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Teddy Bear Picnic

Teddy Bear Picnic with Ellie Bear

You are invited to our Teddy Bear Picnic, hosted by our very own Ellie Bear! Bring your favourite…

two boys playing among trees peeping from behind the tree trucks

Green Games at Westonbirt – family summer trail

As you explore the Old Arboretum this summer, look out for eight games that invite you to play…

child hand shown panting a picture

Water – Amazing Journeys – family activity days

The theme this week for Westonbirt Arboretum's summer holiday family events will be 'water'. Design…

Two photos of Phil during his Epic Show, one with a child using a water gun and the other of Phil blowing bubbles.

Cotswold Children's Parties: Phil's Epic Summer Show

Action packed fun for all the family at Ingleside House this summer. Phil's Epic Summer Show is…

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  1. Add Gruffalo Party Trail to your Itinerary

    Gruffalo Party Trail

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    Animal/Wildlife

    Tetbury

    The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25th birthday and to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a brand-new forest adventure.

    This interactive family trail features all sorts of party-themed activities and games, along with fun facts to teach…

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    From:
    10 Feb 2024to14 Sept 2024Open 09:00 - 16:30
  2. Add CLB Taproom Weekends to your Itinerary

    CLB Taproom Weekends

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    Free

    Cirencester

    Join us every Friday and Saturday night from Easter onwards at our brewery and taproom in the village of Somerford Keynes, on the edge of the Cotswold Water Park. Come and try our selection of award-winning craft ales, alongside a range of locally…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2024to7 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
  3. Add Green Games at Westonbirt – family summer trail to your Itinerary

    Green Games at Westonbirt – family summer trail

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    Animal/Wildlife

    Tetbury

    As you explore the Old Arboretum this summer, look out for eight games that invite you to play together. Use your imagination, test your memory, beat your opponents and improve your aim!

    Self-guided trail suitable for children aged 5yrs and over…

    Dates

    From:
    5 June 2024to4 Sept 2024Open 09:00 - 16:30
  4. Add Cheltenham Cricket Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Cricket Festival

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    Sports

    Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham

    The Cheltenham Cricket Festival is one of the most loved events in the social and sporting calendar. The idyllic setting of Cheltenham College provides the perfect backdrop for cricket at the height of summer.

    Dates

    From:
    30 June 2024to19 July 2024
  5. Add CLB Brewery Tour & Tasting to your Itinerary

    CLB Brewery Tour & Tasting

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    Tour

    Somerford Keynes, Cirencester

    The third Thursday of every month means an open taproom from 5pm – perfect for starting the weekend early - with the opportunity to join a tour of our brewery and a tutored tasting of our Great Taste Award-winning range of beers.

    The tour starts at…

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    18 July 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
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    15 Aug 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
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    19 Sept 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
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    17 Oct 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
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    21 Nov 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
  6. Add Fantasy Forest Festival 2024 to your Itinerary

    Fantasy Forest Festival 2024

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    Festival

    Near Cheltenham

    Fantasy Forest Festival returns to Sudeley Castle this July for another spectacular weekend of magical live entertainment

    Fantasy Forest, a unique festival celebrating the popular fantasy genre, will make a spectacular return to the glorious…

    Venue

    Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Cotswold

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2024to21 July 2024Open 10:00 - 23:00
  7. Add Summer Wildlife Photography to your Itinerary

    Summer Wildlife Photography

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    Workshop

    Slimbridge

    Learn about your camera settings, effective composition and how to capture stunning summer scenes and wildlife.

    The day will begin with an introductory session inside, before heading out onto the reserve to put your skills into practice. This…

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    From:
    19 July 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00
  8. Add Summer Code Breakers to your Itinerary

    Summer Code Breakers

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    Animal/Wildlife

    Slimbridge

    Puzzled? Crack the Summer Code Breakers trail for a chance to win a year's family membership to WWT!

    Dates: Every day throughout the school summer holidays - 20th July – 1st September 2024

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    From:
    20 July 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 09:30 - 17:30
  9. Add Modern Calligraphy Taster to your Itinerary

    Modern Calligraphy Taster

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    Workshop

    Slimbridge

    Join local Calligraphy artist Adele Dark and have a go at Modern Calligraphy, using a pointed nib and ink on paper.
    Saturday 20 July

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    From:
    20 July 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
  10. Add Summer of play at Snowshill Manor to your Itinerary

    Summer of play at Snowshill Manor

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    Family

    Broadway

    Explore Snowshill Manor with our Passport Trail. Hunt around the manor and garden for objects that were collected from across the world and answer some fun questions along the way. Get your passport stamped at the end to commemorate all of the…

    Dates

    From:
    20 July 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 17:30
  11. Add Summer of Play at Dyrham Park to your Itinerary

    Summer of Play at Dyrham Park

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    Family

    Chippenham

    Get active and creative with a wide range of activities in the great outdoors at Dyrham Park this summer. Challenge yourselves to do the 'Dyrham decathlon' or have a go at some arts and crafts. Why not enjoy an ice cream at Old Lodge in the parkland…

    Dates

    From:
    20 July 2024to3 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  12. Add Music in Nature – family activity day to your Itinerary

    Music in Nature – family activity day

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    Animal/Wildlife

    Tetbury

    Head over to Silk Wood Barn on Saturday 20 July to discover more about the sounds in nature. Listen to the different sounds you might hear at Westonbirt and try out a quiz to see how much you know! Get musical and make some instruments using natural…

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    From:
    20 July 2024Open 10:30 - 15:30
  13. Add Beekeeping Courses to your Itinerary

    Beekeeping Courses

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    Workshop

    Notgrove, Cheltenham

    Are you thinking of keeping bees or just want to know more about them? Join experienced beekeeper Harry of Harry's Honey for a one day bee keeping course or a bee experience to learn about the bee's life and how they make honey.

    Bee keeping course…

    Dates

    From:
    20 July 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  14. Add Falconry At The Castle to your Itinerary

    Falconry At The Castle

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    Family

    Near Cheltenham

    Every Tuesday & Thursday: From 23rd July to 29th August.

    This adventure is the perfect introduction for all ages to experience the ancient art of Falconry amid Sudeley's majestic Castle setting.

    This exciting falconry experience gives you the rare…

    Venue

    Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Cotswold

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2024to29 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  15. Add Nature Connection Walk to your Itinerary

    Nature Connection Walk

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    Guided Walk

    Slimbridge

    A special event for International Self Care Day.
    Relax and reconnect with nature, as you interact with the wetland world on an accessible stroll around WWT Slimbridge. Unwind and re awaken your senses, while experiencing the beauty and tranquillity…

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    From:
    24 July 2024Open 13:00 - 14:30
  16. Add Knight School to your Itinerary

    Knight School

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    Family

    Near Cheltenham

    Calling all knights from across the kingdom!

    Back by popular demand! Children of all ages are invited to dress-up and join the fun of Sudeley's Knight School, every Wednesday & Thursday throughout the summer. The ancient art of sword-fighting,…

    Venue

    Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Cotswold

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2024to29 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  17. Add Fairytale Festival 2024 to your Itinerary

    Fairytale Festival 2024

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    Festival

    Chipping Norton

    Fairytale Festival
    25th July - 2nd September 2024
    Step into a magical world at Fairytale Farm! Join us for the enchanting Fairytale Festival, where dreams come alive and adventures await.

    Venue

    Fairytale Farm, West Oxfordshire

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2024to2 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  18. Add Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup to your Itinerary

    Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup

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    Festival

    Cheltenham

    Friday 26 – Sunday 28 July 2024

    Welcome to the ultimate summer kick-off event! Get ready to groove and celebrate at Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup 2024, happening at The Brewery Quarter in Cheltenham. This electrifying event is the perfect way to…

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    From:
    26 July 2024Open 17:00 - 21:30
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    27 July 2024Open 13:00 - 21:30
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    28 July 2024Open 13:00 - 20:30
  19. Add Cheltenham Paint Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Paint Festival

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    Festival

    Cheltenham's streets pop with colour thanks to the annual Cheltenham Paint Festival. Watch artists hard at work when the festival returns for the sixth year this summer, 27 - 28 July 2024 and enjoy street art creations year round in The Festival…

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    From:
    27 July 2024to28 July 2024
  20. Add Eleanor Allitt Collage Workshop to your Itinerary

    Eleanor Allitt Collage Workshop

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    Workshop

    Slimbridge

    Discover a fresh approach to creativity.

    Are you someone who loves blending vibrant colours and intriguing textures?

    Join artist Eleanor Allitt for a day of exploration where you'll dive into the world of collage, focusing on birds but also their…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00