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Description
In some areas of the Forest of Dean there are iron and coal workings, particularly around the tiny industrial towns of Coleford and Cinderford. The pits, all small, were worked by "free miners", but most of them are now closed.

At Clearwell there is a fascinating complex of tunnels and caves. Displays tell the history of the iron ore industry which began in this area more than 2,500 years ago. This site is open March-October 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tel: (01594) 832535.
Hobbies & Activities category: Industrial attraction, factory museum;  Minerals, geology attraction, mining
Address
Clearwell Caves / Ancient Iron Mines
Royal Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire GL16 8JR
United Kingdom
http://www.clearwellcaves.com
Hours
March 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
December 1 to December 24
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Tips
Santa's Secret Workshop during December.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
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