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Discover the magic of maples in autumn with Japanese-inspired trails and activities at Westonbirt Arboretum

Discover the magic of maples in autumn with Japanese-inspired trails and activities at Westonbirt Arboretum

Visitors to Westonbirt Arboretum this autumn 2026 can experience the colours of the season through the lens of Japanese aesthetic concepts and culture, with brand-new trails, haiku and family activities exploring 'the magic of maples'.

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Step into the world of BBC historical drama Wolf Hall at Berkeley Castle

Step into the world of BBC historical drama Wolf Hall at Berkeley Castle

'We want the Queens to reign again': Inside the new era for one of Cheltenham's most iconic hotels

'We want the Queens to reign again': Inside the new era for one of Cheltenham's most iconic hotels

5 best pumpkin picking patches in Gloucestershire

5 best pumpkin picking patches in Gloucestershire

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'We want the Queens to reign again': Inside the new era for one of Cheltenham's most iconic hotels

'We want the Queens to reign again': Inside the new era for one of Cheltenham's most iconic hotels

Here's when you can cheer on the Cherry and Whites in the 2026/27 season

Here's when you can cheer on the Cherry and Whites in the 2026/27 season

With live music, a beach and alfresco dining galore, here's what's on at Gloucester Quays this summer

With live music, a beach and alfresco dining galore, here's what's on at Gloucester Quays this summer

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5 best pumpkin picking patches in Gloucestershire

5 best pumpkin picking patches in Gloucestershire

13 unmissable things to do in Gloucestershire this autumn

13 unmissable things to do in Gloucestershire this autumn

9 of the most luxurious spa days in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

9 of the most luxurious spa days in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

14 of the best spa hotels in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

14 of the best spa hotels in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

9 affordable spa experiences in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

9 affordable spa experiences in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

9 National Trust properties to visit in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

9 National Trust properties to visit in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

13 luxurious Cotswold experiences for special occasions

13 luxurious Cotswold experiences for special occasions

10 ways to spoil your dog on a visit to the Cotswolds

10 ways to spoil your dog on a visit to the Cotswolds

13 fantastic outdoor activities in Gloucestershire

13 fantastic outdoor activities in Gloucestershire

14 quintessential Cotswold inns

14 quintessential Cotswold inns

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in the Cotswolds

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in the Cotswolds

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Tewkesbury

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Tewkesbury

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in the Forest of Dean

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in the Forest of Dean

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Stroud

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Stroud

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Gloucester History Festival 2026 at Blackfriars Priory

Gloucester History Festival 2026 at Blackfriars Priory

Wolf Hall Costume Exhibition at Berkeley Castle

Wolf Hall Costume Exhibition at Berkeley Castle

Unexpected experiences await at Gloucester Cathedral this autumn

Unexpected experiences await at Gloucester Cathedral this autumn

The Magic of Maples trails and activities at Westonbirt Arboretum

The Magic of Maples trails and activities at Westonbirt Arboretum

Heritage Open Days 2026

Heritage Open Days 2026

Malvern Autumn Show 2026 at Three Counties Showground

Malvern Autumn Show 2026 at Three Counties Showground

Dom Joly's SpeakeaZy at The Steam & Whistle

Dom Joly's SpeakeaZy at The Steam & Whistle

Winter Glow 2026 at Three Counties Showground

Winter Glow 2026 at Three Counties Showground

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M5 set to close for bridge demolition this autumn

M5 set to close for bridge demolition this autumn

Gloucestershire holiday operator makes pledge to absorb airline fuel surcharges permanent

Gloucestershire holiday operator makes pledge to absorb airline fuel surcharges permanent

New images detail Forestry England's vision for Cannop Ponds – with the public asked to help shape final plans

New images detail Forestry England's vision for Cannop Ponds – with the public asked to help shape final plans

Navigation through Gloucester Docks could be restricted due to River Severn drought

Navigation through Gloucester Docks could be restricted due to River Severn drought

Stratford Park Lido in Stroud reopens for summer swimming

Stratford Park Lido in Stroud reopens for summer swimming

Cheltenham Literature Festival reveals 2026 lineup

Cheltenham Literature Festival reveals 2026 lineup

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Win theatre tickets, pre-show dinner and an overnight stay at one of the Cotswolds' top-rated hotels

Win theatre tickets, pre-show dinner and an overnight stay at one of the Cotswolds' top-rated hotels

Ends Monday 21 September 2026

Theatregoers are in with a chance of winning the ultimate Cotswolds night out in 2026 — with dinner, a show and an overnight stay...

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Hiroshima, Anne Frank and the Cotswolds: Stuart Priest reflects on a remarkable 40 years at Batsford Arboretum

Hiroshima, Anne Frank and the Cotswolds: Stuart Priest reflects on a remarkable 40 years at Batsford Arboretum

From nurturing trees descended from survivors of the Hiroshima A-bomb and Anne Frank's famous horse chestnut, to planting olives...

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Best spas in Gloucestershire series

Best spas in Gloucestershire series

Whether you're looking for an affordable spa experience or the ultimate indulgence at an exclusive Cotswolds country house hotel,...