where is lydney

Lydney is a town and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England. It is located on the west bank of the River Severn in the Forest of Dean District, about 16 miles southwest of Gloucester. The town has a harbour on the Severn created by the Lydney Canal and is known for nearby attractions such as Lydney Park gardens which include a Roman temple dedicated to Nodens. Lydney is accessible by road, rail, and historically by sea, and is a gateway to exploring the Forest of Dean area.