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Our wildlife experiences and nature-based activities are of course abundant here in our ancient forest and wild river valley. Our countryside holds many treasures and we have a wide range of activities and experiences ideal for exploring and learning about our natural world.
We have foraging and bushcraft experiences, wildlife safaris and birdsong walks, birds of prey and falconry experiences and much much more. They are all wonderful experiences ideal for a family or group, great for photographers, kids and as a gift experience. Why not join naturalist, broadcaster and author Ed Drewitt for a dawn chorus experience or wildlife safari? They are a great way to find out more about all that this area has to offer, learn to identify the signs of wildlife and the wonderful range we have here. Falconry experiences offer the unique opportunity to get up close to some incredible birds of prey including owls and hawks. Take part in handling, feeding and flying experiences perfect for all ages and learn about these stunning birds in a beautiful location.
See our What's On Guide for all the Nature and Wildlife Events in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley here.
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An arboretum full of unusual and interesting trees in the heart of the Forest of Dean next to the Speech House Hotel.
St Briavels
A small group photography experience with food at the fabulous Duckling Barn School. Master low light photography with David Broadbent and afterwards warm up with lovely hot drinks and tasty snacks with the famous Angharad of The Preservation Society
Tudor Farmhouse, High St, Clearwell
We've teamed up with Ed Drewitt, naturalist, broadcaster and wildlife detective to provide an opportunity to unwind, be outdoors and explore the forest landscape.
Over several days we will be exploring the forest's natural side, walking around beautiful ponds, looking across stunning views and watching wildlife which may include displaying raptors such as peregrines and goshawk, fallow deer, wild boar and woodland birds.
Discover more about what's shaped the Forest of Dean – from it's famous scowles to the use of different trees;…
Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth
The annual exhibition of The Wildlife Art Society International. A display consisting of over 300 works, both 2D and 3D. The society provides a focus for the interests of wildlife artists, painters, sculptors and photographers, whether they are professional, serious amateur or leisure artists. Most works are for sale. See members demonstrating every day.
The Wildlife Art Society International was founded in 1992 and has grown to be one of the leading Wildlife Art Societies in the UK and continues to grow in recognition…
Nature in Art - Museum and Gallery, Gloucestershire
Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth
An exhibition of Arctic paintings by the award-winning artist, Nicholas Jones.
The paintings of Nicholas Jones immerse the viewer in the vast space and luminous light of the Arctic. Capturing a world made up of the simplest of ingredients – ice, water, rock, and light, this exhibition offers a point of connection with the fragile beauty of this astonishing region of our planet, on whose well-being we all depend.
Nick is the 2022 winner of the Royal Geographical Societies Cherry Kearton medal. In 2018 he was the Scott Polar…
Nature in Art - Museum and Gallery, Gloucestershire
Soudley
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Join Alex for a walk in the woods to learn about the history, plants and wildlife of this stunning land betwixt two rivers.
Click here for more info >https://www.deanheritagecentre.com/whats-on/guided-walks-with-with-local-historian-alex-knight
The Dean Heritage Centre, Gloucestershire
Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth
The Gloucestershire Society for Botanical Illustration (GSBI) celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023. So this year Nature in Art are particularly delighted to be hosting their annual exhibition, which showcases work from across their whole membership.
The Society welcomes artists of all levels, although it does include members who have won The Royal Horticultural Society's Gold, Silver Gilt and Silver Medals both in the Grenfell (for art pictures) and Lindley (for scientific illustration) range.
Throughout this comprehensive…
Nature in Art - Museum and Gallery, Gloucestershire
Soudley
Join us for our traditional charcoal burn,The Dean Heritage Centre is one of only a few places in the country to make charcoal using the tradtional turf and earth kiln method.The wood for our charcoal is obtained as a result of sustainable managment of woodlands in the Forest of Dean.
The Dean Heritage Centre, Gloucestershire
Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth
Come and join us at Nature in Art as we celebrate Earth Day. Throughout the day, there will be fun activities to get involved with, from making insect hotels to feathery bird masks (+ much more). Family activities are linked to 'The Wild Escape', which is an initiative led by The Art Fund to engage young people with the UK's natural environment through art. Activities will also relate to birds and to the theme of Earth Day 2023: Invest in our Planet.
JRCS Falconry will be joining us to show a magnificent selection of Birds of Prey.…
Nature in Art - Museum and Gallery, Gloucestershire
Clearwell
Ed is a naturalist, broadcaster and wildlife detective. He will take you for a two and a half hour walk from the hotel to find the edible goodies available locally (herb foraging only; for fungi experts please see Eric & Marlow below). Expect him to also keep you fully informed about the birds and wildlife you see along the way too. Meeting at 10am you will return in time for lunch at the hotel (included).
Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth
A must see exhibition - a stunning collection of works by Elizabeth Gray.
Elizabeth Gray, who also used the name Ben Venuto had a long association with Nature in Art. The very first item to be accessioned into the Nature in Art collection was by Elizabeth, a watercolour entitled 'Trouble Overhead', depicting grouse cowering on the moors as an eagle flies above.
Elizabeth died just before her 94th birthday in March last year and since then we have been given access to her studio. This has resulted in a fascinating display of work…
Nature in Art - Museum and Gallery, Gloucestershire
A heathland restoration project, Tidenham Chase offers great walks and stunning views and is close to the Offa's Dyke Path and the Devil's Pulpit viewpoint.
Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth
A new exhibition of the work of popular cartoonist, Norman Thelwell is opening at Nature in Art on 6th June 2023.
To mark the 100th anniversary of his birth, this exhibition will include a broad selection from a remarkable body of work produced over a lifetime.
Norman Thelwell (1923 -2004) was one of Britain's most popular cartoonists to have worked in Britain since the Second World War. Although best known for his images of little girls and their ponies, his work is far more wide ranging than many realise. The countryside and…
Nature in Art - Museum and Gallery, Gloucestershire
Tintern
Retreat to the forest and nurture your well-being on an eco-retreat at Hill Farm, Tintern. Based in The Wye Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty, It is the perfect place to get away from the stresses and strains of life to relax and rejuvenate.
Recommended as one of The Guardian's top 10 well-being retreats in the UK, you will be looked after by experienced eco-retreat hosts Tom and Hayley Court who established Forest Retreats in 2015.
Enjoy a blissful yoga and meditation practice followed by a delicious vegetarian brunch…
St Briavels
Improve your photography with a 2 or 4 hour one to one (or small group) lesson with professional photographer, David Broadent. Suitable for all levels these sessions are held outdoors throughout the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Work on your creativity or get to grips with your camera. Questions? Just ask.
Lydney
Come and join us by the banks of the river!
Families with children aged 5-10 years are invited to come along and meet our friendly team at this wonderful location by the banks for the river.
In this two hour 'Wonderful Water' workshop you will:
• Learn all about the amazing water cycle
• Solve the river engineering challenge and find out how we are slowing the flow to reduce flooding
• Discover the role of trees and plants in protecting precious fresh water, plat your own mini-forest to take home
These events are free of charge to…
Lydney Harbour, Gloucestershire
Clearwell
You will be on the hunt for varieties of bats, deer, badgers, foxes, voles, mice, hedgehogs and wild boar. Late afternoon and evening are the perfect times to spot boar, when they come snuffling out to feed at dusk and during the night. You'll be visiting popular places for the boar and looking out for their humbug-patterned boarlets. Fallow deer are also frequently seen here and may be encountered at any time. Amongst the ancient woodland we'll also be listening out for evening birdsong, as Song Thrushes, Blackbirds and Robins, and…
Peterstow, Ross-On-Wye
Field Cottage Peterstow is hosting a wild hop walk around the lanes near Field Cottage to explore the wonderful wild hops growing in the Herefordshire hedgerows.
Discover the history behind hops in this part of the world, and how the different varieties of hops are used in different styles of beer.
This will be a light paced walk up the lane and back, before we enjoy a hop rubbing session exploring the different scents and uses of different UK hop varieties.
You'll learn about how hops came to be used in the beer industry and…
Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth
Five artists exploring themes from the natural world through drawing, painting, printmaking and poetry.
Murmur II (Conversations with Nature) brings together a new body of work, in a variety of styles and media by Andrew Morrison, Jo Biggadike, Shelley Winnett, Roy Hubbard and Julie Smith. At least one of them will be available each day to talk to visitors.
Humans speak the loudest, but beside our raucous demands are murmurings from wild things struggling to adapt to a changing world. 'Conversations with Nature' attempts to attend…
Nature in Art - Museum and Gallery, Gloucestershire
Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition highlighting the unique and beautiful relationship between photography, science and art. This is one of the only opportunities to see the renowned exhibition outside of London.
A forest rodeo, a hidden stargazer and a mason bee at work are just a few of the awe-inspiring images featured in the fifty-ninth competition. All winning photos will be on display at Nature in Art Museum & Art Gallery, from February to April 2024.
This…
Nature in Art - Museum and Gallery, Gloucestershire
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