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Summer Art Exhibition

Dean Heritage Centre Camp Mill, Soudley

farOpen Summer Exhibition at the Dean Heritage Centre 🎨Discover a vibrant showcase of work by 38 local artists at this special farOpen Art Trail exhibition, set in the beautiful surroundings […]

Free

farOpen Art Trail

Forest of Dean +1 more

A vibrant, annual open‑studios event set across the Forest of Dean and along the Rivers Severn & Wye. Running from 5th – 13th July, it invites visitors to explore a […]

Free

Venue 8 farOpen Open Studios Art Trail 2025

The George Community Hub, High Street, Newnham High Street, Newnham, United Kingdom

Charlotte Keating Contemporary Artist, Venue 8 - farOpen Open Studios Art Trail 2025 JULY 5-13, Open 10:30-4pm Tues-Sat, 11-3pm Sun/Mon. FREE parking. Cafe & Courtyard Celebrating local art across the […]

The Forest of Dean Wellbeing Choir

The Forest of Dean Wellbeing Choir

Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford

The Forest of Dean Wellbeing Choir is for everyone, no matter your experience level or whether you think you can sing – because everyone can learn to sing! Originally established as […]

£5
Aerial Fitness (Ages 18+)

Aerial Fitness (Ages 18+)

Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford

Want to try a different kind of fitness class? One that is in the air? Come along to this Arial Fitness class where you will work through a range of […]

£6
Adult Aerial (Ages 18+)

Adult Aerial (Ages 18+)

Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford

Come and have a go on a variety of aerial equipment from rope climbing to static trapeze. Enjoy a different type of exercise whilst your feet are off the ground […]

£6
Paint Club, with Bela Kielt

Paint Club, with Bela Kielt

Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford

Additional sessions to explore ideas and develop your skills with our fantastic tutors – or join us to get a taster of our full length courses. Wednesday 9th & 16th […]

£20
Engage Juniors (Ages 6 – 10)

Engage Juniors (Ages 6 – 10)

Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford

Develop your skills as a circus performer and learn tricks of the trade. Play circus games with others and see what circus skill your favourite is. Diablo, flower stix, rola […]

£5
CANDI DANCE

CANDI DANCE

drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, Drybrook

We have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.

£2
Youth Aerial (Ages 8 +)

Youth Aerial (Ages 8 +)

Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford

Take your circus journey further with more tricks than you can shake a stick at. Learn combinations to turn them into routines and bring out your inner performer. Become the […]

£6
The Forest of Dean Wellbeing Choir

The Forest of Dean Wellbeing Choir

Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford

The Forest of Dean Wellbeing Choir is for everyone, no matter your experience level or whether you think you can sing – because everyone can learn to sing! Originally established as […]

£5
Youth Aerial (Ages 8 +)

Youth Aerial (Ages 8 +)

Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford

Enjoy hanging upside down, climbing high or just getting off the ground. Come and try our Aerial classes where you will learn the basics on various Aerial equipment – Trapeze, […]

£6

SCARR BRASS FEST

SCARR BANDSTAND - GL16 8JA One mile south of Coleford on B4228 Chepstow Road, COLEFORD

FRIENDS OF SCARR BANDSTAND PRESENT: Three of the finest local brass bands, plus a massed band finale: PILLOWELL SILVER BAND BERRY HILL SILVER BAND FOREST OF DEAN BRASS Free entry, […]

Free

WISH Play & Potions – Cinderford

St Stephens Church Belle Vue Road, Cinderford

Happy to be working with Herbs & Roots to deliver some summer sessions. Mix up your own potions for the bath, and print your own paper using the power of […]

Free

WISH Play & Potions – Sedbury

Sedburry Village Hall / Sedbury Space King Alfreds Road, Sedbury, Chepstow

Happy to be working with Herbs & Roots to deliver some summer sessions. Mix up your own potions for the bath, and print your own paper using the power of […]

Free
CANDI DANCE

CANDI DANCE

drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, Drybrook

We have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.

£2

WISH Play & Potions – Lydney

Happy to be working with Herbs & Roots to deliver some summer sessions. Mix up your own potions for the bath, and print your own paper using the power of […]

Free

THE RIVALS

SCARR BANDSTAND - GL16 8JA One mile south of Coleford on B4228 Chepstow Road, COLEFORD

Gloucestershire's RAIN OR SHINE THEATRE COMPANY returns with their scintillating production of this classic Restoration romp. Tickets on the gate: £12 16's and under £8 or book:  rainorshine.co.uk email: secretary@scarrbandstand.co.uk […]

£8 – £16
CANDI DANCE

CANDI DANCE

drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, Drybrook

We have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.

£2

CANDI DANCE

CANDI DANCE

drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, Drybrook

We have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.

£2
CANDI DANCE

CANDI DANCE

drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, Drybrook

We have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.

£2

ROBIN HOOD

SCARR BANDSTAND - GL16 8JA One mile south of Coleford on B4228 Chepstow Road, COLEFORD

The ever-popular PANTALOONS bring their hilarious music-filled version of the famous legend. Rips will be roared and buckles will be well and truly swashed! Tickets on the gate: £12    […]

£8 – £16

WISH Play & Potions – Bream

Bream Sports Club High St, Bream, Lydney

Happy to be working with Herbs & Roots to deliver some summer sessions. Mix up your own potions for the bath, and print your own paper using the power of […]

Free
CANDI DANCE

CANDI DANCE

drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, Drybrook

We have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.

£2

COOL CLASSICS

SCARR BANDSTAND - GL16 8JA One mile south of Coleford on B4228 Chepstow Road, COLEFORD

Relax in the company of professional musicians providing an afternoon  of classical favourites: BUTE WIND QUINTET THE DEVIL'S VIOLINIST (guitar and violin duo) Free entry, bring a chair or rug […]

Free

Preschooler Creative Walk in Nature

Dean Heritage Centre Camp Mill, Soudley

🐦 Calling all curious little ones! We’re heading to Soudley Ponds for a preschool-friendly Creative Nature Walk – complete with scavenger hunts, drawing, exploring and more.  We’re thrilled to introduce […]

£2.50
CANDI DANCE

CANDI DANCE

drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, Drybrook

We have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.

£2

The Hundred Decker Rocket with Mike Smith

Bream Community Library High Street, Bream, United Kingdom

THE HUNDRED DECKER ROCKET Written and read by Mike Smith PLUS learn how to draw your own comic strip! It's the last activity of the summer holidays in Bream Community […]

Free

MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA

SCARR BANDSTAND - GL16 8JA One mile south of Coleford on B4228 Chepstow Road, COLEFORD

The GLEVUM BIG BAND returns with a feast of great swing, jazz, latin and dance music Free entry, bring a chair or rug if you can, refreshments available, good disabled […]

Free

CANDI DANCE

CANDI DANCE

drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, Drybrook

We have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.

£2

Thriving Communities Event at Artspace

Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford

Thriving Communities is part of a local plan to bring communities together. Our FREE Creative Community events at Artspace Cinderford will include… - Mending workshop and textile crafts - Learn […]

Free

Printing with Tetra Paks, with Emily Bagnall

Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford

Using the humble 'throw away' tetra pak carton we will explore the theme of 'Patterns in the Forest' to create wonderful etchings! Friday 5th September 10.00am – 4.00pm at Artspace, […]

£15
CANDI DANCE

CANDI DANCE

drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, Drybrook

We have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.

£2
Gelli Printing, with Nicky Payne

Gelli Printing, with Nicky Payne

Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford

Join Nicky Payne for a fun creative day of Gelli printing, explore a range of different techniques with this really accessible print process. We’ll try some botanical printing, stencils and […]

£65

Newent Celebrates – Creative Scarecrows with Canopy

Newent

Get creative with scarecrows at our Canopy street stall! Our activity is free but please buy your ticket for Newent Celebrates to join the overall event.  Newent Celebrates The English […]

Free

Gelli Printing, with Nicky Payne

Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford

Gelli Printing, with Nicky Payne Saturday 13th September 10:30am – 4:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Cost: £65/ *£45 concessions including materials Join Nicky Payne for a fun creative day of Gelli printing, explore […]

£65
Gelli Printing, with Nicky Payne

Gelli Printing, with Nicky Payne

Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford

Join Nicky Payne for a fun creative day of Gelli printing, explore a range of different techniques with this really accessible print process. We’ll try some botanical printing, stencils and […]

£65

Imagination Station

The Triangle, Cinderford Market Street, Cinderford

Come make, play and create the spaces you want! Loads of cardboard and materials to use! Facilitators there to support making ideas into reality. Run by Wyldwood Arts. Look out […]

Free
CANDI DANCE

CANDI DANCE

drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, Drybrook

We have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.

£2

Food for Thought; Gerald Thornton- A Life in Paintings

Clearwell Memorial Hall Clearwell

Two Course Meal followed by a talk by local artist Gerald Thornton about how the Forest of Dean and its industries have influenced his paintings.   £15 (includes 2 course […]

£15

Gerald Thornton Exhibition

Clearwell Memorial Hall Clearwell

An Exhibition of Paintings by Local Artist Gerald Thornton featuring scenes of the Forest, industrial workings and views from further afield.

Free

Palestine Benefit Gig – Folk Music and Spoken Word for Gaza

Little Dean Taphouse, Church Farm, Church Street, Littledean, Cinderford, GL14 3NL

Fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians. 3 Bands, one stand-up Poet and some Hearty Soup. A relaxed afternoon of folk music and poetry for Gaza, at the Littledean Tap, a […]

£5

Thriving Communities Event

Artspace Cinderford The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford

Come along to our free Thriving Communities event at Artspace Cinderford on 22nd September from 11am - 2pm. There will screen printing workshops, in collaboration with the Inked Print Festival, […]

Free
CANDI DANCE

CANDI DANCE

drybrook memorial hall Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, Drybrook

We have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.

£2