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.
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 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.
Gunns Mill Open Day, Nr. Mitcheldean, Glos
A rare opportunity to explore this fascinating early charcoal blast fired furnace.
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.
Talk on the Archaeological Dig at Breckness Court
Members of the Dean Archaeological Society will deliver a talk about their finds at Breckness Court.
The church of St Mary, English Bicknor
St. Mary the Virgin in English Bicknor is a Grade I listed Norman church (c. 1100). It features remarkable Norman architecture, medieval effigies, and a rare anti-clockwise bell ring.
Westbury Church and Bell Tower
The Church of St Peter, Paul and Mary occupies the same site as the Bell Tower, previously a church in its own right. The site has a history going back to the Crusades and then the English Civil War.