When you’re looking for days out with the kids, or things to do in the Royal Forest of Dean, think deeper, think beneath your feet; because hidden beneath the trees of the forest is a magical world of caverns and the fascinating story of their ancient iron and ochre mining history for you to discover.
Discover the wonder of under…
Underneath the mysterious Royal Forest of Dean lies something spectacular and unseen , an unfathomable natural cave system that has been mined for more than 4,500 years.
Unearth the ore-inspiring story of freeminers…
For at least 4,500 years Freeminers have been mining here, leaving behind magnificent caverns and an abundance of amazing stories.
Deep level caving: an exciting adventure
Their show caverns only scratch the surface of the hidden world under the Forest. They would love to show you the extensive world beyond the public caverns. They will be posting new dates for adventure caving when they are arranged
Plan your school trip…
Adventure is always fun with company. If you have a larger group or class excursion they can tailor a tour, or accommodate your group according to your needs.
Lamproom Cafe
The Lamproom Café sits above ground as the only marker for the adventure taking place below. The Cafe will be serving delicious cakes and snacks along with teas and all your favourite coffees. Their café is another delightful discovery hidden amongst the trees of the Forest.
As Seen On Screen
A space this unique naturally provides extraordinary magic and wonder, which is why over the years they’ve played host to the filming of numerous programmes such as His Dark Materials, Cursed, Britannia, Dr Who, Merlin, Da Vinci’s Demons, Kidnapped, Blake’s Seven and many others.
