WHAT'S ON 2010
Events - Craft Activities - Talks, Tours & Storytelling
Exhibitions - Outdoor Theatre - Art Gallery
Heritage Day
Sunday 12th September
Take advantage of free admission as part of Heritage Open Days!
Fungi Weekend
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st October
Experts from the Dean Fungus Group bring their encyclopaedic knowledge of the Forest’s
mushrooms and fungi, and take visitors out on daily forays to hunt for mushrooms. Forays 2pm each day.
Forays limited to 30 places.
Drawing the Forest
Saturday 23rd - Sunday 31st October
Our own Forest take on the national Big Draw event. Come and make
your mark.
17th July - 3rd October
Put together with the Forest of Dean Girl Guides, this exhibition celebrates 100 years of Girl Guides in the Forest.
The Night the River Burned: The Severn Railway Bridge Disaster
16th October 2010 - 16th January 2011
A journey of rediscovery to commemorate the night of the 25th October 1960, and the loss of the Severn & Wye Railway Bridge and motor vessels Arkendale H & Wastdale H. This exhibition has been kindly created by the Friends of Purton.
Cameras in the Dean
29th January - 3rd April 2011
Documenting popular walks in the Forest, these photographs by the Dean Photographic Group show the history, culture, natural beauty and flora and fauna betwixt the Severn and the Wye.
14th August - 23rd September
Photographs of the Forest of Dean by David Hooton.
Forest Images
25th September - 4th November
Oil paintings on canvas by Sarah King.
Seasons of the Forest and the Dean’s Industrial Past
6th November - 16th December
Photographs of Forest of Dean seasons and disused railways by David Tinsley.
Out and About
18th December - 3rd February 2011
Digital photographs of the Dean by Randolph Knight.
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 01594 822170.
The Heritage Centre reserves the right to vary the programme of activities and special events - please call in advance