What's On in Gloucestershire

The Art of Autumn Family Trail

Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/art-of-autumn

This autumn, take the whole family to Westonbirt Arboretum and explore their Family Autumn Trail, a hands-on adventure celebrating the season’s spectacular colours, textures, and creativity. Pick up...

Boosting confidence at Samurai Martial Arts

Venue: Gloucestershire

Website: www.samurai-martialarts.co.uk

Through structured practice, kids learn respect for themselves and others, boosting confidence and resilience. Martial arts also teach goal-setting and perseverance, as progress is earned through consistent...

Brickus Orpheus

Venue: Corinium Museum

Website: www.coriniummuseum.org

Families can discover the incredible Brickus Orpheus trail, that tells the Orpheus myth using statues of many of the animals and characters all made from LEGO® bricks. The trail is part of the celebration...

Colliers Trail at Beechenhurst

Venue: Beechenhurst

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/beechenhurst/colliers-trail

The Colliers Trail is a family cycling trail - a fully waymarked, circular route, with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and is suitable for all ages...

Cotswold Education

Venue: 200 Reservoir Road, Gloucester

Website: www.cotswoldeducation.co.uk

Cotswold Education offer individual consultations, signpost to resources and help you with applying for grammar school and completing appeals if the results weren't what you hoped. They also run online...

Kids Laser Tag

Venue: BattleSports Glos

Address: Elton Farm Leisure, Littledean Road

Website: www.battlesportsglos.com/kids-laser-tag

BattleSports Glos specialise in birthday parties, large group bookings, sports teams and school trips. Once you arrive on site with your group the team of highly trained marshals will do the rest, including...

Level-Up Your Weekend at FlyUp 417 Bike Park!

Venue: Crickley Hill Farm

Website: www.417bikepark.co.uk

FlyUp’s Kids MTB Skills Club is the perfect way for young riders to gain confidence and master essential biking skills, all while having heaps of fun! Held on weekends during term time, these sessions...

The Stick Man Trail at Beechenhurst

Venue: Beechenhurst

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/beechenhurst

The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Enjoy the wonderful world of Stick Man as you complete lots of fun stick-based activities, discover...

Boosting confidence at Samurai Martial Arts

Venue: Gloucestershire

Website: www.samurai-martialarts.co.uk

Through structured practice, kids learn respect for themselves and others, boosting confidence and resilience. Martial arts also teach goal-setting and perseverance, as progress is earned through consistent...

Brickus Orpheus

Venue: Corinium Museum

Website: www.coriniummuseum.org

Families can discover the incredible Brickus Orpheus trail, that tells the Orpheus myth using statues of many of the animals and characters all made from LEGO® bricks. The trail is part of the celebration...

Colliers Trail at Beechenhurst

Venue: Beechenhurst

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/beechenhurst/colliers-trail

The Colliers Trail is a family cycling trail - a fully waymarked, circular route, with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and is suitable for all ages...

Cotswold Education

Venue: 200 Reservoir Road, Gloucester

Website: www.cotswoldeducation.co.uk

Cotswold Education offer individual consultations, signpost to resources and help you with applying for grammar school and completing appeals if the results weren't what you hoped. They also run online...

Kids Laser Tag

Venue: BattleSports Glos

Address: Elton Farm Leisure, Littledean Road

Website: www.battlesportsglos.com/kids-laser-tag

BattleSports Glos specialise in birthday parties, large group bookings, sports teams and school trips. Once you arrive on site with your group the team of highly trained marshals will do the rest, including...

Level-Up Your Weekend at FlyUp 417 Bike Park!

Venue: Crickley Hill Farm

Website: www.417bikepark.co.uk

FlyUp’s Kids MTB Skills Club is the perfect way for young riders to gain confidence and master essential biking skills, all while having heaps of fun! Held on weekends during term time, these sessions...

The Stick Man Trail at Beechenhurst

Venue: Beechenhurst

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/beechenhurst

The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Enjoy the wonderful world of Stick Man as you complete lots of fun stick-based activities, discover...

Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre

Venue: Mendip Activity Centre

Website: www.mendip.co.uk/twilight

Slide into holiday adventures with Twilight Tobogganing! Race down the outdoor slope beneath a canopy of 10,000 sparkling lights and dancing lasers. Each group gets private use of 8 toboggans followed...

Cheltenham Ice Rink

Venue: Imperial Gardens

Website: www.visitcheltenham.com/ice-rink

The rink is open to skaters aged 3+ and is wheel accessible. Non-skaters can relax with treats from the onsite café and spectate for free. There will be themed sessions for all ages and abilities including...

Christmas on the Farm

Venue: Cotswold Farm Park

Website: www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

Twinkling lights, joyful characters, and heart-warming experiences bring the spirit of Christmas to life. Enjoy a personalised visit with Father Christmas, present room with bespoke gift collection, teddy...

Christmas through the ages at Dyrham Park

Venue: Dyrham Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

With sparkling trees, a giant wreath, a children's trail, choirs in the church, wreath-making workshops and house rooms decorated for Christmas in different eras, there's something for everyone to make...

Spectacle of Light 2025

Venue: Sudeley Castle and Gardens

Website: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

Discover the Court of King Arthur and the Magic of Merlin as you experience this wondrous after-dark adventure around Sudeley's magical castle grounds. Meet mythical characters from the Arthurian legend...

Boosting confidence at Samurai Martial Arts

Venue: Gloucestershire

Website: www.samurai-martialarts.co.uk

Through structured practice, kids learn respect for themselves and others, boosting confidence and resilience. Martial arts also teach goal-setting and perseverance, as progress is earned through consistent...

Brand New Ocean Island Adventure Golf

Venue: Unit 5, Madleaze Trading Estate, Bristol Rd

Website: www.jdrkarting.co.uk

Dive into the brand-new indoor crazy golf: explore vibrant Pacific Ocean scenes with playful dolphins, graceful turtles and a majestic octopus guarding a shipwreck. Enjoy ice-free curling, shuffleboard,...

Brickus Orpheus

Venue: Corinium Museum

Website: www.coriniummuseum.org

Families can discover the incredible Brickus Orpheus trail, that tells the Orpheus myth using statues of many of the animals and characters all made from LEGO® bricks. The trail is part of the celebration...

Christmas at FlyUp 417

Venue: Crickley Hill Farm

Website: www.417bikepark.co.uk

This Christmas Day, raise the biggest smile from your trail mad youngsters by gifting them some ride or coaching time. FlyUp 417 bike park is offering 10% off all gift vouchers until 19th December for...

Colliers Trail at Beechenhurst

Venue: Beechenhurst

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/beechenhurst/colliers-trail

The Colliers Trail is a family cycling trail - a fully waymarked, circular route, with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and is suitable for all ages...

Cotswold Education

Venue: 200 Reservoir Road, Gloucester

Website: www.cotswoldeducation.co.uk

Cotswold Education offer individual consultations, signpost to resources and help you with applying for grammar school and completing appeals if the results weren't what you hoped. They also run online...

Kids Laser Tag

Venue: BattleSports Glos

Address: Elton Farm Leisure, Littledean Road

Website: www.battlesportsglos.com/kids-laser-tag

BattleSports Glos specialise in birthday parties, large group bookings, sports teams and school trips. Once you arrive on site with your group the team of highly trained marshals will do the rest, including...

The Stick Man Trail at Beechenhurst

Venue: Beechenhurst

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/beechenhurst

The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Enjoy the wonderful world of Stick Man as you complete lots of fun stick-based activities, discover...

We The Curious

Venue: One Millennium Square, Anchor Road

Website: www.wethecurious.org

With two floors brimming with interactive exhibits, the science centre on Bristol’s Harbourside is the perfect destination for families of all ages, school groups or grown-ups, and those with a curious...

Cheltenham Animal Shelter Christmas Fayre

Venue: Cheltenham Animal Shelter

Website: https://gawa.org.uk

Meet Santa in his magical Santa’s Grotto and take your furry companions to the Santa Paws Grotto for a special visit. Explore unique gifts from local traders, shop late at the charity shop, and try your...

Christmas at Westonbirt

Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/christmas

Enjoy an unforgettable Christmas evening at Westonbirt. This magical after-dark trail returns for 2025 with brand-new lights, spectacular installations, and festive fun for the whole family! Limited capacity...

Enchanted Garden by Night

Venue: Painswick Rococo Garden

Website: www.rococogarden.org.uk

As night falls over Painswick Rococo Garden, the magic of Christmas awakens…This Christmas, step into a glowing Garden and stroll among playful woodland animals. Enchanting scenes await at every turn...

Robin Hood and His Merry Men

Venue: Everyman Theatre

Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Tweedy is back in Gloucestershire’s biggest, best and most renowned pantomime, along with a cast of returning Everyman favourites in a heart-pounding thrill-ride for the entire family. Tickets, starting...

The Little Mermaid

Venue: Everyman Theatre Cheltenham

Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

This magical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen tale is filled with enchanting folk music and sea shanties that will capture the hearts of children and adults alike. The production features beautiful...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: The Roses Theatre

Website: www.rosestheatre.org

Join Jack, his quirky family and a cast of colorful characters on a giant-sized adventure packed with laughter, magic, and plenty of beans! Will Jack outwit the fearsome giant, save the day and find his...

Meet Father Christmas at Newark Park

Venue: Newark Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Father Christmas is stopping at Newark Park before he heads off for his busiest night of the year. For those joining the festive spirit, there will be a little gift and a chat with the man himself in his...

The Big Batsford Elf Hunt

Venue: Batsford Arboretum

Website: www.batsarb.co.uk

Santa's naughty elves have gone missing at Batsford Arboretum, find them to win a prize! £3 per child, plus admission fees. See website for full details and Christmas opening hours.

The Snowman with Pop-Up Interactive Orchestra

Venue: Gloucester Guildhall

Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

This fun and interactive event gives you the opportunity to join a lively pop-up orchestra workshop, which begins with a vocal warm up to the unforgettable classic Walking in the Air.

Cathedral Christmas Experience at Night

Venue: Gloucester Cathedral

Website: www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

Experience the festive charm of Gloucester Cathedral after dark at these special evening events. Enjoy live performances from Cathedral musicians and friends, with a glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate...

Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie

Venue: The Roses Theatre

Website: www.rosestheatre.org

Since the debut of the Gabby’s Dollhouse series in 2021, kids around the world have been having one big sprinkle party with Gabby and her friends on Netflix. In the new film, Gabby heads out on a road...

Santa's Grotto

Venue: Batsford Arboretum

Website: www.batsarb.co.uk

Santa is returning to his magical grotto at Batsford this Christmas on the 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st December. See website for full details and to book.  

Allsorts Santa Dash at Tinkley Gate

Venue: Woodchester Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Run in partnership with Stroud and District Athletics Club, the Santa Dash is a timed event raising funds to help support young disabled people across Gloucestershire.The Santa Dash is a great day out...

Gloucester Vegan Christmas Market

Venue: Gloucester Blackfriars

Website: https://gawa.org.uk

A festive day of vegan shopping, food, treats, kids activities and charities. 10am-3pm. £3 entrry, under 16s free.This event has 50+ stalls of all vegan and cruelty free shopping, food, drinks and gifts....

Princess Afternoon Tea

Venue: Pittville Pump Room

Website: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

Step into a sparkling winter wonderland where dreams come to life and fairy tales take centre stage! This festive season, The Cheltenham Trust invites you and your little ones to experience an afternoon...

The Santa Show 2025

Venue: Bacon Theatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Help get Santa’s Christmas Party back on track in an adventure full of fun, festive songs and party games. Then meet Santa at his home in the North Pole, where every child will receive a special present...

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

Venue: Gloucester Guildhall

Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite...

Christmas Jumper Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.savethechildren.org.uk

Sign up with your workplace, school, community or friend group and join millions of people getting silly for a seriously good cause with Save the Children.You get to have fun, commit some crimes against...

Living Materials: Home Educators Drama Workshop

Venue: The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

Join this exciting, interactive exploration of the Material Worlds exhibition with Thrive Drama. This workshop is designed for ages 7–12. Younger or older children are welcome if parents feel the session...

Wicked: For Good (U)

Venue: Gloucester Guildhall

Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

The global cinematic sensation returns! The sequel to last year’s screen phenomenon Wicked, adapting the classic Broadway stage musical for the screen, reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion...

Breakfast with Santa

Venue: WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

See Santa in his magical grotto and receive a special gift from the man himself. Then head to the festive Kingfisher Kitchen and enjoy a delicious full English breakfast. Afterwards, soak up our seasonal...

Crafty Christmas Party

Venue: Cheltenham Town Hall

Website: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

Step into a world of seasonal sparkle with artist-led activities, exclusive Christmas crafts, and the chance to create your own decorations to take home. There’ll be glitter tattoos, plus a magical Christmas...

Festive Dog Walk

Venue: Cheltenham Animal Shelter

Website: https://gawa.org.uk

Starting at Cheltenham Animal Shelter take a merry circular walk through Pittville Park, dressed in your finest Christmas jumpers, Santa hats, and festive outfits – dogs included! Expect wagging tails,...

Meet St Nicholas at Gloucester Cathedral

Venue: Gloucester Cathedral

Website: www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

Enter the enchanting world of Father Christmas and meet the man behind the legend - St. Nicholas. Enjoy festive crafts for the whole family, and every child will take home a specially chosen book to treasure....

Sleeping Beauty Pantomime

Venue: Cidermill Theatre

Website: www.cidermilltheatre.com

Princess Aurora is born with great beauty and has a wonderful christening, but the evil fairy Carabosse is not invited by the King. Join this laugh-out-loud heart-warming adventure packed with songs, dance...

The Film Orchestra: Christmas at the Movies

Venue: Bacon Theatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Join The film Orchestra and TfO Choir for an evening of Christmas Movie Music including songs from The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Polar Express, Home Alone, A Christmas Carol and many more! The performance...

A Christmas Carol

Venue: Bacon Theatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

On Christmas Eve night, the miserly and cold-hearted businessman Ebenezer Scroogeembarks upon a journey through his past, present, and future, learning along the way to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas....

Royal Ballet - The Nutcracker

Venue: The Roses Theatre

Website: www.rosestheatre.org

The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love...

Santa the Visit

Venue: The Centaur, Cheltenham

Website: www.santathevisit.com

Santa – The Visit is not just another meet-and-greet, oh no. It’s an immersive, musical, magical adventure where families will step into Santa’s world and become part of the mission to rescue Christmas...

Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime of Your Dreams

Venue: The Sub Rooms

Website: https://thesubrooms.co.uk

The tale of the beautiful Princess Aurora, who is cursed by the evil Maleficent to perish on her 16th Birthday by pricking her finger on a spinning wheel. Saved by the good fairies, she falls into a deep...

Afternoon Tea with Santa

Venue: Ellenborough Park Hotel

Website: www.ellenboroughpark.com

Get ready to indulge in scrumptious treats, sip on warm beverages, and spend quality time with Santa himself! This event is perfect for families and children of all ages who want to experience the magic...

Stories with Santa

Venue: Corinium Museum

Website: www.coriniummuseum.org

Celebrate Christmas with a visit to the Corinium Museum where the family can meet Santa! Santa will share some special festive stories before handing out gifts to the children. Two sessions at 11am and...

Santa’s Tea Party

Venue: Cheltenham Town Hall

Website: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

Visit the beautiful Pittville Pump Room this December for a magical Santa Tea Party — a festive family experience filled with delicious treats, joyful activities, and Christmas cheer. Seating will be...

The Nutcracker

Venue: Bacon Theatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

The Let’s All Dance Ballet Company is delighted to present their dazzling festive favourite for the whole family!The Nutcracker is perfect for children of all ages whether this is their first trip to...

Mighty Winter Mammoth Model Workshop

Venue: Corinium Museum

Website: www.coriniummuseum.org

Join us at the museum for a morning of making your very own model mammoth skeleton. Once you have made it, make a wintery collage background out of colourful card to show where your mammoth might have...

Noel’s Silly Circus Sessions

Venue: Gloucester Guildhall

Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

This hilarious interactive workshop is the ultimate warm-up act for your family Christmas, perfect for growing-ups and their grown-ups to blow off some winter steam. With only a limited number of tickets...

Operation Wishmas

Venue: Gloucester Guildhall

Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

With lights, sounds, activities, games and puzzles to solve, this immersive interactive journey is sure to leave a magical impression on you and your family. What’s more, we’re making this festive...

Santa and Sven

Venue: Gloucester Guildhall

Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

Now in a staggering 6th year, British comic actor Stewart Wright returns once more to bring the Father of Christmas to life. Experienced at entertaining all ages with his own brand of improvisation and...

Sprinkle Station

Venue: Gloucester Guildhall

Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

Decorate some delicious cookies, be as creative as you like, add a variety of toppings, and take home these wonderful personalised gifts for your friends and family. And for Santa’s big helpers, the...

Family Carol Service

Venue: Gloucester Cathedral

Website: www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

Enjoy beautiful music, traditional readings, and plenty of festive cheer, all within the stunning surroundings of the Cathedral.No tickets required but seating will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve...

Snowflake Mosaic Workshop

Venue: Corinium Museum

Website: www.coriniummuseum.org

Join Corinium Museum for a morning of mosaic making. During this morning workshop, and inspired by the season, you will create a mosaic snowflake to take home. All materials and instruction provided. Booking...

The Gruffalo and the Snowman in Concert

Venue: Cheltenham Town Hall

Website: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

Now a regular highlight of Christmas in Cheltenham, the Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns, bringing their famous Christmas show from London for one day only! Get ready for the timeless classic, The Snowman,...

Robin Hood

Venue: Gloucester Guildhall

Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

Join the Merry Men for a fun-filled, action-packed pantomime as Robin Hood takes on the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham! With heroic hi-jinks, slapstick silliness, and plenty of audience participation,...

The Littlest Yak

Venue: Gloucester Guildhall

Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.A gorgeous...