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Buttons, Blazers and Badges
1st January-1st July 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: The Museum of Gloucester
Address: Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1HP
Website: www.museumofgloucester.co.uk
Display of uniforms from the museum’s collection.
Museum Education Programme
1st January-31st December 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: The Museum of Gloucester
Address: Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1HP
Website: www.museumofgloucester.co.uk
Sessions range from 45 minutes to a full day and include object handling and a chance to explore the Museum. Suitable for KS1-3, with curriculum links. Activity sessions available with all topics and can...
Museum of Gloucester - family trails
1st January-31st December 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: The Museum of Gloucester
Address: Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1HP
Website: www.museumofgloucester.co.uk
Trails run throughout the year including: Reggie the Raptor’s Trail Through Time promising “roarsome” fun; RPS Trail (Sat 2 Mar-Thu 6 Jun) discover beautiful artwork and photograph as part of the...
Lambing
9th February-30th April 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Cotswold Farm Park
Address: Guiting Power, Cheltenham, GL54 5FL
Website: cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
Witness the new lambs as they come into the world, this half term, at BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson’s farm.
Year 6 Open Morning
1st March-1st June 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Newent Community School
Address: Watery Lane, Newent GL18 1QF
Website: newent.gloucs.sch.uk/
Discover how this rurally located co-educational secondary school can help develop your child, with its HEART values, of honesty, excellence, accountablility, respect and teamwork. 10am-12pm
RPS IPE 164 - Exhibition and supporting events
2nd March-2nd June 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: The Museum of Gloucester
Address: Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1HP
Website: www.museumofgloucester.co.uk
The Museum of Gloucester again works the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) to stage its renowned International Photography Exhibition (IPE) 164. Nearly four thousand photographers from 114 countries submitted...
Bing's Nature Explorers
23rd March-2nd June 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Slimbridge Wetlands Centre
Address: Bowditch, Slimbridge GL2 7BT
Website: https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge
Bing and his friends can help learn all about the wetland environment and the wildlife that inhabits in a series of activities at various times across the day, including activity trails, storytelling,...
Macbeth
22nd-27th April 2024
Time: 09:30
Venue: Cheltenham Playhouse
Address: 47-53 Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7HG, 01242 522852
Website: www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk
Grove Productions present a 100-minute schools production of Shakespeare's famous villain and his fateful ascent to the throne of Scotland. 9.30am & 1pm plus 7.30pm (Fri 26 Apr), 4pm & 8pm (Sat 27 Apr).
The Addams Family Musical
30th April-5th May 2024
Time: 19:00
Venue: Everyman Theatre
Address: Regent St, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ, 01242 572573
Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2024
1st-6th May 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Montpellier Gardens and other venues
Address: Cheltenham
Website: cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz
As well as a bumper line-up of great musicians, this year including Jack Savoretti, UB40 and Morcheeba, the festival traditionally hosts a Jazz for Schools programme, encouraging young people to explore...
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
2nd-5th May 2024
Time: 19:30
Venue: Cheltenham Playhouse
Address: 47-53 Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7HG, 01242 522852
Aga Serugo-Lugo (CJF)
4th-4th May 2024
Time: 14:00
Venue: CJF Discovery Space
Address: Cheltenham
Website: cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz
Make inspiring musical discoveries across genres from classical and jazz to soul and funk in the company of multi-instrumentalist Aga Serugo-Lugo. All ages welcome. 2-3pm, from £10.
Jazz Babies (CJF)
4th-4th May 2024
Time: 10:30
Venue: CJF Discovery Space
Address: Cheltenham
Website: cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz
Early-years music specialists stage an interactive morning of feel-good music aimed at ages 0-3. 10.30-11.15am, from £10.
Namvula (CJF)
4th-4th May 2024
Time: 12:15
Venue: CJF Discovery Space
Address: Cheltenham
Website: cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz
African storytelling with interactive songs drawing on a global musical landscape from singer-songwriter Namvula. Ages 3+. 12.15-1.15pm, from £10.
Family Sing With Sara Colman (CJF)
5th-5th May 2024
Time: 12:15
Venue: CJF Discovery Space
Address: Cheltenham
Website: cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz
Return of a festival family favourite: join an hour of singing, harmonies and feel-good new music with Sara Colman. All ages. 12.15-1.15pm, from £10.
Jazz Kids With Richard Foote (CJF)
5th-5th May 2024
Time: 10:30
Venue: CJF Discovery Space
Address: Cheltenham
Website: cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz
Young Pilgrims trombonist Richard Foote introduces the world of jazz and blues to younger ears with a morning of run, games, improvision and singing. All ages. 10.30-11.30am, from £10.
The Hot Club Of Jupiter (CJF)
5th-5th May 2024
Time: 14:00
Venue: CJF Discovery Space
Address: Cheltenham
Website: cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz
Expect plenty of fun, games and humour alongside the infectious gypsy jazz and manouche music of Kit Massey and The Hot Club of Jupiter. Ages 3+. 2-3pm, from £10.
Alim Kamara: From Djeli To Rap (CJF)
6th-6th May 2024
Time: 12:00
Venue: CJF Discovery Space
Address: Cheltenham
Website: cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz
British-Sierra Leonean rapper and storyteller Alim Kamara brings inspiriting, stories, lyrics, rhythm and music inspired by Sierra Leonean storytellers known as Djelis. Ages 7+. 12noon-1pm, from £10.
Discover Flamenco With Anna Garcia (CJF)
6th-6th May 2024
Time: 14:00
Venue: CJF Discovery Space
Address: Cheltenham
Website: cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz
Learn about the history of flamenco in Andalusia and join in with clapping, footwork, movement and music. Ages 5+. 2-3pm, from £10.
Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts
9th-18th May 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Cheltenham Town Hall
Address: Imperial Sq, Cheltenham GL50 1QA
Website: www.cheltenhamfestivalofperformingarts.co.uk
Children from local schools, theatre groups, dance schools and music clubs are come together to celebrate the vibrant performing arts scene in Cheltenham. Expect everything from piano recitals to chamber...
Claytime
10th-11th May 2024
Time: 14:00
Venue: Everyman Theatre
Address: Regent St, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ, 01242 572573
Website: everymantheatre.org.uk
An interactive play with clay that's unique every time as Indefinite Articles create a world of fabulous forms based on characters and stories drawn directly from the audience's imagination. Ages 3-6....
Gloucester Comic-Con
11th-11th May 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: GL1 Sports Centre
Address: Burton Way, Gloucester GL1 1DT
Website: www.creedconventions.com/event/gloucester-comic-con/
Dress up as your favourite TV, film or other fictional character, scour stalls selling collectibles and memorabilia and see what famous sci-fi visitors you can spot as you tour this event dedicated to...
Morgan & West's Massive Magic Show
11th-11th May 2024
Time: 14:00
Venue: The Roses Theatre
Address: Sun St, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX, 01684 295074
Website: rosestheatre.org
The popular duo returns with their gasp-filled magical extravaganza full of trickery, conjuring and laughter that promises non-stop entertainment for everyone aged from 5 to 105. 2pm, £12.50-£14.50 (family...
Marling School Open Morning
15th-15th May 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Marling School
Address: Cainscross Rd, Stroud GL5 4HE
Website: www.marling.school
Current Year 5s interested in a Marling School place in September 2025 can find out more with a headteacher talk and a tour with students. Please register on website.
The ARB Show
17th-18th May 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum
Address: Tetbury GL8 8QS
Website: forestryengland.uk/westonbirt
Celebration of trees, tree care and the science of arboriculture where you can have a go at tree climbing and join a series of talks and activities focused on the looking importance of looking after trees....
Club Origami
18th-18th May 2024
Time: 11:00
Venue: Gloucester Guildhall
Address: 23 Eastgate St, Gloucester GL1 1NS, 01452 503050
Website: gloucesterguildhall.co.uk
Immersive dance performance based on paper and the art of folding it. Explore new ways of playing and moving in this interactive adventure. Ages 6 and under. 11am.
Tewkebury's Big Weekend
18th-19th May 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Town Centre & Riverside
Address: Tewkesbury
Website: https://www.tewkesburybigweekend.co.uk/
There'll be no shortage of things to do in Tewkesbury over its very own Big Weekend complete with: a walking parade (starts Sat 3.30pm in Sun St); Cheltenham Animal Shelter Dog Show (Sat, 10.30am, The...
Marling School Open Morning
21st-21st May 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Marling School
Address: Cainscross Rd, Stroud GL5 4HE
Website: www.marling.school
Current Year 5s interested in a Marling School place in September 2025 can find out more with a headteacher talk and a tour with students. Please register on website.
Spring Bank Holiday Open Weekend
24th-25th May 2024
Time: 11:00
Venue: Llanthony Secunda Priory
Address: Priory Junction, Gloucester GL2 5FA
Website: llanthonysecunda.org
A chance to step inside the historic listed buildings learn more about the famous figures who helped their history, including Henry VIII and at least one Archbishop of Canterbury. 11am-3pm, free.
Cotswold Festival of Steam
25th-27th May 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway
Address: All GWSR stations
Website: www.gwsr.com
Join other railway enthusiasts for this gala showcase of the power of steam. Visiting locomotives as well as GWSR regulars will be chugging through the Cotswold countryside over the bank holiday weekend....
Gloucester Tall Ships Festival
25th-27th May 2024
Time: 11:00
Venue: Gloucester Docks
Address: Gloucester GL1 2DB
Website: www.gloucestertallships.co.uk
The jam-packed bank holiday weekend of nautical-related activities, events and performances returns to Gloucester Docks to celebrate the city's rich maritime history. Visit historic vessels, go on vintage...
May Half Term at Cattle Country
25th May-2nd June 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Cattle Country Farm Park
Address: Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9EW
Website: www.cattlecountry.co.uk
Make a splash this May Half Term with the opening of Cattle Country's Splash Pool. Book online & save.
Roman Snail Trail
25th May-2nd June 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Chedworth Roman Villa
Address: Cheltenham GL54 3LJ
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/chedworth-roman-villa
Find out about one of Britain's largest snails, thought to have been brought here - and eaten - by the Romans. You may even be lucky enough to spot on on the villa's ancient walls. 10am-4.30pm.
Andy & The Oddsocks
26th-26th May 2024
Time: 10:30
Venue: Yate Town Football Club
Address: Lodge Rd, Yate BS37 7LE
Ministry of Science Live!
26th-26th May 2024
Time: 14:00
Venue: Cheltenham Town Hall
Address: Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA, 0844 576 2210
Creative Explorers May Half Term Craft Club
29th-29th May 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum
Address: 51 Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3JT
Website: cheltenhamtrust.org.uk/easter/
An artist-led holiday club for 5-10 year olds who love to make, share and play. Collaborating on engaging individual and group projects throughout the day to encourage creativity, language and expression...
Women Like Me: The Little Mix Show
30th-30th May 2024
Time: 15:00
Venue: The Roses Theatre
Address: Sun St, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX, 01684 295074
Wychwood Festival
31st May-2nd June 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Cheltenham Racecourse
Address: Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH
Website: wychwoodfestival.com
The popular family-friendly festival returns to Cheltenham Racecourse with a line-up headed by Sister Sledge, Texas and Ocean Colour Scene plus, of course, lots of family activities and the opportunity...
The Little Prince
1st-1st June 2024
Time: 11:00
Venue: Everyman Theatre
Address: Regent St, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ, 01242 572573
Cheltenham Science Festival
4th-9th June 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Imperial Gardens
Address: Cheltenham
Website: www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/science
How long is a piece of string? What makes the world turn? And why does chocolate taste so good? Nothing is off limits at this annual festival which promises a line-up of the world’s greatest scientists,...
The King's School Open Morning
8th-8th June 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: The King's School
Address: Pitt St, Gloucester GL1 2BG
Website: www.thekingsschool.co.uk
The King's School is an inspirational, forward-thinking school with 740 girls and boys aged 3 to 18 taught in small classes. It offers academic excellence, oustanding pastoral care and a wide range of...
The Life Of Pi
11th-15th June 2024
Time: 19:30
Venue: Everyman Theatre
Address: Regent St, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ, 01242 572573
Gladiator Weekend
15th-16th June 2024
Time: 11:00
Venue: Chedworth Roman Villa
Address: Cheltenham GL54 3LJ
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/chedworth-roman-villa
Roman re-enactors Leguio Secunda Augusta st up their gladiator school where you can learn all about how gladiators fought and watch their gladiator show, complete with an opportunity to taking on your...
Marling School Open Evening
18th-18th June 2024
Time: 04:00
Venue: Marling School
Address: Cainscross Rd, Stroud GL5 4HE
Website: www.marling.school
Marling School Open Evening for current Year 4 & 5 pupils. Register for a headteacher talk and insight into life at Marling School via website.
Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival
21st-23rd June 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Montpellier Gardens
Address: Cheltenham GL50 1UL
Website: cheltenhamfooddrinkfestival.co.uk
Three days of gastronomic delight with loads of demonstrations by leading chefs, stalls and the chance to taste some of the finest food and drink from around the region, the country and the world. See...
Prescott Bike Fest
23rd-23rd June 2024
Time: 08:30
Venue: Prescott Hill Climb
Address: Gotherington, Cheltenham GL52 9RD
Website: www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk
"It's all about motorcycles", as the organisers say and so if you like motorcycles of any kind, this is the event for you with its stunt shows, hill runs and displays throughout the day. It's also a big...
Westonbirt Arboretum Half Marathon & Fun Runs
23rd-23rd June 2024
Time: 08:00
Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum
Address: Tetbury GL8 8QS
Website: forestryengland.uk/westonbirt
Join in (or simply watch) one of the runs taking place through the trees of the arboretum: if a full half marathon's too much, there are also 10K and 5k options as well as a one-mile fun run. From 8am.
The Crypt School Open Morning
26th-26th June 2024
Time: 09:30
Venue: The Crypt School
Address: Podsmead Road, Gloucester
Website: cryptschool.org/openday
Parents and their children are invited to discover the school to learn all about its impressive academic, pastoral and extra-curricular offerings. Introductory Talks by the Headmaster are at 9.30am and...
Marlborough College Summer School
7th July-3rd August 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Marlborough College
Address: Bath Road, Marlborough SN8 1PA
Website: summerschool.co.uk
Now in its 50th year, this wide-ranging summer school offers activity and fun for children and fascinating entertainment and experiences for their grown ups, complete with a prestigious line up of speakers...
Edwards Lear: A Remarkable Life
10th-10th July 2024
Time: 19:30
Venue: Cheltenham Playhouse
Address: 47-53 Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7HG, 01242 522852
Festival of Archaeology
13th-28th July 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Chedworth Roman Villa
Address: Cheltenham GL54 3LJ
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/chedworth-roman-villa
Find out if you've got what it takes to become an archaeologist, learn how Chedworth's conservation team cleans artefacts and take part in an archaeological dig yourself. Part of the national Festival...
Tewkesbury Medieval Festival
13th-14th July 2024
Time: 11:00
Venue: A38 Gloucester Road
Address: Tewkesbury
Website: www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.co.uk
Quite probably largest free medieval-themed festival returns to Tewkesbury with re-enactors brought together to bring to life the Battle of Tewkesbury when, in 1471, the House of York defeated the House...
Ultimate Activity Camp
15th July-23rd August 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Dean Close Prep School
Address: 63 Lansdown Rd, Lansdown, Cheltenham GL51 6QH
Website: ultimateactivity.co.uk
Activity day camps for 4- to 14-year-olds with more than 40 activities, including swimming, bowling, football and many more. Promises to develop your child's skills, get them active and socialising with...
Summer Holidays at Cattle Country
24th July-2nd September 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Cattle Country Farm Park
Address: Berkeley GL13 9EW
Website: www.cattlecountry.co.uk
The "ultimate" family day out: indoor and outdoor play in the Cowshed Play Barn, Splash Pool and Climbing Net, with friendly farm animals to meet and tractor and trailer rides. Book online and save.
Summer Holidays at Cattle Country!
24th July-2nd September 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Cattle Country Farm Park
Address: Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9EW
Website: www.cattlecountry.co.uk
The "ultimate" family day out: indoor and outdoor play in the Cowshed Play Barn, Splash Pool and Climbing Net, with friendly farm animals to meet and tractor and trailer rides. Book online and save.
Awful Auntie
25th-27th July 2024
Time: 14:00
Venue: Everyman Theatre
Address: Regent St, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ, 01242 572573
Stagecoach Gloucester Summer School 4-6yrs
29th July-2nd August 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Ribston Hall High School
Address: Stroud Rd, Gloucester GL5 1LE
Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk/gloucester#workshops
Promises a magical performing arts experience as the Stagecoach teachers and pupils sing and dance together for five full days of dance, drama and singing classes and workshops. Expect a whole lot of fun...
Stagecoach Gloucester Summer School 6-18yrs
29th July-2nd August 2024
Time: 09:30
Venue: Ribston Hall High School
Address: Stroud Rd, Gloucester GL5 1LE
Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk/gloucester#workshops
Promises a magical performing arts experience as the Stagecoach teachers and pupils sing and dance together for five full days of dance, drama and singing classes and workshops. Expect a whole lot of fun...
Pumpkin Patch
5th-31st October 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Cattle Country Farm Park
Address: Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9EW
Website: www.cattlecountry.co.uk
Grab your wellies and a wheelbarrow and pick your perfect pumpkin. Plus, check out the pumpkin patch photo booths for the ultimate autumn family photo! Book online and save.
Fireworks
1st-3rd November 2024
Time: 14:00
Venue: Cattle Country Farm Park
Address: Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9EW
Website: www.cattlecountry.co.uk
A weekend of fun in the park and spectacular fireworks set to music. Book online.
Christmas at Cattle Country
23rd November-23rd December 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Cattle Country Farm Park
Address: Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9EW
Website: www.cattlecountry.co.uk
Meet Father Christmas and enjoy a full day of festive fun at the farm too! Book online & save.