Forest of Dean

Properties and events in Forest of Dean

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A guided walk of Lydney's County Dock

Lydney Harbour, Harbour Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ER
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Coleford Area M C T I Partnership, The Main Place, Railway Drive, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8RH
In person
Pre-booking not required

A talk about Morris Dancing in the Forest of Dean

Bell Ringing at St Ethelbert's

St. Ethelbert's Church, Church Street, Littledean, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3NL
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

The Baptist Chapel, Newland Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Brass and Voices, Coleford Baptist Church

Cinderford Memorabilia & Archive Open Day

Cinderford Town Council, St. Annals House, Belle Vue Centre, 6 Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2AB
In person
Pre-booking not required

A display of Cinderford Memorabilia. and our Forest of Dean newspaper archive will be open to the public.

Coleford Baptist Church Exhibition

The Baptist Chapel, Newland Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AN
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Market Place, Coleford, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the centre of Coleford with Marilyn Cox

Dean Close St John's - The Story of Tutshill House and St John's School

Dean Close St John's School, Castleford Hill, Tutshill, Cas-Gwent, Gloucestershire, NP16 7LE
In person
Pre-booking required

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 Co Ltd, New Mills, Forest Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ET
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Dean Forest Railway, workshop tours at the Dean Forest Railway

Dean Heritage Centre Open Day

Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Dean Heritage Centre Heritage Open Day Talk on Archaeology of human remains

Exploring Everyday Histories in Cinderford

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!

Forest of Dean Pubs

The Olde White Hart Inn, Market Place, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Geoff Sandles of Gloucestershire Pubs website will give a follow up talk on Forest of Dean & Gloucestershire pubs past and present.

Green Corridors

Coleford Area M C T I Partnership, The Main Place, Railway Drive, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8RH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Green Corridors, a presentation by Professor Clive Stainton

Green Corridors at Westbury-on-Severn

Westbury Church,, Bell Lane, Westbury-on-Severn, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL14 1PA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Green Corridors, a presentation by Professor Clive Stainton

Gunns Mill Open Day, Nr. Mitcheldean, Glos

Gunns Mill, Lower Spout Lane, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0EA
In person
Pre-booking not required

A rare opportunity to explore this fascinating early charcoal blast fired furnace.

Institute Open Day

Berry Hill Memorial Hall,, Park Rd, Berry Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7QU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit the Hut Berry Hill, which celebrates 105 years this year.

Lydney skiff rowing

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.

Mitcheldean Town Hall, Museum

Mitcheldean Town Hall, High Street, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0AT
In person
Pre-booking not required

This amazing Museum is housed in the 18th century Mitcheldean Town Hall.

Newent Market House Museum

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

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.