Hidden Heritage app
The Hidden Heritage apps developed by AT Creative are an exciting way to explore the Forest of Dean using your mobile phone or tablet device.
Watch the images move between the past and the present:
Bob Smith, one of the app creators, tells the app story:
What has the project delivered?
The project has provided a 'family' of three FREE apps, illustrating various aspects of the Forest’s heritage:
- Cinderford's Hidden Heritage app takes you on a trail of approximately 12 miles around the town and surrounding area, highlighting 24 points of interest including the Town Centre and The Triangle, Ruspidge Halt and Edgehills nature Reserve. You can choose to do as much, or as little of the trail as you like.
- 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 Forestry England's Family Cycle Trail.
As you explore the app trails, your location is 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.
How do I download the Apps?
The apps are available for Android and Apple users, just visit your relevant app store to download, they are FREE!
- Download Cinderford's Hidden Heritage app from Apple iStore or Google Play Store
- 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
Read this news article on the apps to find out more.