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Remote working hotspots

Work from home and fancy a change of scenery? We have compiled a remote working hotspot directory of cafes, pubs and public buildings in the Forest of Dean that welcome remote workers.

If you run a business that welcomes remote workers with relevant facilities such as Wi-Fi and working spaces, you can sign up to the directory for free on the link below.

Sign up to be listed in our directory

This directory is still a work in progress and is currently in its early stages with plans to update with an interactive map once more businesses have signed up.

Amigos Mexican Grill - Newerne Street, Lydney

Business name: Amigos Mexican Grill

Website: https://www.facebook.com/amigoslydney/

Business type: Freehouse / Pub / Club

Email: amigoslydney@btconnect.com 

Address: 47-49 Newerne Street, Lydney, GL15 5RA

Facilities: Free Wifi, Customer Toilets, Hot Drinks, Cold Drinks, Cold Food/Snack, Hot Food, Conference/Private meeting rooms

Minimum spend to use facilities: 

Capacity (Indoor/outdoor):

Parking: On street

Opening hours:

Cafè on the Hill - Tutshill

Business name: Cafè on the Hill

Website: www.cafeonthehilltutshill.co.uk

Business type: Cafe

Email: cafeonthehill@outlook.com

Address: Coleford Road, Tutshill, opposite the Memorial Hall, NP16 7BN

Facilities: Free Wifi, Electrical Charging Points (Free use), Electrical Charging Points (Pay as you go), Customer Toilets, Hot Drinks, Cold Drinks, Cold Food/Snack, Hot Food, Conference/Private meeting rooms.

Minimum spend to use facilities: £2.90

Capacity (Indoor/outdoor): 42

Parking: Yes, parking at the Memorial Hall is free of charge

Opening hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Saturday

Cinderford Town Council - Belle Vue Road, Cinderford

Business name: Cinderford Town Council

Website: https://www.cinderfordtowncouncil.gov.uk/about/belle-vue-centre/

Business type: We have shared business space and single occupancy business space. This can be for a minimum of one hour. We also have meeting rooms.

Email: clerk@cinderfordtowncouncil.gov.uk 

Address: St Annal's House, The Belle Vue Centre, Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AB

Facilities: Free Wifi, Customer Toilets, Hot Drinks, Cold Drinks, Bike Storage/Cycle Parking, Conference/Private meeting rooms

Minimum spend to use facilities: One hour minimum charge

Capacity (Indoor/outdoor): Meeting room can accommodate up to 20 tables and seat more in cinema style

Parking: Customer car parking available

Opening hours: 9am - 9pm

Cobblers - Church Street, Newent

Business name: Cobblers

Website: https://www.facebook.com/7churchstreetnewent/

Business type: Freehouse / Pub / Club

Email: yoyoradish@hotmail.co.uk 

Address: GL18 1PU

Facilities: Electrical Charging Points (Free use), Customer Toilets, Cold Drinks, Conference/Private meeting rooms

Minimum spend to use facilities: £1.80

Capacity (Indoor/outdoor): 80

Parking:

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 5-9 pm, Friday and Saturday 5-10 pm, Sunday 12-2 pm and 5-9pm

The George Hotel - Church St, Newent

Business name: The George Hotel

Website: www.georgehotel.uk.com 

Business type: Freehouse/Pub/Club

Email: enquiries@georgehotel.uk.com 

Address: The George Hotel, 21-23 Church St, Newent, GL18 1PU

Facilities: Free Wifi, Electrical Charging Points (Free use), Customer Toilets, Hot Drinks, Cold Drinks, Cold Food/Snack

Minimum spend to use facilities:

Capacity (Indoor/outdoor): 100

Parking: Car Park

Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 1pm-11pm Friday-Saturday: Midday-Midnight Sunday: Midday-7pm

The Growth Hub - Vantage Point Business Village, Mitcheldean

Business name: The Growth Hub

Website: https://www.thegrowthhub.biz/forest-of-dean 

Business type: Shared Business space

Email: forestofdean@thegrowthhub.biz

Address: Ground Floor, Building Seven, Vantage Point Business Village, Western Ave, Gloucester Rd, Mitcheldean, GL17 0DD

Facilities: Free Wifi, Electrical Charging Points (Free use), Customer Toilets, Hot Drinks, Cold Drinks, Cold Food/Snack, Hot Food, Conference/Private meeting rooms

Minimum spend to use facilities: First visit is free, £15 per day hot desking thereafter

Capacity (Indoor/outdoor): 20

Parking: Designated visitor parking on site

Opening hours: 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday

The Kings Arms - Ross Road, Newent

Business name: The Kings Arms

Website: https://kings-arms-newent.business.site/

Business type: Freehouse / Pub / Club

Email: thekingsarmscountrypub@gmail.com 

Address: The Kings Arms, Ross Road, Newent, GL18 1BD

Facilities: Free Wifi, Electrical Charging Points (Free use), Customer Toilets, Hot Drinks, Cold Drinks, Cold Food/Snack, Hot Food, Bike Storage/Cycle Parking, Conference/Private meeting rooms

Minimum spend to use facilities: £2.50

Capacity (Indoor/outdoor): 250. There are 3 separate meeting rooms available with a projector, screen and PA system available for business meetings and training events.

Parking: Private car park

Opening hours: 12 noon till 10pm Monday-Thursday, 12 noon till 11pm Friday and Saturday, 9am till 6pm Sunday

Mark Anthony Monk Financial Consultancy - High Street, Coleford

Business name: Mark Anthony Monk Financial Consultancy

Website: www.markmonk.co.uk

Business type:

Email: mark.monk@openwork.uk.com 

Address: 8 High Street, Coleford, Glos GL16 8HF

Facilities: Customer Toilets

Minimum spend to use facilities:

Capacity (Indoor/outdoor): 2

Parking: There is no parking but paid for parking nearby. 

Opening hours: The offices are not open all the time so anyone interested in working onsite should call ahead, availability is 8.30am to 6.00pm Monday-Friday.

Eat@TheShip - High Street, Newnham

Business name: Eat@TheShip Ltd

Website: www.shopattheship.co.uk

Business type: Cafe

Email: eatattheship@outlook.com 

Address: Ship Inn, High Street, Newnham, GL14 1BY

Facilities: Free Wifi, Customer Toilets, Hot Drinks, Cold Drinks, Cold Food/Snack, Hot Food, Conference/Private meeting rooms

Minimum spend to use facilities: Buy at least one hot drink please to access the free wifi

Capacity (Indoor/outdoor): 32 in two upstairs rooms (more coming in 2022) and roughly 32 in courtyard, 40 in marquee, and 40 in enclosed garden

Parking: On street parking with no restrictions

Opening hours: 8am - 4pm 7 days a week

Swan House Tea Room - Woolaston

Business name: Swan House Tea Room

Website: https://swanhousetearoom.com/

Business type: Restaurant

Email: info@swanhousetearoom.com 

Address: Cone Valley, Woolaston, on the A48, GL15 6AA

Facilities: Free Wifi, Electrical Charging Points (Free use), Customer Toilets, Hot Drinks, Cold Drinks, Cold Food/Snack, Hot Food

Minimum spend to use facilities: £8 per person

Capacity (Indoor/outdoor): 30 indoor 20 outside

Parking: Large free car park

Opening hours: 10.30am to 4.00pm Wednesday-Sunday Longer hours by arrangement