Many buildings in Gloucestershire - along with the rest of the UK will be open free of charge- some places are normally closed to the public while others usually charge admission - listed below are entries for the Forest of Dean

Cinderford

Charcoal Burn Talk,Soudley Memorial Hall, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UA

• Fascinating talk by Pete Ralph about charcoal burning and its importance to the development of the Forest of Dean.
• Directions:Soudley Village is 3 miles south of Cinderford on B4227.
• Opening times:Thur 6th Sept, Talk 1930
• Booking Required: Pre-book on 01594 812387 or email kelly.gingell@fdean.gov.uk
  

Geology Trail WalkSoudley, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UA

• Two hour walk covering geology, quarrying and iron mining in the Forest of Dean. Uneven walking in most parts. Meet at Soudley Memorial Hall.
• Directions:Soudley village is 3 miles south of Cinderford on B4227
• Opening times:Thur 6th Sept, Tour 1400
• Booking Required: Pre-book on 01594 812387 or email kelly.gingell@fdean.gov.uk
• Additional information:Max 20 people
  

Palace CinemaBelle Vue Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2AA

• Behind the scene tour and powerpoint presentation & talk about the history and development of the oldest purpose built cinema in the UK.
• Directions:In the centre of Cinderford on B4151
• Opening times:Thur 6th Sept, Tour 1100;Fri 7th Sept, Tour 1100;Sat 8th Sept, Tour 1100;Sun 9th Sept, Tour 1100
• Booking Required: 01594 812387 or email kelly.gingell@fdean.gov.uk
• Additional information:Max 20 people per tour. Wheelchair access to first floor. www.cinderpal.com

Coleford

All Saints Church and the Nova TerraNewland, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8NP

• Newland has been fortunate in the happy survival of its historic buildings ranged about the large churchyard like a cathedral close, no wonder the large spacious parish church has been called "The Cathedral of the Forest".
• Christie Arno will give an introduction to the history of this small settlement carved out of the royal forest around about the late C12 .
• Directions:2 miles South West of Coleford off A466.
• Opening times:Thur 6th Sept, 1030 & 1130;Sun 9th Sept, 1030 & 1130

Coleford: Then and NowReception, Forest of Dean District Council, High Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8HG

• Display of photographs of how the market town of Coleford once was.
• Directions:Centre of Coleford town on the main High Street.
• Opening times:Thur 6th Sept, 1000-1600;Fri 7th Sept, 1000-1600
  Council ChamberForest of Dean District Council, High Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8HG
• Discover more about the democratic history of the district council, with the opportunity to view the council chamber where decisions are
• Directions:Situated in the centre of Coleford on the main High Street.
• Opening times:Fri 7th Sept, 1100-1600

Darkhill FurnaceGorsty Knolll, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7LR

• First built by David Mushet in 1811. He carried out experimentals in iron making. His son used the foundary to experiment in steel making in large quantities. He made the first steel alloys.
• Directions:1 mile south of Coleford on B4431. Park in car park by Sling/Ellwood/Milkwall crossroads.
• Opening times:Sun 9th Sept, 1400-1600

Tan HouseLaundry Lane, Newland, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8NQ

• An interesting 17th Century "post-restoration" house, (of Charles II that is!) Built by a prosperous tanner, it was described as a premium tannery in the kingdom by the 19th Century it had become a farm house.
• Directions:2 miles South West of Coleford
• Opening times:Thur 6th Sept, 1430-1700;Sat 8th Sept, 1430-1700;Sun 9th Sept, 1430-1700
• Additional information:Tours of the house at 1500 and 1600 on each day

Verderers CourtSpeech House Hotel, Speech House Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EL

• The Verderers are the sole remnant of the organisational structure developed after Norman times to administer Forest Law - introduced to provide for beasts of the forest, in particular deer and boar, and for the protection of their habitat. It is the oldest court in the British Isles.
• Directions:Situated on B4226 Cinderford to Coleford road. 3 miles from Coleford Town Centre.
• Opening times:Thur 6th Sept, 1030
• Booking Required: Call 01594 812387 or email kelly.gingell@fdean.gov.uk
• Additional information:Max 25 people

Lydney

Lydney Harbour, Harbour Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5ET

• From Roman times through the Industrial Revolution and well into the 20th Century, Lydney Harbour has been a conerstone of the River Severn's heritage.
• Directions:1 mile from A48 in Lydney. Follow brown and white signs.
• Opening times:Sat 8th Sept, 1000-1600 Tours 1000 & 1100 & 1200 & 1400 & 1500 ; Sun 9th Sept, 1000-1600 Tours 1000 & 1100 & 1200 & 1400 & 1500

St Mary's ChurchChurch Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EG

• Church fete held in vicarage garden, which is located next to the parish church.
• Directions:Fllw or head for A48 road at Lydney. Look for church spire
• Time: Sat 10.00-17.00; Sun 11.30-16.30 Services 08.30-11.30

Mitcheldean

Mill End House, Mill End Street, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0HP

• An ancient pair of cottages cobbled together with a malt house at the rear
• Directions:10 miles from Gloucester on A40/A4136. Opposite the church.
• Opening times:Thur 6th Sept, 1100-1600; Fri 7th Sept, 1100-1600
  

St Michael's ChurchMitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0HN

• One of the most interesting churches in the forest with a modern East window depicting St Michael and the Devil, plus many other interesting features.
• Directions:10 miles from Gloucester on A40/A4136
• Opening times:Thur 6th Sept, 0900-1100; Sat 8th Sept, 1000-1600;Sun 9th Sept, 1000-1600

Newent

Dymock Poets Walk: 8 september

• Dymock Poets WalkDymock Church, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 2BP
• A 2 hour walk with 2 short presentations on the Dymock Poets. Refreshment stop halfway at Garland Hut, which is an interpretation centre for the Poets.
• Directions:1.5 miles north of Dymock, follow signs from B4215
• Time: 14.00

Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust

• Oxenhall LockOxehall Lock and Lock Cottage, Winters Lane, Oxenhall, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1RL
• Description: Volunteers will be on site to talk about the restoration of the lock and the ongoing restoration of the aqueduct.
• Directions:1 mile north west of Newent
• Opening times:Sat 8th Sept, 1200-1600; Sun 9th Sept, 1200-1600

• Also see : http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/ed/south_west.shtml