POLITE WARNING, WE ARE A “DARK TOURISM ” VISITOR ATTRACTION & MOST CERTAINLY NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN, THOSE EASILY OFFENDED, DISTURBED OR OF A SENSITIVE NATURE SO IF THIS APPLIES TO YOU … PLEASE DO AVOID VISITING TO THE CRIME THROUGH TIME COLLECTION AT LITTLEDEAN JAIL.
AS WE SAY ABOVE … THERE IS STILL LOTS TO SEE & DO ELSEWHERE DURING YOUR VISIT TO THE FOREST OF DEAN… WITH PLENTLY OF FAMILY FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS
ABOVE: a short video showing highlights of the spooky cult horror 1974 film ” HOUSE OF WHIPCORD” featuring some of the many scenes shot in Littledean Jail, Littledean Village,Lydney and other Forest Of Dean areas
ABOVE AND BELOW : A VERY BRIEF LOOK AT SOME PERSONALLY SIGNED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PHIL DANIELS ( QUADROPHENIA’S JIMMY) ON DISPLAY HERE AT THE UK’S ONLY PERMANENT QUADROPHENIA EXHIBITION .
Being proud to be based , and living here in Littledean , Forest of Dean ….here is our own brief insight and recommendations on where to stay , eat and enjoy during your visit to our wonderful and truly welcoming Forest of Dean area .Great place to visit and great friendly people ….
Previously and seemingly frowned upon in The County of Gloucestershire by Tourism Chiefs as the poor relation to The Cotswolds …. there can be no doubt that The Forest of Dean is continually growing in popularity to be one of the country’s most picturesque and interesting area to visit …..with a great many visitor attractions, great places to stay, along with lots to do and see .
The Forest of Dean is has become one of the country’s most popular film location areas with Hollywood, other film makers and TV Companies all using the Forests natural beauty …. Recent filming in the area has included Star Wars , The Huntsman (sequel to Snow White and The Huntsman ), Dr Who and Merlin to name but a few .
DR WHO ASSISTANT AMELIA POND ( ACTRESS KAREN GILLIAN ) HERE ON THE BEAT IN THE FOREST OF DEAN
Incidentally world famous actress Helen Mirren also used to reside here close to the jail in Littledean .
Helen Mirren pictured here in TV drama Prime Suspect
ABOVE : SAINT ANTHONY’S WELL… A SACRED WELL BUILT BY THE FLAXLEY ABBEY MONKS …. ALSO USED FOR PAGAN , WICCAN , WITCHCRAFT AND THE OCCULT RITUALS . APPROX 1.5 MILES FROM LITTLEDEAN JAIL .
ABOVE: ELLEN HAYWARD ( OLD ELLEN ) THE LAST WOMAN TO BE TRIED FOR WITCHCRAFT IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE , HERE AT LITTLEDEAN JAIL ….. HER HEADSTONE AND GRAVE CAN BE SEEN AT ST JOHN’S CHURCH , CINDERFORD
ABOVE: PC SAMUEL BEARD … THE FIRST POLICEMAN TO BE KILED IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE , WHO WAS STATIONED HERE AT LITLLEDAN JAIL FOR 16 YEARS WITH HIS WIFE AND FAMILY …. HIS HEADSTONE AND GRAVE CAN BE SEEN AT ST ETHELBERT’S CHURCH , LITTLEDEAN .
When coming to the Forest of Dean either to visit Littledean jail or any of the other great local tourism attractions in the area, we can highly recommend these places to stay , eat and drink ….
Fern Ticket Hotel, family run pub and restaurant in Cinderford,
Littledean House Hotel and Indian Restaurant .. family run establishment in Littledean and undoubtedly one of the best curry houses in the county .
The Belfry Hotel and Restaurant … another popular local hotel and restaurant
The Speech House Hotel … Family run and one of the most historic hotels in the area
other great restaurants in the area include ….
The Whitehart, Broadoak …. A riverside restaurant, pub and child friendly play area.
FOREST HOUSE HOTEL & ANDERSENS RESTAURANT , COLEFORD , Top draw food and family run hospitality
Whitemead Forest Park,Lydney ….A great family friendly place to stay , visit and eat .
Blaisdon House B & B …. A great family friendly place to stay
Brayne Court … A great family friendly place to stay
Red Hart Inn , Blaisdon … A great place to eat .
There are also many other Camp Sites and Bed and Breakfasts to stay at in the area .
For local taxi services we would recommend …
Mark Turner of Onecall Taxi Cinderford
Local Tourism attractions to visit include ….
The Crime Through Time Collection at Littledean Jail
Puzzlewood
Clearwell Caves
Stockwood
Go Ape
Beechenhurst Trail
The Maize and Trecking Centre , Littledean
Pedalabikeaway Biking Centre
Taurus Crafts
The National Diving and Activity Centre
Perrygrove Railway & Tree top Adventure.
Symonds Yat Rock
The International Centre for Birds of Prey.
Forest of Dean Sculpture TrailAlso do take a look at the Explore Gloucestershire Website for further activity information in the Forest of Dean area’s
