Friday 24 May 2013

Sport & Outdoor events

Enjoy a fun family day out at Gloucester Tall Ships Festival 2013. © Nick Turner Photography.

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival

Friday 24 to Monday 27 May 2013

Get your friends and family together for a 2013 Have A Go Day.

Prescott Shooting Have A Go Days

Saturday 25 May to Saturday 28 December 2013

Spot wildlife and birds on Slimbridge Wetland Centre's Land Rover Safaris.

Land Rover Safaris at Slimbridge

Saturday 25 May to Sunday 29 September 2013

Expect to be amazed by the expert carving demos at Dean Fire and Wood Festival 2013.

Dean Fire and Wood Festival

Saturday 25 to Monday 27 May 2013

Nailsworth Festival

Friday 24 to Sunday 26 May 2013

Tetbury Woolsack Races

Monday 27 May 2013

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News

RAF to salute Dambusters at Air Tattoo

A Tornado GR4 will be joined by the BBMF Lancaster for a commemorative flypast at the 2013 Air Tattoo.

The BBMF Lancaster and a Tornado GR4 will feature in a special flypast at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo,...

Mixed martial arts gym opening in Tewkesbury

Get fit and tough at Tewkesbury's first mixed martial arts gym, opening in June 2013.

Outlaw MMA, Tewkesbury’s first mixed martial arts gym, is to be opened by the town’s mayor in June 2013, offering a range...

Mike Tindall signs new contract with Gloucester Rugby

Mike Tindall will be a player-coach at Gloucester Rugby once again, during the 2013-14 season.

Gloucester Rugby’s Mike Tindall has signed up for the 2013-14 season with the club, continuing his role as player-coach...

Kingsholm Stadium to host 2015 Rugby World Cup fixtures

Catch four Rugby World Cup fixtures at Kingsholm Stadium in 2015.

Kingsholm Stadium is one of just 13 venues across the country selected to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup – with four matches...

Spitfire Lawn to launch at Royal International Air Tattoo 2013

Spitfire pilot Joy Lofthouse is described as an unsung heroine of World War Two. © SWNS.

Enjoy afternoon tea with WW2 pilot Joy Lofthouse and Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, and unobstructed views of all...

Gloucester Rugby season tickets on sale now

	The new 2013/14 Gloucester Rugby season tickets are on sale now.

Gloucester Rugby season tickets are on sale now, for Cherry and White fans to snap up their new 2013-14 Kingsholm Stadium...

Summer fishing season at Pittville Lake

Fishing at Pittville Lake will recommence in June 2013, with eels, pike, bream and more expected to be reeled in by local anglers.

Fishing season at Pittville Lake will recommence in June 2013, offering Gloucestershire anglers nine months of fishing...

£45m redevelopment for Cheltenham Racecourse

The Jocky Club is planning a £45m redevelopment of its flagship Cheltenham Racecourse in 2014.

A state-of-the-art grandstand, multi-tiered viewing platforms, Royal Box facilities and much more will form part of Cheltenham...

Competitions

Win family tickets to Sportbeat Festival 2013

Ends Monday 24 June 2013

The Enemy is just one of the big name bands on the bill at Sportbeat Festival 2013.

Four lucky families can enjoy an enviable line-up of music and sport for free at Sportbeat Festival 2013 – headlined by...

Win Cheltenham Cricket Festival season tickets

Ends Monday 1 July 2013

Catch all the action on the green for free, with a pair of season tickets from SoGlos.

Watch Gloucestershire take on the likes of Kent, Glamorgan and Northamptonshire in this year’s Cheltenham Cricket Festival...

Events

Land Rover Safaris at Slimbridge

Saturday 25 May to Sunday 29 September 2013

Spot wildlife and birds on Slimbridge Wetland Centre's Land Rover Safaris.

Nature lovers from across Gloucestershire will relish the opportunity to go in search of wildlife this summer, on Slimbridge...

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival

Friday 24 to Monday 27 May 2013

Enjoy a fun family day out at Gloucester Tall Ships Festival 2013. © Nick Turner Photography.

The Gloucester Tall Ships Festival 2013 promises to be a memorable day out for the whole family, featuring a flotilla...

Dean Fire and Wood Festival

Saturday 25 to Monday 27 May 2013

Expect to be amazed by the expert carving demos at Dean Fire and Wood Festival 2013.

Don’t miss this Forest of Dean favourite running for a sixth year, when Dean Heritage Centre plays host to the fun-packed...

James Bond Benefit Ball in Hartpury

Saturday 25 May 2013

Get glammed up for an evening with Gloucester Rugby player Alex Brown and his teammates, at the upcoming James Bond Benefit Ball.

Hartpury College has a licence to thrill this spring, when Gloucester Rugby’s Alex Brown is transformed into 007 for a...

Prescott Shooting Have A Go Days

Saturday 25 May to Saturday 28 December 2013

Get your friends and family together for a 2013 Have A Go Day.

Try clay shooting, archery and air rifles in a picturesque Cotswold setting, at one of Prescott Shooting’s anticipated...

Tetbury Woolsack Races

Monday 27 May 2013

Scores of competitors will be thundering through the town of Tetbury. © Bruce Cairns.

Prepare for Tetbury Woolsack Races 2013, as scores of fearless competitors and thousands of spectators descend on the...

World Snooker in Gloucester

Monday 27 May to Monday 3 June 2013

The South West Snooker Academy gets its big break this May, when it hosts the qualifying rounds of the 2013-14 World Snooker Tour.

South West Snooker Academy is set to stage the qualifying rounds of the 2013-14 World Snooker Tour, with 128 stars taking...

Events

Robert Dover's Cotswold Olimpick Games

Friday 31 May 2013

The 2013 event will be recreating more than 400 years of Cotswold history. © Betty Stocker.

Robert Dover’s Cotswold Olimpick Games 2013 will be providing Gloucestershire residents and visitors with a unique...

Gloucester Rugby Community Race Night

Friday 31 May 2013

Gloucester Rugby's 1873 Suite will be the setting for a thrilling Community Race Night.

Place your bets on Gloucester Rugby player races, and enjoy live music and the renowned hospitality of Kingsholm’s 1873...

Gloucester Rugby Charity Quiz and Auction

Friday 7 June 2013

Head to Gloucetser Rugby's Charity Auction to be in with a chance of getting your hands on a range of coveted prizes.

Sold out Rihanna concert tickets, a signed Gordon Ramsay cookery book, match tickets and much more is on offer in the...

Walk 4 Wildlife in Wickwar

Sunday 9 June 2013

With a new scenic route and chance to support two worthy charities, Walk 4 Wildlife 2013 is set to be more popular than ever. © Zsuzsanna Bird.

Families will be embarking on a fun Walk 4 Wildlife through the Lower Woods near Wickwar, to raise funds for Gloucestershire...

Evans Cycles RideIt Mountain Bike event

Saturday 15 June 2013

Feel the wind in your face during the upcoming Mountain Bike event in the Cotswolds.

Enjoy an exhilarating ride through the charming Cotswolds countryside in the 5th annual Evans Cycles RideIt! Mountain...

East Glos Club Open Day in Cheltenham

Saturday 15 June 2013

Try out East Glos Club during the forthcoming family friendly open day in Cheltenham.

Visit one of Gloucestershire’s leading sports clubs to enjoy free tennis, racketball, squash and plenty of family fun,...

Evans Cycles RideIt Sportive event

Sunday 16 June 2013

Enjoy an exhilarating ride through the Cotswolds countryside with Evans Cycles this summer.

Gear up and join county cyclists in exploring the country lanes and villages of the Cotswolds by bike, when the Evans...

Sunrise Swim at Sandford Parks Lido

Friday 21 June 2013

Make a splash at this unique swimming event in Cheltenham.

Take the plunge at Sandford Parks Lido’s third annual Sunrise Swim from 4.42am on the longest day of 2013.

GE Aviation Aquathlon in Cheltenham

Sunday 23 June 2013

The GE Aviation Aquathlon promises an exhilarating morning to raise funds for Sandford Parks Lido.

Enter the GE Aviation Aquathlon swimming and running challenge to raise funds for Sandford Parks Lido and get crowned...

Sportbeat Festival in Gloucester

Friday 5 to Sunday 7 July 2013

The Feeling will be headlining the first ever Sportbeat Festival.

The first Sportbeat Festival will see three-days of top music, sports and family entertainment take over Oxstalls Sports...

Midsummer Fiesta in Montpellier

Saturday 6 July 2013

Make your way to Midsummer Fiesta in Montpellier, this July.

Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham is inviting families across Gloucestershire to its free, fun-packed Midsummer Fiesta,...

Race for Life in Cheltenham

Sunday 7 July 2013

Join in on the Race for Life in Cheltenham.

Gloucestershire ladies will be embarking on a 10- or 5-kilometre race at Cheltenham Racecourse this July, helping Cancer...

Cheltenham Cricket Festival

Wednesday 10 to Sunday 21 July 2013

	Don't miss the chance to enjoy top cricket action right here in Cheltenham.

The Brewin Dolphin Cheltenham Cricket Festival 2013 will be taking to the green pitches of Cheltenham College for a fortnight...

Royal International Air Tattoo

Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 July 2013

The 2013 event is set to wow visitors for the 42nd-year running.

The Royal International Air Tattoo 2013 at RAF Fairford promises one of the world’s biggest and best air shows, with hundreds...

Winchcombe Country Show

Monday 26 August 2013

See morris dancers, a fire engine and vintage tractors lead the procession at the Winchcombe Country Show 2013.

The 64th Winchcombe Country Show includes dancing sheep, a traditional flower show, live music, children’s’ entertainment...

Bourton Football in the River

Monday 26 August 2013

Get there early for a great view of the Bourton Football in the River 2011 action.

Take your places on the Windrush banks, when the Bourton-on-the-Water Football in the River 2013 kicks off in the Cotswolds...

Special offers

Free three-day gym pass for LA Fitness

Ends Tuesday 30 April 2013

Get in tip top shape with a free pass for LA Fitness Cheltenham this spring.

Improve your fitness and lose a few pounds in time for summer with a free, three-day gym membership at LA Fitness Cheltenham.

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