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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.
Don't forget to read more about our Nature and Wildlife in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley here.
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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
Soudley
Bookings only!
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
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
Soudley
Join us this May half term for Wildlife Week at the Dean Heritage Centre!
Explore nature with our onsite wildlife walks. Little explorers can enjoy with bug and nature crafts in the craft hut.
Discover our native bugs and insects with our Minibeast Hunt, as you and your family uncover the tiny treasures hidden in the forest floor. You can also engage in springtime fun with our specially crafted activity sheet.
The Dean Heritage Centre, Gloucestershire
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…
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 'Eco Detectives' workshop you will:
• Be a river scientist, have a go at testing water quality
• Investigate how we can reduce pollution and save precious water
• Try out water marbling art (Suminagashi) to learn what happens when oil spills on water
These events are free of charge to families. However, spaces are limited so…
Lydney Harbour, Gloucestershire
Soudley
There's no such thing as bad weather this February Half-Term!
We are open Every Day from February 10th - February 18th, 10:00 - 16:00.
Join us for indoor and outdoor fun, explore our woodland site and learn about nature or create something in our craft hut!
Monday & Tuesday - Poetry Salmon with John Slater
Wednesday - Woodland Walks with Alex
Friday & Saturday - Heritage Crafts with Wendy and Howard in The Craft Hut.
Walk around The Gruffalo Trail with our brand new trail sheets, featuring a Map of The Trail, Gruffalo…
The Dean Heritage Centre, 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.
Cinderford
Forest Bathing, is a slow walking activity and is a literal translation from the Japanese Shinrin- Yoku, meaning Forest Bath. It prioritizes sensory experiences over intellectual ones and is designed to be pleasurable and relaxing. Carina is a local Forestry England licensed, experienced and certified Forest Therapy Guide (ANFT). She will contact you before meeting and greeting you at The Dean Heritage Centre and cafe. She will guide you in your car/drive you (2-5mins) to the FE approved and managed Forest site. She will briefly…
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
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
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 'River Wildlife' workshop you will:
Join in our river story and discover how we are helping fish
Go on a bug hunt to collect, examine and identify different creepy crawlies
Get crafty and make your own beautiful riverfly to take home
These events are free of charge to families. However, spaces are limited so if you need to…
Lydney Harbour, 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
The British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) is a revered showcase of nature photography in Britain and a crucial reminder of what value our woodlands, wetlands and other ecosystems still hold.
This will be one of the very first showings of the winning images from the 2023 competition, launched in March. This renowned exhibition celebrates British wildlife and wild spaces through a collection of inspirational images, showcasing the best of our natural heritage.
More than 13,000 images were submitted into this year's competition.…
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…
Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth
Nature in Art host a variety of evening talks and events throughout the year. This will be the first talk of 2023.
19:00 Doors
19:30pm Finger Buffet
Talk starts around 20:10
Wildlife artist Shelly Perkins shares her passion for travel and the natural world through her own photographs, sketches and studio works. Share Shelly's global adventures to seek out the wild places on our planet and explore with her the fascinating flora, fauna and landscapes that those travels have revealed. See then how these travels, from places as…
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
Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth
Sense of place is important to everyone, whether it is a location, the beings around us, an emotion, time, a memory, or all of the above. In this exhibition, Midlands Textile Forum (MTF) explore what it means to live in the world, take notice of our surroundings and find our place. From inspirational starting points, MTF members have taken individual creative journeys developing process and technique to respond to the theme. This exhibition showcases traditional textile techniques in a contemporary way, from stitching and quilting to…
Nature in Art - Museum and Gallery, Gloucestershire
St Briavels
Join us for a Forest of Dean and Wye valley Photography School Special one to one session (additional places by request) capturing all of the beuty of the DeanWye nightsky. During the 2 hour course, you'll learn all of the necesary techniques to improve your low light photography skills with renowned professional photographer, David Broadbent. Suitable for all levels.
Ross-on-Wye
Join top trainer Michael Scudamore at his renowned Herefordshire yard for a morning of all things horse racing. This is a rare opportunity to explore the Bromash stables which are set among rolling south Herefordshire countryside. After touring the yard, you will view racehorses working on the gallops, before settling down for a Cheltenham Festival preview with Michael Scudamore, his jockey brother Tom Scudamore, and former BBC horse racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght.
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