Forest of Dean
Properties and events in Forest of Dean
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Come along to Naas Court Farm and Barns
Visit a lovingly restored 16th-century property, now used as a wedding and performance venue.
Dean Heritage Centre tours
The site of Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, is a Grade II listed building with an industrial history stretching back at least 400 years. Visit on our Heritage Open Day for free or come on a tour to find out about the fascinating history of the site.
Explore buildings and spaces around Coleford
Explore the centre of Coleford. Now a Conservation Area aiming to preserve Coleford's unique history and character, built on an industrial history of iron and coal.
From the Maycrete Hall to the Mount of Olives
An historical overview of Mount of Olives Church, with its origins in Bristol, the move to Coleford and the development over the years of its architecture and purpose. Discover the characters whose fascinating story shaped the development of Coleford
Guided Tour of All Saints' Newland - "The Cathedral of the Forest"
Guided Tour of the "Cathedral of the Forest" and if wished, Afternoon tea and cake following.
Gunns Mill Open Day, Nr. Mitcheldean, Glos
Beneath the weather-saving covering lies the best surviving charcoal blast furnace in the UK. Built by Sir John Wintour in 1625 to smelt iron for the Civil War. Join our hard-hat tour to see the latest phase in this ongoing repair project.
Highlights of the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail
Join our guided walk for an introduction to this renowned collection of outdoor sculptures in a working forest.
History Tour of Newent including St. Mary's Church
Learn about the history of Newent and St Mary;s Church from a guided walk led by Door Pearce – Chair of Newent Local History Society and Rev Canon Simon Mason – Rector of Newent. The walk will start at 2pm and finish at Newent Market Hall.
Littledean Hall Grounds: Celts and Romans were here
Excavations at the site have uncovered evidence of the area being occupied before the Romans arrived in Britain.
Lydney docks and railway walk
Walk and talk on the docks railway.
Lydney docks walk
Guided walk at 1100 with Paul Barnett about the Maritime History of the docks. Meet at the Information Centre outside the cafe.
Lydney Park excavations of the Roman temple site talk
Discover the fascinating treasures and truths revealed by the Roman temple site at Lydney Park. Join Chris Sullivan talking from personal experience of excavating the site.
Lydney Skiff boatbuilding and rowing
See the Lydney Skiff on the water on the docks canal.
Mitcheldean Town Hall, its history and its interesting contents
This historic grade II listed building has homed many of Mitcheldean and the Forest's key industries. It now hosts the parish council and possibly the only photocopier museum in the country
Newent Market House Museum
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
Discover Newent in a different light with a tour from Dood Pearce, chairman of Newent Local History Society.
Newent Market House Open Days
Newent’s local history is told with story boards and many artefacts found locally.
St Briavels Walk
A leisurely stroll around the castle moat and the church and some of the older parts of the village. The castle, the most imposing building in the Forest of Dean, was built in the early twelfth century and enhanced during the Edwardian era.
St Ethelbert's Church, Littledean
Features at St Ethelbert's include: A Barrel roof with intresting Bosses, a "Green Man", An ancient Pall dating back at least 550 years usually kept protected from sunlight but will be available on the day. The unusual clock where is it never 11.
St Mary's Church Lydney Tour, Inc Access to the bell tower
Guided Tours of this 13th Century Church and access to the tower to look at the bells and admire the view from the base of the spire.