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Stagecoach West to host special Easter Egg Hunt

Stagecoach West will be getting into the seasonal spirit and hosting a special Easter Egg Hunt on its buses, promising plenty of...

Magicland replacement Rugrats and Halfpints announces opening date

A popular soft play area in Cirencester has announced that it’s opening on Saturday 31 March 2018.

Forest School at Rendcomb College review

Encouraging learning in an outdoor environment, Rendcomb College is right to be proud of its Forest School. So, the school invited...

Children’s clothing shop Carousel to become pop-up

A shop which specialises in second hand, designer children’s clothes could start running as a pop-up with an online presence, in a...

Fascinating connection between Disneyland and Cheltenham’s new John Lewis revealed

A slice of Cheltenham’s automotive history, which also links to the town’s new John Lewis store, is on display at Disneyland...

Cattle Country expands its castle play area

The popular children’s play castle at Cattle Country Adventure Farm Park is expanding, with work due to be completed in time for...

Gloucestershire children needed for CBeebies pet show

From hamsters to horses, pets of all sizes are needed, along with their young owners, to take part in a CBeebies show about going...

Cotswolds AONB Hare Trail set to launch this May

Set to return for its fifth year, the Cotswold Hare Trail launches in May 2018 with new partner Cotswolds AONB, branching out...

Luxury Cotswold holiday cottage opens at The Old Stocks Inn

The popular boutique hotel has expanded its room offering with a new luxury holiday cottage.

Slimbridge Wetland Centre wins gold award for second year

Gloucestershire’s leading attraction, Slimbridge Wetland Centre, has been awarded a gold accolade for the second year running by...

Crypt School offers spaces to girls for the first time

A third of the year seven pupils at The Crypt School will be girls, for the first time in 500 years.

Giant zip wire coming to Gloucester

Local daredevils will be able to reach new heights when one of the UK's biggest zip wires opens in Gloucester this year.

Mermaid assistant needed in Cheltenham

Gloucestershire’s Mermaid Academy is looking for a poolside assistant. The only proviso: You must love mermaids!

Giant inflatable course is heading to Chepstow Racecourse

An enormous inflatable course will be pitching up just across the border in Chepstow this Easter, along with a host of family...

Broadway railway station set to re-open

For the first time since 1960, steam trains will run to Broadway Station this spring.

New splash pad to open in Cheltenham

Work is about to start on a new aquatic play space. It's being built as part of a £2.5 million upgrade of facilities at Leisure at...

Picnic in the Park coming to Pittville

The organisers of Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival are launching Picnic in the Park, a new food and live music ticketed event in...

Cirencester Phoenix Festival Headliners announced

From Dancing Queen to Killer Queen, you’re not going to want to miss the special guests at the 2018 Phoenix Festival in...

Baby animal unit to open at Cheltenham Animal Shelter

Visitors will need to prepare for cuteness overload when Cheltenham Animal Shelter officially opens its brand new Young Animal...

New soft play centre to open in Cirencester

Local families can look forward to the opening of a soft play centre in Cirencester, with rumours it will replace former...

Mermaid Olympics to be held in Gloucestershire

A Gloucestershire-based swimming academy is holding its own Mermaid Olympics.

Minds blown at explosive Cheltenham Ladies’ College science lesson

Children from across Gloucestershire were given a day of hands-on science lectures, hosted by Cheltenham Ladies College.

Sudeley Castle launches hunt for 2018 volunteers

Sudeley Castle is offering free family season passes to anyone who can volunteer for the 2018 season.

The Great Shires Game Fair to be held at Three Counties Showground

The Three Counties Showground in Malvern will welcome a brand-new event this April, when The Great Shires Game Fair sets up to...

The Play Farm reveals exciting refurbishment plans

Local little ones and parents alike will be happy to hear the news from Cheltenham's soft play centre, The Play Farm, with owners...

Cheltenham Animal Shelter announced SoGlos's charity of the year 2018

Prepare yourself for animal cuteness overload as Cheltenham Animal Shelter is revealed as SoGlos's charity of the year for 2018.