Visit Us
Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UB
01594 822170
- Free parking
- Museum
- Coffee Shop
- Gift Shop
-Gruffalo Trail
Museum & GIft SHop
Open Thursday - Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
COffee Shop
Open Monday - Sunday 10:00-16:00
accessibility
Wheelchair access is available to the entrance, gift shop, Galleries 1, 2, 3, 5, the Victorian School room, the Coffee Shop, and the Gruffalo trail.
Disabled toilets are located in the museum and Coffee Shop, with a wide ramp connecting the ground floor to the second floor. However, Gallery 4 is not accessible to wheelchair users.
FAQs
Q. Can I bring my dog?
A. Dogs are welcome in The Heritage Coffee Shop and our Gift shop. Unfortunately we can't allow dogs on The Gruffalo Trail or in The Museum. Assistance dogs are permitted.
Q. How long should I allow for a visit?
A. This is entirely your choice. However we suggest a minimum of 2 hours for the best experience.
Q. Are there any road closures I should be aware of before visiting?
A. For all traffic and road updates head to our Facebook Page.
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Information for Families
Child-friendly eating
The Heritage Coffee Shop is the perfect spot for families, offering highchairs, toys, colouring in, books & kid sized lunches. View the menu
You can also bring your own picnics to eat onsite with waste bins available
Prams and buggies
The Museum, Gruffalo Trail, Gift Shop & Coffee Shop are accessible for buggies and prams. There are also several spots for buggy parking but this is not monitored.
Find out more about accessibility.
Baby changing and feeding
Baby changing facilities can be found in the coffee shop toilets and in the museum toilet
Parents can breastfeed anywhere; staff can direct to private areas if needed
Museum Activities
We have free activities for all ages in the galleries including, handling and microscope areas, brass rubbings and dressing ups.
You can collect a free activity backpack at reception to use whilst you visit and our Craft Hut is open during school holidays and weekends.
Gruffalo Trail and Adventure Playground
Our woodland trail based on ''The Gruffalo' featured carved characters which depict scenes from the book. The trail ends with our Adventure Playground with a basket swing, climbing areas, monkey bars and a slide. We are currently working on our sensory garden.