Dean Heritage Centre
Discover the history of the Forest in a grade 2 listed mill building nestled in a valley in the heart of the glorious Forest of Dean. Explore the beautiful five acre site and experience for yourself the splendour of the Forest that surrounds the Centre.
Outside on the woodland site you will find a reconstructed Forester’s cottage, replica mine opening and a Charcoal Burner’s camp. Indoors the museum reveals the history of the area formed by geological events millions of years ago, a more recent industrial past and a unique culture visitors will never forget.
For families, gallery activities, a kids craft space, indoor and outdoor trails provide plenty to occupy everyone. There are pathways to explore and a woodland playground to enjoy.
The Dean Heritage Centre shop stocks a wide range of locally made gifts so you can take a memento of the Forest of Dean home. There are prints, gifts and cards by local artists and pocket money priced items for our younger visitors as well as books for the visitor who would like to find out a little more about the Forest of Dean. Charcoal which is produced on site during the Centre's traditional charcoal burns is also available.
The Heritage Coffee Shop, located upstairs at The Dean Heritage Centre, serves locally sourced & home-made breakfast, lunches, snacks and cakes. They cater for all dietary needs and requirements. Entry to the Coffee Shop is free, and so is the parking!
An exciting programme of events runs throughout the year; please visit www.deanheritagecentre.org
