Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines

Nr Coleford
Royal Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire
GL16 8JR

Tel: +44 (0)1594 832 535
Fax: +44 (0)1594 833 362
Email: jw@clearwellcaves.com
Web: http://www.clearwellcaves.com


When you visit Clearwell caves you are entering some of the very oldest underground workings in Britain, and can see first hand the impressive caverns created by generations of Forest people as they struggled to make their living mining iron ore and ochre.

On the show mine you descend 100ft underground, wandering through nine impressive caverns with mining equipment and geological displays. For adventurous visitors we have a range of extended trips with caving experiences that explore the warren of deeper workings left exactly as the miners left them centuries ago.

General Information:

  • Gift Shop selling souvenirs, crystals and minerals.
  • Café
  • Picnic areas
  • Free parking

     

    Opening Times
    (2008 times)
    17th February to 31st October:
    Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    1st December to 24th December:
    Christmas Fantasy (different entry fee).

    Admission Charges
    (2008 prices)
    Normal visit: Adult £5.50; Child £3.50; Concession £5.00; Family (2+2) £16.00.

    Groups of 15 or more can book an informative guided tour of the caves (1-1.5hrs).

    Semi-Deep Level visit: Involves some crawling, allow 2 hours.
    Maximum 15 persons Minimum 8 persons £70.00 or £9.00 per person.

    Deep Level Visits: Involves crawling and climbing, allow 3 hours including kitting up.
    Maximum 15 persons Minimum charge: £99.00 if less than 6 adults or 8 children: £18.00; under 18 years £13.00.

    Directions
    1.5 miles South of Coleford. Follow the B4228 road towards St Briavels and Chepstow. After approx. one mile, turn right for Clearwell village (immediately past the Lambsquay Hotel). The car and coach park is clearly visible after a few hundred yards.
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    Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines Postcode for SatNav: GL16 8JR

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    The Wyndham Arms Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
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    The White House (3 Miles)*
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