Local resident John Smith recently made an extraordinary discovery while walking his dog in woodland near Brierley: a Bronze Age axe head, found among the roots of a fallen tree. As the axe was found on Forestry England-managed land, John contacted staff at Bank House Coleford, who sent the axe to Cotswold Archaeology for identification and treatment. The axe head has lain in the ground for over 3,000 years. Bronze is an alloy of copper with about 10% tin. The axe is a palsta

Exhibition and events featuring British big cat artwork in the gallery, & big cat activities in the Centre’s grounds

Find out about our new trail

Find out about dean heritage centre's exciting news!

Find out about our upcoming exhibition

Find out about our new display on the Pyrke Collection.

We have a temporary display in Gallery 1 showcasing some fascinating objects from World War I and World War II that have been donated to the centre. Here is a look at some of the display.

We’re thrilled to share that the Dean Heritage Centre has been awarded £58,285 from the Museum Renewal Fund, administered by Arts Council England.

Find out what is happening this autumn in the Forest of Dean

Mark your calendars, Heritage Open Day is coming up on the 17th of September! Heritage Open Day is an annual celebration of England's...

We are proud to introduce our artist-in-residence, John Slater. He will work in the Mill Shed, which will be open to the public on...