Gourmet Dinner Evening - Saturday October 6th

The Speech House are hosting a Gourmet Dinner Evening on Saturday October 6th, with guest Gregg Wallace. Book your place by contacting The Speech House.

Download our Gourmet Evening menu here.

On Sunday 7th October, Gregg Wallace will also be attending the Forest Food Showcase which is taking place in the grounds of The Speech House.

Read more about the Forest Food Showcase, taking place on 7th October.

Forest Food Showcase – 7th October 2012

The Forest Showcase, Food & Drink Festival is to be held on Sunday 7th October 2012, at The Speech House Hotel & Field. The event is being organised by Amanda Smith from Switched On (Forest) community Interest company, along with Rachel Smith and in conjunction with Peter & Gill Hands, owners of the Speech House Hotel.

The Forest Showcase will bring together over 50 different food and drink producers from the Forest of Dean and surrounding area, arts & crafts, free talks and cookery demonstrations, children’s workshops, a sustainable living area and many other attractions making this year’s event the biggest in the history of the event.

The star attraction will be the opening of the event by the very popular BBC TV & Radio Food programmes presenter “Gregg Wallace” who has hosted programmes such as Saturday Morning Kitchen, Turn Back Time, BBC Radio 4’s Food programme and of course Master Chef.

Gregg will be appearing thanks to Peter & Gill Hands working closely with Be- Spoke Hotels, who they use as a marketing organisation to promote the Speech House Hotel and surrounding area.

Peter Hands said “We are delighted to have been able to secure the appearance of Gregg, on behalf of The Forest Showcase. Gregg is passionate about local produce being used where ever possible. Our thanks go to Be-Spoke for their assistance in inviting Gregg down to the Royal Forest Food and Drink Event, we are sure everyone will turn out to give him a warm Forest welcome.


2011 Forest Showcase attracted over 4000 visitors.
For Further information on the event please contact:-

Peter Hands – The Speech House Hotel.
T: 01594 822607
E: peterh@thespeechhouse.co.uk
W: www.thespeechhouse.co.uk

Amanda Smith -
T: 07980357747
E: contactus@forestshowcase.org
w: www.forestshowcase.org

Wedding Fayre, The Speech House - Sunday 10th March

On Sunday 10th March, The Speech House hotel will be holding a Wedding Fayre from 11am - 3pm.

The Speech House Hotel has become synonymous with hosting classic and unique weddings. Set in the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean it makes the idyllic setting for your special day.

Click here for more details, and to download our new Wedding Pack.

To make a booking, call 01594 822 607 or email info@thespeechhouse.co.uk

The Speech House wins the Forester Business Award for Tourism

Left to right: Sharon Winman (General Manager), Gill Hands (Director), Brian Cook (Whitehouse Print, Presenting the award) & Peter Hands.

The Tourism Award was contested by many businesses and the citation reads "Peter & Gill Hands have since purchasing the Speech House Hotel in 2010, developed the quality of service, links with the community, and the welcoming ambience for visitors and residents as well as promoting the Royal Forest of Dean whenever possible".

Peter said, "We were delighted to receive this award on behalf of all our team at the hotel, who have worked so hard to make the Speech House the premier hotel within the Royal Forest of Dean. We thank everyone for supporting us and look forward to continuing the development of the business".

To make a booking, call 01594 822607 or email info@thespeechhouse.co.uk

Walk 4 Wildlife, The Forest of Dean

Join this year's Walk 4 Wildlife, starting at The Speech House Hotel on Sunday 13th May 2012. With special guest star, BBC's Mike Dilger, star of the One show, and BBC wildlife presenter.

Find out more on this event.

Royal Forest Jubilee - Saturday, 2nd June

Saturday 2nd June 2012

 

2.00 p.m. until 10.00 p.m. Gates Open at 12.30 p.m.

 

Come and Join us for:

An afternoon and evening of entertainment to celebrate HM The Queen's Diamond Jubilee

The Royal Forest Jubilee is ‘The Event’ in the Forest of Dean to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and is promoted by Lydbrook Band. This is a family occasion so come and enjoy some wonderful music with many varied acts throughout the day along with attractions for all ages. 

There will be main stage performances from 2pm right through to 10pm and Lydbrook Band will perform a Last Night of the Proms with sound effects and a firework finale.  There will also be a fly past of local historic aeroplanes (weather permitting).

Feel free to bring your own picnic, set up your blanket or table and chairs, sit back, listen and enjoy the diverse talent we are so lucky to have in this part of the country. Alternatively you can hire a gazebo plot for the day and relax and enjoy the day in your own space. 

Buy your tickets online

 

More information on the event can be found online here.

Cycling breaks from £62 per person per night

Total cost of £248 for two adults for two nights to include:-

•  Accommodation in a Cottage or Courtyard Room 
• Full English Breakfast each morning 
• A two course dinner in one of the hotel restaurants 
• A two course dinner in the Orangery 
• Hire of two bikes for one day 
• Bring your children and stay in a Courtyard Family room and pay extra £15 per child for bed and breakfast (up to 2 children sharing) Children's menus available and bikes charged accordingly from £12.00 per bike per day. 
• Bring your four legged friend for an extra £10 per night 
• Minimum stay, 2 nights 
• VAT at 20% 

Upgrades to other room types from Cottage and Courtyard. Please contact the hotel for further details.

Take part in the Forest of Dean half Marathon

The race course for 2012 is the same as the course in 2011, following forest trails, and some minor road sections.

The officially-measured half-marathon course (13 miles 192.5 yards) was created by the Forestry Commission, with special permission has been given to stage the race over this course.

Starting at the Speech House Hotel, the race course follows the trails in a clockwise direction through the Forest of Dean to return to the Speech House.

Find out more.

To make a booking, call 01594 822607 or email info@thespeechhouse.co.uk

Wedding Fayre Gloucestershire - Sunday 4th March

On Sunday 4th March, The Speech House hotel will be holding a Wedding Fayre from 11am - 4pm.

The Speech House Hotel has become synonymous with hosting classic and unique weddings. Set in the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean it makes the idyllic setting for your special day.

Click here for more details, and to download our new Wedding Pack.

To make a booking, call 01594 822 607 or email info@thespeechhouse.co.uk

Valentine's Romantic Package

We are offering a Special Discounted Romantic Package, which will be available over the Valentine's celebration period between the 11th and 14th of February.

Stay in a luxurious double room and dine in our candlelit restaurant enjoying a romantic dinner for two for as little as £90.00 per person. Why not spoil yourselves with champagne, chocolates and red roses which will be in your room on arrival.

Make your stay extra special and upgrade to a courtyard four poster room for an extra £22.50 per person.

Or even better upgrade to our newly refurbished Master Four Poster Rooms for an extra £57.50 per person.

Valentine’s Menu
Our Valentine's menu is available on the 11^th and the 14^th of February. On the 14^th dinner will be served accompanied by the gentle sounds of a harp.

Download our Valentine's Menu here.

For full details of our total packages on offer call us on 01594 822607 

Make every day a Valentine's. Ladies this is a Leap Year and you are "allowed" to ask your partner to marry you! Talk to us about our romantic Package available throughout the year.