Forest of Dean
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
The Forest of Dean, in western Gloucestershire, is a district defined by its ancient woodland, valleys, and rivers. The forest itself, once a royal hunting ground, covers a large part of the area and offers trails, caves, and wildlife. Towns such as Coleford, Cinderford, and Lydney serve as gateways, with Lydney providing access to the River Severn and its estuary views. The district also includes historic sites such as Clearwell Caves and Tintern Abbey nearby. Its landscape is a mix of wooded hills, limestone gorges, and riverside scenery.
The local authority for this district is: Forest of Dean District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Gloucestershire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Gloucestershire County Council.
Constituencies in Forest of Dean
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Wards in Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean is divided into 21 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Berry Hill
- Bream
- Cinderford East
- Cinderford West
- Coleford
- Dymock
- Hartpury & Redmarley
- Longhope & Huntley
- Lydbrook
- Lydney East
- Lydney North
- Lydney West & Aylburton
- Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook
- Newent & Taynton
- Newland & Sling
- Newnham
- Pillowell
- Ruspidge
- St. Briavels
- Tidenham
- Westbury-on-Severn