Traditional village flower show and fete offering fun for all the family. Come along to our annual event, which has been a summer highlight for more..... more >

The Show Field, off Cheltenham Road, Bisley, near Stroud GL6 7AX

Sat 24 Aug 24

The Wind in the Willows - A One-Man Show

Dive into summer with Mat Jones’s sparkling one-man performance of Kenneth Grahame’s classic The Wind in the Willows... more >

Tuckwell Amphitheatre Dean Close School Shelburne Road Cheltenham GL51 6HE

Thu 22 Aug 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Gloucestershire

The Manor - Open Garden for NGS

Arts & Crafts garden surrounding Jacobean manor house. Large plant collection, with deer park, meadow and arboreta... more >

The Manor, Little Compton GL56 0RZ

Sun 18 Aug 24

Bourton House Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Award-winning, 3 acre garden featuring imaginative topiary, wide herbaceous borders with many rare, unusual and exotic plants, water features, unique... more >

Bourton House Garden, Bourton-on-the-Hill GL56 9AE

Sun 18 Aug 24

Little Orchard Kempley Dymock - Open Garden for NGS

Four acre wildlife friendly garden with views over open countryside. Mixing naturalistic planting of native and specimen trees with ornamental..... more >

Little Orchard Kempley Dymock, Dymock GL18 2BU

Sun 18 Aug 24

Jazz on the Terrace.

An enchanting evening on the beautiful terrace, featuring the sophisticated sounds of The Cygnet Duo (saxes, vocals, piano)... more >

The Ragged Cot. Cirencester Rd, Minchinhampton, Hyde, Stroud GL6 8PE

Fri 16 Aug 24

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Bristol

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

BAWA Leisure Club 589 Southmead Road Filton Bristol BS34 7RG

Thu 15 Aug 24

Swing from Paris at the Cheltenham Playhouse

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

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

Tue 13 Aug 24

Kiftsgate Court - Open Garden for NGS

Magnificent situation and views, many unusual plants and shrubs, tree peonies, hydrangeas, abutilons, species and old-fashioned roses inc largest... more >

Kiftsgate Court, Chipping Campden GL55 6LN

Mon 12 Aug 24

Stanway Fountain & Water Garden - Open Garden for NGS

20 acres of planted landscape in early C18 formal setting. The restored canal, upper pond and fountain have recreated one of the most interesting..... more >

Stanway Fountain & Water Garden, Cheltenham GL54 5PQ

Sun 11 Aug 24

Foraging with Wild Food UK - Cirencester

Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to..... more >

The Tunnel House Inn, Tarlton Road, Coates, Cirencester GL7 6PW

Sun 11 Aug 24

39 Neven Place - Open Garden for NGS

A jungle/exotic small scale garden on a relatively new development, featuring tree ferns, palms, bamboos, bananas, a rill, raised beds and other... more >

39 Neven Place, Gloucester GL1 5NF

Sat 10 Aug 24

The Garden at Miserden - Open Garden for NGS

A timeless walled garden designed in the C17 with a wonderful sense of peace and tranquillity. Known for its magnificent mixed borders and Lutyens..... more >

The Garden at Miserden, nr Stroud GL6 7JA

Thu 8 Aug 24

Richmond Villages Painswick - Open Garden for NGS

Situated on the southern slopes of Painswick this 4 acre retirement village boasts formal lawns and borders planted for year-round interest... more >

Richmond Villages Painswick, Stroud GL6 6UL

Thu 8 Aug 24

Elmore Chamber Music Festival

Now celebrating its fifth year, ECMF returns to the captivating church of St. John the Baptist in Elmore, a historical gem nestled in..... more >

St.John the Baptist, Longney Road, Elmore, Gloucester GL2 3SP

Wed 7 Aug 24

Fosseway Artists Summer Exhibition

Featuring original paintings in a variety of styles and mediums including, watercolour, pastel, oils, acrylics, collage, textiles and much more, all... more >

Nature in Art, Wallsworth Hall, nr Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PA

Tue 6 Aug 24

Mediumship Evening with Bernie Scott in Cirencester

. Join us for a wonderful Evening of Mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott in CIRENCESTER... more >

Cirencester Town FC The Corinium Stadium Kingshill Lane Cirencester Glos GL7 1HS

Mon 5 Aug 24

Foraging with Wild Food UK - Notgrove

Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to..... more >

The Nuttery at Notgrove Hub, GL54 3BS

Sun 4 Aug 24

Pre-loved Kilo Sale

Longfield Hospice - Pre-loved Kilo Sale We’re very excited to bring yet another Kilo Sale to shoppers in the Stonehouse area... more >

Stonehouse Community Centre, Laburnum Walk, Laburnum Rd, Stonehouse GL10 2NS

Sun 4 Aug 24

Highnam Court - Open Garden for NGS

40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens surrounding magnificent Grade I* listed house (not open), built in 1658 for William Cooke, the son of Sir... more >

Highnam Court, Gloucester GL2 8DP

Sun 4 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Gloucester

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Bath Road, Haresfield Nr Stonehouse GL10 3DP

Sat 3 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Tewkesbury

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Unit 1 Diamond Rd, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury GL20 7FX

Sat 3 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Cirencester

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Siddington, Cirencester GL7 6EU

Sat 3 Aug 24

The Importance of Being Earnest

Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…?... more >

Newark Park GL12 7PZ

Sat 3 Aug 24

Lights, camera, action at Scarlet House

A Stroud care home is inviting local people to a free film screening of Mary Poppins at its private cinema. From 2... more >

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

Sat 3 Aug 24

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Tewkesbury

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Unit 1 Diamond Rd, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury GL20 7FX

Sat 3 Aug 24

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Thornbury

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Milbury Heath, Wotton Under Edge GL12 8QH

Sat 3 Aug 24

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Gloucester

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Bath Road, Haresfield Nr Stonehouse GL10 3DP

Sat 3 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Thornbury

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Milbury Heath, Wotton Under Edge GL12 8QH

Sat 3 Aug 24

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Cirencester

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Siddington, Cirencester GL7 6EU

Sat 3 Aug 24

Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza

Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza Dates: Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August 2024 Venue: South Cerney Airfield, Northmoor Lane, South... more >

South Cerney Airfield, Northmoor Lane, Cirencester, Glos GL7 5QD

Fri 2 Aug 24

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the..... more >

Scarr Bandstand GL16 8JA

Sun 28 Jul 24

Going for gold! Stroud care home hosts sports day for local community

With the Olympics fast approaching, a local care home is limbering up for its very own sporting tournament... more >

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

Sat 27 Jul 24

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Keynsham

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

Keynsham Community Space 5 Temple Street Keynsham Bristol BS31 1HA

Wed 24 Jul 24

Cheltenham care home hosts sports day for local community

With the Olympics fast approaching, a local care home is limbering up for its very own sporting tournament... more >

Sandfields Care Home - Care UK, St George’s Rd, Cheltenham GL50 3EL

Wed 24 Jul 24

The Stables - Open Garden for NGS

The garden extends to 0.6 acre on the original stables site and is surrounded by fields. Inspired by the work of Piet Oudolf, the garden consists of..... more >

The Stables, Cheltenham GL51 9QN

Tue 23 Jul 24

Twist and Shout

Twist & Shout, is coming to The Roses Theatre on the 20th July 2024, with an all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show... more >

The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX

Sat 20 Jul 24

Quiz Night

Attention all quizzers! Join us tonight for an exciting quiz night at Berry Hill Social Club. The more teams, the bigger the cash prize!... more >

33 Kells Meend, Berry Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire. GL16 7AD

Sat 20 Jul 24

Trench Hill - Open Garden for NGS

Approx 3 acres set in a small woodland with panoramic views. Variety of herbaceous and mixed borders, rose garden, tulips, extensive vegetable plots,..... more >

Trench Hill, Sheepscombe GL6 6TZ

Sun 14 Jul 24

Crafty Boaters Summer Market

Looking for a one-stop-shop for handmade crafts and gifts? Look no further than the Crafty Boaters Summer Market!... more >

Lechlade Memorial Hall, Oak Street, Lechlade GL7 3AY

Sun 14 Jul 24

Cerney House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

A romantic English garden for all seasons. There is a secluded Victorian walled garden featuring herbaceous borders overflowing with colour... more >

Cerney House Gardens, Cirencester GL7 7BX

Sun 14 Jul 24

Stanway Fete

A traditional Summer Fete in the beautiful Water Gardens of Stanway House. Stanway House can be accessed from either the B4632 through Stanton or..... more >

Stanway House, Stanway, Cheltenham GL54 5PQ

Sat 13 Jul 24

Ebrington Traditional Village Fete and Family Dog Show

EBRINGTON TRADITIONAL VILLAGE FETE AND FAMILY DOG SHOW, SATURDAY 13th JULY 2024, 2.00 – 5.00 p.m. Ebrington’s traditional village fete and..... more >

Ebrington Cricket Ground, Campden Road, Ebrington, near Chipping Campden GL55 6NF

Sat 13 Jul 24

Alternative Market at Stroud Brewery

Embrace the extraordinary this summer! Emerge Events brings their ‘UKs most bizarre alternative market’ (TheSun 2023) to Stroud Brewery... more >

Stroud Brewery GL5 2BY

Sat 13 Jul 24

Pre-loved Kilo Sale

A pre-loved clothing sale with a difference for budget-savvy shoppers. Instead of paying by item, you pay by weight – just £3 per kilo, a bag..... more >

Longfield Hospice Furniture Shop Unit D1, Kingfisher Business Park London Road GL5 2BY

Sat 13 Jul 24

Summer Fair

Come and enjoy our annual Summer Fair, with arts, crafts, game and gift stalls. Plus enjoy light refreshments and treats for all!... more >

Tewkesbury Methodist Church, The Cross, Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5BB

Sat 13 Jul 24

Aldsworth Village Fete

Aldsworth Village Fete MUSIC FROM THE COUNTRY FOLK, TAROT READING BY SHONA MARY, TOMBOLA, WHITE ELEPHANT, CLOTHES STALL, PLANTS AND PRODUCE... more >

The Village Hall, Aldsworth, Cheltenham, Glous GL54 3QU

Sat 13 Jul 24

Witcombe Folk Dance Club.

Folk Dance with Musicians Bailys Beads Club Callers (bring and share supper). All dances walked through and called. Everyone Welcome more >

Pillcroft Rd, Witcombe, Gloucester , UK GL3 4TB

Wed 10 Jul 24

1 Sandy Lane - Open Garden for NGS

acre shady garden on dry sandy soil with flowering trees and borders planted within the last 3 yrs. Variety of foliage plants and bulbs for..... more >

1 Sandy Lane, Cheltenham GL53 9BS

Sun 7 Jul 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!