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Properties and events in Forest of Dean

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Exploring Everyday Histories in Cinderford

12 Sep 2026
St. Stephens Church, Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2AA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Displays focusing on some specific everyday histories of people from Cinderford, highlighting some of the town's past from a unique angle. Plus a chance to share your own family stories, adding to the texture of the rich tapestry of local history!

Lydney skiff rowing

18 Sep 2026
Lydney Harbour, Harbour Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ER
In person
Pre-booking not required

See the Lydney Skiff on the water which was built by volunteers. Come and have a try at rowing a skiff on the Lydney canal at the docks.

Newent Market House Museum

Multiple dates available
Newent Market House, Market Square, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1AH
In person
Pre-booking not required

There are many fascinating items discovered locally that tell the story of the area’s history going back 1000s of years. For visitors interested in the more recent past there is information about innovative musician Joe Meek, born in Newent.

Newent Market House Museum: Town walk

13 Sep 2026
Newent Market House, Market Square, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1AH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover Newent in a different light with a tour from Dood Pearce, chairman of Newent Local History Society.