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  2. Things To Do - Dean Heritage Centre in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

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We have many museums and art galleries, sculpture trails, pottery centres and of course many beautiful local crafts to purchase.

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Hopewell Colliery
Hopewell Colliery, Museum and Cafe
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  1. Hopewell Colliery
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    Cannop Hill, Speech House Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EL

    Telephone

    01594 810706

    contact@hopewellcolliery.com

    Coleford

    A working colliery and museum set in the midst of the glorious Forest of Dean. Mined since the 1800s, the colliery gives you a unique opportunity to learn about the ancient and fascinating tradition of freemining in the safe hands of an expert freeminer. Sink below the Forest floor for a unique adventure and take the 45-minute tour through the dark tunnels before emerging back into serene woodland. Follow it with a hot drink and bite to eat at the friendly Hopewell Cafe.

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  2. Clearwell Caves
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    Clearwell Caves, Lambsquay Road, Clearwell, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JR

    Telephone

    01594 832535

    info@clearwellcaves.com

    Clearwell

    Discover the wonder of under! The ancient mines at Clearwell Caves are a secret world hidden beneath the trees; they are an exciting underground experience for the whole family, an unfathomable natural cave system that has been mined for more than 4,500 years. Cafe, shop, picnic area, free parking. Deep level adventure caving available.

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  3. Taurus Crafts
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    Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6BU

    Telephone

    01594 844841

    enquire@tauruscrafts.co.uk

    Lydney

    A vibrant visitor centre where you can see a wide range of arts and crafts, enjoy local food & drink. Taurus Crafts is part of Camphill Village Trust Ltd

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  4. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail
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    Speech House Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EG

    Telephone

    03000 674800

    info@forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk

    Coleford

    4.5 mile long woodland Sculpture Trail beginning at Beechenhurst. Walk underneath a stained glass window hung high in the tree canopy and discover hidden places in the Forest. Free of charge and perfect for all ages. New pieces installed in 2021.

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  5. farOpen - Forest and Rivers Open Studios
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    Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BD

    farOpenMarketing@gmail.com

    Coleford

    Visit artists in their workshops and galleries during the annual Open Studios Event in the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley, along the Severn and Gloucester.

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  6. Dark Hill Iron Works, a historic site in the Forest of Dean
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    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Discover the hidden heritage and rich nature of the Forest of Dean by hiring a Tramper mobility scooter
    Dark Hill Iron Works, a historic site in the Forest of Dean
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Forester's Forest - Our aim is to raise awareness and participation in the built, natural and cultural heritage that makes our Forest special.
    Discover the hidden heritage and rich nature of the Forest of Dean by hiring a Tramper mobility scooter
    Foresters' Forest

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    Bank House, Bank Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BA

    Telephone

    07584 003362

    info@forestersforest.uk

    Coleford

    Foresters’ Forest is a £2.5m National Lottery Heritage funded scheme with 38 community projects that uncover, reveal, share and celebrate our heritage.

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  7. The Dean Heritage Centre
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    Address

    Lower Soudley, Soudley, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UB

    Telephone

    01594 822170

    info@deanheritagecentre.com

    Soudley

    We are the Museum of the Forest: a stunning building and location with inside and outside attractions. Learn about the history of the Forest from the Ice Age to the present day, visit our museum and gallery, explore the Gruffalo woodland trail, see inside a reconstructed Forester's cottage, visit a charcoal burner's camp, see chainsaw carving, our working water wheel and pretty stream, kids will enjoy our woodland playground plus there is an excellent cafe and gift shop.

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  8. Nature in Art
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    Address

    Wallsworth Hall, Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth, Gloucestershire, GL2 9PA

    Telephone

    01452 731422

    enquiries@natureinart.org.uk

    Twigworth

    Nature in Art, the world's first museum & art gallery dedicated exclusively to art inspired by nature. With temporary exhibitions, art courses and an unrivalled artists in residence programme.

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  9. Pan Tod Beacon
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    Ruardean
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    Address

    Ruardean Hill, Gloucestershire, GL17 9AW

    Ruardean Hill

    The highest point in the Forest of Dean at 290m high with a beacon and a memorial to miners killed in the local collieries. The beacon was built in 2002 and is lit to commemorate important occasions. This was followed by the statue of a crouching miner installed in 2008 and the memorial in 2017. Together they represent a striking feature on the hill.

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