Christmas at Clearwell Caves: The Festive Forest
Visitors meet Father Christmas and follow scenes of woodland animals preparing for Christmas through a spectacular underground forest inside the caverns. Halfway through the journey, guests can pause at a subterranean café for hot drinks and cakes. On the surface, visitors can browse the Christmas shop for decorations and relax by a real fire in the Lamproom Café.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
For The Festive Forest: adults and children £21; the price includes a present for children aged 2–12. Strictly online booking only. No price is stated for the after-Christmas seasonal displays.
Ages
All ages (children under 4 free, under 18s must be accompanied by parent/guardian for caving trips)
Neighborhood
Forest of Dean
Food & Drink
During the main Festive Forest, the underground café serves hot drinks and cakes; the surface Lamproom Café offers drinks, cakes and light snacks beside a real fire.
Parking
Free parking.
Accessibility
Paths are steep, uneven, and can be wet, and may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties; call in advance for disabled access details.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book The Festive Forest online in advance, since booking for that experience is online only.
- Wear warm layers because the underground temperature stays at 10 degrees, and choose flat-soled shoes with good grip.
- Use handrails where provided; the cave paths can be wet, steep and uneven in places.
- If visiting after Christmas, plan for seasonal displays only, as Father Christmas, children’s gifts and the underground café are no longer available.
- Leave time to visit the surface Christmas shop or Lamproom Café, which operate during the seasonal visits.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children under two enter free during The Festive Forest; a baby gift is an optional extra.
- Children aged 2–12 receive a gift during The Festive Forest.
- After Christmas, December 27–31, the event reopens for seasonal displays only; Father Christmas, the children's gift, and the underground café are not available.
- The after-Christmas displays-only period can be booked online or paid for at the entrance.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during The Festive Forest?
Visitors meet Father Christmas, follow scenes of woodland animals preparing for Christmas, and can stop at an underground café during the journey.
Do I need to book ahead?
The Festive Forest requires online booking. After Christmas, seasonal-display visits can be booked online or paid for at the entrance.
Are children included, and do they receive a gift?
Children aged two to twelve receive a gift during The Festive Forest. Children under two enter free, with an optional baby gift available.
What food and drink can I get during a visit?
The underground café serves hot drinks and cakes during The Festive Forest. The Lamproom Café serves drinks, cakes and light snacks, with a real fire.
What should I wear, and is the cave suitable for visitors with walking difficulties?
Wear warm clothing and well-fitting, flat-soled shoes with good grip. Paths are steep and uneven in places, and the caves may not suit people with walking difficulties.
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