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Dry Stone Walling Courses for Beginners

At Notgrove we are passionate about the countryside and keeping traditional countryside skills…

Snowdrop Weekends - Colesbourne Park

Snowdrop Weekends - Colesbourne Park

Visitors can walk through the ten acre garden at Colesbourne Park with its woodland and lakeside…

Dreams, Kay Singla

Creating Spaces 2024 at The Garden at Miserden

SCULPTURE EXHIBITION Wednesday–Sunday, 10–5 pm, plus bank holidays. Entry costs £12 Adults and…

Blue skies and trees

Horticulture Guided Walk

On Saturday 11 May, you've got the chance to explore some of Slimbridge's most fascinating trees…

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  1. Add Lambing at Cotswold Farm Park 2024 to your Itinerary

    Lambing at Cotswold Farm Park 2024

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    Animal

    Cheltenham

    Experience the magic of new life on the farm with Lambing and Kidding each day, where visitors can witness adorable newborns taking their first steps on the famous farm. Last year’s event welcomed 800 new arrivals, the biggest of its kind in the UK,…

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    From:
    9 Feb 2024to31 May 2024
  2. 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
  3. Add Spring Family Trail – Nature Superheroes to your Itinerary

    Spring Family Trail – Nature Superheroes

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    Animal/Wildlife

    Tetbury

    Search for nature superheroes that are emerging in spring at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum by embarking on a spring family trail which is all about wildlife around the arboretum.

    Will you be able to find all nine creatures and discover their…

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    From:
    7 Mar 2024to31 May 2024Open 09:00 - 16:30
  4. Add Bing's Nature Explorers to your Itinerary

    Bing's Nature Explorers

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    Animal/Wildlife

    Slimbridge

    Learn all about wetland nature and wildlife with a little help from Bing and his friends.

    Join Bing and Flop to become a Nature Explorer with activity trails, storytelling, character appearances and much more.

    New experiences around every…

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    From:
    23 Mar 2024to2 June 2024Open 09:30 - 17:00
  5. 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…

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    29 Mar 2024to7 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
  6. Add Dudley's Garden Spring Trail to your Itinerary

    Dudley's Garden Spring Trail

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    Historical

    Cirencester

    Our Spring Trail is based on the beautiful award-winning picture books about Dudley's Garden, written by Dinah Mason Eagers and illustrated by Anna Platts.

    There are two trails, one for children aged over five and one for under-fives. The children…

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    Corinium Museum, Cotswold

    Corinium Museum Venue Hire, Cotswold

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    30 Mar 2024to19 May 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  7. Add Bee Experience to your Itinerary

    Bee Experience

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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…

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    27 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30
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    27 Apr 2024Open 14:00 - 16:30
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    11 May 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30
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    11 May 2024Open 14:00 - 16:30
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    26 May 2024Open 14:00 - 16:30
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    20 June 2024Open 14:00 - 16:30
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    6 July 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30
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    6 July 2024Open 14:00 - 16:30
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    14 July 2024Open 14:00 - 16:30
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    18 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30
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    18 Aug 2024Open 14:00 - 16:30
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    24 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30
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    24 Aug 2024Open 14:00 - 16:30
  8. Add Cheltenham Jazz Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Jazz Festival

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    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 1 - 6 May 2024.

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    From:
    1 May 2024to6 May 2024
  9. Add Party In The Park, May Bank Holiday Weekend Celebrations to your Itinerary

    Party In The Park, May Bank Holiday Weekend Celebrations

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    Animal/Wildlife

    Cheltenham

    There's no better way to spend a sunny May Bank Holiday Weekend in the Cotswolds than with friends, family, farm animals and good music!

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    From:
    4 May 2024to6 May 2024Open 09:30 - 21:00
  10. Add 10th Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally, Country Show & Craft Fair to your Itinerary

    10th Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally, Country Show & Craft Fair

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    Family

    Bampton

    This year's event (running from Saturday 4 May to Bank Holiday Monday on 6 May) includes: Classic Cars, Classic Motor Cycles, Commercial Vehicles, Collections, Miniature Steam, Tractors, Model Tent, Classic Caravans, Craft Tent for children, Fun…

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    From:
    4 May 2024to6 May 2024Open 10:00 - 16:30
  11. Add Jousting Tournament to your Itinerary

    Jousting Tournament

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    Historical

    Woodstock

    Step back in time and witness the thrilling clash of steel and the thundering hooves as knights don their armour and mount their noble steeds for the most spectacular jousting event of the year.
    Immerse yourself in the medieval action as Blenheim…

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    Blenheim Palace, West Oxfordshire

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    From:
    4 May 2024to6 May 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  12. Add Hide-and-seek at Chedworth Roman Villa to your Itinerary

    Hide-and-seek at Chedworth Roman Villa

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    Arts and Culture

    Chedworth

    Join us this early May Bank Holiday Weekend to play a game of hide-and-seek with Chedworth's famous characters.

    Mini versions of the Villa's personalities have been hidden and it is your job to find them. Where will Censorinus, the owner of the…

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    From:
    4 May 2024to6 May 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  13. Add Improvers Birdwatching Morning to your Itinerary

    Improvers Birdwatching Morning

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    Workshop

    Slimbridge

    Develop and refine your birding skills this season.

    Get help identifying and ageing a variety of species including waders, ducks and passerines, and learn how to use weather conditions and habitat to get more from your birding.

    Including a…

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    8 May 2024Open 08:00 - 10:30
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    22 Sept 2024Open 08:00 - 10:30
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    4 Oct 2024Open 08:00 - 10:30
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    15 Nov 2024Open 08:00 - 10:30
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    1 Dec 2024Open 08:00 - 10:30
  14. Add Cotswold Lakes Brew Co. Quiz Night to your Itinerary

    Cotswold Lakes Brew Co. Quiz Night

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    Food and Drink

    Somerford Keynes, Cirencester

    The second Thursday of the month means it's Quiz Night! Hosted by CLB legend, Terry Keogh, grab your family, friends, colleagues, to pit your wits against the Cotswolds' most notorious quizmaster.

    Entry costs just £5 per team of up to six people…

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    Cotswold Lakes Brew Co, Gloucestershire

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    9 May 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
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    13 June 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
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    11 July 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
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    8 Aug 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
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    12 Sept 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
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    10 Oct 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
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    14 Nov 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
  15. Add Wild History Walk to your Itinerary

    Wild History Walk

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    Guided Walk

    Slimbridge

    Discover the amazing history of the Slimbridge reserve on a historic walk, followed by cream tea.

    Time: 1.30pm

    Meeting point: Slimbridge main foyer

    Between 1.30-3.30pm go on a walk with a difference and find out why Sir Peter Scott chose…

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    10 May 2024Open 13:30 -
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    30 Aug 2024Open 13:30 -
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    6 Dec 2024Open 13:30 -
  16. Add Bridewell Open Day to your Itinerary

    Bridewell Open Day

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    Free

    Chipping Norton

    Bridewell Gardens provides a mental health recovery service for West Oxfordshire, supporting people who have experienced serious mental illness. Bridewell is a creative and inspiring walled garden and vineyard where people can find hope in recovery,…

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    12 May 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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    9 June 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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    14 July 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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    15 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
  17. 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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    16 May 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
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    20 June 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
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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
  18. 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…

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    18 May 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
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    1 June 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
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    23 June 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
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    20 July 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  19. Add Roman Snail Trail to your Itinerary

    Roman Snail Trail

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    Animal/Wildlife

    Chedworth

    This May half term we will be celebrating Helix Pomatia, the Roman Snail. This snail is one of Britain's largest and is thought to have been brought here by the Romans as a source of food almost two thousand years ago.

    Learn about the wonders of…

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    From:
    25 May 2024to2 June 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  20. Add Gloucester Tall Ships Festival to your Itinerary

    Gloucester Tall Ships Festival

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    Festival

    Gloucester

    The long-awaited Gloucester Tall Ships Festival will make a magnificent return to the historic Gloucester Docks in 2024, promising a revamped and vibrant experience for visitors over the Spring Bank Holiday Weekend, from Saturday 25th May to Monday…

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    From:
    25 May 2024to27 May 2024Open 10:00 - 22:00
Saltridge Woods (Credit: Ken Long)