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welcome to THE dean heritage centre

Bakery Owner
Forest of Dean Wye Valley family
Dry Lavender
Trip ideas for schools to show history and heritage

About us

Located IN Soudley, Forest of Dean, a perfect day out for All the family!

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UPDATE - The Gruffalo Trail & Playground will be closed for the foreseeable future due to damage from flooding during Storm Bert.

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With five acres to explore, the centre is one of the top-rated Forest of Dean attractions and has something for everyone to discover!

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​Please Note: Dogs are very welcome in the Heritage Coffee Shop and Gift Shop but only assistance dogs can be taken into the museum and grounds including the Gruffalo Trail.


As an accredited museum, we aim to preserve the Forest of Dean'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. 

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For all traffic and road work updates, check our Facebook.

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Dean Heritage Museum Trust is a registered charity that relies solely on the income from our visitors. If you would like to support the centre in continuing to preserve our local history and heritage we would welcome your donations and support.

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New and
Improved In 2023...

The Woodland Play Area

Taking inspiration from our stunning surroundings and with sustainability in mind, our Woodland Play Area was upgraded in a big way in 2023. Situated at the end of the Gruffalo Trail, children can enjoy spending time outdoors and learning new skills, on the swing, monkey bars, climbing areas, slide and sensory garden.

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