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Dean Forest Railway

Heritage Railway & Transport · Gloucestershire, England

Dean Forest Railway is a heritage railway & transport in Gloucestershire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

PriceAdult £15 · Child £8 · Family £41
Estimated advance online pricing (2025/26 levels); verify on the official site before booking.
Best time to goRunning days.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best ages3-10
If it rainsMixed: carriages are covered; stations are outdoor
Money saverCheck family return tickets and dining-train extras; book window seats.
Top tipsSteam railway through the Forest of Dean.
What to packLayers, snacks, camera, change for kiosks

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