Puzzlewood

Welcome to the enchanted world of Puzzlewood, located in Gloucestershire’s gorgeous and historic Forest of Dean. From aliens to ancient Scowles and wizards to wildlife Puzzlewoods unique and atmospheric ancient woodland is a natural stage that’s more than a home to history and nature, it’s an inspiration for authors and storytellers, where Stormtroopers and Time Lords have rubbed shoulders with dragons and unicorns.

Book now to discover why Puzzlewood is such a popular filming location.

An inspiring visit for everyone

If you enjoy walking, the great outdoors, breathtaking scenery or discovering nature whatever the season, you’ll love Puzzlewood.

Experience twisted trees in an otherworldly woodland through a mile and a half of paths, bridges and lookout points. It’s a wood like no other, and its magic will cast a spell to entice you back time and time again.

Fun for families

Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, every age loves to explore the woods and let their imaginations run wild among the Roman nooks and iron ore crannies.

For a great family day out and to inspire everyone, pick up our Wizards Guide at admission.

In the Guide you can seek out and tick off 20 objects, items, places and faces, including Puzzlewoods new Big Four animals.

Great for groups

Sadly there aren't any horcruxes, but Puzzlewood is home to badgers, deer, foxes, rabbits and a variety of bats, including the protected lesser horseshoe bat, and birds from buzzards to owls, which makes Puzzlewood a unique outdoor learning environment for school and youth groups.

Puzzlewood is much-loved by photographers and they hosts regular photography workshops and residential photography courses, where snappers learn up close and personal from a professional wildlife photographer.

Important Information

Puzzlewood is a designated ancient woodland with narrow pathways and over 200 uneven and slippery steps. Safe access for pushchairs, mobility aids and wheelchairs is not possible.

pets are not allowed on site.

You MUST arrive during your booked arrival time, each arrival slot is 1 hour. You can stay until the gates are locked at 6.00pm from April to September. October to December - last entry 3.30pm, gates locked 4.30pm. Re-admission is not permitted.

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