About Us
What we're about
As a family run business, we wanted to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere with wonderful food, somewhere we would go ourselves with our family. That's why you'll find we welcome everyone and our menu has thoughtfully been put together to cater for all tastes and appetites, even little ones have their own menu. We don't take pre-bookings, as there is plenty of seating inside and out for everyone.
Hungry?
We believe that our food and refreshments should reflect our beautiful surroundings of the Forest of Dean, that's why our team has carefully selected and sourced the best local ingredients to serve you delicious breakfasts, lunches, light snacks and our tempting selection of homemade cakes.
Freshly prepared each morning, from our famous nachos to our signature 16 hour roasted pulled pork to our carefully selected local seasonal daily specials, we believe there's something for everyone - including Fairtrade Coffee and Rainforest Alliance Hot Chocolate.
Where are we?
Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Forest of Dean, Beechenhurst Cafe sits on the former site of the Speech House colliery. . It is now the ideal base for a family day out with the adjacent adventure play area suitable for all ages and abilities and a great starting point for the famous Sculpture trail, family cycle track or one of the way marked walks starting from Beechenhurst Lodge.
It provides a beautiful and tranquil setting giving enormous pleasure to those who visit all year round.
Beechenhurst is also host to Go Ape tree top junior adventure, the climbing tower and Archery. Create your own adventure in a world of trees.
Book Tickets
Facilities
Catering
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
- Children's outdoor play area
Leisure Facilities
- Free WIFI
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
Gradings
- 5 Food Standards Hygiene

Opening Times
* Summer 08.30 to 17.00
Winter 08.30 to 16.30
Closed Christmas Day