Properties and events in Coleford 2018

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Heritage Open Days 2018 will be 6-9 & 13-16 September.

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All Saints Church, Newland

Almshouse Road, Newland, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8NL

Join us for a guided tour of 'The Cathedral of the Forest' the jewel in the crown of local churches. Highlights include the Freeminer brass, the…

Learn more about 'The Cathedral of the Forest'

Opening Times

Sat 15 Sept: 2.00 prompt

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Broadwell Remembered

Broadwell War Memorial Hall, North Road, Broadwell, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7BG

See this unique exhibition of Broadwell's past, exploring the story of the original Tin Hut Church, now the Evergreen Hall, and it's replacement…

Explore several historic venues in Broadwell.

Opening Times

Sun 9 Sept: 11.00 - 17.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Cyril Hart Arboretum Walk

Cyril Hart Arbouretum, Nr Speech House Hotel, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EL

Expert Tree historian Andrew Hoaen will be your guide for a fascinating look at the majestic trees in the Speech House Arboretum, now renamed the…

Discover more about the history of the trees in this stunning arboretum.

Opening Times

Sun 16 Sept: 10.30am

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Deputy Gaveller’s Office

Bank House, Bank Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BA

This is a rare opportunity to meet the Deputy Gaveller and discuss his work. The Deputy Gaveller maintains the official register of free miners…

Meet Dan, the 'Deputy Gaveller' in his working office and learn all about his historic role, the register of free miners, collecting mineral royalties on behalf of the Crown and defining the area that can be worked.

Opening Times

Fri 7 Sept: 1000, 1130, 1330
Fri 14 Sept: 1000, 1130, 1330

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Meet the Verderer in the Verderers Court

Speech House Hotel, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EL

Take a guided tour of the historic court room within Speech House as still used today by the Forest Verderers. Meet Ian Standing one of the…

Visit Speech House's historic court room and chat to a Verderer.

Opening Times

Thurs 6 Sept: 10.30

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Newland Street Walk

Clock Tower, Old Station Way, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AF

Join Denis Martin for a guided walk through Coleford, starting at the Clock Tower and looking closely at the history, architecture and geology of…

Tour Newland Street in Coleford and discover its history

Opening Times

Fri 14 Sept: 11.00am

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Scarr Bandstand

Scarr Bandstand, Chepstow Road, Sling, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JA

There has been a bandstand at the Scarr for over a hundred years, with brass bands from all over the Forest marching to the site, and raising…

Open for Heritage Open Days for the first time, see and learn about the Historic Scarr Bandstand.

Opening Times

Sat 15 Sept: 12.00 - 14.00
Sun 16 Sept: 11.00 - 13.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St Mary’s Church, St Briavels

St Mary's Church, Church Street, St Briavels, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL15 6RG

This 11th Century Church stands opposite St Briavels Castle and features a unique Norman Font and an organ built to the same design as that in…

Explore this charming village church and discover its history.

Opening Times

Sat 8 Sept: 11.00 -16.00
Sun 9 Sept: 11.00 -16.00

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Tan House Farm Tour

Tan House Farm, Laundry Lane, Newland, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8NQ

Visit the splendid seventeenth century Tan House Farm, originally home to the Probyn family of Tanners. Your hosts Christie and Peter will guide…

Tour this glorious period house and its extensive (14 acres) of grounds.

Opening Times

Thurs 6 Sept: 14.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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The Secret Forest

Stock Wood Scowles, The Rocks, Clearwell, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JR

Discover the magical scowles and ancient gnarled and twisted bonsai yew trees in this incredible woodland. Free to explore at your leisure. Also…

Explore the paths that wind through these mysterious woods

Opening Times

Fri 7 Sept: 10.00 - 16.00
Fri 14 Sept: 10.00 - 16.00

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