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Where is Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean?
Welcome to the enchanted world of Puzzlewood, located in Gloucestershire’s gorgeous and historic Forest of Dean.
What can you do with the Puzzlewood app?
To inspire everyone, pick up our Wizards Guide onsite and download the Puzzlewood app. In the Guide you can seek out and tick off 20 objects, items, places and faces, including our new Big Four animals. The app features a treasure hunt for Roman coins and our website is packed with information on the trees, the birds and of course our animals.
Where is Puzzlewood in the Game of Thrones?
Come along and explore the enchanted world of Puzzlewood. Located in the beautiful and historic Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, Puzzlewood is a unique and atmospheric ancient woodland that conjures up thoughts of magic, dragons and unicorns – one of the reasons why it’s such a popular film location.
What kind of rock is Puzzlewood made out of?
The geological features on show at Puzzlewood are known as scowles. Scowles originated through the erosion of natural cave systems formed in the Carboniferous Limestone many millions of years ago.
Puzzlewood is easily accessible to all and is located in the Forest of Dean. It is located south of Coleford. In order to access the area you’ll have to head to the Forest of Dean first, the easiest way to head there is to drive down to Coleford and keep an eye out for some brown signs that point to Puzzlewood.
How big is the Puzzlewood iron ore mine?
The site, covering 14 acres (5.7 ha), shows evidence of open cast iron ore mining dating from the Roman period, and possibly earlier. Over a mile of pathways were laid down in the early 19th century to provide access to the woods, and provide picturesque walks.
What to do for a day out at Puzzlewood?
Puzzlewood is a great day out. As well as exploring the woods, there are mazes to get lost in, an outdoor playground and farm animals to see. Don’t forget to download the free Puzzlewood app to take part in an interactive treasure hunt!
Where did Puzzlewood come from in Lord of the Rings?
Puzzlewood was the inspiration for the forests of Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings, such as the Old Forest, Mirkwood, Fangorn or Lothlórien. Tolkien may also have been inspired by the less well known scowles on the grounds of Lydney Park.
How big is Puzzlewood in Merlin and Dr who?
Puzzlewood, used as a filming location for Merlin and Dr. Who, covers more than 14 acres and is considered one of the best examples of pre-Roman Celtic open cast iron mines.The paths were laid in the early 19th century by the owner at the time.