What's On in Gloucestershire

Spring Family Trail

Venue: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/family-trail-spring

Discover what lives at Westonbirt through this trail challenge and activities. Collect your detectives activity sheet from the Welcome Building to complete as you go, and return to collect your reward...

Cheltenham Junior Parkrun

Venue: The Park, Cheltenham

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/cheltenham-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). it's free but please register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your pace!

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...

Gruffalo Orienteering

Venue: Mallards Pike

Website: www.forestryengland.uk

Navigational challenge at Mallards Pike using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood. If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk (or skip!) the course against...

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...

Painswick Rococo Garden

Venue: Painswick Rococo Garden

Website: www.rococogarden.org.uk

Discover the amazing maze or set your imagination free in the rustic play area and quirky follies. Run free, play hide and seek, and explore to your heart’s content. You can even take your dogs (provided...

Samurai Martial Arts

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.samurai-martialarts.co.uk

Karate Classes - Fun, Fitness and Self Defence for the Whole Family. This Karate club offers introductory free trial karate classes to help you and your family decide whether or not karate is for you....

Stonehouse Junior Parkrun

Venue: Oldends Lane Playing Fields, Stonehouse 

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/stonehouse-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Sundays, 9am start. It’s free, but please register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in...

Taster Days at The Crypt School

Venue: The Crypt School

Website: www.cryptschool.org/admissions/open-events

The Crypt School offer taster days in the summer for year 5 which comprise 4 lessons, with plenty of time available for the children to become familiar with their surroundings, to socialise with their...

The Gruffalo Party Trail at Beechenhurst

Venue: Beechenhurst

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/beechenhurst

Follow the trail to help find the missing party items to give the Gruffalo a birthday to remember. Search for balloons, pine cones, apples and the Gruffalo himself, and complete fun activities and rubbings...

The Stick Man Trail at Beechenhurst

Venue: Beechenhurst

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/beechenhurst

Before you set off, pick up an activity pack for just £4 from Beechenhurst Cafe or Info Hatch during opening hours. It's packed with fun activities to help you complete the trail. Inside, you'll find...

The Ultimate 11+ Grammar School Test Preparation

Venue: Cotswold Education

Website: www.cotswoldeducation.co.uk

Cotswold Education are here for you for the whole of your grammar school journey. They offer individual consultations, signpost to resources and help you with applying for grammar school and completing...

Time for Walkies

Venue: Mallards Pike

Website: www.forestryengland.uk

Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies. Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone’s...

An Egg-cellent Easter Trail

Venue: Gloucestershire Cathedral

Website: www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

Crack the clues and explore the Cathedral in this exciting new family trail and discover something new about Gloucester Cathedral.No booking is required and the trail is free to take part in, although...

Ultimate Activity Camps

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.ultimateactivity.co.uk

Ultimate Activity Camps provide outstanding Ofsted regulated childcare for 4-14 year olds during the school holidays with over 40 activities every week at over 40 locations! They have many years of experience...

Funderworld Theme Park

Venue: Durdham Downs

Website: www.funderworld.com

Promising everything you love with unlimited rides plus much more….packed with unique thrill rides, huge roller coasters and a whole host of traditional fairground favourites. You will see the Downs...

Easter egg hunt at Dyrham Park

Venue: Dyrham Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/dyrham-park

Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place from 10am to 5pm, so go along and explore the beautiful grounds at Dyrham Park. Prices are £3.50 per trail...

Easter Eggsplorers

Venue: Bristol Zoo Project

Website: www.bristolzoo.org.uk/events/easter-eggsplorers

Explore the zoo and search for the Easter egg boards along the way. Solve the puzzles on your trail activity sheet and discover some eggs-traordinary animal facts – like how ostrich eggs are the largest...

Easter holidays at We The Curious

Venue: We The Curious

Address: One Millennium Square, Anchor Road

Website: www.wethecurious.org

Celebrate the natural world at Bristol’s science centre this spring. Make homes for pollinators in the Greenhouse, find out how your lunch can help the planet in Open City Lab and explore how communities...

The Big Batsford Bunny Hunt

Venue: Batsford Arboretum

Website: https://batsarb.co.uk/the-big-batsford-bunny-hunt

The Easter Bunny’s helpers have escaped and they’re hopping around the arboretum – find them to win a prize! The Bunny Hunt costs £3 per child (payable on arrival) plus admission fees for children...

Ultimate Easter Experience

Venue: Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park

Website: www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

The magic of springtime has arrived on the farm! Celebrate the arrival of over 600 lambs (and goat kids!) and participate in egg-citing new activities with your little explorers. Includes Build a Bunny,...

Babe (30th Anniversary)

Venue: Vue Stroud

Website: www.myvue.com/cinema/stroud

Gentle farmer Arthur Hoggett wins a piglet Babe at a county fair. Narrowly escaping his fate as Christmas dinner, Babe bonds with motherly border collie Fly and discovers that he too can herd sheep. But...

Buzzing Bees Easter Adventure at Hidcote

Venue: Hidcote

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/hidcote

Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place from 10am-4pm, so go along and explore the beautiful gardens of Hidcote. Prices are £3.50 per trail which...

Cheltenham Observation Wheel

Venue: Imperial Gardens

Website: www.visitcheltenham.com

A spectacular observation wheel lands in Cheltenham town centre this Easter, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Located centrally, it's perfect for a Cheltenham day out. Capture stunning photos of...

Dragon Eggs

Venue: Painswick Rococo Garden

Website: www.rococogarden.org.uk

Embark on an enchanted egg hunt like no other. With a map in hand and a sense of adventure in your heart, you’ll journey through the Garden in search of precious Dragon Eggs.Those who complete the quest...

Easter egg hunt at Chedworth Roman Villa

Venue: Chedworth Roman Villa

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

The trail takes place from 10am-4.30pm, prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From chocolate egg.There will be ten stops on the trail...

Easter Family Adventures

Venue: Sudeley Castle and Gardens

Website: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

Along with the Easter-themed activities, springtime at Sudeley Castle offers the perfect opportunity to explore the beautiful gardens, adventure playground and historic castle treasures. Discover vibrant...

Easter Treasure Trail

Venue: The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum

Website: www.cheltenhammuseum.org.uk

Follow the clues, explore the galleries, and discover hidden treasures throughout the museum. Complete the trail for a sweet reward and enjoy a day of creativity, exploration, and seasonal fun.The trail...

Free Children's Easter Craft Activities

Venue: Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

Website: www.gwsr.com

Let your children explore their artistic talents by making easter baskets and paper flowers, pom pom chicks and more. From vibrant colours to glittery designs, watch as their creativity blossoms. Take...

Awakening Woods – family activities

Venue: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt

Pick up a collecting bag from the Welcome Building and gather fallen petals and spring treasures as you make your way to the Learning Centre. Design a spring window with natural objects, make tissue primroses,...

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Venue: Everyman Theatre

Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Escape into a world of pure imagination with this devilishly delicious story of young Charlie Bucket. Based on the iconic story from Roald Dahl, join Charlie and Grandpa Joe as they enter the iconic world...

Pinocchio

Venue: The Roses Theatre

Website: www.rosestheatre.org

Join Pinocchio as he sets off on his adventure to Fantasy Island, where he hopes to learn right from wrong and fulfil his dreams of becoming a real boy. But will he follow his conscience or will the wicked...

Countrytastic

Venue: Three Counties Showground

Address: Worcestershire

Website: www.countrytastic.co.uk

Meet farmyard animals, enjoy tractor rides and engage in indoor and outdoor activities including arts, crafts, sports and more. As this one-day event sells out every year, early booking is essential, so...

Mini Mosaics

Venue: Corinium Museum

Website: www.coriniummuseum.org

Join this morning of mosaic making and explore the museum looking for inspiration from the museum’s Roman mosaic collections. During this workshop you will create a mosaic tile to take home using colourful,...

Easter Eggstravaganza

Venue: Blenheim Palace

Website: www.blenheimpalace.com

Whether you're looking for fun-filled entertainment for the kids or simply a chance to relax in beautiful surroundings, there's something for everyone to enjoy. From games to seasonal surprises, this Easter...

Good Friday Easter Trail

Venue: Cleeve Common Trust

Address: Cheltenham

Website: www.cleevecommon.org.uk

Drop in any time in your half-hour time slot to start the Easter Trail. As a family follow the trail of clues on a circular approx. 1 mile walk around the Common. Answer all the questions to find your...

Snow White (PG)

Venue: The Roses Theatre

Website: www.rosestheatre.org

Disney's classic 1937 film Snow White is the latest to get the live-action remake.The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy,...

Easter Weekend – Civil War at the Castle

Venue: Berkeley Castle

Website: www.berkeley-castle.com

Experience the sights and sounds of the era as soldiers march, muskets fire, and cavalry charge through the Castle grounds. Immerse yourself in the period with lively dancing displays, showcasing the elegance...

Chocolate Train

Venue: Avon Valley Railway

Website: www.avonvalleyrailway.org

Enjoy an Easter ride on the iconic restored locomotive from the Fry’s chocolate factory in Keynsham.And seeing as you can’t have Easter without chocolate…children will also enjoy a FREE bar of Fry’s...

Bee Family Fun Day!

Venue: Nature in Art

Website: www.natureinart.org.uk/activitydays

There will be will be fun arts and craft drop in sessions, a bee trail around the garden and other fun activities going on which will help us learn more about our bees an the special work they do. No booking...

Anglo-Saxon Brooch Workshop

Venue: Corinium Museum

Website: www.coriniummuseum.org

Brooches are a prevalent feature in the collection because they were not only beautiful, but also practical. Bring your little designers along to learn about these brooches and then create several of their...

Mizuiku Family Workshops - Eco Detectives

Venue: Lydney Harbour

Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk

In this two hour workshop you will: Be a river scientist, have a go at testing water quality, investigate how we can reduce pollution and save precious water, try out water marbling art (Suminagashi) to...

Peter Rabbit 2

Venue: The Sub Rooms

Website: https://thesubrooms.co.uk

The sequel to the 2018 film, 'Peter Rabbit'. After the marriage of Bea and Thomas along with the release of the acclaimed novel based on the adventures of Peter and his friends, Peter is feeling like everyone...

KAM Performing Arts - Wicked Easter Workshop

Venue: The Reddings and District Community Centre

Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Children aged 4 - 7 years will have a wickedly good time with fun songs, magical characters, and a mischievous Easter egg hunt. They’ll dive into singing, choreography, and character work—because who...

Prehistoric Pottery Workshop

Venue: Corinium Museum

Website: www.coriniummuseum.org

People have been making pottery for thousands of years. In this workshop, you will learn the techniques ancient people used to decorate their distinctive pots, and try your hand at making your very own...

Family Fun Friday Foraging

Venue: Cleeve Common

Website: www.cleevecommon.org.uk

Explore all nature has to offer in Wardens' Wood with Cotswolds Forager Rob Gould. After the adventure finish at the event shelter for lunch. Take a picnic which will be supplement with foraged goodies,...

Bioblitz at Westonbirt Arboretum

Venue: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt

Join scientists, wildlife experts, and fellow nature lovers as you explore the arboretum, spotting and recording as many species as possible. From birds and bugs to botany and bryophytes, every discovery...

Home Education Learning Event - Forests for the Future

Venue: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/home-educated

Using the arboretum’s magnificent surroundings, students will have the opportunity to engage creatively with the natural setting. Each event has a different theme and learning activity for the children...

2025 Amberley Cow Hunt

Venue: Amberley, Stroud

Website: www.facebook.com/AmberleyCowHunt

A hunt across Amberley Village and Minchinhampton Common hun to spot the best and worst cow puns -inspired by current affairs and children characters, followed by a vintage tea party with luscious homemade...

Celebrate VE80

Venue: Berkeley Castle

Website: www.berkeley-castle.com

Celebrate with amazing live performances from the incredible D-Day Darlings, as seen on Britain’s Got Talent. Meet Winston Churchill himself as he strolls through the grounds, and step back in time...

Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids

Venue: Gloucester Guildhall

Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

Beatboxer SK Shlomo makes amazing music with just a mouth and a mic, and has performed around the world with legends like Bjork, Ed Sheeran and Rudimental. Anybody can become one of this sonic superhero’s...

Gifford's Circus

Venue: Sudeley Castle and Gardens

Website: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

As determined as ever to delight, Giffords Circus will weave together a cast of acrobats, magicians, musicians and clowns from all over the world in a show that will combine poetry, music and performing...

Wonderland Faery Ball

Venue: Gloucester Guildhall

Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

Step into Faery Wonderland at The Gloucester Guildhall for an enchanted evening in the Faery Realm. This year Faeries gather to incorporate the magical theme of Alice in Wonderland. Enjoy an incredible...

Gloucester Brick Festival

Venue: GL1 Centre

Address: Brunton Way

Website: www.brickfestivalevents.com

This will be a great day for families and every other kind of LEGO fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, traders selling loose bricks, new...

Pinocchio

Venue: Cheltenham Playhouse

Website: www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk

A new family musical, written by Karen Benjamin with songs by David Last, performed by Performing Arts students from the University of Gloucestershire. Age recommendation 7+.

Splat!

Venue: Everyman Theatre

Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Splat is a physical comedy about Art and Creativity for ages 3-6. Set in an artists studio the show follows two aspiring artists one dedicated and serious the other erratic and messy. The show explores...

Knights' Tournament

Venue: Berkeley Castle

Website: www.berkeley-castle.com

Witness four fully-armoured knights and their loyal squires clash in an epic batter for glory and honour. It’s a day packed with adrenaline, drama, and unforgettable moments for the whole family—don’t...

All Aboard: A Pirate Adventure!

Venue: The Roses Theatre

Website: www.rosestheatre.org

This 50-minute high-energy family adventure guarantees a swashbuckling journey filled with fun for children of all ages and grown-ups too.Before the show, at 12pm, enjoy free captain crafts, treasure treats...

Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets

Venue: Bacon Theatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! You’ll never believe the wonders hidden within! Featuring Folksy’s signature blend of live music, puppetry, interactive fun, and...