Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to view the interior of the historic Market House in the centre of Tetbury, including the normally closed to public... more >

The Market House, Market Place, Tetbury GL8 8DA

Sat 7 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Gloucestershire

Visit the Old Courthouse and Cells

Heritage Open Day: The courthouse is part of the Tetbury Police Museum. We tell the story of policing in Gloucestershire in relation to the history..... more >

63 Long Street, Tetbury GL8 8AA

Sat 7 Sep 24

Staple Hill Methodist Church

Heritage Open Day: Explore the history of our Church and area, as we celebrate 150 years in Staple Hill - our exhibition will take you on a journey... more >

High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 5HQ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Saltford Brass Mill

Heritage Open Day: Ancient Monument and Listed (Grade II*) remnant of the brass industry which thrived in the Avon Valley in the 18th & 19th... more >

Mill Island, The Shallows, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3EX

Sat 7 Sep 24

M Shed, Bristol

Heritage Open Day: Join a free tour of M Shedâ€™s collection stores and encounter treasures from Bristol's industrial and maritime past... more >

Princes Wharf, Bristol BS1 4RN

Sat 7 Sep 24

Swing from Paris at Under the Edge Arts

An evening of Parisian-flavoured jazz and Gypsy Swing at Under the Edge Arts. Saturday 7 September 2024, 8pm... more >

Under the Edge Arts, The Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7AD

Sat 7 Sep 24

Strongroom tours at Bristol Archives

Heritage Open Day: On the 30th anniversary of Heritage Open Days, come and explore Bristol Archives and celebrate our 100th birthday as we open for... more >

Bristol Archives, B Bond Warehouse, Smeaton Road, Bristol BS1 6XN

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Chapel of the Three Kings at Fosters Almshouses

Heritage Open Day: The Almshouses and Chapel are grade II* listed buildings on Colston Street. They were founded by John Foster, a wealthy..... more >

Foster’s Almshouses, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5AY

Sat 7 Sep 24

Journeying to Net Zero - the Challenges of Greening a Heritage Building

Heritage Open Day: Peter Boait presents a talk on how to make a period building more environmentally sustainable... more >

Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Cheltenham GL50 2AP

Sat 7 Sep 24

Satan in the Sedilia: the Hidden History of Pip & Jim's

Heritage Open Day: An illustrated lecture on the history of this church. An illustrated lecture on the history of this church, answering some..... more >

St Philip & St James Church, 60 Grafton Road, Cheltenham GL50 2DD

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Philip and St James Church

Heritage Open Day: A church with a fascinating history. A dramatically reordered church with a fascinating history... more >

60 Grafton Road, Cheltenham GL50 2DD

Sat 7 Sep 24

196 Years of Faith and Service - the Story of Bethesda Methodist Church

Heritage Open Day: Keith Norman presents the history of Bethesda Methodist Church and its place in the local community... more >

Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Cheltenham GL50 2AP

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Greys: Black Gold, Navy and Silver

Heritage Open Day: An illustrated one hour lecture. An illustrated one hour lecture. There are memorials to five members of the Grey family in Pip &..... more >

St Philip and St James Church, 60 Grafton Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL50 2DD

Sat 7 Sep 24

Brandy Bottom Colliery

Heritage Open Day: A guided tour round the remains of the surface buildings of a 19th Century coal mine, which are in the process of being conserved... more >

Brandy Bottom Colliery, A4174, Coxgrove Hill, Bristol BS16 9NL

Sat 7 Sep 24

Cheltenham Cemetery Great War Crosses

Heritage Open Day: Permanent home for the restored wooden crosses. Visit the permanent home for the restored wooden crosses... more >

Cheltenham Cemetery, Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham GL52 5JT

Fri 6 Sep 24

Cheltenham Minster, St Mary's

Heritage Open Day: The only medieval church in Cheltenham. The Minster is the only medieval church in Cheltenham, with outstanding stained glass..... more >

Well Walk, Off Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3HF

Fri 6 Sep 24

'Dissenters' boxes' - Nonconformist Chapels of Early 19th Century Cheltenham

Heritage Open Day: Dr Steven Blake presents a talk on some of the early 19th century nonconformist churches of Cheltenham... more >

Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Cheltenham GL50 2AP

Fri 6 Sep 24

Cheltenham Hindu Temple

Heritage Open Day: Welcome to our temple. We welcome you anytime during opening hours to ask questions and view for yourself... more >

Hindu Community Centre, 64 Swindon Road, Cheltenham GL50 4AY

Fri 6 Sep 24

All Saints Church

Heritage Open Day: Dating from 1868, All Saints is a Grade I listed building. A Grade I listed building, built in the style referred to as..... more >

All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG

Fri 6 Sep 24

Chapels, lodges and crypt open to the public

Heritage Open Day: Take a peak in our beautiful chapels, check out the exhibition in the crypt and visit the exhibition in the Spielman basement and... more >

West Lodge, Bath Road, Arnos Vale, Bristol BS4 3EW

Fri 6 Sep 24

Singles Night

Sip, Mingle, Repeat! Join us for a Singles Night at Stroud Brewery – Where good times brew and connections spark!... more >

Stroud Brewery GL5 2BY

Fri 6 Sep 24

Bethesda Methodist Church

Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to visit this historic church building. Explore this early Victorian chapel and learn more about its history and..... more >

Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Cheltenham GL50 2AP

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Gardens Gallery

Heritage Open Day: Interesting little public building. Today, a community art gallery, this interesting little public building with its turrets was..... more >

Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham GL50 1SW

Fri 6 Sep 24

Great Western Railway Museum, Coleford

Heritage Open Day: Visit a privately owned museum lovingly created from the GWR Goods Shed that marked the site of Coleford's two railways: the... more >

The Old Railway Station, Railway Drive, Coleford GL16 8RH

Fri 6 Sep 24

Exploring Chipping Campden High Street

Heritage Open Day: Chipping Campden's High Street is famous for its buildings. Displays in the public library will help visitors understand the..... more >

Chipping Campden Library, High Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6AT

Fri 6 Sep 24

Tewkesbury, Toll Routes, Two Rivers Connecting History

Heritage Open Day: Tewkesbury is a historic hub of trade on two rivers Avon and Severn. Ancient Toll routes meet here, creating communication and..... more >

64 Barton Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5PX

Fri 6 Sep 24

Newent Market House Museum Special Opening Days

Heritage Open Day: Built in 1668, Newentâ€™s black and white Market House has been the centre of the town for over 300 years... more >

Market Square, Broad Street, Newent GL18 1AH

Fri 6 Sep 24

Hidcote

Heritage Open Day: Join us at Hidcote to celebrate Heritage Open Days on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September, and enjoy free entry to the garden... more >

Hidcote Manor Gardens, Hidcote Bartrim, Chipping Campden GL55 6LR

Fri 6 Sep 24

Cambray Baptist Church, Cheltenham

Heritage Open Day: Cambray Baptist Church is a listed building which was built in 1855. It has been updated and extended over the years, but retains..... more >

Cambray Place, Cheltenham GL50 1JS

Fri 6 Sep 24

An Exhibition on The History of South Cheltenham

Heritage Open Day: An exhibition on the history of south Cheltenham. This exhibition illustrates the history of south Cheltenham, with the upper Bath..... more >

Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Cheltenham GL50 2AP

Fri 6 Sep 24

Secret Places Art Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Savour the awe and wonder of creativity. The curious and intrepid will love escaping into the mysteries of these artists'..... more >

The Hub Gallery, Christ Church, Malvern Road, Cheltenham GL50 2JH

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Genesis of Cheltenham's 'South Town' in the early years of the 19th century

Heritage Open Day: Stuart Manton presents a talk on the beginnings of Cheltenham's 'South Town' Cheltenham grew rapidly southwards... more >

Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Cheltenham GL50 2AP

Fri 6 Sep 24

Witcombe Folk Dance Club.

Folk Dance with live music from Ben and Heather with Callers Sue and Ellie. All dances walked through and Called. Everyone welcome more >

Pillcroft Rd, Witcombe, Gloucester , UK GL3 4TB

Wed 4 Sep 24

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Lydney

Mediumship Demonstration with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her... more >

Lydney Town Hall High Street Lydney GL15 5DY

Wed 4 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Unit 1 Diamond Rd, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury GL20 7FX

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Milbury Heath, Wotton Under Edge GL12 8QH

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Bath Road, Haresfield Nr Stonehouse GL10 3DP

Sun 1 Sep 24

Bike Bath-Cotswolds

Bike Bath-Cotswolds 2024 Returns Along With A New Walk Event After a year off in 2023, Bike Bath-Cotswolds 2024, the largest independently run... more >

Westonbirt School, Tetbury GL8 8QC

Sun 1 Sep 24

Pontings Farm - Open Garden for NGS

One acre accessible hillside garden with views of the Golden Valley and beyond. Bee and wildlife friendly with wildflower meadow, pond and orchard... more >

Pontings Farm, Stroud GL6 8LX

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Siddington, Cirencester GL7 6EU

Sun 1 Sep 24

Stroud care home hosts summer fete for local community

A Stroud care home is opening its doors to the community for a day of summer fun. From 10am-3pm on Sunday 1st September, the team at Care UK’s..... more >

Scarlet House Care Home - Care UK, 123 Westward Rd, Ebley, Stroud GL5 4SP

Sun 1 Sep 24

Cotswold Farm - Open Garden for NGS

This beautiful Arts & Crafts garden overlooks a quiet valley on descending levels with terraces designed by Norman Jewson in the1930s... more >

Cotswold Farm, Cirencester GL7 7JS

Sat 31 Aug 24

Robin Hood

Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone's... more >

Newark Park GL12 7PZ

Sat 31 Aug 24

Wicks Green Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Set in about 1½ acres, Wicks Green Farm has an exceptional garden with further outbuildings, well-stocked borders, raised vegetable beds, a natural... more >

Wicks Green Farm, Gloucester GL2 3SP

Sat 31 Aug 24

Escape to Mulligans Cheltenham

Mulligans Cheltenham has revealed that almost a third of people said that insects are the worst thing about summer. 29... more >

Mulligans Cheltenham, Unit 5A, The Brewery Quarter, Henrietta St, Cheltenham GL50 4FA

Thu 29 Aug 24

Swing from Paris at the Cheltenham Playhouse

An evening of Parisian-flavoured jazz and Gypsy Swing at the Cheltenham Playhouse, with UK quartet Swing from Paris... more >

Cheltenham Playhouse, 47-53 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7HG

Tue 27 Aug 24

Calmsden Manor - Open Garden for NGS

With borders originally designed by Mary Keen, Calmsden Manor is a well loved garden. A treat for plant lovers, design enthusiasts, vegetable growers..... more >

Calmsden Manor, Cirencester GL7 5ET

Mon 26 Aug 24

Coberley Village Fete 2024

There's fun for all the family in a beautiful rural setting on August Bank Holiday, Monday 26th, at Coberley Village Fete!... more >

Coberley C of E Primary School Playing Field GL53 9QZ

Mon 26 Aug 24

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Things to do around Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire, nestled in the heart of England, offers a delightful mix of history, natural wonders, and cultural experiences. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a history buff, or simply seeking a memorable day out, Gloucestershire has something for everyone. Let's explore some of the best activities to enjoy in this picturesque county:

1. Visit the Dean Heritage Centre, Forest of Dean:
- Immerse yourself in the Forest of Dean, a lush expanse of woodlands and hills. The Dean Heritage Centre provides insights into the area's history, but the real adventure lies outdoors. Go mountain biking, hiking, or camping amidst the natural beauty. The Forest Adventure Outdoor Centre is perfect for family fun, with playgrounds and outdoor activities. For an unforgettable family day out, the Forest of Dean is a must-visit.

2. Explore the Cotswolds:
- The Cotswolds span five English counties, with much of it in Gloucestershire. Nature lovers will revel in the Woodchester Valley's greenery. Hike, cycle, or simply potter around the charming Cotswold villages. Sip cream tea, browse boutique shops, and soak in the idyllic countryside. The Cotswolds are equally enchanting during Christmas, making it a year-round gem.

3. Visit the Airborne Trampoline Park:
- For active family fun, head to the Airborne Trampoline Park. Kids (and adults!) can bounce, flip, and play in this exciting indoor space. It's a great way to burn energy and have a blast with friends and family.

4. Day Out at Berkeley Castle:
- Explore Berkeley Castle, a historic gem near Stroud. Wander through its medieval halls, admire the architecture, and learn about its fascinating past. Don't miss the beautiful gardens and the chance to step back in time.

5. Experience a Gloucester Festival:
- Gloucester hosts various festivals throughout the year. From music and arts to food and heritage, there's always something happening. Check the local calendar and join in the festivities for a vibrant day out.

6. Dive into Bathurst Open Air Pool:
- Take a refreshing dip at the Bathurst Open Air Pool in Lydney. This unique pool is fed by natural spring water and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It's a relaxing way to spend a sunny day.

7. Relax at the Chapel Spa:
- Treat yourself to a spa day at the Chapel Spa in Cheltenham. Unwind in the luxurious thermal suite, enjoy treatments, and rejuvenate your senses. It's the perfect escape for adults seeking relaxation.

8. Explore the Dragonfly Maze:
- Lose yourself (figuratively!) in the Dragonfly Maze near Bourton-on-the-Water. Solve the twists and turns of this living maze, surrounded by beautiful gardens. It's a fun and whimsical experience for all ages.

9. Enjoy the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway:
- Climb aboard the vintage steam trains of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. Journey through scenic landscapes, passing charming villages and rolling hills. It's a nostalgic trip back in time.

10. Discover Westonbirt Arboretum:
- Explore the Westonbirt Arboretum, home to thousands of tree species. Wander through colorful displays, breathe in the fresh air, and appreciate the changing seasons. It's a peaceful escape for nature enthusiasts.

Remember, Gloucestershire's diverse attractions promise an unforgettable day out – from outdoor adventures to cultural discoveries!