ARTSPACE EVENTS
What is the Cinderford Art Trail?
Across the town of Cinderford community spaces and places will be exhibiting locally-produced art for you to get out and discover. Supported by Active Gloucestershire, the trail will highlight accessible spaces, local services, and the vibrant creative work happening across Cinderford.
How to get involved
- A beautiful trail map of Cinderford is available from Artspace and other trail partners, or on this page from the 23rd May until the end of the summer.
- Locations across the town are hosting artworks and others have QR codes linking to art made by community artists.
- An exhibition at Artspace will open on Saturday 23 May 2026.from 10:30am
- A celebration event is happening at The Wesley 10:30am-3:30pm on Saturday 23 May 2026, including free performances and creative workshops. (See details below)
- Walk the trail and share your experience on social media using #ArtSpaceTrail.
1) Cinderford Artspace
The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL14 2NL
Artspace Cinderford are an arts and education based charity based in the Forest of Dean. Established in 1988, the organisation specialises in offering fully inclusive, accessible creative opportunities for people of any age or ability.
2) Cinderford Town Council
Belle Vue House, 6 Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AB
& The Wesley – Forest of Dean Community and Arts Centre, 7 Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford GL14 2AA
Home to wonderful performances & events throughout the year
3) Candi Unlimited Cinderford
31 Market St, Cinderford, GL14 2RT
A safe and inclusive community venue supporting young and old
4) Cinderford Library
Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford GL14 2BZ
A place to discover, connect and learn
5) Forest Voluntary Action Forum (Ow Bist)
Forest Community Space, Ow Bist, Dockham Rd, Cinderford GL14 2AN
A vibrant community hub with a community kitchen opening soon
6) Palace Cinema
Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford GL14 2AA
Family-friendly, 2-screen cinema built in 1910 showing largely Hollywood and blockbuster films
7) The Music Works – Forest Hub
6 Market Street, Cinderford, GL14 2RX
A music centre that transforms lives through music
8) Forest Sensory Services (Foxes Bridge Centre)
Forest Sensory Services, Valley Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2LJ
Support people of all ages suffering from sensory impairment
9) Gloucestershire College (Forest of Dean Campus)
Forest Of Dean Campus Northern United Way, Cinderford GL14 3FF
Our further and higher education learning centre
10) Hilltop Children and Family Centre
Hilltop Children’s Centre, Latimer Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2QA
Supporting families through their parenting journeys
11) St White’s School
Sneyd Wood Rd, Cinderford GL14 3GD
One of Cinderford’s vibrant local primary schools
12) Forest Climbing (Forest Vale Rd)
Unit 16, Forest Vale Rd, Cinderford GL14 2P
The Forest of Dean’s very own bouldering centre
13) Freedom Leisure, Cinderford
Leisure centre and pool with facilities and activities for all
14) C&J’s Bakery
26A, Market St, Cinderford, GL14 2RX
The perfect place to stop for a mid-trail snack
15) Greenhill Coffee House
8 Market St, Cinderford, GL14 2SB
Serve fairtrade, organic and locally roasted coffee
16) The Golden Lion Cinderford
Golden Lion, 27 High St, Cinderford, GL14 2SL
A cozy pub with a community atmosphere
17) St Stephen’s Church
Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford GL14 2AA
A friendly welcoming church in an impressive historic building
18) KJT Residential, Cinderford
15 High St, Cinderford, GL14 2SE
Selling & letting homes across the Forest of Dean
19) Sue Ryder, Cinderford
3a Heywood Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2PL
Charity-run retailer selling donated goods – pick up a bargain!
