Dean Heritage Centre

From the roots of yesterday...

...grow the branches of tomorrow

Get a glimpse

into the Forest

Step inside and discover

more about the Forest

Enjoy year round

events, exhibitions & demos

Open Thursday - Sunday

Located in the Forest of Dean village of Soudley, the Dean Heritage Centre offers a perfectly fun day for the entire family. We are a registered charity and rely on visitors for our income, so please come and support us!

With five acres to explore, the centre has something for everyone to discover including history, culture, art, and a variety of interesting and unique attractions set against a spectacular backdrop.

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

The museum now houses over 20,000 precious objects and documents relating to the heritage of the Forest of Dean including a working Beam Engine, Sopwith's unique geological model of the Forest, and an extensive collection of 18th Century clocks.

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.

We have great plans for the future of Dean Heritage Centre, and we'd like to hear what you'd like us to be doing so that we can put your thoughts into our plans. We'd be really grateful if you could spend 5 minutes or so of your time sharing your ideas with us. You will also get the chance to win a £50 shopping voucher! Click the link to get to the online survey. Thank you!