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Things to do with kids in Gloucestershire
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Foodie Family Fridays
8th May-25th September 2026
Venue: Cogges Manor Farm
Cogges are opening their spacious Café courtyard, putting on some chilled out beats, inviting a festival style food truck courtesy of Uggy's Pizza and The Crock Pot and opening the Cogges Summer Bar.This...
Hayles Fruit Farm - Pick your own
1st June-31st October 2026
Venue: Hayles Fruit Farm
Hayles Fruit Farm are a family run farm with a commercial orchard producing apples and pears. Pick your own is becoming increasingly popular every year and they pride themselves in providing you a truly...
The Library Challenge: Tales Through Time
11th July-12th September 2026
Venue: All Gloucestershire Libraries
Calling all readers, adventurers and story explorers! This summer, visit your local library and join The Library Challenge for free. Get creative, try out new activities, and join the fun.
Animal Chronology Children’s Trail
27th July-16th October 2026
Venue: Corinium Museum
A seasonal trail for children and families. Discover fun facts about animals and wonderful creatures from the past and plot them on the timeline that stretches back millions of years (that’s a very long...
The Ready-Set-Sing Family Trail
5th August-1st November 2026
Venue: Gloucester Cathedral
Join Clara, a fictional young chorister, as she prepares for her very first day in the Cathedral Choir. This interactive family trail invites you to explore the Cathedral's beautiful spaces together, solving...
Learning without limits
Discover how children learn differently and simple ways to build confidence and curiosity at home.
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Small changes, smoother starts
Simple ways to refresh routines, support wellbeing and help children feel ready for school.
Build confidence with Kumon
Free registration for new and returning students at participating centres, 1 September – 15 October.