Puzzlewood

24/10/2026

We expect to open tomorrow (Sunday 25 October) at midday, with the wood open from 1pm. Please check before travelling - any changes will be posted on our social media asap.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this stormy weather - stay safe.

Photo: Gemma Osborne

23/10/2026

As the storm continues, we'll be closed on Saturday 24 October due to forecast high winds.

The safety of our visitors and team is our top priority and we apologise for any inconvenience.

Take care out there everyone.

22/10/2026

With Storm Austen approaching and high winds forecast, Puzzlewood will be closed on Friday 23 October.

We hope to reopen on Saturday but are monitoring the situation and will share any updates on our social media assap.

Our apologies for any inconvenience.

13/10/2026

An otherworldly world within an otherworldly wood 🍄

We’re being treated to quite a show at Puzzlewood right now, captured brilliantly by macro photographer Ryan .uk

Fungi in all shapes and sizes are appearing before our eyes, some so tiny (but incredibly mighty) they’re barely visible.

It’s a wonderful reminder of the fantastic ecosystem always working away in this ancient woodland, breaking down fallen wood and leaf litter and returning them to the forest floor for it to thrive.

Coral fungus, mycena sp - how many different species will you spot ?

01/10/2026

It's hard to choose a favourite time of year here at Puzzlewood, but we do love October.

Morning mist lingers in the gullies, fabulous fungi are emerging on fallen wood, and low light through the changing tree canopy makes it even more atmospheric.

This autumn's mild, changeable weather is exactly what our little pocket of temperate rainforest loves, and it's treating us to quite a show 🧡

Open daily in October, 10am–5pm (last entry 3.30pm), with tickets available online and on arrival.

Photos: Gemma Osborne

19/09/2026

Thank you to your volunteers who came to Puzzlewood and shared information on the important work SARA do for our community.

We are very grateful to Puzzlewood, in the The Forest of Dean, for putting on a Charity Day last weekend with SARA as one of the beneficiaries. A small team of SARA members spent the day there and engaged with many of the visitors, explaining what we do.

We have subsequently received a substantial donation from the team at Puzzelwood, for which we are immensely grateful. The support of the local community means a great deal to us, and helps us to help other people when they need it most.

16/09/2026

A huge thank you to Clearwell Caves and Joshuas Catering Lydney for helping us celebrate the end of our summer season!

A fabulous BBQ followed by an underground adventure, with every member of staff choosing the challenging route! Amazing courage, everyone should be really proud of themselves!

To those heading off to university and onto new adventures, thank you for everything you've brought to Puzzlewood this year, and we wish you all the very best and hope you will return to us.

And to those staying on with us through autumn and into 2027, we're looking forward to what's ahead.

11/09/2026

Tomorrow is our Charity Day at Puzzlewood!

All profits from the day will be donated to two charities we've chosen to support: Mind and SARA (Severn Area Rescue Association).

Some of the SARA crew will be joining us on the day — do say hello and find out more about the incredible work they do.

Gates open: 10am
Last entry: 3.30pm
Gates close: 5pm

Come and explore, and help support two charities doing such important work in our community.

We look forward to seeing you.

Photo: Rose Summers

Mind

01/09/2026

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!

27/08/2026