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Dean Heritage Centre, Forest of Dean
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Camp Mill
Soudley
Cinderford
Forest of Dean
GL14 2UB
Gloucestershire
England
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Collection details
Agriculture, Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Industry, Land Transport, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Photography, Science and Technology, Social History, Trade and Commerce
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01594 822170
24 hour message line (Tel)
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01594 824024
General information (Fax)
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01594 823711
E-mail
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deanmuse@btconnect.com
Website
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www.deanheritagemuseum.com
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Open
Summer 10am - 5pm (BST)
Winter 10am - 4pm (GMT)
Open Bank holidays except 24th - 26th December
Open New Year's Day 11am - 4pm
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Closed
24th - 26th December
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Admission charges
Adult £4.90
Concession £4.20
Child £2.50
Family Ticket £14.00
Members: Free
Discounts for group bookings
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
Situated in a nineteenth century corn mill in the picturesque Soudley Valley, the Dean Heritage Centre is the ideal starting point for a visit to the Forest. With five modern museum galleries, and a range of features designed to create a living history experience, there is plenty here for all ages to enjoy. We also have regular activities where you can meet characters from the Forest's history, discover its flora and fauna, and learn its crafts. We provide a range of children's activities to engage our younger visitors with the history and nature of the Forest: magical trails, craft activities, animals and an adventure playground, as well a as programme of family events throughout the summer. Our lovely millpond and five acres of woodland are perfect for walking, or just to sit and enjoy a picnic.
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Collections description
Includes archaeology, natural history, geology, industrial history, coal and iron mining, agriculture, costume, social history, friendly societies, library and archives.
Key artefacts include a working 19th century beam engine, a collection of 18th century longcase clocks, a 3-dimensional geological model of the Forest of Dean and an extensive archive and photographic collection about the Forest of Dean.
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Key artists and exhibits
Sopwith geological model
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Voyce longcase clocks
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Articles
MGM 2007 - Big Bank Holiday Museum Events Round-Up
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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