Float in the Forest

Float in the Forest

Relax and switch off during your break to the Forest of Dean. If you’re looking for something different to do, or a moment to regenerate in-between adrenaline fueled activies – why not book yourself a session at Float in the Forest. Floatation is the...
Stand Up Paddleboarding

Stand Up Paddleboarding

PADDLEBOARD ADVENTURES Create magic moments on a paddleboarding adventure. Learn SUP skills with our friendly coaches. Create magical memories in fun family activities, or glide down the River Wye kingfisher spotting. Fuel the adrenaline with a white-water adventure....
Mountain Bike Coaching

Mountain Bike Coaching

With all the incredible cycling trails out in the Forest of Dean, you may wish to have a guided ride, or some mountain bike coaching during your stay! Whether you are new to mountain biking and looking to gain basic skills, a veteran rider who’s lost the love, or a...
Forest of Dean Yoga

Forest of Dean Yoga

If you’re looking to do some yoga in the Forest of Dean during your stay, look no further. Soul Connection Yoga classes are alignment focused, designed to create a strong and flexible body that allows you to do the things you love with ease. As you calm the mind...
Dog Friendly Hotel

Dog Friendly Hotel

The Speech House Hotel in Gloucestershire has hired a Head of Dog Experience, Luca. He is a Lucas Terrier, and has had a distinguished career in consulting for hotels on what it really is that dogs, and their owners want from a UK hotel break. Read on for the inside...
Mobility Scooters to Hire

Mobility Scooters to Hire

We’ve partnered with Countryside Mobility (a charity initiative, operated by Living Options) to offer all-terrain mobility scooter (“Tramper”) hire. It has a restricted speed of 4mph which is ideal to accompany walkers and children on bikes. Trampers are safe and easy...
Photography Courses

Photography Courses

Join professional photographer David Broadbent in the beautiful Forest of Dean & Wye Valley. Improve your technique with a themed group course or hone your skills to perfection on a bespoke one to one training day which is unashamedly – all about you…...
Local Bike Hire

Local Bike Hire

There are many different ways to explore the Forest of Dean. One of our favourites being by bike. With trails for all abilities and riders, there’s something for families, the experienced cyclist and those who want to cruise around the Forest without the hard...
EXPLORE OUR HERITAGE

EXPLORE OUR HERITAGE

Welcome to The Speech House, an unmissable historic building that has been a part of the Forest of Dean’s scenery since 1669. Set in the centre of the Forest, this historic house is surrounded by one of the only surviving ancient woodlands in England. Whether...
A Walk on the Wild Side

A Walk on the Wild Side

Guided walks in the Forest of Dean, right from our doorstep. Take advantage of our central location in the Forest of Dean and book out local naturalist Ed Drewitt to inform you about and find with you the wildlife on our doorstep. The ancient trees of the Forest of...
Inspire2Adventure

Inspire2Adventure

Looking for a bit more adventure then we suggest you get outdoors and exhilarated by visiting one of the many local activities at Inspire 2Adventure. Get outdoors and discover some of the most stunning areas the UK has to offer! Inspire2Adventure provides a multitude...
Local Activities

Local Activities

Located in the Forest of Dean, The Speech House Hotel is ideally situated for access to a large variety of local activities such as;  Go Ape, Off Road Driving, Canoeing, Walking, Cycling, Caving, Shooting… or you may just prefer having a quiet afternoon tea! With so...
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