Beechenhurst Lodge

 

Formerly the site of Speech House colliery, Beechenhurst is now the ideal base for a family day out with walking trails, cafe facilities and a play area.

Beechenhurst is the starting point for the famous Sculpture Trail, the walk features pieces by famous artists set in beautiful woodland surroundings.

The Gavellers Cafe and restaurant opened on October 3rd 2008 in the new extension to the Lodge and provides a range of wholesome food with new items added to the menu each month. Coach parties should book with the cafe in advance on 01594 827357. Forest Connections, showcasing local products and the Forest of Dean area, can also be found on site.

A special events area with a group gas BBQ is available for hire, as are charcoal BBQs and a loft suitable for meetings and seminars. Please enquire at Forest Connections, 01594 822612, for more details.

three trails and ramblers routes
Beechenhurst to Speech House Link Path
Speculation trail
Sculpture Trail

Cycling trails

links to the Family Cycle Trail

How to get there:

Beechenhurst Lodge is in Forest Of Dean. Coleford is the nearest town or village.

Travelling from Coleford to Cinderford on the B4226, continue by the junction with the B4234 (Parkend to Lydbrook road) driving up the Speech House Road for 500m before turning left into Beechenhurst.

OS Grid Reference: SO614120

Other places to go in Forest Of Dean

• Speech House Woodland
  
• Soudley Ponds
  
• Cannop Cycle Centre
  
• Mallards Pike Lake
  
• The Cyril Hart Arboretum
  
• New Fancy
  
• Nagshead Nature Reserve
  
• Cannop
  
• Speculation
  
• Wenchford
  

Facilities:

	Cafe Opening Times Summer Every day 10am - 6pm. Winter Every weekend and limited weekdays 10am to dusk.
	Hot and cold food and drinks available.
	Picnic site and toilets are open every day (except Christmas day)

Activities

	three trails and ramblers routes Beechenhurst to Speech House Link Path Speculation trail Sculpture Trail
	links to the Family Cycle Trail
	Educational activities for all ages can be arranged through our Ranger service. Tel 01594 833057
	sculptures of all sizes and shapes
	Three permanent BBQ stands free to use. Bookable charcoal hearths available via Forest Connections on 01594 822612. Large gas BBQ bookable for events, call the Forestry Commission on 01594 833057
	several picnic tables on the lawn
	suitable for 5-12 year olds. Separate toddler area.
	views over the forest from 'Place' (The Chair) sculpture
	Loft available for meetings and seminars above Forest connections. Phone 01594 822612 for details

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