibly haunted) stay at the medieval Norman castle that was once a favorite hunting lodge of King John.

3 miles from Coleford

Monmouth, Wales

Monnow Bridge

The only medieval bridge in Britain with its defensive tower still in tact.

4 miles from Coleford

Gloucestershire, England

Lydney Camp

Home to the ancient Roman temple of a lesser-known Celtic god that inspired J. R. R. Tolkien and H. P. Lovecraft.

5 miles from Coleford

Littledean, England

Littledean Jail and Museum of Crime

A 200-year-old prison that now houses a peculiar crime museum.

6 miles from Coleford

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Coleford

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Coleford, England

Updated March 6, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Coleford

Coleford, England

Puzzlewood

Coleford, England

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Whitchurch, England

King Arthur's Cave

Saint Briavels, England

St Briavels Castle

Monmouth, Wales

Monnow Bridge

Gloucestershire, England

Lydney Camp

Littledean, England

Littledean Jail and Museum of Crime

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