Forming a key part of SoGlos’s 15-year anniversary celebrations lined up for 2022, we’re delighted to announce the launch of the brand-new Gloucestershire Bucket List, the definitive collection of 100 ultimate things to do in the county, handpicked by our expert team of journalists.
Taking the form of both a beautifully designed, hand illustrated A2-printed Gloucestershire Bucket List – devised to be displayed on fridges and noticeboards in homes across the county, with checkboxes to tick off inclusions as you go – and a more detailed, regularly updated digital version, SoGlos’s Gloucestershire Bucket List has been painstakingly curated to offer year-round inspiration whether you’re a lifetime Gloucestershire resident or first-time visitor.
The special guide’s carefully selected inclusions are all unique to Gloucestershire and span Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud and Tewkesbury, with sections dedicated to ‘Food and Drink’, ‘Great outdoors, ‘Culture fix’, ‘Family fun’, ‘Unique stays’ and ‘Unmissable events’.
Expect to find plenty of firm favourites to have made the cut, from walking a stretch of the Cotswold Way at number one, feeding the animals at Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park at number 31 and experiencing the jump racing action at Cheltenham Racecourse at number 60 – to lesser known gems such as tasting Cheltenham’s famous spa waters at Pittville Pump Room at number 29, catching your own fish supper at Bibury Trout Farm at number 45, to staying aboard Gloucester’s unique lightvessel the SULA Lightship at number 73.
An initial run of 15,000 limited edition printed Gloucestershire Bucket Lists will be distributed to selected venues featured on the guide, while the digital version can be enjoyed at The Gloucestershire Bucket List.
This exciting project has only been made possible with thanks to the support of a number of carefully-selected partners, who all share in SoGlos’s mission to showcase Gloucestershire on a local, national and international scale:
In partnership with GFirst LEP | gfirstlep.com
GFirst LEP is the Local Enterprise Partnership for Gloucestershire. As the business voice for the county, it’s their mission to make Gloucestershire the very best place to live, work and play. GFirst LEP is putting Gloucestershire on the map by investing millions in projects covering every corner of the county; innovation, transport infrastructure, education and business support – all to help Gloucestershire grow and thrive.
In partnership with Visit Gloucestershire | visit-gloucestershire.uk
Visit Gloucestershire is the county’s Strategic Management Organisation, established in 2020 to forge a comprehensive vision for the development of the visitor economy and leisure and tourism business sector in Gloucestershire. It comprises several divisions and represents consumers, trade, attractions, accommodation providers, tour guides, retailers, restaurateurs, venues and more.
In partnership with Stagecoach | stagecoachbus.com
With its extensive bus network covering Gloucestershire and beyond, Stagecoach West offers great value travel without the hassle of parking – with group dayrider and family and friends explorer tickets providing unlimited travel for a day. Plus, the Stagecoach app features a journey planner, live bus tracker, ticket purchasing functionality and more.
In partnership with Westonbirt Arboretum | forestryengland.uk
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is one of the most spectacular tree gardens in the world – home to five national tree collections and 2,500 different species from the far corners of the globe. Explore 600 acres encompassing natural play areas, the STIHL Tree Top Walkway, woodlands and restaurants – with seasonal highlights the whole family will enjoy all year round.
To find out more, visit The Gloucestershire Bucket List.
