What's On in Gloucestershire

Moomin 80: Moomin ABC

Venue: Museum of Gloucester

Website: www.museumofgloucester.co.uk

In this incredible interactive exhibition you can go on an amazing adventure centred on the emotions at the heart of Tove Jansson's iconic stories. Settle down for an hour to explore a whole world of emotions...

Dragonfly Festival

Venue: WWT Slimbridge

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Explore the magical world of dragonflies and dive into a summer full of wondrous new wetland experiences. Events and activities include the dragonfly trail, outdoor dragonfly games, dragonfly safari, water...

The Disgusting Sandwich Trail

Venue: Painswick Rococo Garden

Website: www.rococogarden.org.uk

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,...

Cubs in the Cathedral

Venue: Gloucester Cathedral

Website: www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

While you're exploring the Lions at Large trail, don't forget to step inside Gloucester Cathedral! Hidden around the building are a pride of playful lion cubs, each one uniquely decorated by local schools...

Lions at Large at Gloucester Cathedral

Venue: Gloucester Cathedral

Website: www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

Gloucester Cathedral is proud to be part of Lions at Large this summer, a 'roarsome' brand new trail taking place across Gloucester and Cheltenham. Go and admire the beautifully painted lion sculpture,...

Treasure Island

Venue: Everyman Theatre

Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Looking for adventure? Jenny Wren Productions invite you to join hero Jim Hawkins and sail the seven seas in search of buried treasure! There’s never a dull moment on board ship – the grog flows, we...

Boosting confidence at Samurai Martial Arts

Venue: Gloucestershire

Website: www.samurai-martialarts.co.uk

Through structured practice, kids learn respect for themselves and others, boosting confidence and resilience. Martial arts also teach goal-setting and perseverance, as progress is earned through consistent...

Brickus Orpheus

Venue: Corinium Museum

Website: www.coriniummuseum.org

Families can discover the incredible Brickus Orpheus trail, that tells the Orpheus myth using statues of many of the animals and characters all made from LEGO® bricks. The trail is part of the celebration...

Colliers Trail at Beechenhurst

Venue: Beechenhurst

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/beechenhurst/colliers-trail

The Colliers Trail is a family cycling trail - a fully waymarked, circular route, with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and is suitable for all ages...

Kids Laser Tag

Venue: BattleSports Glos

Address: Elton Farm Leisure, Littledean Road

Website: www.battlesportsglos.com/kids-laser-tag

BattleSports Glos specialise in birthday parties, large group bookings, sports teams and school trips. Once you arrive on site with your group the team of highly trained marshals will do the rest, including...

Level-Up Your Weekend at FlyUp 417 Bike Park!

Venue: Crickley Hill Farm

Website: www.417bikepark.co.uk

FlyUp’s Kids MTB Skills Club is the perfect way for young riders to gain confidence and master essential biking skills, all while having heaps of fun! Held on weekends during term time, these sessions...

My Stage School

Venue: Newlands, Birchley Road

Website: https://mystageschool.co.uk

From beginners to budding stars, My Stage School inspires young people to reach their full potential – both on stage and beyond. Whether your child dreams of the West End or simply wants to make new...

PYO at Primrose Vale Farm

Venue: Primrose Vale

Website: https://primrosevale.com/

Home grown fruit, vegetables and great local produce in the shop throughout the year. Pick Your Own fruit and vegetables all summer long.Teas, coffees and light snacks served throughout the picking season. Halloween,...

The Stick Man Trail at Beechenhurst

Venue: Beechenhurst

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/beechenhurst

The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Enjoy the wonderful world of Stick Man as you complete lots of fun stick-based activities, discover...

We The Curious

Venue: One Millennium Square, Anchor Road

Website: www.wethecurious.org

With two floors brimming with interactive exhibits, the science centre on Bristol’s Harbourside is the perfect destination for families of all ages, school groups or grown-ups, and those with a curious...

Katherine Parr Celebration

Venue: Sudeley Castle and Gardens

Website: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

Visit Sudeley Castle for a week-long celebration of the extraordinary life of Katherine Parr. Clues to life, loves and legacy of this remarkable queen can be found amid the castle gardens, within the exhibition...

Gloucester Day

Venue: The Folk of Gloucester, Bishop Hooper's House

Website: www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/gloucester-day

Go and celebrate the very best of Gloucester with a fun-filled day for all ages. Explore a wide variety of stalls, enjoy live performances, and experience the lively Mock Mayor Parade at 11am, followed...

Teddy Bears Picnic

Venue: Avon Valley Railway

Website: www.avonvalleyrailway.org

Enjoy a steam-hauled train ride up and down the line, then prepare to be greeted with magic shows, balloon modeling, face painting, and more back at Bitton station. Both your train ride and the entertainment...

Jack and The Beanstalk Chorus Auditions

Venue: The Roses Theatre

Website: www.rosestheatre.org

Is your child ready to shine on stage in a magical professional production? The Roses Theatre are on the look out for a talented team of young performers to be part of the pantomime chorus, running from...

MC Grammar: Books, Beats and Barz

Venue: Gloucester Guildhall

Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

Multi-award winning rapping teacher and World Book Day ambassador MC Grammar is BACK! Get ready for book bangers, epic rhymes and non-stop vibes. It’s the ultimate family party – so grab your caps,...

Treasure Island

Venue: The Elms School, Colwall Nr Malvern

Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Jenny Wren Productions invite you to join hero Jim Hawkins and sail the seven seas in search of buried treasure! There’s never a dull moment on board ship – the grog flows, we love a sea shanty and...

Comet Wishes: A Moomin Story and Craft Adventure

Venue: Museum of Gloucester

Website: www.museumofgloucester.co.uk

Immerse yourself in the captivating tale of Moomintroll's quest, filled with wonder and excitement. After the story, unleash your creativity! Write or draw your heartfelt wishes, fold them into charming...

Dog Show

Venue: Leaf and Ground

Website: www.cotswoldsdogsandcatshome.org.uk/summer-dog-show

Take the whole family and support The Cotswolds Dogs and Cats home. Activities include kids games, pet shop, tombola, face paints, doggy pup cups, cakes and refreshments. Dog show classes cost £2 per...

Meet the Romans – Free Entry All Weekend

Venue: Chedworth Roman Villa

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/chedworth-roman-villa

Chedworth Roman Villa is throwing open the gates giving you a chance to explore one of Britain's most spectacular Roman sites without the usual admission charge. This is part of the Heritage Open Days...

Broadway Food Festival

Venue: Broadway, Cotswolds

Website: www.chocolategenie.co.uk

Visit and find local traders, street food, refreshments, live music, demonstrations and Chocolate Genie who will be running their chocolate workshop. 10am-5pm.

Gloucestershire Dance Day

Venue: Gloucester Guildhall

Website: www.visitgloucester.co.uk

Celebrate the joy of movement at Gloucestershire Dance Day! Try out fun taster classes, watch exciting live performances, catch dance films on the big screen, browse local dancewear, crafts and merch and...

Hawking Day

Venue: Hidcote

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Step into the thrilling world of falconry at Hidcote’s Hawking Day and come and see some magnificent birds of prey up close. With expert falconers on hand, you’ll learn about the art of hawking, the...

Cirque: The Greatest Shows - Reimagined

Venue: Everyman Theatre

Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Get ready for a dazzling fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts, taking the original Circus meets Musical Theatre spectacle to thrilling new heights. Experience iconic West End showstoppers...

Cheltenham and Gloucester Fringe 2025

Venue: Sandford Park Recreation Ground,

Website: www.visitcheltenham.com/whats-on/cheltenham-and-gloucester-fringe-2025-p3791213

Working with Cheltenham Everyman Theatre and Cheltenham Borough Council The Rotunda Theatre is proud to bring you the very first Cheltenham and Gloucester Fringe. Expect an exciting programme of music,...

Baby Shark and Tails of the Seven Seas

Venue: Sandford Park

Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Dance, sing, and play along as the dynamic duo swims around the world with magical host, Eldar. Perfect for tiny detectives aged 0-6. A fin-tastic show packed with music, magic and mayhem! Previous Fringe...

The Bubble's Bubble Show

Venue: Sandford Park Recreation Ground,

Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Cubed Bubbles, Magical Bubbles, Bubbles within Bubbles, within Bubbles, within Bubbles. You will be amazed at just what this world famous Bubbleologists can do in this fun family show! For children of...

Who Stole My Hammer?

Venue: Sandford Park

Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

This lively and engaging show introduces norse mythology to children (and grown-ups) through a blend of narration and in-character performance. It is a comedic and informative journey through history,...

Newark Park's Special Species

Venue: Newark Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Learn about the special species at Newark Park this September and October among the autumnal colours.Pick up a free leaflet at Visitor Reception to learn more about the special trees in the garden including...

Malvern Autumn Show

Venue: Three Counties Showground Malvern

Website: www.malvernautumn.co.uk

There’s something for the whole family at Malvern Autumn Show and best of all, many of the activities for kids are FREE. Activities include Caving (Saturday and Sunday Only), Willow Weaving, Traditional...

Glorious Glevum Tour

Venue: Museum of Gloucester

Website: www.visitgloucester.co.uk

Join Lucius Sita, the resident auxiliary Roman soldier, for a guided introduction to Roman Glevum and the treasures, visible and hidden in the Museum of Gloucester. Why did the Romans settle here? What...

Lodge Park Opening Weekends

Venue: Lodge Park and Shelbourne Park Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Lodge Park is England's only surviving 17th-century grandstand, restored to its former glory in 1998. Why not play lawn games at Lodge Park, or dress up with new replica 17th century outfits in the Great...

Roman Crafts Weekend at Chedworth Roman Villa

Venue: Chedworth Roman Villa

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Experience the skill and artistry that went into creating the luxurious surroundings of Chedworth Roman Villa.Suitable for all ages. Normal admission applies. Some items will be on sale at the stalls....

Home Educators Workshop: Medieval Art

Venue: The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.cheltenhammuseum.org.uk

Featuring a visit to Cheltenham’s only surviving medieval building, the Minster, you will create some of your own art to reflect medieval themes and techniques, including decorating illuminated letters...

Bewitching Bats Trail

Venue: Hidcote

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

From 1 October to 2 November, take part in a family trail around the gardens. Pick up a trail sheet from Visitor Reception and explore the gardens, finding all of the trail points as you go - what spooky...

Imperial Classical Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Venue: Everyman Theatre

Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

The premiere of The Nutcracker transformed classical ballet into a fairy-tale and became one of Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky’s most famous compositions, as well as one of the most popular ballets in the world....

Pumpkin Patch

Venue: Cotswold Farm Park

Website: https://cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

The much-loved Pumpkin Patch is coming back to Cotswold Farm Park this October! Sign up to their mailing list to be notified when events are published.

Dunster Castle School of Magic - The Spellbound Familiars Trail

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill

One of the professors' creature companions has naughty streak and has cast a spell over all the other creatures to confuse their keepers. Follow the trail around the grounds, complete the activities and...

King’s School Gloucester Open Morning

Venue: The King's School

Address: Gloucester

Website: www.thekingsschool.co.uk

King’s is an independent day school with just over 840 pupils, aged 3 to 18, steeped in the values and history of Gloucester Cathedral but delivering a rounded, modern education. On top of outstanding...

Chocolate Sundays

Venue: Avon Valley Railway

Website: www.avonvalleyrailway.org

Join Avon Valley Railway to experience the history of this special locomotive. They’ll be joined by retired Fry’s employees with displays about the local history of Fry’s, plus, you’ll have the...

Dreamcoat Stars

Venue: Everyman Theatre

Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Journey into a colourful production packed with vibrant and energetic songs from the nation’s most loved shows including Chicago, Rocky Horror, Saturday Night Fever, Wicked, We Will Rock You, Les Misérables,...

Forest Case Food Festival

Venue: Speech House Hotel Grounds

Website: www.chocolategenie.co.uk

A great event with plenty of entertainment including chocolate shop and drop in workshop for children.Over 100 top local and artisan producers, stunning hot food, real ale, gin and wine, interesting talks,...

Relaxed Mornings

Venue: One Millennium Square, Anchor Road

Website: www.wethecurious.org

During a Relaxed Morning session, the Planetarium is free and drop-in, rather than ticketed– meaning you can stay for as long as you want. They also have a designated Quiet Room on Level 1, a room with...

RBC Race for the Kids at School

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.gosh.org/get-involved

Take part in the annual school charity fun run between 6-10 October and help build the new Children's Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Get the whole class - or even the whole school...

Cheltenham Literature Festival

Venue: Montpellier Gardens

Website: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on

This October, The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival returns for 10 days of fun for the whole family, featuring your favourite authors, comic artists and stars of stage and screen.Enjoy...

Material Futures: Home-Educator Workshop

Venue: The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.cheltenhammuseum.org.uk

Textiles can tell stories, share ideas, and help us imagine new futures. In this hands-on workshop for home-educated children begin with a short visit to Material Worlds, The Wilson’s new exhibition...

Dog Shows at The Big Bark

Venue: Cirencester Park

Website: www.gawa.org.uk

Cheltenham Animal Shelter will be hosting the ever-popular Fun Dog Show throughout both days so go along and show off your pooch in a variety of light-hearted, tail-wagging competitions. It’s a fantastic...

Out Of The Box

Venue: Gloucester Guildhall

Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

Family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next. With every opening of the box comes new...

Stargazing Evening

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill

Enjoy an evening of stargazing activities using telescopic equipment, laser guided star mapping, constellation story telling and much more. Wet weather options will include VR headsets and a mobile planetarium....

Robin Hood and His Merry Men

Venue: Everyman Theatre

Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Tweedy is back in Gloucestershire’s biggest, best and most renowned pantomime, along with a cast of returning Everyman favourites in a heart-pounding thrill-ride for the entire family. Tickets, starting...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: The Roses Theatre

Website: www.rosestheatre.org

Join Jack, his quirky family and a cast of colorful characters on a giant-sized adventure packed with laughter, magic, and plenty of beans! Will Jack outwit the fearsome giant, save the day and find his...