Forests & woodlands Β· South West England
Speech House Oaks
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Speech House Oaks (grid reference SO622123) is a 16.26-hectare (40.2-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1972. The site is listed in the 'Forest of Dea
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend Β· 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Speech House Oaks (grid reference SO622123) is a 16.26-hectare (40.2-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1972. The site is listed in the 'Forest of Dean Local Plan Review' as a Key Wildlife Site (KWS).
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
Gathering is an interactive sculpture created by Julian Wild, consisting of 12 colorful metal forms that mimic natural woodland structures. The artwork encourages physical engagement and includes tactile elements for visually impaired visitors, enhancing the experience for all. It is part of the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Speech House Oaks SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Speech House Oaks (grid reference SO622123) is a 16.26-hectare (40.2-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1972. The site is listed in the 'Forest of Dean Local Plan Review' as a Key Wildlife Site (KWS).
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8085, -2.5489
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL16 7EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend β 4.5 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Speech House Oaks (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Gathering
Public art & sculpture Β· 0.1 km
Obelisk Opposite Speech House Hotel
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Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean
Memorials & monuments Β· 0.3 km
Speech House Hotel
Manor houses Β· 0.3 km
Speech House
Gardens Β· 0.3 km
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail
Military museums Β· 0.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Speech House Oaks?
- Speech House Oaks is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EL), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is Speech House Oaks?
- Speech House Oaks (grid reference SO622123) is a 16.26-hectare (40.2-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1972. The site is listed in the 'Forest of Dea
- How do I get to Speech House Oaks?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EL.
- Is Speech House Oaks a protected site?
- Yes β Speech House Oaks is part of the Speech House Oaks SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Speech House Oaks free to visit?
- Yes, Speech House Oaks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Speech House Oaks?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EL.