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Be part of A Life in Lockdown exhibition at the Museum of Gloucester

There’s a chance to be included in A Life in Lockdown, a poignant exhibition about life in Gloucestershire during the Coronavirus...

Malvern Autumn Show is cancelled for 2020

The Malvern Autumn Show at Three Counties Showground has been cancelled for 2020, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

Eight new creative projects launching thanks to Gloucester Culture Trust’s Creative Fund

A series of eight creative projects are being launched by local artists in Gloucester, thanks to the Gloucester Culture Trust’s...

Thousands take part in Cheltenham Science Festival @ Home

A total of 42,000 people took part in Cheltenham Science Festival @ Home in June 2020, after the Cheltenham Festivals’ event went...

Cotswold Wildlife Park is reopening in June

Cotswold Wildlife Park is reopening on Wednesday 17 June 2020 after being closed for almost three months during lockdown.

National Trust begins reopening Gloucestershire gardens and parks

The National Trust has started to reopen the grounds and gardens at some of its properties, including one in Gloucestershire, from...

Eastnor Castle is celebrating its successful reopening

Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury, allowed visitors back into its grounds at the end of May 2020 and hopes to reopen more areas soon,...

Westonbirt Arboretum is reopening in June with new booking system

Forestry England has announced that Westonbirt Arboretum will reopen to visitors this June, with an online booking system ensuring...

Cheltenham ice rink confirmed for 2020

Plans to bring an outdoor ice rink to Cheltenham’s Imperial Gardens have been given the go ahead for Christmas 2020, with a bigger...

Cotswold Lavender changes summer opening plans

Cotswold Lavender, the popular floral visitor attraction near Broadway, has changed its summer 2020 opening plans due to the...

University of Gloucestershire launches The Living Room Lectures

The University of Gloucestershire is hosting a series of free online lectures on topics from wildlife to creative photography, to...

Gloucestershire businesses hosting virtual entertainment

Join Tweedy’s Lost and Found, practice self-care and go on a virtual tour with these Gloucestershire businesses hosting online...

Cheltenham photographer searches for Lock Down Hero for photo documentary

A Cheltenham-based photographer is looking for Lock Down Heroes to feature in a new photo documentary series that tells their...

RHS Malvern launches Virtual Spring Festival

Despite the event being cancelled, RHS Malvern brings its spring show to homes across Gloucestershire with the Virtual RHS Malvern...

Longborough Festival Opera raises over £300,000 in emergency appeal

An emergency appeal from Longborough Festival Opera has raised over £300,000 to help artists affected by the Coronavirus crisis.

Berkeley Castle turns blue to celebrate Gloucestershire’s NHS workers

Berkeley Castle is illuminated in blue to show its appreciation for Gloucestershire’s NHS staff.

The King's School Gloucester opens its kitchen for local food charity

The King’s School in Gloucester has opened its kitchen to local charity, The Long Table, enabling it to cook over 600 meals for...

Berkeley Castle launches online gift tickets for post-lockdown

Berkeley Castle has introduced an online gift ticket service with extended validity during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Gloucestershire businesses doing something special during the Coronavirus crisis

Gloucestershire businesses are doing all they can to help their customers during the Coronavirus. It’s not all doom and gloom…

Cheltenham Music Festival cancelled over Coronavirus concerns

Cheltenham Music Festival has been cancelled due to the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Superdry Creative Centre is donating cotton essentials to NHS workers

Superdry Creative Centre in Cheltenham is raising funds to donate its quality cotton essentials to NHS workers, who need...

Museum of Gloucester is looking for the oldest items in your house

Dig out the oldest item you have at home, for the chance to form part of the Museum of Gloucester’s new digital museum.

Nationwide Clap for Our Carers goes weekly to thank the NHS

People across Gloucestershire, and the UK, will be taking part in a weekly round of applause to Clap for Our Carers and thank the...

Gloucestershire Bike Project is donating bikes to key workers

As a way to say thank you, Gloucestershire Bike Project is donating refurbished bikes to key workers in the county who need them...

Gloucestershire County Council launches community help hub

Whether you need help, your neighbour needs support, or you can offer your assistance to others, Gloucestershire’s online...

Watch Royal Opera House performances for free

The Royal Opera House is streaming classic opera and ballet performances for free during the Coronavirus lockdown.

Hillside Brewery is holding a virtual pub quiz

Hillside Brewery is hosting a virtual pub quiz on Friday evenings, bringing households together online as they battle it out to...

Watch Royal Shakespeare Company shows for free on the BBC

Watch shows from the Royal Shakespeare Company for free on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer during the Coronavirus lockdown.

Cheltenham Music Festival tickets to go on sale in April

Cheltenham Festivals has announced that it will go ahead with the sale of Cheltenham Music Festival tickets in April 2020, instead...

Cheltenham voted best place to live in the South West 2020

Thanks to The Sunday Times, Cheltenham has been voted the best place to live in the South West 2020, with attributes such as its...