The Hopewell Colliery in the forest of Dean acts as a museum depicting the past, present and future way of mining. With their guided underground tours, you can check out the mines, the way mining is done and learn about the safety measures the miners have to take while working underground. The tour will be conducted by an expert freeminer of the forest. The tour will take around 45 minutes and throughout the tour, you can strap on a miner’s helmet and follow the guide though the maze of tunnels that span miles and were dug out in 1820’s. The excellently engineered old furnace level will lead to the exit path that leads to the serene woodland. Return to the museum offering the mining tools and articles and the cafeteria offering coffee and snacks. You can also buy a souvenir from the gift shop.

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