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Bronze Age Beaker Pottery Workshop

Bronze Age Beaker Pottery Workshop

People have been making pottery for thousands of years, and in this workshop you will learn what…

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Opera in the garden

Carmen – fiery, daring and uncompromising – meets José, a soldier with a past… In a new…

The torchlit Great Bath at twilight

Summer Lates at the Roman Baths

See the Roman Baths in a whole new light this summer. As the sun sets over the city of Bath, the…

Cogges farm view of bustling manor lawn with visitors and artist

Cogges Summer Holidays

Get ready for your summer hay-cation at Cogges Manor Farm, open every day! Meet the friendly…

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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…

    Dates

    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 Summer of play at Snowshill Manor to your Itinerary

    Summer of play at Snowshill Manor

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    Family

    Snowshill

    Pick up a new Pasport Trail from Visitor Reception. 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
  5. 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

    Dates

    From:
    20 July 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 09:30 - 17:30
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Add Teddy Bear Thursday at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway to your Itinerary

    Teddy Bear Thursday at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

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    Historical

    Winchcombe, Cheltenham

    Come along 25 July and 1 & 8 August see the Teddy Bears come out for a picnic on Teddy Bear Thursdays.

    If you go down to the GWSR on Thursdays, be sure of a cuddly surprise.

    Come along in July and August see the Teddy Bears come out for a picnic…

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2024to8 Aug 2024Open 09:30 - 17:30
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024to28 July 2024
  14. 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:
    27 July 2024Open 13:00 - 21:30
    From:
    28 July 2024Open 13:00 - 20:30
  15. Add Sudeley's 70's Sundays to your Itinerary

    Sudeley's 70's Sundays

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    Type:

    Family

    Near Cheltenham

    Every Sunday throughout the summer holidays you can take part in a series of groovy 1970s activities.

    Nostalgic vibes from this iconic decade are activated as part Lady Ashcombe's milestone anniversary year as Sudeley's longest serving chatelaine -…

    Venue

    Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Cotswold

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  16. Add Nature explorers at Dyrham Park to your Itinerary

    Nature explorers at Dyrham Park

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    Family

    Chippenham

    Explore the site and connect with nature with our expert outdoor learning assistants. Sessions will run through the summer holidays on Tuesdays at 11am & 1.30pm. Try fun activities such as hunting for bugs, exploring trees and grass and identifying…

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    From:
    30 July 2024Open 11:00 - 12:10
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    30 July 2024Open 13:30 - 14:40
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    6 Aug 2024Open 11:00 - 12:10
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    6 Aug 2024Open 13:30 - 14:40
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    13 Aug 2024Open 11:00 - 12:10
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    13 Aug 2024Open 13:30 - 14:40
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    20 Aug 2024Open 11:00 - 12:10
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    20 Aug 2024Open 13:30 - 14:40
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    27 Aug 2024Open 11:00 - 12:10
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    27 Aug 2024Open 13:30 - 14:40
  17. Add Scott House Museum Storytelling to your Itinerary

    Scott House Museum Storytelling

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    Tour

    Slimbridge

    Come along to the museum for storytelling and some fun activities in the home that belonged to our founder, Sir Peter Scott.
    It's a time capsule full of interesting things to look at and learn about.

    Date and time: Tours run at 11.30am every…

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    From:
    31 July 2024Open 11:30 - 12:10
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    7 Aug 2024Open 11:30 - 12:10
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    14 Aug 2024Open 11:30 - 12:10
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    21 Aug 2024Open 11:30 - 12:10
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    28 Aug 2024Open 11:30 - 12:10
  18. Add Kids Cheat Mosaics to your Itinerary

    Kids Cheat Mosaics

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Slimbridge

    Rachel Shilston, from Inspiring Creativity, is a mosaic artist and teacher who will show you how to make a 'cheats mosaic'. Get creative, have fun and create either your initial or a striking bird from colourful paper, foam and material scraps. Cut,…

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2024Open 10:30 - 15:00
    From:
    15 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 15:00
  19. Add Mini Mosaics to your Itinerary

    Mini Mosaics

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    Type:

    Arts and Culture

    Cirencester

    Join us for a morning of mosaic making. We will explore the museum looking for inspiration from the museum's Roman mosaic collections. During this workshop you will create a mosaic tile to take home using colourful, safe glass tiles. All materials…

    Venue

    Corinium Museum, Cotswold

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 12:00
  20. Add Family Drop-in Session to your Itinerary

    Family Drop-in Session

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    Type:

    Workshop

    Cirencester

    Get crafty at our family drop-in sessions and come away with a unique piece of art inspired by the museum. It is a great way to stimulate creativity and imagination, while learning a little about history. Activities may vary, but most will include…

    Venue

    Corinium Museum, Cotswold

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2024Open 11:00 - 12:00