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We have a rich heritage in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley of which we are rightly proud. With more castles than anywhere in the UK, famous ruins, caves, heritage railways and more, our huge range of historic attractions are testament to what an incredible range of history this area has
Don't forget to find out all about the history and heritage of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley here.
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Newnham
We are friendly and welcoming community hub in the Direst of Dean in the attractive Severnside village of Newnham on Severn. After a fundraising campaign which started in 2018, our historic building was secured by the community in 2021 and has undergone an extensive and sympathetic renovation to provide a mixed-use hub for local people (and visitors) to enjoy.
Kempley
One of two splendid churches in Kempley, St Edward's is architecturally interesting having been designed and constructed by local craftspeople.
Kempley
A Norman church with some very fine 12th century murals.
Kilpeck
Home to the finest collection of Romanesque sculpture in England. It was built in about 1140 and has survived remarkably intact and unaltered to the present day.
Woolaston
Parish church built in the 12 century on an earlier holy site and restored in 1859.
Clearwell
Fine Victorian church in the gothic style.
Coleford
A site not to be missed by anyone interested in industrial archelogy - in the 19th century some of the most important developments of the iron and steel industry took place here. Woodland walks surround with two information boards and a cycle path runs nearby between Coleford and Parkend.
Hartpury
Parish church with Norman origins.
Highnam
Highnam Church was described by John Betjeman as "The most complete Victorian Church in this country". In Simon Jenkin's book England's Thousand Best Churches, Holy Innocents was rated as #4.
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