Gloucestershire Visit news

Keep up-to-date with the latest Gloucestershire Visit news written by the team of journalists at SoGlos - Gloucestershire's leading media brand.

Filter news by

Showing 276 results

Gloucester Quays ice rink opens for Christmas 2024

Christmas is fully underway in Gloucester — the lights are on and the ice rink at Gloucester Quays is officially open for seasonal...

Luxury Stonehouse hotel buys original coach house and stables in major new development plan

A Gloucestershire manor house hotel has snapped up the original coach house and stables on its historic grounds — reuniting the...

Two major Gloucester destinations are accepting Gloucester Gift Card for the first time

Two of Gloucester's most popular shopping and leisure destinations — Gloucester Quays and Gloucester Food Dock — are accepting the...

Gloucestershire included on new direct rail route to Edinburgh

Gloucestershire travellers can now book a seat on a new direct train service linking Cheltenham and Gloucester to Scotland's...

Giffords Circus announces 25th anniversary show

Immerse yourself in another world and escape everyday life for a few blissful hours under the famous big top, as Giffords Circus...

Cotswolds hotels beat competitors from across Europe to win prestigious Condé Nast awards

Two Cirencester hotels have been recognised at the 2025 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence, beating competitors from...

Gloucester Guildhall announces exciting Christmas events

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Gloucester Guildhall, as the venue announces a host of festive events taking place...

Cotswolds hotel Buckland Manor welcomes award-winning new head chef

Edward Marsh has joined the team at luxury Cotswolds hotel Buckland Manor near Broadway.

Bold new plans to replace marquees at No. 131 in Cheltenham

In November 2023, Cheltenham Borough Council asked No. 131 The Promenade to remove its outdoor marquees. One year later, owner...

Where to see Christmas lights switch on events in Gloucestershire

Find the best Christmas lights switch on events happening in Gloucestershire, as the county lights up in the countdown to...

Gloucester's award-winning garden centre reveals special Christmas gifts for 2024

Visitors to the The Fairview Gardener between now and Christmas will be treated to a full range of yuletide products — including...

New social hot spot to replace Cheltenham's Outdoor Inn

Redefining the boundaries of gastronomy, coffee culture and community spirit within the walls of repurposed shipping containers,...

Cowley Manor reveals special ways to celebrate Christmas in the Cotswolds

Living up to its reputation as one of the Cotswolds' best luxury hotels, Cowley Manor's lavish Christmas packages for 2024 include...

Here's where you can get free pizza in Cheltenham this weekend

Pizza fans in Gloucestershire can get their hands on a FREE slice this weekend, when outdoor oven brand Gozney teams up with...

Joules opens one of the UK's first new home sections near the Cotswolds

Popular lifestyle store, Joules, is launching one of its first home sections in the country at a newly reopened store just over...

Gloucester one of only four UK locations to host The Moomins 80th anniversary artwork

One of only four locations in the UK to be selected, Gloucester Guildhall is hosting a brand-new public artwork to celebrate the...

Accessible holistic wellbeing space launches in Gloucester

Tucked away within the historic Pillar and Lucy Warehouse at Gloucester Quays, a brand-new immersive wellness hub launches, with...

How to get your very own limited edition Poppy Appeal pint glass in Gloucestershire

Marston's and The Royal British Legion want pubgoers in Gloucestershire to raise a glass, then take it home, with the launch of...

First look: Inside new nature inspired Cotswolds restaurant

Wildling restaurant has arrived at Minster Mill in Minster Lovell, bringing the outdoors in, as well as encouraging guests to...

New Thai restaurant set to open on Cheltenham's Promenade

The newest restaurant in the popular London-born chain, Rosa's Thai will be launching in Cheltenham soon — with signature massaman...

Exclusive: Luxury wellness brand is replacing former Goldsmiths store on Cheltenham's Promenade

International luxury wellbeing brand, RITUALS, has unveiled grand plans to replace the former Goldsmiths jewellery store on...

Reiss clothing opens first shop in Gloucester

Upmarket fashion brand Reiss has opened its first store in Gloucester — and first outlet store in the south west — at Gloucester...

Exclusive: Opening date revealed for Cheltenham's newest pub

Amber Taverns is set to open a brand-new venue on Cheltenham's high street in October 2024.

Chic country house hotel in Cheltenham reveals its new fine-dining menus for Christmas

An award-winning country house hotel and spa in Shurdington reveals its brand-new festive menus and sumptuous Christmas offers for...

First look: Inside major makeover of historic Cotswolds pub

New owners of The Lamb Inn in Great Rissington have breathed fresh life into the 17th century pub, filling it with cosy interiors...

Gloucestershire autumnal destination tops list of most Instagrammable pumpkin patches in England

A Gloucestershire pumpkin patch proves it's the pick of the bunch for this autumn season, coming out on top of the heap as the...

Gloucestershire location is named one of the UK's best haunted hotels

A new study has revealed that the YHA St. Briavels Castle in Gloucestershire, ranks as the third best haunted hotel in the UK.

Future of Gloucester ice rink and Christmas market secured

Gloucester's popular ice rink and Christmas market will return to the docks every winter until at least 2029, after councillors...

Gloucestershire and Cotswold hotels featured in new accomodation awards from Michelin

Five incredible hotels in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds are given the prestigious stamp of approval from awarding body...

Sandford Parks Lido reveals brand-new name

Providing fitness, fun, family and heritage all in one, Cheltenham's iconic swimming pool, Sandford Parks Lido, has revealed its...