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New all-girls' nursery opens near Gloucestershire

September 2022 sees leading independent girls’ school, Malvern St James, launch a brand-new nursery for pre-school girls — with...

Cheltenham ice rink is set to return for 2022

Having enjoyed great success in its first year, Gloucestershire's only all-weather ice rink is returning to Cheltenham's Imperial...

Over Farm announces 'biggest ever' Halloween festival

Coinciding with autumn half-term, Over Farm near Gloucester is putting on an extra special Spookyard for 2022, complete with...

Brunsdon Financial launches new estate planning, wills and trusts service

Gloucester-based Brunsdon Financial is keen to ensure your most important assets are taken care of, so you can live your life with...

Sparkling Christmas parties set to return to Cheltenham's Leonardo Hotels

Friends and colleagues in Gloucestershire can look forward to celebrating at Leonardo Hotels this winter, as its Christmas parties...

The new star of British cycling will line up in Gloucestershire for Tour of Britain

*Please note, the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain has been cancelled as the UK observes a period of national...

Walk under the stars for Sue Ryder

Sue Ryder is encouraging the people of Gloucestershire to trek through the night, taking part in a 10k Starlight Hike to remember...

Meeting of minds will help get Gloucestershire more active

A quarter of people in the county aren't moving enough each day. Active Gloucestershire is bringing together change makers from...

Gloucestershire's Cutest Dog competition winner revealed

Find out who's been named best in show, with the winner, runner-up and shortlisted entries for Gloucestershire's Cutest Dog...

Cotswold RAW is delivering dog food to homes across Gloucestershire

From fuss-free deliveries to saving money, the benefits of joining Cotswold RAW's Feeding Club are many — with the local raw food...

Cheltenham's first inflatable theme park reveals its official opening date

A brand-new adrenaline pumping experience is coming to Cheltenham in the form of 12,000 square foot inflatable theme park,...

The Queen Boadicea II boat trips from Gloucester are back this summer

For an affordable family day out and a unique view of the city, there's a chance to take a popular boat trip along the Gloucester...

Discover a surfers' paradise, just down the M5 from Gloucestershire

Visit Bristol’s unique inland surfing destination this summer to master a new skill and experience the ‘blue health’ benefits of...

Four-tonne gorilla headlines BIG Summer-Send Off at Bristol Zoo Gardens

An incredible interactive gorilla sculpture, taller than any giraffe, forms the centrepiece of the end of an era celebrations at...

Blenheim Palace's new adventure play complex is set to open in 2023

The spectacular UNESCO world heritage site, just over the border in nearby Oxfordshire, is developing a brand-new adventure play...

Three Counties Showground secures deal to host Winter Glow for six more years

The Three Counties Showground in Malvern has signed a deal worth three quarters of a million pounds to keep the Winter Glow...

Tire out the kids three different ways at Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre this summer

As part of its summer holiday activity days in July and August 2022, Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre is offering six hours of...

A new inflatable play park is opening in Cheltenham

A new inflatable fun park is taking over the former Airborne Trampoline Park in Cheltenham - and this is when families can get...

Summer Reading Challenge launches in Gloucestershire libraries

Libraries across Gloucestershire are once again taking part in the page-turning Summer Reading Challenge – with this year’s theme...

Kids go free at Westonbirt Arboretum this summer

Families can bag themselves a bargain this summer, with NO admission fees for children visiting Westonbirt, The National Arboretum...

Here’s how to get a free sundae on National Ice Cream day this July

It’s National Ice Cream Day this Sunday 17 July 2022 – and here’s how ice cream lovers in Gloucestershire can bag themselves a...

New campaign aims to help people get more active in Gloucestershire

Almost a quarter of people in Gloucestershire are inactive – but We Can Move, a social movement made up of organisations,...

Tickets for Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials are on sale now

It’s the highlight of Gloucestershire horse lovers’ calendars – and tickets are now on sale to the popular eventing showcase at...

Cotswold RAW shares its top tips for feeding your dog raw food while on staycation

Staycation season is here – and for dog owners, following a raw diet doesn’t need to make travelling tricky, thanks to Cotswold...

The Five Valleys Walk is returning after a two-year hiatus

Offering a brilliant family-friendly fundraiser, Meningitis Now's charity event, the Five Valleys Walk, is making its anticipated...

Willow Hill is open for glamping and camping bookings

Enjoy new family-friendly glamping, camping and farm dining experiences at Willow Hill Farm in the Gloucestershire countryside,...

Gloucestershire’s biggest kids’ camp provider opens 23rd venue

Popular holiday camp provider, Atlas Camps, is opening a brand-new base in Tewkesbury – its 23rd new venue in just 10 years since...

Little Amal's walk in Cheltenham

Little Amal, the iconic giant puppet who walked from Syria in support of refugees, walked through Cheltenham for the New Steps,...

New family enclosure launching at Royal International Air Tattoo 2022

A new dedicated area for families at RAF Fairford’s Royal International Air Tattoo will be packed with kid-centric entertainment,...

One of Gloucestershire’s best-loved summer camps has launched two new locations

Still wondering how you can keep the kids occupied during the summer holiday? Alongside Cheltenham and Gloucester, Camp 4-2-11 is...