Bringing Forest history alive

 

The Dean Heritage Centre runs special events throughout the year. By coming along to one of our many events, you too can share in celebrating the rich traditions and past times of Forest life.

 

Easter School Holiday 5th - 20th April

Lots to do for all the family!

 

• Craft activities
• Trail through the museum and grounds

 

Fire and Wood 24th – 26th May
A three-day celebration of fire and wood - a new festival for the Forest

 

• Chainsaw carvers and sculptors working with wood and fire
• A whole host of other displays and demonstrations to include blacksmithing, bow-making and charcoal burning

 

Charcoal Burn 24th – 26th May & 23rd - 25th August

Experience ancient forest life, with our traditional Charcoal Burn Weekend

 

• Find out about the traditional process of turf and earth charcoal burns demonstrated at our Charcoal Burner’s Camp
• The charcoal burners hut will be used during the burns as a place of shelter for those doing the night shifts

 

Summer Holidays 19th July – 2nd September

Programme of events throughout the summer.

 

• Family craft weekends
• Local craft and plant sales
• Kids activities

 

Apple Day 19th October

Celebrate Autumn harvest with our “Apple Spectacular”.

 

• Apple pressing and juice demonstrations
• Cider bar
• Music
• Art Activities
• Local craft and plant sales

 

Fungi Weekend 25th – 26th October

A celebration and education in all things fungi

 

• Daily forays into the forest to search for mushrooms (tickets for forays can be purchased at reception)
• Experts on hand to provide an A-Z guide to the fungi world

 

For confirmation and details of events listed, please call the Centre direct on: 01594 822170.
Alternatively, you can e-mail us. Events are usually inclusive of the normal admission prices.

 

If you are interested in performing at one of our events or would like to demonstrate a craft skill or activity, please call Gina Mills.

 

The Heritage Centre reserves the right to vary the programme of activities and special events - please call in advance