Top 10 Museums in Gloucestershire, England

A Museum housed in the original G.W.R. Goods station of 1883! The Great western railway Museum is housed in one of the last remaining permanent railway buildings left in the Forest of Dean on the original site of Coleford's railway yard. Its full of local railway history and artefacts it also has a 71/4 gauge miniature railway which runs around its site for all age groups! also has a full size Peckett locomotive in the engine shed and restored signal box.

A friendly country pottery activity centre and gallery offering pottery trial classes, pottery painting kits for hire, one day wheel throwing workshops and bookable private browsing time in their pottery gallery.

Beautiful Art Gallery and art space set over two floors, with regular exhibitions by local established artists, creative workshops, events and a lovely gift shop full of unique hand-made gifts.

ABOUT US This Tudor farmhouse, located adjacent to the River Thames, was built of local limestone in 1570. Later, the Manor became the Cotswold retreat of William Morris and his family, friends and colleagues. When Morris first saw the Manor in 1871, he was delighted by this 'loveliest haunt of ancient peace'; he signed a joint lease for the property with his friend and colleague Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the Pre-Raphaelite artist. The Manor is currently closed for major conservation and improvement works.

With the last Concorde ever to fly as its stunning star attraction, Aerospace Bristol is a fun family day out that whisks visitors away on an exciting journey through more than a century of remarkable aviation history. Enjoy amazing exhibits - including aeroplanes, helicopters, missiles, satellites and more - be inspired by a stunning show projected on to the iconic Concorde, and get hands-on with fun interactive activities.

The Dean Heritage Centre is one of Gloucestershire's leading attractions. Set across a stunning and fully interactive five acre site, the centre protects and preserves the unique history and heritage of the beautiful Forest of Dean. With a wide range of things to do and see, including five onsite galleries exploring the history of the Forest from the Ice Age to the present day; a reconstructed Victorian cottage; a charcoal burner's camp; an adventure playground; chainsaw carving demonstrations, an onsite gift shop and cafe there's always something new and exciting to interest, inspire and surprise you.With a full programme of special events, exhibitions, art shows and educational workshops across the year, it's a great day out for all the family. The Dean Heritage Centre has indoor and outdoor exhibits. If rain stops you enjoying the woodlands, take advantage of our RAINY DAY GUARANTEE and return again free of charge.

Taurus Crafts is a vibrant visitor centre where you can see a wide range of arts and crafts. Throughout the year, there are opportunities to discover your own creativity, join a workshop including making, decorating and throwing your own pots, jewellery making, chocolate making, stone carving & puppet making. As well as being the home to a fantastic range of independent businesses, we run three shops and a café with a mixed ability team providing opportunities for work placements & supported employment for people with mental health and learning disabilities.

Since 2000, Yate and District Heritage Centre has established itself as the local authority museum, gallery and archive for the Yate area. Today the Heritage Centre has developed significant collections of local history artefacts, images, documents and audio material. With regularly updated exhibitions, we also deliver children's holiday workshops and large annual events.