Gloucestershire Woodland with Meandering Rivers and Ancient Hill Fort Named Best Place in the World Wednesday, May 20, 2026 gloucestershire forest symondsyat ironage hillfort puzzlewood nature wildlife filmlocation holidays Nestled between the Rivers Wye and Severn in Gloucestershire, the Forest of Dean is a majestic expanse of 27,000 acres of ancient woodland, stretching up to the Welsh border. As one of England’s largest and most treasured … Read More
Forest of Dean Biosphere Bid Seeks to Secure Ancient Commoners’ Rights and Reinstate Sheep Liaison Group Sunday, May 3, 2026 forest commoning biosphere unesco sheep governance conservation heritage disease community The Forest of Dean’s application for UNESCO biosphere status has sparked cautious optimism among local commoners, provided their ancient rights are formally reaffirmed and key support structures, like the Sheep Liaison Group, … Read More
‘Magical’ Forest in Gloucestershire That Feels Straight Out of a Fairytale Friday, April 24, 2026 puzzlewood forest gloucestershire fairytale ancient tolkien nature adventure heritage woodland Described as “one of the most magical places in England,” Puzzlewood remains a hidden gem for many despite being just a short drive from Gloucester. Nestled between the Rivers Wye and Severn in Gloucestershire, … Read More
Forest of Dean Roads Closed Overnight Following Serious Collision – Live Updates Wednesday, April 22, 2026 forest dean roads closure accident crash traffic emergency overnight safety A serious crash in the Forest of Dean has led to the closure of several key roads overnight. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, which resulted in significant traffic disruptions across the area. … Read More
Gloucestershire Coal Mines Proposed as Nuclear Waste Storage in the 1950s Friday, April 3, 2026 nuclear waste gloucestershire coal mines forest dean radioactive opposition 1950s In the 1950s, the British government seriously considered storing nuclear waste in disused coal mines in Gloucestershire. Following the initial stages of the UK’s atomic energy and weapons program, plans were approved to dump … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Forest of Dean's UNESCO Biosphere Bid and Its Impact on Traditions Friday, February 6, 2026 forest dean biosphere commoners conservation fencing grazing traditions unesco forestry The Forest of Dean District Council’s application for UNESCO biosphere reserve status has sparked unease among local commoners who fear the ancient woodland might be transformed into a “theme park,” losing … Read More