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New owner of Cheltenham Town Football Club commits to much-needed investment
The board of directors for Cheltenham Town Football Club has announced a new owner for the club, who has pledged much-needed...
Here's how you could be a harvest helper at Poulton Hill Estate
The Poulton Hill Estate in Cirencester is on the lookout for volunteers to help with its harvest after a fruitful season at its...
Gloucestershire climbing park launches first ever climbing festival
270 Climbing Park is hosting its first-ever climbing festival this August 2025, featuring activities for climbers of all ages,...
Cotswolds makes top 10 list of best places in UK to watch the sunrise
Beauty spots across Gloucestershire have been officially pinpointed as some of the best places in the UK to watch a sunrise,...
New nature explorer playground opens at Westonbirt Arboretum
Children can embrace their inner explorer, scavenger or plant hunter on their next visit to Westonbirt Arboretum, with the opening...
Brand-new dog festival debuts in Cirencester this autumn
Sure to have tails wagging, dog owners and their four-legged friends can look forward to a paw-some autumn showcase when The Big...
Historic Cotswolds garden to host its first major sculpture exhibition with 200 pieces of spectacular art
Grade I listed Hidcote, near Broadway, is hosting 200 sculptures this September 2025. Inspired by nature and gardens, the...
Forest of Dean outdoor education centre 'back in the hands of the community' as £1 million purchase is completed
An outdoor education centre which has welcomed Forest of Dean school children for more than 50 years is evolving to offer...
Gloucestershire residents rally to save much-loved green space
A campaign is underway to preserve Daisybank, a 4.13-acre green space situated at the foot of Leckhampton Hill and within the...
Cotswold Way walking trail is officially one of the best in the UK to spot wildflowers
A Cotswold Way walking trail in Gloucestershire has been named one of the best in the UK to see wildflowers, as demand for...
Forest of Dean Ribena manufacturer launches initiative to help families cut water usage
In a series of fun workshops over the summer, Forest of Dean-based Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I are inviting families from...
Tallest climbing wall in the UK coming to Gloucestershire
A climbing wall the size of four double decker buses is opening in Gloucestershire this August 2025 – part of the £7 million 270...
Bath and Gloucester Rugby coaches lead summer residentials in the Cotswolds
Two of England's best rugby clubs and leading sports coaching academy, Lions Academy, are hosting top-class coaching sessions at...
Why the Hartpury Horse Trials 2025 is a great day out for the whole family
Prepare for five unmissable days of world-class equestrian sport and tonnes of family fun at the NAF Five Star International...
Two Forest of Dean campsites named among the most outstanding in the UK
Two campsites in the Forest of Dean have been recognised in a national list as some of the best sites in the UK in 2025 for...
Cheltenham's newest padel courts open at East Glos Club
After introducing padel to the south west in 2021, East Glos Club is expanding its facilities with four new padel courts —...
Brand-new Cotswolds RHS flower show reveals summer 2026 dates
For the first time ever, the RHS is bringing its world-renowned horticultural celebration to the magnificent grounds of Badminton...
Active Gloucestershire launches summer invitation to explore the county with fresh eyes
This summer, Active Gloucestershire is encouraging residents to get outdoors to explore Gloucestershire like never before with its...
Former Bath and England player appointed head of performance rugby at Hartpury University and College
Further enhancing its position as 'a leader' in rugby education and development, Hartpury University and College appoints former...
What to expect at Beechenhurst's free family fun day this summer
Looking for free things to do with the kids this summer? Beechenhurst's family fun day is back in August 2025, with lawn games,...
Stroud cocktail bar launches campaign to protect the Severn Bore
Despite its importance to Gloucestershire, the Severn Bore has no formal recognition to protect it from pollution, development and...
New family attraction opens at Beechenhurst just in time for the summer holidays
Forestry England is teaming up with the world's largest conservation organisation, WWF, to bring a brand-new family trail to...
Westonbirt Arboretum launches summer activities programme encouraging families to 'roam free'
On top of its stunning woodland walks, interactive trails and revamped natural play areas, families visiting Forestry England’s...
New illustrated maps of accessible travel routes launch in various Forest of Dean locations
With Active Travel Grant funding from Forest of Dean District Council, Canopy Creative Network has produced brand-new illustrated...
Forest Green Rovers appoints Welsh football legend as new manager
The world's greenest football club has a new manager, as Forest Green Rovers appoints former professional footballer and pundit,...
Bristol's The Wave reopens with new owners after shock short-term closure
The south west's only inland surfing lake, The Wave, is reopening after suddenly closing at the end of June – and it's officially...
Get a digital detox at Gloucestershire's newest 'back to nature' glamping experience
Swap screen time for wildlife at one of Gloucestershire's newest rural retreats, where you can stay in a shepherd's hut surrounded...
South west's only inland surfing venue closes over financial row
Bristol's inland surfing lake, The Wave, closes with immediate effect due to a reported financial dispute.
Confetti Flower Field announces its summer opening dates
Cameras at the ready! The famous Confetti Flower Field in the Cotswolds will be bursting with colour again this summer — with its...
