Lydney

Lydney sits on the west bank of the River Severn at the edge of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England. Historically a busy little port and industrial hub for iron and coal, its restored harbour and marina now sit alongside wetland habitats for wading birds, while the preserved Dean Forest Railway and local line links give the town a strong heritage-railway feel and good connections into the surrounding countryside.

The town has a lively local community with a mix of light industry, tourism and commuters, but its real local claim to fame is Lydney Park - a deer park and gardens where excavations uncovered a Roman shrine and inscribed stone. That archaeological interest, easy access to the forest for walking and cycling, and the town’s working‑port past combine to give Lydney a distinctive blend of industrial history and rural charm.