Magical UK forest that inspired Lord of The Rings and Harry Potter with just £10 tickets

Getting outdoors, even if it's just for a few hours, can often transport you to a place that feels worlds away from your usual routine, and the UK has no shortage of impressive landscapes to get lost in. From the rugged to the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, famed for its dramatic peaks, there's also plenty of to wander around.

There's one ancient site that stands out above the rest, however, with its mysterious and fantastical landscape said to have inspired the likes of The Lord of the Rings and . In a video posted on , the travel creator Claire Robinson described how the otherworldly woodland is home to "secret caves, rock formations, winding pathways and bridges" that both J. R. R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling are said to have visited for inspiration while writing.

Puzzlewood is an ancient woodland located in the historic Forest of Dean, nestled between the border of England and Wales in Gloucestershire. Known for its winding trees and moss-covered stones, the woodland area is often described as a mystical site.

An impressive history, the 14-acre woodland is thought to date back to the Roman period, with evidence showing it was used for cast iron ore mining, and in 1848, there were 3,000 Roman-era coins discovered amongst rock formations.

Said to have inspired Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings, the fantasy-style site has also been used as a location for a number of films and TV shows, including Star Wars and Doctor Who.

While Puzzlewood inspired the Harry Potter books, the Forest of Dean, where Puzzlewood is actually located, was also used as a location in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Visitors to Puzzlewood can enjoy scenic walks through the area, with the maze of paths leading past impressive rock formations and out onto hidden caves, but Claire advises going early to "catch its natural beauty before the rest of the world visits".

Closing in December, the site reopens to visitors in April and is open to the public daily until the end of October, however times may differ depending on when you visit. Opening at 10am in April, it closes its gates at 5pm until the end of June.

Slightly longer hours operate across July and August, with gates closing at 6pm. It's also an affordable day out, with an adult ticket costing £9.90 and children paying £8.50. Children two and under go for free, but the mystical terrain and mossy-covered stones means pushchairs aren't allowed.

If it's slightly too far to travel for a day trip, there's plenty of nearby accommodation to stay in, too. Puzzlewood has holiday cottages available to book, but they don't accommodate dogs. If you're looking for something dog-friendly, Claire recommends staying in the nearby Woofield.