Savoy Theatre

The Savoy Theatre sits in Coleford, a proper little market town in the Forest of Dean where locals still pop in for pantomime and touring productions. It's the sort of Victorian-era playhouse that's seen better decades but retains genuine character - red velvet seats, creaky floorboards, the works. You'll catch everything from amateur dramatics to professional theatre companies rolling through, so the programme varies wildly depending on when you visit. Check their website before you go because opening hours aren't advertised and availability depends entirely on what's on.

This is really for theatre enthusiasts and families after an evening out rather than casual tourists. If you're camping nearby at Doward Park or Bracelands - both within three miles - it's a natural pairing with a night off the campsite. The town itself is walkable and has decent enough fish and chips and pubs, so you can make an evening of it.

Admission charges and specific opening times aren't listed online, which is slightly frustrating, so ring ahead or check their website before planning around a performance. Tickets are usually modest for provincial theatres like this. Budget a couple of hours including pre-show meal. The Forest of Dean location means you're already doing the walking and nature thing during the day, so an indoor evening at the Savoy actually breaks up a park holiday quite nicely rather than feeling like something bolted on.