The Land between Two Rivers
The Main Place, Railway Drive, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8RH
The Forest of Dean is an ancient historic area between the River Wye and River Severn. In prehistory these boundaries were also the routes followed between settlements. Bridges did not exist and the rivers would have been the preferred way of moving about.
We will look at how people lived and the formation of the Royal Hunting Forest in the time of King John. There are many things to explore and we intend to give a flavour of how life has changed over the centuries.
There were influences from the Druids, the Celts and the Romans and centuries later King John. In 1802 Lord Horatio Nelson's visit and letter to the King resulted in planting of oaks, much loved by local people but sadly in decline. The roles of the Verderers and the Deputy Gaveller will also be covered in our conversation.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 11.00am to 12.30pm
Location & directions
The Main Place, Railway Drive, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8RH
- Directions:
- The Main Place is situated adjacent to the B4228 from Coleford to Lydney. There is limited parking on site and the town centre Pay and Display Car Park is within 100 metres.
- Contact on day:
- Janet Marrott
- Telephone number:
- +441594836469
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- See website
- Booking contact name:
- Janet Marrott
- Booking telephone number:
- +441594836469
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://forestofdeanheritageopendays.org.uk
- Booking opens:
- 06 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 05 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Parking on site is limited. Public Pay and Display parking within 100 metres.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 50
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
