Our top pick of things to do this Christmas Whilst staying at The Speech House Hotel Nestled in the heart of the enchanting Forest of Dean, the Speech House Hotel is your perfect base for a magical Christmas escape. Whether you are enjoying our 3-Day Christmas Break,...
5 things to do in the Wye Valley The Wye Valley is full of hidden gems and activities for everyone. If you’re venturing into the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley and looking for things to do, then we have a tried and tested top 5 things below for you. For those who...
Spooky Season is up on us, and Luca, our Dog Director shares some of the tidbits and stories he has picked up along the way. The Moose Pig The other week I decided I should take my boss “Big Pete” over to the amazing Speech House Vintage Show. I heard that one of...
Luca, Head of the Pet Division, writes a letter about Christmas at The Speech House for his fellow dog friends. Hi fellow dog friends, and humanoids. Well, it’s heading towards my favourite time of year, yes you guessed it, Christmas. Christmas trees, baubles,...
The Speech House Hotel in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire shares a blog post written by their Head of Dog Experience, Luca. He is a Lucas Terrier, and has had a distinguished career consulting for hotels on what it really is that dogs, and their owners want from a...
Plan your Family Break with fun filled activities! The Forest of Dean is the perfect family holiday destination. Packed with family activities and attractions for suitable for all ages, young or old! Families staying in the Speech House Hotel are guaranteed a...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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…...
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...
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...
