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Tickets for Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials are on sale now

It’s the highlight of Gloucestershire horse lovers’ calendars – and tickets are now on sale to the popular eventing showcase at...

Cotswold RAW shares its top tips for feeding your dog raw food while on staycation

Staycation season is here – and for dog owners, following a raw diet doesn’t need to make travelling tricky, thanks to Cotswold...

The Five Valleys Walk is returning after a two-year hiatus

Offering a brilliant family-friendly fundraiser, Meningitis Now's charity event, the Five Valleys Walk, is making its anticipated...

Willow Hill is open for glamping and camping bookings

Enjoy new family-friendly glamping, camping and farm dining experiences at Willow Hill Farm in the Gloucestershire countryside,...

Gloucestershire’s biggest kids’ camp provider opens 23rd venue

Popular holiday camp provider, Atlas Camps, is opening a brand-new base in Tewkesbury – its 23rd new venue in just 10 years since...

Little Amal's walk in Cheltenham

Little Amal, the iconic giant puppet who walked from Syria in support of refugees, walked through Cheltenham for the New Steps,...

New family enclosure launching at Royal International Air Tattoo 2022

A new dedicated area for families at RAF Fairford’s Royal International Air Tattoo will be packed with kid-centric entertainment,...

One of Gloucestershire’s best-loved summer camps has launched two new locations

Still wondering how you can keep the kids occupied during the summer holiday? Alongside Cheltenham and Gloucester, Camp 4-2-11 is...

Sir David Attenborough praises Cotswold entrepreneur for her new children’s book

An entrepreneur from the Cotswolds, who has just published a children’s book raising awareness of environmental issues, has...

Stagecoach Performing Arts is running summer holiday schools for children in Gloucestershire

Keeping theatre-loving kids entertained during the summer holidays, Stagecoach Performing Arts is running acting, dancing and...

Cattle Country celebrates 30 years of family days out in Gloucestershire

Get ready for the ultimate birthday party this June 2022, as Cattle Country Farm Park celebrates 30 wonderful years in...

Cheltenham Science Festival has a new partnership with Pride in Gloucestershire

Aiming to make the worlds of science and cyber safe places for LGBTQ+ people, Cheltenham Science Festival is partnering with Pride...

Demand for staycations is still booming in the Cotswolds

As staff shortages cause travel chaos at airports around the country, domestic holidays are still proving popular post-pandemic,...

Go on a sculpture safari at Sudeley Castle this summer

Gloucestershire families can spot a host of exotic animals made from flowers, plants and grasses on the Sudeley Sculpture Safari.

New Cotswold amphitheatre launches its first ever season with a packed programme of performances

Offering creative catering, scenic picnics, moonlit plays and open-air concerts, the Cotswolds newest theatre, the Amphitheatre at...

A new children’s book festival is coming to Westonbirt Arboretum

Little bookworms can meet their favourite authors at Wild Wonder at Westonbirt, a brand-new literature festival championing...

Stratford Park Lido in Stroud is reopening for summer

Stroud’s popular Stratford Park Lido announces when it is reopening for its summer 2022 season.

Cotswolds wildlife park opens new enclosure to welcome penguins from Bristol Zoo

Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water has opened a brand-new penguin enclosure, as it welcomes a group of African penguins from Bristol...

Gloucestershire prep school promotes outdoor education with an open evening picnic

Parents interested in Cheltenham College Prep School are invited to tour the facilities –which include its own forest school – and...

Cheltenham Town Hall announces its spring events programme

Spanning live music, theatre, comedy and even a chance to come face to face with dinosaurs, Cheltenham Town Hall’s spring events...

Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2022 celebrates record-breaking year

With nearly 60,000 people enjoying its live performances, Cheltenham Jazz Festival marked a record-breaking year in 2022.

Cheltenham’s StarBistro reopens with new menu

With a reputation for serving some of the finest food in the Cotswolds, alongside supporting National Star College students in...

Gloucestershire drivers urged to keep an eye on MOT expiry dates after exemption scheme ends

Cleevely Motors is advising Gloucestershire vehicle owners to check their MOT renewal dates after lockdown legislation led to...

Cirencester museum wins Small Visitor Attraction Bronze Award

The Corinium Museum in Cirencester has been awarded the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Bronze Award at the 2021/22 South...

Kings Square hosts free day of entertainment for its grand opening

Fresh from its £5 million transformation, a day of free entertainment and family activities will officially reopen Gloucester’s...

New Aquaventure inflatable water park opening at Cotswolds beach

Take on a Total Wipeout-style challenge, when the new Aquaventure inflatable water park opens at Cotswold Country Park and Beach...

The Coconut Tree brings back its Creme Egg Choccy Hopper!

Sri Lankan street food fans are in for a sweet treat, this Easter, when The Coconut Tree in Cheltenham brings back its Crème Egg...

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum seeks an army of volunteers

The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum in Gloucester has unveiled new plans for future attractions, including a new display about...

Stand Up for Ukraine at the Everyman Theatre raises more than £50,000

The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham and the Barn Theatre in Cirencester teamed up to put on Stand Up for Ukraine, a variety show...

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival returns for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend

The hugely popular Gloucester Tall Ships Festival sails back into Gloucester Docks this June 2022 for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee...