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National Trust is no longer keeping parks and gardens open
To help with social distancing, The National Trust has re-evaluated its decision to allow free access to its parks, gardens and...
Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling cancelled for 2020 amid Coronavirus fears
The annual Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling event at Cooper’s Hill has been cancelled for 2020.
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens to close during Coronavirus crisis
In light of the Coronavirus situation, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens will close from Tuesday 24 March 2020 until further...
Slimbridge Wetland Centre closes to the public during Coronavirus crisis
Due to Coronavirus crisis social distancing, Slimbridge Wetland Centre, has announced that it is closed to the public until...
Luxury shopping area The Orchard returns to The Festival in Cheltenham
Up market shopping area, The Orchard, returns to The Festival™ presented by Magners in 2020 for a second year – with racegoers...
The Park launches at The Festival™ presented by Magners
The Park, a fun new entertainment and social enclosure, is being launched at Cheltenham’s The Festival™ presented by Magners in...
Forest of Dean set for Sex Education tourism increase
The release of Netflix’s new season of Sex Education is set to drive more tourism to the Forest of Dean, local businesses are...
Shaun the Sheep Farmageddon Glow Trail now open at Westonbirt Arboretum
Forestry England has opened a new Shaun the Sheep themed trail around Westonbirt Arboretum, complete with UV pens, activity packs...
Cheltenham Racecourse forced to cancel Friday race meet
Cheltenham Racecourse has called off racing on day one of The November Meeting due to flooding.
Zara Tindall appointed as director of Cheltenham Racecourse
Zara Tindall will become a director of Cheltenham Racecourse’s committee, after being appointed in the role by The Jockey Club.
Ninja Warrior UK to open an Adventure Park in Gloucester
Get ready to take on your mates as Ninja Warrior UK has announced it's opening an Adventure Park in Gloucester.
Cheltoberfest is coming to Cheltenham
Prost! Cheltoberfest, a new Bavarian-themed celebration of beer and lederhosen, is coming to Cheltenham Racecourse for The...
Cheltenham Ice Rink delayed until 2020
Plans to create an outdoor ice rink in Cheltenham for Christmas 2019 have been delayed.
Inland surfing centre near Gloucestershire announces opening date
The Wave Bristol, an inland surfing lake not far from Gloucestershire, has announced that it will open its waves to surfers from...
Ex-Gloucester and England Rugby player to open gym in Cheltenham
Ex-Gloucester number eight, James Forrester is opening a gym with a state-of-the-art 3G pitch in Cheltenham, this October.
Plans revealed for new climbing centre in Gloucestershire
Plans for a huge new sports and adventure centre at Bentham Country Club have been revealed.
EXCLUSIVE: Beards Diamond Rush is back for 2019
The legendary Beards Diamond Rush is back for 2019, giving treasure hunters the chance to find nine diamonds worth £1,000 each –...
Cheltenham Pilates & Yoga review: a serene space to stretch away the day
Warm, inviting and surprisingly chic, Cheltenham Pilates & Yoga studios were every bit the stylish, hip space you'd expect to find...
Huge zip wire coming to Gloucester Docks
Take in views of Gloucester Docks like you’ve never seen it before, as a huge zip wire comes to the city as part of the Tall Ships...
Best year yet for The Festival presented by Magners
Record crowds flocked to Cheltenham Racecourse for each day of The Festival™ presented by Magners 2019, breaking all records for...
#ColourMeMarch Ladies Day competition open to men for the first time
With the chance to win a brand new car, for the first time men and women will be dressing to impress for Cheltenham Racecourse’s...
Cheltenham Racecourse is set to launch its own pub
Complete with real ales, scratchings and scotch eggs, Cheltenham Racecourse will be launching its very own pub, The Horse & Groom,...
XJump Gloucestershire in shock closure
Gloucester’s only trampoline centre has closed with immediate effect in a shock closure.
Scott Mills to DJ at Cheltenham Racecourse Festival Trials Day
Legendary DJ, Scott Mills has been announced as the guest DJ at Cheltenham Racecourse's 2019 Festival Trials Day.
Robinswood Hill will get a new café and community space
Robinswood Hill Country Park is about to get a serious makeover thanks to a new community space and café that’s been given the go...
The original Gold Cup from 1924 has been tracked down after 40 years
The winner of 2019’s Cheltenham Gold Cup will receive the original trophy, dating back to 1924.
Stagecoach West celebrates 25 years of silver service
Gloucestershire’s leading bus service provider is celebrating a milestone 25 years of service with the launch of two special...
Zog family trail coming to Beechenhurst
Following in the footsteps of The Gruffalo, The Highway Rat, and Stick Man, a new forest trail is coming to Beechenhurst in 2019.
The Hive wellness centre opening in Cheltenham
A new wellness centre and holistic school is opening in Cheltenham in 2019, known as The Hive.
