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Indian dance and music.

Overview of the many famous people who were born and lived in Gloucester.

All Saints' Church described by F.W. Harvey as a "lantern on the hill" and built of Forest sandstone sits on the edge of Forest woodland over looking the Severn Valley. Enjoy exhibitions on church history, Gypsy Petulengro and future plans.

Built in 1668, Newent’s black and white Market House has been the centre of the town for over 300 years. It houses a display of local history and a large collection of local artefacts plus music history featuring locals Joe Meek and Rutland Boughton.

Special Event at the Methodist Church relating to the Yoiuth Club in the 1970s.

An evening with the Forest of Dean Writers Collection team in Coleford Library. Findings are emerging from the new collelction.

Wandering Minstrels

Newark Park will be offering free entry on 14 September as part of Heritage Open Days 2024.

Historic building

Abbeys and Priories of Gloucester.

A guided walk around these beautiful gardens.

A guided walk around Gloucester to places associated with Beatrix Potter.

Locally born inventor.

Keith Norman presents the history of Bethesda Methodist Church and its place in the local community.

St Margaret’s is a 13th century Grade II* listed church.

Secular music from the Middle Ages.

Former almshouse chapel.

The Quakers Meeting House is a Grade II listed building built in 1834 and designed by Samuel Daukes.

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. Enjoy the present use of this amazing combination.

All talks by local historian Debbie Hotchkins

Forest Brass is local band operating in an original tin hut at Yorkley, the only one of its kind still in existence. There will be an exhibition and followed by a concert.

At Dyrham Park you can walk through 270 acres of ancient deerpark with wide-reaching views, explore the garden, visit the newly-revitalised 17th-century mansion and stop for refreshments from the tea-room or cafe in the parkland. Shop open.

Discover the railway system within the docks.

Discover de Crypt

Easy listening from Bistro Blue.

Congregational church with George Whitefield connection

Pillowell Silver Band celebrates 135 years on brass band music from the village of Pillowell in the Forest of Dean. Formed by a group of brass players in the village in 1889 the band is still very much alive and entertaining in the local area.

Gloucester's River Twyver

Derek Scarborough leads us on a walk of the Naunton area of Cheltenham to learn about the history of this place.

Land of Myths and Legends? An introduction to the ten days of Heritage Open Days 2024 in the Forest of Dean

A wonderful mix of stained glass and etched windows, regular talks and self-guided tours. Bell-ringing. Tea and cake.

A walk through time in the village of Prestbury

The Hidden Routes of the Forest uncovers the hidden symphony in nature shared with you by Wilde Earth Journeys,

Walk around Gloucester Docks

Exhibition showing new collection being established by University of Gloucestershire's Reading the Forest project and Dean Heritage Centre

Stuart Manton presents a talk on the beginnings of Cheltenham's 'South Town'

Wotton House has been part of the Wotton Landscape since 1707 and educating students for the past 100 years.

Gloucester's own folk choir perform.

Believed to be Britain's finest example of a timber framed town house.

Remains of 12th Century leper chapel

More excavations at the site have uncovered yet more evidence of the area being occupied before the Romans arrived in Britain.

An opportunity to visit this historic church building.

Historic Mariners Church in Gloucester Docks

Explore the area around Bream, taking in its industrial past

An excellent display showcasing the history and heritage of Cinderford and its surrounding area.

Visit this historic building in a village which became know around the world for at least one of its industries. Originally, the hall would have provided shelter for market stalls when orchards abounded in the area.

Musicians playing old English instruments

Discover Gloucester's Saxon history.

The Masonic Centre is housed in a former GPO telephone exchange which was converted for masonic use on the 1990s