Forest of Dean
Properties and events in Forest of Dean
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
A guided walk of Lydney's County Dock
A two hour guided walking tour of Lydney's Country Dock in the company of Gloucestershire' eminent Maritime Historian, guest speaker and published author Paul Barnett.
All about Morris
A talk about Morris Dancing in the Forest of Dean
Bell Ringing at St Ethelbert's
See the history of bellringing at St Ethelbert's as well as tours of the tower and see the bells being rung!
Brass and Voices
Brass and Voices, Coleford Baptist Church
Cinderford Memorabilia & Archive Open Day
A display of Cinderford Memorabilia. and our Forest of Dean newspaper archive will be open to the public.
Coleford Baptist Church Exhibition
An exhibition of photographs, documents plans and videos about the church building and it's place serving the community since 1799.
Coleford Town Centre Tour
Explore the centre of Coleford with Marilyn Cox
Dean Close St John's - The Story of Tutshill House and St John's School
Discover the history of one of Tutshill's most significant Grade II listed buildings, overlooking the River Wye and Chepstow. Explore its journey from elegant country house to St John's School and today's Dean Close St John's.
Dean Forest Railway
Dean Forest Railway, workshop tours at the Dean Forest Railway
Dean Heritage Centre Open Day
Dean Heritage Centre Heritage Open Day Talk on Archaeology of human remains
Exploring Everyday Histories in Cinderford
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!
Forest of Dean Pubs
Geoff Sandles of Gloucestershire Pubs website will give a follow up talk on Forest of Dean & Gloucestershire pubs past and present.
Green Corridors
Green Corridors, a presentation by Professor Clive Stainton
Green Corridors at Westbury-on-Severn
Green Corridors, a presentation by Professor Clive Stainton
Gunns Mill Open Day, Nr. Mitcheldean, Glos
A rare opportunity to explore this fascinating early charcoal blast fired furnace.
Institute Open Day
Visit the Hut Berry Hill, which celebrates 105 years this year.
Lydney skiff rowing
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.
Mitcheldean Town Hall, Museum
This amazing Museum is housed in the 18th century Mitcheldean Town Hall.
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.