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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

Dean Heritage Museum

In or near Newnham.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Dean Heritage Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Sculpture at Forest of Dean Heritage Centre - geograph.org.uk - 6323652

John Winder — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Parkend · 5.4 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Dean Heritage Museum is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buckshraft Mine & Bradley Hill Railway Tunnel SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Dean Heritage Museum is a museum located in the West Midlands. It focuses on the history and culture of the Forest of Dean and surrounding areas. The museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase local heritage and traditions.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.7933, -2.4885
County
Gloucestershire
Parish
Ruspidge and Soudley
Postcode
GL14 2UB
Parliamentary constituency
Forest of Dean
Nearest railway station
Parkend5.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dean Heritage Museum?
Dean Heritage Museum is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL14 2UB), in the parish of Ruspidge and Soudley.
What is Dean Heritage Museum?
Dean Heritage Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Dean Heritage Museum?
The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL14 2UB.
Is Dean Heritage Museum a protected site?
Yes — Dean Heritage Museum is part of the Buckshraft Mine & Bradley Hill Railway Tunnel SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Dean Heritage Museum?
The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL14 2UB.