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Black and white photo of actress Celia Johnson

Posting Letters to the Moon: The Wartime Letters of Celia Johnson and Peter Fleming

Dinner and a show at the historic Blenheim Palace! To celebrate Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum's…

Mosaic bauble

Mosaic Bauble Making for Two

Join Rachel Shilston for a fun, family experience making mosaic and learning a new skill. Date:…

Open Mic Night at the CLB Taproom

CLB Taproom Open Mic Night

The first Thursday of the month means Open Mic Night at the CLB taproom. Come and share your…

Big Local Night Out

The Big Local Night Out

The Big Local Night Out brings you the best of variety talent! Hosted by Comedy Magician, Tom…

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  1. Add Christmas at Blenheim Palace to your Itinerary

    Christmas at Blenheim Palace

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    Show/Display

    Woodstock

    Discover a festive atmosphere like no other at Blenheim Palace in 2024. The historic Palace and Gardens will once again come alive with thousands of twinkling lights, seasonal scents, sparkling baubles and the warmth of the festive season. This…

    Venue

    Blenheim Palace, West Oxfordshire

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2024to1 Jan 2025Open 09:00 - 20:00
    From:
    15 Nov 2024Open 09:00 - 16:00
    From:
    15 Nov 2024Open 09:00 - 14:00
  2. Add The November Meeting to your Itinerary

    The November Meeting

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    Horse Racing

    Cheltenham

    The November Meeting is an unmissable three-day meeting at the Home of Jump Racing. It's true that all roads lead to Cheltenham Festival, but the magic starts at The November Meeting. 

    Venue

    Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2024to17 Nov 2024Various Opening Times
  3. Add The Royal Opera: Wolf Witch Giant Fairy to your Itinerary

    The Royal Opera: Wolf Witch Giant Fairy

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    Type:

    Cinema & Film

    Cirencester

    Do not miss this screening of the 'enchantingly staged' family folk opera on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November

    Venue

    Corinium Museum, Cotswold

    Dates

    From:
    16 Nov 2024Open 14:10 - 15:30
    From:
    17 Nov 2024Open 14:10 - 15:30
  4. Add Cheltenham Christmas Gift Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Christmas Gift Market

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    Christmas

    Cheltenham

    Experience festive shopping at the Cheltenham Christmas Market, hosted by one of the leading market operators - Cotswold Markets.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2024to24 Nov 2024Various Opening Times
  5. Add Countdown to Christmas in Cheltenham to your Itinerary

    Countdown to Christmas in Cheltenham

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    Event

    Cheltenham

    Experience the launch of Christmas 2024 in Cheltenham town centre! A free community celebration that promises fun, entertainment, and plenty of festive cheer for all ages. Featuring local choirs, dance performances, Christmas characters and…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024Open 15:30 - 19:00
  6. Add Christmas Lights Switch On at Pittville Pump Room to your Itinerary

    Christmas Lights Switch On at Pittville Pump Room

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    Type:

    Christmas

    Cheltenham

    Join the Cheltenham Trust for their annual Christmas lights switch on. A traditional family event not to be missed with live entertainment for the whole family to get into the festive spirit.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024Open 12:00 -
  7. Add The Brewery Quarter Christmas Launch Party to your Itinerary

    The Brewery Quarter Christmas Launch Party

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    Christmas

    Cheltenham

    Join the team at The Brewery Quarter for their annual Christmas launch party, featuring roaming costume characters, choirs, dance acts and Father Christmas, plus snow showers guaranteed!

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024
  8. Add The Cheltenham Ice Rink to your Itinerary

    The Cheltenham Ice Rink

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    Christmas

    Cheltenham

    The perfect Christmas activity for all the family! Each session lasts an hour, and the real ice rink is indoors meaning that you don’t need to worry about wet weather spoiling your festive day out.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2024to5 Jan 2025Various Opening Times
  9. Add Enchanted Garden by Night to your Itinerary

    Enchanted Garden by Night

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    Show/Display

    Painswick

    A Tale of Twinkling Lights and Mystical Creatures
    This Christmas, step into a world of wonder at our newly-transformed Enchanted Garden.
    As dusk falls, the Garden transforms into a twinkling wonderland, charmingly lit to captivate visitors of all…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024to2 Jan 2025Open 16:00 - 20:00
  10. Add Santa Campfire - Ho Ho Ho! to your Itinerary

    Santa Campfire - Ho Ho Ho!

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    Family

    Cheltenham

    Come and meet the 'Jolly Fellow' around a campfire, and let the children tell him their Christmas wishes. This popular Fat Squirrel campfire event brings Christmas cheer in sack loads.

    Activities include a Christmas story around the campfire,…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00
  11. Add Fat Squirrel Carols Round the Campfire to your Itinerary

    Fat Squirrel Carols Round the Campfire

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    Food and Drink

    Notgrove, Cheltenham

    An informal seasonal sing along! Join us for carols around the campfire - a unique seasonal singing event. This is not about perfect choral harmonies, we may not be perfectly in tune, or even in time, but we do have a lot of fun!

    Activities…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2024Open 18:00 - 20:00
  12. Add Cheltenham Christmas Arts & Crafts Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Christmas Arts & Crafts Market

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    Christmas Markets

    Cheltenham

    Browse stalls full of unique Christmas gifts, homeware and handmade goods by local producers, craftspeople and artisans from jewellery to glass work, and woodcraft to original art prints. 

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2024to22 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
  13. Add The Christmas Meeting to your Itinerary

    The Christmas Meeting

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    Horse Racing

    Cheltenham

    Commence your Christmas celebrations at Cheltenham Racecourse over a weekend of top-quality racing on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December. With the festive season about to enter the home straight, The Christmas Meeting brings joy and excitement for…

    Venue

    Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2024to14 Dec 2024
  14. New Year's Day Racing

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    Horse Racing

    Prestbury Park, Cheltenham

    Start 2025 in style...Is there any better way to celebrate a New Year than a day jam-packed with excellent racing and superb entertainment at Cheltenham Racecourse?

    Venue

    Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025
  15. Add Winter Wildlife Photography to your Itinerary

    Winter Wildlife Photography

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    Type:

    Arts and Culture

    Slimbridge

    Get the most out of your winter wildlife photography with professional guidance from David Broadbent.
    Date: Friday 7 February

    Learn about camera settings and effective composition to help you capture seasonal specialities of Slimbridge.

    Whether…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
  16. Add Spring Wildlife Photography to your Itinerary

    Spring Wildlife Photography

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Slimbridge

    Explore the spring abundance of breeding birds and enjoy the swathes of wildflowers, vibrant landscapes and early invertebrates.
    Spring is a great time to photograph new life at Slimbridge. With practical guidance and tuition from photography tutor…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
    From:
    25 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
  17. Add Walk and Mapping Workshop to your Itinerary

    Walk and Mapping Workshop

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    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Slimbridge

    Join Wiltshire artist Jo Beal and WWT Volunteer, Chris, for a guided spring walk through the Wetland Centre, to experience its natural sights and sounds.
    Date: Saturday 26 April

    Time: 10am - 4pm

    The walk will be followed by a creative and friendly…

    Dates

    From:
    26 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  18. Add Cheltenham Jazz Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Jazz Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Cheltenham

    Cheltenham, The Festival Town, is home to one of the country’s best-loved jazz festivals, attracting over 20,000 music fans annually. The popular annual event will next take place 30 April - 5 May 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Apr 2025to5 May 2025Various Opening Times
  19. Add Wildlife Photography for Beginners to your Itinerary

    Wildlife Photography for Beginners

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Slimbridge

    Learn how to take the perfect wildlife picture and begin to understand the basics of photography composition.
    The day will begin with an introductory session inside, before heading out onto the reserve to put your skills into practice.

    Date:…

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
  20. Add Summer Wildlife Photography to your Itinerary

    Summer Wildlife Photography

    Type

    Type:

    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 course…

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00
    From:
    18 July 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00