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06/09/2026

Symonds Yat Rock viewpoint was looking stunning as ever today, with a tiny hint of autumn colours starting to appear.

How did you spend your Saturday in the beautiful sunshine?

06/09/2026

Last chance to book for our upcoming Murder Mystery on the steam train! Bookings close at noon on Saturday 5th September for "Masquerade: A Parade of Faces" on Saturday 19th September. Find full details and book now at https://deanforestrailway.co.uk/experiences/murder-mystery/

Your evening starts at Norchard Station at 18:00, where you will be introduced to the mystery, before travelling in style on board our steam train, with a two-course meal, consisting of a main course and a dessert, served on board while you crack the case! The evening will conclude at approximately 22:30.

"Lydney, 1811: The country burns and the aristocracy dances in the ashes.

As famine and disease tear through the impoverished region of Lydney, the callous and indifferent Lord Ashton has sealed the gates of his estate and is cloistered with his elite friends for a week of extravagant indulgence—the ultimate Masquerade. But as we all know, in a Masquerade, nothing is ever as it seems, and one of the guests does not belong.

An invisible enemy has infiltrated the party to exact a terrible justice on Lord Ashton and his cronies. Trapped within a gilded cage, the guests must unmask the killer who came for revenge before the halls of Ashton Manor run red."

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

Ahead of its starring role at the diesel gala next weekend, Class 31, 31130, will be out this weekend operating 'shakedown' services, courtesy of the Suburban Preservation Group.

𝗢𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 it will be operating with our Diesel Goods Train consisting of various Railfreight liveried wagons. Two trips will run from Lydney Junction.

𝗢𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 it will operate a second passenger train diagram. The loco will be operating the first two trips (and a bit) before one of our 08/09 pilots takes over for the last trip of the day.

More info & tickets for Sat: https://deanforestrailway.co.uk/diesel-hauled-goods-train/
More info & tickets for Sun: https://deanforestrailway.co.uk/experiences/heritage-diesel-train-ride/

📸 Courtesy of A. Copley

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

Here are some of the best places to hire a canoe on the River Wye this summer. 👇

🛶 Symonds Yat Canoe Hire. On the water at Symonds Yat West, family-friendly, with tasters through to multi-day trips.

🛶 Wyedean Canoe & Adventure. At Symonds Yat East, running trips since 1987.

🛶 Canoe the Wye. Family-friendly canoe hire at Symonds Yat West.

🛶 Wye Adventures. Self-guided or guided canoe, kayak and paddleboard trips.

🛶 Way 2 Go Adventures. Guided canoe, kayak and SUP trips for all ages.

🛶 Inspire2Adventure. Fully guided trips with qualified instructors.

🛶 River Wye Canoe Hire. Canoes and kayaks, self-guided or guided, over 30 years on the Wye.

Most providers offer half-day and full-day hire, with multi-day river trips and overnight riverside camping available if one afternoon simply isn't enough.

Symonds Yat Canoe Hire Wye Canoes Ltd Wyedean Canoe & Adventure Centre LTD River Wye Canoe Hire Canoe the Wye Inspire2Adventure Way2Go Adventures Wyedean Canoe & Adventure Centre LTD

03/09/2026

Good morning from Puzzlewood.

Throughout September, we'll be open daily from 10am, with last entry at 3.30pm and gates closing at 5pm.

Tickets are available online and on arrival - come and explore!