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Brand-new installations at the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail are revealed

To celebrate its 35th anniversary, the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trust has unveiled nine new sculptures along its famous trail,...

Free big screen entertainment is coming to Cheltenham

Enjoy free open-air entertainment on the new big screen at Cheltenham’s Imperial Gardens this summer.

Tickets for new Cheltenham Racecourse season on sale now

The new 2021-22 season of racedays at Cheltenham Racecourse, including The Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup 2022, are on sale now.

Here’s when you can see the Red Arrows over Gloucestershire

The Red Arrows are due to fly over Gloucestershire this July 2021.

Gloucester Rugby star launches cider business

Made from locally sourced apples and traditionally-crafted, Gloucester Rugby star Jake Polledri has unveiled his new Just Pressed...

Cotswold Farm Park Flower Field opens for summer

Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park has opened its wild flower field for summer 2021.

A new minigolf course is opening in Gloucester

Take on 12 holes of minigolf as a new course opens this July 2021 at Dobbies Garden Centre in Gloucester.

Gloucester Rugby’s Shed gets a new name in major sponsorship deal

Gloucester Rugby has signed a new long-term partnership with naming rights meaning The Shed will now become The Compeed Shed.

Gloucestershire athlete will compete for Team GB in Tokyo Olympics

Competing alongside Andy Murray in the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Cheltenham tennis player Dan Evans will be going for gold...

Gloucestershire wildlife centre named as one of the top ten zoos in the UK

The much-loved International Centre for Birds of Prey in Newent has been ranked the ninth best zoo in the UK.

A new aircraft show is coming to Gloucestershire in 2022

The UK’s Festival of Aviation will be held at Cotswold Airport in June 2022.

Tributes paid to late Pittville Park swan Zelda

The swan passed away on Wednesday 16 June 2021, with Cheltenham locals paying tribute to one of Pittville Park’s most popular...

National Geographic names Sandford Parks Lido one of the best in the country

Cheltenham’s much-loved Sandford Parks Lido has been ranked one of the best British lidos to visit this summer by National...

A new darts club is opening in Cheltenham

Cheltenham’s Fire Station is opening a brand-new darts venue, 180 Club, this July 2021.

Nominations close soon for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021

The fourth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards, sponsored by Willans LLP solicitors, are fast approaching – and there’s...

DEYA Brewery creates limited edition Cheltenham Town FC beer

After its historic win against Harrogate Town clinched the League Two title, Cheltenham Town FC now has its own limited edition...

Forest Green Rovers partners with Stroud sustainable wine producer

Gloucestershire’s greenest football club, Forest Green Rovers, is now serving up climate-conscious wine from Stroud-based...

Stratford Park Lido is finally reopening

Families are finally being welcomed back to Stroud’s outdoor pool at Stratford Park.

Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum reveal how you can support one of Gloucestershire’s best-loved attractions

With everything from becoming a part of a sculpture to sponsoring a plot of land, Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum share how you...

Cheltenham Racecourse is transforming into an outdoor cinema experience this summer

Enjoy film favourites including Grease, Dirty Dancing, Harry Potter and more against a rolling countryside backdrop at Cheltenham...

Forest of Dean set to get eight new sculptures this summer

The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail at Beechenhurst could have eight new temporary sculptures from July 2021, if plans for its new...

Gloucester 10k is back for 2021 – in a new hybrid format for all runners

It’s back – the Gloucester 10k run, taking in many of the city’s finer points on a route through the Docks, Quays, canal path and...

The south west’s first padel courts open at East Glos Club

Challenge friends and family to a game of padel at Gloucestershire’s new home for the fast-growing sport, as East Glos Club opens...

Discover the perfect urban picnic spots in Gloucester

From beautiful grassy spots to hidden medieval churchyards, Gloucester has some perfect places to enjoy an urban picnic – with...

Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2021 has been cancelled

The annual Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling event at Cooper’s Hill has been cancelled for 2021.

Hartpury College is number one at producing international rugby talent in England

More England under 20 international rugby players come from Gloucestershire-based Hartpury College than any other school or...

Popular Gloucestershire children's holiday camp launches new summer camp in the Cotswolds

Camp 4-2-11 is launching a new summer camp in Bourton-on-the-Water in August 2021.

Barn on the Farm 2021 has been postponed

Popular Gloucestershire music festival, Barn on the Farm, has been postponed until June 2022.

Plans for a new £7 million climbing park in Gloucestershire have been approved

A new £7 million climbing park and adventure activity centre is set to be built in Gloucestershire, as plans for 270 Climbing Park...

Magical family-friendly festival is coming to Sudeley Castle this summer 2021

Sudeley Castle will be transformed into a world of fantasy and sci-fi when the three-day Fantasy Forest festival arrives in July...