Directions
Rail
The DFR’s Lydney Junction station is less than a 5-minute walk away from the mainline Lydney station. Through trains run to Lydney from Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Chepstow, Newport, Cardiff and Bridgend, operated by either Arriva Trains Wales or Cross Country Trains. Our standard timetable links with many of the services.
Bus
On weekdays, there is a bus approximately every hour from Gloucester and Coleford to Lydney, with a limited service on Sundays. From Chepstow, there is a service Mon. – Fri. There are also local buses on weekdays from Cinderford. Many buses pass the DFR station. Ask the driver for the nearest stop to DFR Lydney Town Station or use Lydney Bus Station, a 10-minute walk from DFR Lydney Town Station.
Road
The DFR’s headquarters, Norchard, is situated just outside Lydney on the B4234 Forest Road between Lydney and Whitecroft. Postcode GL15 4ET. Follow the brown tourist signs! Free parking for cars and coaches is only available at Norchard. No designated parking elsewhere.
FAQs
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Absolutely!
We welcome well-behaved dogs on all running days except special events (see timetable) – but would ask that they are not allowed on the seats in the carriages.
There is no charge – and dog drink bowls are provided on the platform!
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Although we only run trains on the timetabled dates – the shop and museum are open every day (except Christmas day) from 11 am until 4 pm.