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Snowdrops Spectacle at Painswick Rococo Garden
1st January-1st March 2026
Venue: Painswick Rococo Garden
Website: www.rococogarden.org.uk
Delicate, pure, and steeped in history, snowdrops have enchanted gardeners and plant enthusiasts for centuries. At Painswick Rococo Garden, these dainty blooms create one of the most breathtaking naturalised...
A celebration of snowdrops
31st January-1st March 2026
Venue: Newark Park
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
From the 31st January to the 1st March, Newark Park is celebrating the snowdrop as the herald of spring and new beginnings. In the garden, there will be displays of snowdrops dotted throughout the paths....
Snowdrop Open Days
31st January-1st March 2026
Venue: Colesbourne Gardens
Website: www.colesbournegardens.org.uk
For the 2026 season entry will only be by tickets bought online in advance at £13.50 per adult, school age children free and dogs are welcome on a short lead. Weekends only. Gates open at 11am.
Birthday Parties at Westonbirt Arboretum
2nd February-8th March 2026
Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum
Website: www.forestryengland.uk
Learning With Nature host birthday parties at Westonbirt. There are a range of different party themes to suit everyone from mini adventures to big adventures for older children. Everyone has a chance to...
Boosting confidence at Samurai Martial Arts
2nd February-8th March 2026
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
2nd February-8th March 2026
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
2nd February-8th March 2026
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...
Cheltenham Junior Parkrun
2nd February-8th March 2026
Venue: The Park, Cheltenham
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/cheltenham-juniors
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9am. Free but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun so go along and join in whatever...
Colliers Trail at Beechenhurst
2nd February-8th March 2026
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
2nd February-8th March 2026
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...
Explore, Play and Unwind at Batsford Arboretum
2nd February-8th March 2026
Venue: Batsford Arboretum
Website: www.batsarb.co.uk
Children can explore the arboretum via engaging trails designed to entertain and inspire, with a prize waiting at the finish. Don’t miss the popular Easter hunt, running from late March. Batsford offers...
Gruffalo Orienteering
2nd February-8th March 2026
Venue: Mallards Pike
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/mallards-pike
Head off the beaten track with a fun, navigational challenge at Mallards Pike. Use a Gruffalo-themed orienteering map to find twelve markers hidden in the deep, dark wood. Pick up a Gruffalo orienteering...
Kids Laser Tag
2nd February-8th March 2026
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!
2nd February-8th March 2026
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
2nd February-8th March 2026
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...
Live Lambing On The Farm
13th February-26th April 2026
Venue: Cotswold Farm Park
Website: www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
Each day, visitors can watch adorable newborns taking their first steps. From Kerry Hills and Herdwicks to the local Cotswold breed, a variety of commercial and rare breed ewes will give birth. Later in...
Mudfest 2026
14th-22nd February 2026
Venue: WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Website: www.wwt.org.uk
Grab your wellies and head to WWT Slimbridge this February half term to get stuck in with Mudfest – where messy means fun! Take aim in a mudslinging contest and sculpt your own wetland bird using clay...
Under Roman Skies
14th-22nd February 2026
Venue: Chedworth Roman Villa
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Step into the world of the Romans and explore the skies as they imagined them. This family-friendly trail takes you through the historic villa, uncovering the connections between Roman gods and the planets....
SIX: Teen Edition
19th-21st February 2026
Venue: The Kings Theatre
Website: www.kingstheatregloucester.co.uk
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration...
K-POP Party
20th February 2026
Venue: Bacon Theatre
Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk
Get ready to sing, dance, and party like never before at K-Pop Party – the ultimate live concert experience celebrating Korea’s global music phenomenon! This high-energy, family-friendly show brings...
Cirencester Young Archaeologists’ Club
21st February 2026
Venue: Corinium Museum
Website: https://coriniummuseum.org
Corinium Museum is starting an archaeology club for 8 to 16-year-olds. Get hands-on with history with activities that cover the Stone Age up to the present day. £5 per session. Booking is essential as...
Fail Fail Fail Win - Fun Family Show with Circus Performers Mark and Loz
21st February 2026
Venue: Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre
Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk
FailFailFailFailWin! is a show about not hiding all the "try"s you did that failed. Uplifting, nurturing and agelessly relevant. Join the adventure and explore what happens inside Loz's brain when she...
The Littlest Yak
22nd February 2026
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...
Tractor Ted - Lights, Cameras, Tractors
28th February-1st March 2026
Venue: Cotswold Farm Park
Website: www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
Filmed on location with Adam Henson, this brand-new episode is full of fun, farming, and adventure as Tractor Ted lends a helping hand when Adam’s telehandler gets a flat tyre – and time is running...
Tractor Ted - Lights, Cameras, Tractors! at Cotswold Farm Park
28th February 2026
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...
World Book Day
5th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.worldbookday.com
Reading for fun is the single biggest indicator that a child will grow up to enjoy a happier and more successful life. The World Book Day mission is to promote reading for fun, offering every child and...
British Science Week
6th-15th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.britishscienceweek.org
British Science Week is an annual ten day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The theme for 2026 is 'Curiosity:what's your question?' This theme is all about getting you thinking...
Great Big School Clean
13th-29th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org
Keep Britain Tidy believe that teaching children and young people about litter is a crucial part of their environmental education journey. Join the Great Big School Clean this spring, and help your...
Mother's Day Weekend
14th-15th March 2026
Venue: Chedworth Roman Villa
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Visit Chedworth Roman Villa this Mother’s Day weekend for a celebration of Roman women — from stylish hair and beauty trends to the inspiring stories of real-life heroines from across the empire. Try...
Mums Go Free This Mother's Day Weekend
14th-15th March 2026
Venue: Cotswold Farm Park
Website: www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
Treat your mum to a chance to witness live lambing and meet up to 50 rare breeds throughout the park. This offer is available online only, so make sure you book in advance to secure your ticket. One mums...
Red Nose Day
20th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.comicrelief.com
Taking place every March, this unique fundraising campaign uses comedy as a means to fundraise money for great causes. Anyone and everyone can get involved. Past years have seen bake sales, 24-hour dance-a-thons...
Taylor Fever
26th March 2026
Venue: Everyman Theatre
Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk
Experience the eras like never before, from Fearless to Midnights, including hits such as We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Love Story, 22 and I Knew You Were Trouble. This is more than just a...
Unicorn Live!
28th March 2026
Venue: Bacon Theatre
Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk
Featuring your favourite pop and musical theatre songs, dazzling costumes, and a real unicorn called Sparkle. This show is like no other and will be sure to entertain children of all ages. After every...
The Ultimate Bubble Show
29th March 2026
Venue: Gloucester Guildhall
Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk
This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various different methods to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays. Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates...
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
31st March-4th April 2026
Venue: Everyman Theatre
Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk
The story follows eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, his two children, and Truly Scrumptious as they embark on magical adventures in a flying car. Known for its charm, memorable songs like “Toot Sweets”...