Cotswolds Designer Outlet near Tewkesbury is going all out this summer, with birthday celebrations, its own beach, live entertainment, and kids craft workshops all taking place during the school holidays.
All of its summer events and activities are free to attend, so it's great news for families looking to entertain little ones on a budget. SoGlos rounds up what's on and when...
Cotswold Sands beach at Cotswolds Designer Outlet
Cotswolds Designer Outlet brings the seaside to the centre this summer, with its very own sandy beach complete with deckchairs, buckets and spades for visitors to enjoy.
In place until September and free to visit, kids can build sandcastles while parents kick back, relax and soak up the sunshine.
Free children's craft workshops at Cotswolds Designer Outlet
Crafty kids can try their hand at two creative workshops at Cotswolds Designer Outlet this summer, with the chance to make willow dreamcatchers on Friday 24 July, or seaside-inspired driftwood mobiles on Monday 10 August 2026.
Both craft workshops are free to attend but places must be booked online in advance, with three workshops each day taking place from 10am until 11.30am, 11.30am until 1pm and 1.30pm until 3pm.
To book a free willow dreamcatcher workshop, visit cotswoldsdesigneroutlet.com/free-willow-workshop-dreamcatchers, or to book a free driftwood mobile workshop, visit cotswoldsdesigneroutlet.com/free-craft-workshop-driftwood-mobiles.
Live After Five at Cotswolds Designer Outlet
Live After Five at Cotswolds Designer Outlet gives visitors a chance to enjoy late night shopping and live music from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday 25 June and Thursday 6 August 2026 – ideal for an after work treat before the kids need to be in bed.
Spend Golden Hour exploring the shops with a soundtrack of laid back live music, before grabbing a cool, refreshing drink from the pop-up bar.
For more information about Live After Five, visit cotswoldsdesigneroutlet.com/live-after-five-returns.
Cotswolds Designer Outlet's first birthday celebrations
On Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2026, Cotswolds Designer Outlet turns one – and everyone's invited to celebrate.
There'll be live music and entertainment, free ice lollies, and loads of special surprises, discounts and offers in-store to celebrate Cotswolds Designer Outlet's first year.
Find out more about Cotswolds Designer Outlet's first birthday celebrations at cotswoldsdesigneroutlet.com/first-birthday-celebrations.
