Hidden Heritage app
The Hidden Heritage apps developed by AT Creative are an exciting new way to explore the Forest of Dean using your mobile phone or tablet device.
Watch the images move between the past and the present:
What will the project deliver?
As you explore the trail, your location will be tracked on the map using the GPS built into your device. When you near a point of interest, the GPS triggers a set of information which relates to the site. This could be text, a static historic picture or a “fading image” that shows a smooth transition between the historic and modern landscape, taking you back in time to see what was once there.
It is hoped that during the course of the five year delivery phase more apps will be created to provide a family of apps illustrating various aspects of the Forest’s heritage.
There are now two Hidden Heritage apps to help you explore the Forest's past, using old maps and new technology:
- Coleford's Hidden Heritage follows a 7 mile route around the historic market town of Coleford (including Scarr Bandstand, Darkhill Iron Works and Titanic Steelworks)
- Hidden Heritage of the Dean takes you on a 9 mile route following the Forestry Commission's Family Cycle Trail
How do I download the Apps?
The app is available for Android and Apple users, just visit your relevant app store to download, it’s FREE!
- Download Coleford's Hidden Heritage app from the Apple iStore or Google Play Store
- Download Hidden Heritage of the Dean from the Apple iStore or Google Play Store
Exploring Our Forest projects
Exploring Our Forest Projects
If you go down to the woods today...
You might be surprised what you find!
From creating habitats for our wildlife or improving our waterways, to recording oral histories or finding old photos, there’s always something going on to get involved in!