The Church of St Mary the Virgin in St Briavels was built by 13th Century Normans. The church, probably on an earlier Celtic site, was...

A dock at Lydney opened in the early 1800s and at its peak saw some 300,000 tons of coal exported annually from here in more...

The Forest of Dean is a unique and irreplaceahle gift from the past to the present. It is our privilege to enjoy it; our task...

Edward Jenner is one of the most famous and influential medical scientists ever to have lived in this country and a great deal of the...

Built to withstand the Welsh in the twelfth century, Berkeley Castle has a turbulent past. The fortress and the Berkeley family, its lifelong owners, have...

Be transported to another world where hundreds of butterflies dart around their tropical home. With forty-two different species at the farm, this is a great...

An indoor and outdoor playcentre suitable for toddlers to ten year olds. The indoor adventure zone includes soft play, ball pits and teampolines. The outdoor...

The Forest of Dean is one of the most ancient and beautiful woodland areas in the country, with a fascinating history. The Sculpture Trail offers...

Clearwell Caves were mined for many years for iron, and are indeed one of the oldest and most interesting pieces of industrial and social heritage...

Taurus Crafts is a group of shops and studios which cater for all tastes. With a wide variety of crafts, gifts, toys and jewellery for...

There’s plenty to enjoy at the Forest Model Village including a free quiz, model railway and children’s play area. The project, which opened in 2004,...

The stonework Bee Shelter in Hartpury is considered by the International Bee Research Association to be a unique historic monument, with no comparable structures anywhere...

In 1829, a chapel attached to the west wing of the old Hartpury Court was constructed for Dominican Nuns. Lord of the Manor, Robert Canning,...

Enter St Mary the Virgin Church in Hartpury through the 14th Century carved oak porch and you’ll encounter plenty of fascinating detail. Two medieval carvings...

The Abbey of Gloucester built the tithe barn at Hartpury during the 14th Century. It measures 16 feet x 36 feet, making it one of...

The preaching cross at Ashleworth is situated in a prominent place on the village green. It is believed to date from the 14th Century with...

St Margaret’s Church in Corse is known locally as ‘the church in the orchards’, being situated amongst orchards of apple trees. It was most likely...

The church of St John the Evangelist in Coleford was built in 1880 to replace the original church that stood in the town centre market...

Stratford Park Leisure Centre has a range of facilities to suit everyone, from fun-loving children to health-conscious adults. They include a 25-metre indoor swimming pool...

Stroud's museum is set in the beautiful landscaped grounds of Stratford Park, a few minutes walk from the town centre. Here, a permanent display of...