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Full scholarships available for sixth formers at Rendcomb College

Students wanting to attend the prestigious Rendcomb College are being given to chance to apply for five very special 100 per cent...

New children’s role-play centre to open in Cheltenham

Encouraging imaginative play, a new role-play centre for children has announced that it will open in Bishop’s Cleeve in 2019.

Laser Tag coming to Cheltenham

Cheltenham's first Laser Tag is set to open at The Play Farm in Cheltenham this autumn.

The Everyman Theatre reveals details about Aladdin pantomime

Casting the wishes of audiences across the county, the Everyman Theatre's 2018 pantomime, Aladdin, looks set to be another...

Gloucestershire College unveils new Cinderford Campus

A new Gloucestershire College campus has opened its doors in Cinderford in the Forest of Dean, featuring state-of-the-art tech and...

Cotswolds AONB Hare Trail offers free family fun

Families searching for some summer fun across Gloucestershire can hop along the Cotswolds AONB Hare Trail, running until Sunday 9...

Changing Places toilet opens in Pittville Park

Work is now complete on the first of two new Changing Places disabled toilets in Cheltenham. The facility in Pittville Park opens...

Schools invited to get green-fingered with RHS Malvern Spring Festival School Challenge

Kids can get creative and stuck in with a gardening challenge, run by RHS Malvern Spring Festival.

Slimbridge Wetland Centre review

Offering so much more than just birds, Slimbridge Wetland Centre is a great spot to visit in any weather, promising wonderful...

EXCLUSIVE: Cheltenham splash pad announces opening date

SoGlos can exclusively reveal when the new splash pad built inside Leisure at Cheltenham is opening. The new facility will launch...

Cheltenham Ladies' College to open new Health and Fitness Centre

Cementing its reputation as a leading independent school, Cheltenham Ladies' College is set to celebrate the opening of its new...

Giant LEGO Animal Trail returns to Slimbridge

A popular event combining LEGO with nature, the Giant LEGO Brick Animal Trail returns to WWT Slimbridge in 2018, promising another...

Gloucester Cathedral celebrates £6 million Project Pilgrim Completion

Gloucester Cathedral has celebrated the completion of the first phase of its ground-breaking renovation project, Project Pilgrim.

Eastnor Castle review

A family day out combining history, nature and lots of play! Eastnor Castle is a 19th century castle set just beyond the border in...

Two Changing Places toilets coming to Cheltenham

Work is about to start building one of two new Changing Places disabled toilets. The first will be in Cheltenham’s Pittville Park,...

Huge inflatable assault course coming to GL1

An enormous inflatable assault course known as Lunar City is coming to Gloucester’s leisure centre, GL1 from Saturday 14 July...

Gloucester company hiring princes and princesses

It’s a dream come true for fairy tale fans! A Gloucester-based party company is looking for men and women to become its newest...

Giant soft play centre proposed at Gloucester Quays

Plans to build a giant soft play inside Gloucester Quays have been approved by Gloucester City Council. The 15,000 square foot...

Veganism to take over Cheltenham Science Festival

The Vegan Society is set to run a host of children-friendly activities during Cheltenham Science Festival 2018, including riding a...

Cotswold Farm Park to offer free entry to Dads on Father's Day

Families can enjoy a great day out as Cotswold Farm Park this June, with dads getting free entry in celebration of Father's Day.

Gloucester Cathedral launches 360 digital tour

You can now take a tour around Gloucester Cathedral without leaving your home, thanks to a digital 360-degree tour of the...

Cheltenham Science Festival announces free ...around town programme

Promising over 50 free activities for all ages, Cheltenham Science Festival’s ...around town programme is set to be better than...

Berkeley Castle to offer free entry for grandparents

Favourite family destination, Berkeley Castle, will offer free entry for grandparents who accompany a paying child, on Mondays...

Dick Whittington pantomime already breaking records at The Roses

Following the hugely successful production of Sleeping Beauty in 2017, The Roses Theatre has revealed that this year's panto has...

6 Gloucestershire farms involved in Open Farm Sunday

Six farms across Gloucestershire will open their gates on Sunday 10 June 2018 to take part in the LEAF Open Farm Sunday event for...

New Instagram alternative to help grandparents stay connected

A Gloucestershire man has set up an alternative to Instagram, to help families keep in touch with older relatives who don’t have...

New soft-play and cafe opening in Bourton-on-the-Water

Parents in the Cotswolds will soon have a new soft play destination for their children to explore, when the Cotswold Clubhouse...

Inland surfing centre opening near Gloucestershire

A cutting-edge inland surfing centre will be opening in Bristol in Autumn 2019. The £2 million project will be known as The Wave.

The Wilson to open a fully accessible children's gallery

Complete with fully accessible areas, a buggy park and dyslexia-friendly fonts, The Wilson Gallery in Cheltenham will open a...

Sup and Chow to launch mother and baby sessions

Cheltenham pub the Sup and Chow plans to rebrand as a more family-friendly venue, starting with a range of mother and baby groups...