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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.
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Opening Times
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(2009 times)
17th February to 31st October:Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm. 1st December to 24th December: Christmas Fantasy (different entry fee). Opening times for 2010: 13th February to 31st October: 10.00 - 17.00 Christmas Fantasy: 1st December to 24th December (different entry fee) |
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
Adult £5.80; Child £3.80; Concession £5.30. Family (2+2) £17.30. Groups of 15 or more persons can book an informative guided tour of the caves (1-1.5 hrs) Semi Deep Level: Involves crawling and climbing, allow 2 hours including kitting up. Maximum 15 persons. Minimum charge £80 if less than 8 persons, otherwise £10.00 per person (one accompanying adult free per group. Deep Level visits: Involves crawling and climbing, allow 3 hours including kitting up. Maximum 15 persons. Minimum charge £120 if less than 6 adults or 8 children; otherwise Adults £20.00, under 18yrs £15.00 (one accompanying adult free of charge.) |
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Directions
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| 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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Nearby Attractions
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Great Western Railway Museum (Coleford)
(1 Mile)*
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Nelson Museum & Local History Centre
(5 Miles)*
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