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About Dean Heritage Centre

The Dean Heritage Centre is one of Gloucestershire's leading tourist attractions. Set across a five acre site, the centre protects, preserves and promotes the unique history and heritage of the beautiful Forest of Dean.

With a wide range of things to do and see, including 5 onsite galleries exploring the history of the Forest from the Pre-Historic times to the present day; a craft hut; a charcoal burner's camp; an adventure playground; the gruffalo trail; a coffee shop and an onsite gift shop; there's always something new and exciting to interest, inspire or surprise you.

With a full programme of special events, exhibitions, art displays and educational workshops across the year, it's a great day out for all the family.

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We have been open since 1983 and have five acres to explore.

We have five museum galleries, various outside displays, and exciting arts and crafts demonstrations, a visit to the Dean Heritage Centre can last for a few hours.

As an accredited museum, we aim to preserve the Forest's heritage with stories and artefacts, create an exciting, interactive Centre, and look after precious items for future generations to secure a lasting legacy and safeguard our collection for future benefit.

Activities, interactive displays, loads of indoor fun! Fully interactive and great fun, our indoor activity trails will help you to learn more about the centre and its fascinating exhibits. There's always something new to learn and discover.

Explore The Gruffalo Trail

Our woodland trail is based on the much loved children's book, The Gruffalo. Wander with the famous mouse through a series of carved montages depicting the story of the Gruffalo written by Julia Donaldson along a short trail that runs alongside the brook. Along the trail you will discover how the mouse gets out of some tricky situations and enjoy the brilliant story, whilst admiring these much-loved character carvings. Come along and enjoy this wonderful story with your family in the beautiful Forest of Dean. We are a woodland site with gravel paths but the trail is easily negotiable for buggies.

Dogs are not allowed on the trail as it is in the Museum grounds, but they are very welcome in the Heritage Coffee Shop, on the balcony and in the gift shop.

The figures were carved by Clayton Ryder, our Site Manager and internationally renowned chainsaw carver. Examples of his work can be seen around the site!

The Heritage Coffee Shop

Why not spend the day and bring along a picnic to enjoy or have a bite to eat in The Heritage Coffee Shop?

The Heritage Coffee Shop, located upstairs at The Dean Heritage Centre, serves locally sourced and home-made lunches, snacks and cakes in our 5* coffee shop. We also offer pre-booked afternoon teas. Entry to the Coffee Shop is free, and so is our parking!

We cater to all dietary requirements!

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Facilities

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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00

Coffee Shop and Gift Hours are same as above!

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (4-16) : £6.50
  • Adult (17-18+) : £8.50
  • Babies and Toddlers (0-3) : Free

General Admission
Adults: £8.50
Kids (3-16): £6.50
Under 3's: Free
Concessions: £7.50 (full-time students, unemployed, disabled, military personnel and blue light card holders)
Family (2 adults, 3 kids): £26.00

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Food & Drink Options

We offer

Light Bites

-Scones - £3.50

-Pasties - £5.50

-Cakes -from £3.00

Lunches

-Panini/Toasties/Sandwich - £9.95

-Soup of The Week - £7.95

-Mac & Cheese - £10.50

Kid's Menu

-Mac & Cheese (with garlic bread & salad)- £6.50

-Packed Lunches (inc sandwich, crisps, fruit sticks & juice)- £5.95

-Jacket Potatoes (1 filling) - £4.50

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Contact Details

Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2UB
England

Tel: 01594822170

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Transport Information

The Robin

The Robin is a minibus service, has launched in the Cotswolds (a northern section) and the Forest of Dean (a southern section). The Robin service uses a fully accessible minibus with journey bookings made on a first come first served basis.

You can book between two weeks in advance and up to one hour before you want to travel. Search or ask about a journey and you’ll be shown the best available options for your pick up and drop off.

https://start.gloucestercountycouncil.padam.io/bookings/login

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