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Gloucester Rugby gets behind Ben Morgan for testimonial farewell

Gloucester Rugby is playing host to Ben Morgan’s testimonial this 2023 season, following the player's 11-year commitment to the...

This is the only place you can get your dog fitted for Ruffwear in Gloucestershire

Ruffwear creates high-performance dog gear for outdoor adventures, from harnesses for hiking to life jackets for water-lovers –...

Free parking in Cheltenham during Race Week

Visitors can park for FREE in Cheltenham’s council-run Town Centre East car park every afternoon during Race Week, as part of an...

Cheltenham is the UK's most Instagrammable racecourse

Home to gorgeous views over the Cotswolds and the most thrilling event in the jump racing calendar, Cheltenham has been crowned...

Beautiful cherry blossom season is coming to Batsford Arboretum

Soak up the colours of spring at Batsford Arboretum, one of the UK’s best spots to go cherry blossom viewing, from mid-March to...

Tetbury's Highgrove Gardens reopens for 2023 tours

Discover the history, inspiration and special organic management behind The Royal Gardens at Highgrove when it reopens to the...

Gloucestershire golf complex invests £200,000 in state-of-the-art TrackMan Range technology

A new system that tracks golfing perfomance is helping Gloucestershire players improve their game and have interactive fun on the...

The Boodles Gold Cup tours Cheltenham for a second year

The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup has been touring some well-known businesses across Gloucestershire for a second year in the lead...

Cotswold RAW announces sponsorship of Gloucester-Hartpury women's rugby team

Local pet food provider Cotswold RAW has announced its sponsorship of the Gloucester-Hartpury women's rugby team, as they go from...

Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling to feature in national exhibition celebrating the best of British life

A London art exhibition which showcases 100 joys of being British will feature Cooper's Hill cheese rolling extravaganza for its...

Gloucestershire makes top five for most romantic camping getaway destinations in the UK

New research from GO Outdoors has revealed the best spots for a couple's camping getaway ahead of Valentine's Day 2023, and...

The Jockey Club removes dress codes ahead of Cheltenham Festival

In a bid to make horse racing 'more accessible and inclusive', The Jockey Club has removed formal dress codes at all 15 of its...

Here's how you can support ground-breaking conservation research at Westonbirt Arboretum

From funding important research roles to supporting community engagement programmes, help Britain's National Arboretum to thrive...

Opening date revealed for £7 million leisure park with Europe's tallest climbing challenge

The opening date for an impressive high ropes course at 270 Climbing, between Gloucester and Cheltenham, has been revealed - with...

Have your say on the future of Cannop Ponds

Forestry England is inviting the public to have their say on the future of Cannop Ponds in the Forest of Dean, with engagement...

New one-of-a-kind dining experience from Michelin star chef coming to Cheltenham in 2023

Coming to Cheltenham Racecourse this March 2023, diners have the chance to see Michelin star chef, Clare Smyth, in the flesh and...

Hot air balloon race to launch from Gloucestershire Airport

A rare spectacle is taking place in the county in 2023, when a fleet of hot air balloons launch from Gloucestershire Airport to...

New family activity trail to open in the Forest of Dean

There's a brand-new Julia Donaldson activity trail for families to experience at Beechenhurst in the Forest of Dean this year –...

Tickets for Cheltenham Racecourse’s 2023 fixtures are now on sale

With race days running from January to May, tickets for Cheltenham Racecourse’s anticipated 2023 horse racing fixtures are on sale...

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust needs volunteers to help it track the Forest of Dean's pine martens

The Forest of Dean's population of pine martens is expanding its territory - and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is looking for...

Stroud is looking for its first Bicycle Mayor

Passionate cyclists in Stroud and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to apply to become the district's first Bicycle...

Take on 5k every day in December for Sue Ryder

Whether you're running, walking or jogging it, sign up to the December Daily Dash to complete 5k a day and raise important funds...

Volunteers needed for Cheltenham tree planting project to honour Queen Elizabeth II

Cheltenham Borough Council is seeking volunteers to plant trees in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II at four locations across...

Cotswold Water Park is getting its own ice rink this winter

Gloucestershire's biggest all-weather ice rink to date is opening at Cotswold Water Park this November 2022 — and skating sessions...

Forest of Dean named one of the best places for 'leaf peeping' in the UK

Popular in America, the term 'leaf peeping' is gaining traction in Gloucestershire — with Visit Dean Wye naming the Forest of Dean...

Celebrities attend Rugby For Heroes charity shoot

Mike Tindall and Nick Knowles helped to raise thousands of pounds for Gloucester-based charity Rugby for Heroes, at a special...

Hartpury offers sponsorship of its 10 sporting academies to businesses

Ten sporting academies already put Hartpury University and Hartpury College on an elite list of the nation’s very best centres of...

The new star of British cycling will line up in Gloucestershire for Tour of Britain

*Please note, the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain has been cancelled as the UK observes a period of national...

Gloucester Rugby reveals new season hospitality experiences

Complete with panoramic views of the Kingsholm pitch, pre-match meals, player interviews and more, Gloucester Rugby reveals a...

Meeting of minds will help get Gloucestershire more active

A quarter of people in the county aren't moving enough each day. Active Gloucestershire is bringing together change makers from...