Open-air theatres · South West England
Forest Theatre
In or near Symonds Yat.
Forest Theatre — a open-air theatre in wales south.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 2.6 km
About
Forest Theatre is a open-air theatre located in wales south. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. theatre in Coleford, England
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Forest Theatre is an open-air theatre located in South Wales. It offers a unique outdoor performance space set within a natural woodland environment. Visitors can expect a variety of theatrical productions, taking advantage of the scenic backdrop. The venue is designed for audiences to enjoy performances in an immersive natural setting.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8085, -2.6093
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL16 7QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q33075200 (CC0)
Other places nearby

Royal Forest of Dean College
Forests & woodlands · 0.2 km
Wimberry Quarries
Quarries · 1.4 km

Wet Sink (Slaughter Stream Cave)
Caves · 1.4 km

Coleford
Villages · 1.5 km

Adit
Mountain bike trails · 1.7 km

Angel Hotel
Hotels · 1.7 km

Tower Of Former Parish Church
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km

Mushet Brothers Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 1.8 km

Countdown
Mountain bike trails · 1.8 km

Flatlands
Mountain bike trails · 1.8 km

Studio Cinema
Cinemas · 1.9 km

Corkscrew
Mountain bike trails · 1.9 km
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Wimberry Quarries
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forest Theatre?
- Forest Theatre is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7QW), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is Forest Theatre?
- Forest Theatre — a open-air theatre in wales south.
- How do I get to Forest Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 2.6 km away. The nearest town is Symonds Yat. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7QW.
- Is Forest Theatre a protected site?
- Yes — Forest Theatre is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Forest Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7QW.