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New Cotswold amphitheatre launches its first ever season with a packed programme of performances

Offering creative catering, scenic picnics, moonlit plays and open-air concerts, the Cotswolds newest theatre, the Amphitheatre at...

A new children’s book festival is coming to Westonbirt Arboretum

Little bookworms can meet their favourite authors at Wild Wonder at Westonbirt, a brand-new literature festival championing...

Gloucestershire hotel receives Grade II listing to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is giving a hotel in Stroud Grade II listed status, as part of the Queen’s...

You can now rent the Sex Education house in the Forest of Dean

Love the Netflix original series Sex Education? You can now experience a unique stay in Jean and Otis’s gorgeous hillside home,...

The Gloucestershire route for the Women’s Tour has been revealed

World-class road cycling will be coming through Gloucestershire this summer, when the Women’s Tour takes its first race route...

Cotswolds wildlife park opens new enclosure to welcome penguins from Bristol Zoo

Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water has opened a brand-new penguin enclosure, as it welcomes a group of African penguins from Bristol...

Cheltenham Science Festival pays tribute to Bowelbabe Deborah James

Podcaster, cancer campaigner and Cheltenham Science Festival guest curator Deborah James, known online as Bowelbabe, is receiving...

Cheltenham Town Hall announces its spring events programme

Spanning live music, theatre, comedy and even a chance to come face to face with dinosaurs, Cheltenham Town Hall’s spring events...

Gloucester live music venue receives a share of £2.17 million Arts Council funding

Gloucester Guildhall is one of only six venues in the south west which will benefit from £2.17 million of funding from Arts...

Miserden Estate relaunches with an exciting new programme of activities

With new ways to explore the grounds and get closer to nature, Miserden Estate is launching a new programme of activities for...

Cheltenham’s StarBistro reopens with new menu

With a reputation for serving some of the finest food in the Cotswolds, alongside supporting National Star College students in...

Stroud Valleys Project launches Earth Day crowdfunder

Taking part in the Big Give Green Match Fund campaign, which kicks off this Earth Day 2022, Stroud Valleys Project aims to raise...

Cirencester museum wins Small Visitor Attraction Bronze Award

The Corinium Museum in Cirencester has been awarded the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Bronze Award at the 2021/22 South...

Kings Square hosts free day of entertainment for its grand opening

Fresh from its £5 million transformation, a day of free entertainment and family activities will officially reopen Gloucester’s...

A new visitor information pod is unveiled in Cheltenham

An innovative information hub has been installed in Cheltenham town centre as part of a new visitor initiative scheme to showcase...

The Coconut Tree brings back its Creme Egg Choccy Hopper!

Sri Lankan street food fans are in for a sweet treat, this Easter, when The Coconut Tree in Cheltenham brings back its Crème Egg...

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum seeks an army of volunteers

The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum in Gloucester has unveiled new plans for future attractions, including a new display about...

The Wilson Museum and Art Gallery reveals designs for its major refurbishment

The Wilson Museum and Art Gallery in Cheltenham is undergoing a £500,000 refurbishment in 2022 and has now revealed its ambitious...

Stand Up for Ukraine at the Everyman Theatre raises more than £50,000

The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham and the Barn Theatre in Cirencester teamed up to put on Stand Up for Ukraine, a variety show...

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival returns for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend

The hugely popular Gloucester Tall Ships Festival sails back into Gloucester Docks this June 2022 for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee...

Cheltenham Science Festival announces line-up for its 20th anniversary year

Returning for a full-scale festival to celebrate its 20th anniversary this June 2022, Cheltenham Science Festival is back with an...

Cheltenham Music Festival 2022 line-up revealed

Back for a full-scale festival this July 2022 with orchestras, choirs and some of the biggest names in classical music, Cheltenham...

New art trail launching at Lydney Harbour

A new trail combining nature, heritage and art is taking shape at Lydney Harbour, aiming to put the Forest of Dean site on the map...

Pride in Gloucestershire returns to host five events this summer

Pride in Gloucestershire is set to make history in 2022, touring the county - with Pride events in Cheltenham, Cirencester,...

Cotswold Sculpture Park is reopening this April with hundreds of new artworks

With a collection of over 200 sculptures to see and buy, Cotswold Sculpture Park, near South Cerney, is reopening to visitors this...

Nominations close soon for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2022

The fifth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards, sponsored by Visit Gloucestershire, are fast approaching – and there’s...

Evening with author Michael Morpurgo will support Farms for City Children

Theatregoers will be able to hear from acclaimed author Michael Morpurgo after a performance of The Mozart Question at The Barn...

Museum of Gloucester receives almost £400,000 for upgrades and repairs

The Grade II listed Museum of Gloucester is being awarded £387,500 from the government’s Museums and Estate Development Fund to...

Cheltenham is getting a new £250,000 digital learning hub

Gloucestershire Libraries has received a £250,000 award to create a brand-new digital learning and skills hub in Cheltenham.

New independent book shop is opening in Cheltenham

Independent bookseller Rossiter Books is opening its latest shop in Cheltenham’s Montpellier area this March 2022, promising book...