Coleford Scavenger Hunt: Coal Hard Facts: The Coleford Clue Quest
Embark on the Coleford Scavenger Hunt adventure through Downtown, the heart of Forest of Dean Town and Gateway to the Forest! Solve riddles, complete interactive missions, and explore city center landmarks like Darkhill Ironworks and The Clock Tower. Flexible fun, fierce competition, and unforgettable teamwork await!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Coleford. This top rated Coleford Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.70 miles and has 6 stops.
 
  Activity Info: Coal Hard Facts: The Coleford Clue Quest
Coleford, known as Puzzlewood Village and Coal Mining Capital, is a vibrant Wye Valley outpost with a rich heritage. It's bustling St John Street Market and iconic Clock Tower make it a true Gateway to the Forest. On your scavenger hunt adventure, you will take a lively walking tour from downtown Coleford to spots like Great Western Railway Museum, The King to All Mural, and Whitecliff Ironworks. Solve challenges and capture memories at every stop! Whether you are a local or visiting for the first time, this hunt brings fresh excitement to familiar streets. It is perfect for discovering hidden gems while having fun with friends or family in Coleford Clock Tower Town.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Great Western Railway Museum
Ready for a railway adventure Forest Town style Let us stroll over to a museum tucked away in the old Goods Shed. All aboard for a journey through iron tracks and steam dreams!
Darkhill Ironworks
Hidden deep in green woods lie the foundations of experiments that revolutionized steel. History lurks in every brick and tangled root—this is where Forest genius changed the industrial world.
The Clock Tower
Coleford’s towering treasure stands proud at the heart of Market Place, keeping time over forest folk and festival crowds. The last sentinel of an old church, this landmark invites everyone to pause and soak in centuries gone by.
The King to All Mural
Coleford Market Place is home to vibrant street art that brings bursts of color and story to the town center. Wander up Gloucester Road to glimpse a mural celebrating the town’s historic weeklies and a Market Place lost to time but painted in memory.
Whitecliff Ironworks
Let us amble beyond town and discover the silent stonework of a once-mighty ironworks. Moss and trees are reclaiming the old furnace but history lovers will find echoes of invention here.
The Angel Hotel
Step inside a living snapshot of Forest of Dean hospitality. The Angel Hotel has seen travelers, traders, and locals gather for centuries. The walls echo with tales of old market days and coach arrivals.
How the Coleford Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and get ready for instant fun in Coleford Downtown! Use our app to solve riddles, snap photos at famous sites, and unlock quirky trivia missions. Compete on the leaderboard as you explore city center gems—no guide needed!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Coleford, England
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 4.35 KM (2.7 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
Earn The Coleford Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love friendly rivalry? On the Coleford Scavenger Hunt adventure, each teammate will tackle photo challenges by The Clock Tower or answer trivia at Darkhill Ironworks. Work together to conquer missions throughout downtown—solve riddles at railway museums or murals—and race up our leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights!
            Team: Max Power
            Team: For the Lolz
            Team: 1st not Last
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Reviews for Coleford Scavenger Hunt: Coal Hard Facts: The Coleford Clue Quest
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman