Things to do with kids in Gloucestershire

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Summer of Play 2025

3rd July-1st September 2025

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Challenge friends and family to lawn games on Green Court from 3 July, Knock down pins in a game of skittles, try your hand at giant dominoes, get competitive with snakes and ladders or get in some target...

The Disgusting Sandwich Trail

5th July-8th September 2025

Venue: Painswick Rococo Garden

This summer, step into the wonderfully silly world of The Disgusting Sandwich - a brand-new interactive trail at Painswick Rococo Garden. Get ready to brave smelly wellies, explore touchy-feely boxes,...

The Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge

5th July 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Throughout the summer, children joining ‘Story Garden’ can discover new books, participate in free activities at their local library, and explore the link between reading and the great outdoors, where...

Out of this World: Sci-fi Weekend

12th-13th July 2025

Venue: Avon Valley Railway

Expect to meet some of your favourite sci-fi characters around the station and onboard the train as you travel the line. Plus meet some of the ‘DroidBuilders’ as they show off their latest creations...

The Big Batsford Hedgehog Hunt

12th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre

Find the hedgehogs hidden around the arboretum, enjoy lunch or a sweet treat in the larg cafe and explore the play area for a fun family day out. The Hedgehog Hunt costs £3 per participating child, plus...

The Summer Reading Challenge is back

The Summer Reading Challenge is back

This year’s theme is Story Garden: Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors!

Competition time

Competition time

Our latest competitions are here — browse our listings and get your entries in before it’s too late!

Flexible activities for families

Flexible activities for families

Family fun for £2 at your local Everyone Active leisure centres this summer.

Join the Big Butterfly Count

Join the Big Butterfly Count

Learn about the wildlife on your doorstep and inspire a love of nature in curious young minds.

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