# Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines

> Fun things to do in the Forest of Dean Have a fun family day out by exploring our spectacular natural cave system that has been mined for more than 4,500 years underneath the Forest of Dean

Clearwell Caves are a cave that is normal which has been mined over the past 4,500 years to form some of Britain's most atmospheric and oldest underground mine workings, created by generations of Forest individuals who carved a full time income from mining iron ore. You can find bonus activities during kids' vacations too and occasions which can be special Halloween and Christmas time to check ahead to!Adventurers of most many years will relish the 9 impressive caverns available to the general public, with geological and mining displays throughout. Understand how things work at the Blacksmith workshop to discover how art ended up being made out of ochre! All supported by an shop that is excellent cafe plus a fantastic youngsters' adventure playground.If you will get a group together then you can certainly additionally book a Deep degree or Semi Deep Level guided research, where you won't only explore further into the caves than everyone however you will do it through scrambling, squeezing and climbing through tunnels and access shafts. Filthy but fun that is fabulous adventurous types and undoubtedly a seasoned professional guide alongside and everything required kitted up for you.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Coleford, Forest Of Dean, England
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; call +441594832535
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-HbMU5bjSVCnb/clearwell-caves-ancient-iron-mines

## Activities

- Caves and Mines
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Family

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines?

Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines is in Coleford, Forest Of Dean.

### What activities does Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines offer?

Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines lists Caves and Mines, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines have?

Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines?

Experiences listed near Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines on HolidayFox include Puzzlewood, Perrygrove Railway and Treetop Adventure, Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, Whitemead Forest Park and Hot Pot Pottery - Pottery Activity Centre.

### How do I contact Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines?

Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines can't be booked online on HolidayFox. Call +441594832535 to ask about availability.


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