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New family attraction opens at Beechenhurst just in time for the summer holidays

New family attraction opens at Beechenhurst just in time for the summer holidays

Forestry England is teaming up with the world's largest conservation organisation, WWF, to bring a brand-new family trail to Beechenhurst in the Forest of Dean, helping families to connect with nature this summer — opening just in time for the six-week break!

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10 best outdoor swimming pools and splash pads in Gloucestershire

10 best outdoor swimming pools and splash pads in Gloucestershire

Bristol's The Wave reopens with new owners after shock short-term closure

Bristol's The Wave reopens with new owners after shock short-term closure

Confetti Flower Field announces its summer opening dates

Confetti Flower Field announces its summer opening dates

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10 best outdoor swimming pools and splash pads in Gloucestershire

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9 best beaches within a 90-minute drive from Gloucestershire

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What to expect at Beechenhurst's free family fun day this summer

What to expect at Beechenhurst's free family fun day this summer

Stroud cocktail bar launches campaign to protect the Severn Bore

Stroud cocktail bar launches campaign to protect the Severn Bore

New family attraction opens at Beechenhurst just in time for the summer holidays

New family attraction opens at Beechenhurst just in time for the summer holidays

Westonbirt Arboretum launches summer activities programme encouraging families to 'roam free'

Westonbirt Arboretum launches summer activities programme encouraging families to 'roam free'

New illustrated maps of accessible travel routes launch in various Forest of Dean locations

New illustrated maps of accessible travel routes launch in various Forest of Dean locations

Forest Green Rovers appoints Welsh football legend as new manager

Forest Green Rovers appoints Welsh football legend as new manager

Bristol's The Wave reopens with new owners after shock short-term closure

Bristol's The Wave reopens with new owners after shock short-term closure

Get a digital detox at Gloucestershire's newest 'back to nature' glamping experience

Get a digital detox at Gloucestershire's newest 'back to nature' glamping experience

South west's only inland surfing venue closes over financial row

South west's only inland surfing venue closes over financial row

Confetti Flower Field announces its summer opening dates

Confetti Flower Field announces its summer opening dates

David Beckham celebrates life in the Cotswolds as he takes on guest editorship of Country Life

David Beckham celebrates life in the Cotswolds as he takes on guest editorship of Country Life

America's 'fastest growing' sport launches at East Glos Club

America's 'fastest growing' sport launches at East Glos Club

Cotswold Lavender announces summer opening dates

Cotswold Lavender announces summer opening dates

UK's largest flag football tournament coming to Gloucestershire

UK's largest flag football tournament coming to Gloucestershire

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Win an overnight stay for two in Slimbridge's new shepherd's huts

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