A guided walk of Lydney's County Dock
Lydney Harbour, Harbour Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ER
A two hour guided walking tour of Lydney's Country Dock in the company of Gloucestershire' eminent Maritime Historian, guest speaker and published author Paul Barnett. Taking in the regions historical Victorian dock and surrounding hinterland, in order to explore the development, the use and eventual abandonment of this forest gem.
Tour to go ahead regardless of weather - book early to avoid disappointment, as places are limited to 40 for this enlightening look back at the regions maritime community and our last contact with a way of life long gone.
Lost Ships of the Severn Guidebooks available on the day and at cost.
Timings
- Sunday 20 September:
- 10:00 for 10:30
Location & directions
Lydney Harbour, Harbour Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ER
- Directions:
- Travel to A48 (Lydney By-pass) turn right onto Harbour Road (B4231) continue past Lydney Lydney Train Station and straight on to Lydney Docks and Destination Harbourside, Meeting at the Harbour Cafe.
- Contact on day:
- Roger Barnett
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- to book please email, [email protected]
- Booking contact name:
- Paul Barnett
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://forestofdeanheritageopendays.org.uk
- Booking opens:
- 14 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 19 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Limited disabled access, there is a key that needs to be obtained from the cafe to assess the disabled parking.
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 40
- Estimated duration:
- 2 hour(s)
