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Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre
7th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Mendip Activity Centre
Website: www.mendip.co.uk/twilight
Slide into holiday adventures with Twilight Tobogganing! Race down the outdoor slope beneath a canopy of 10,000 sparkling lights and dancing lasers. Each group gets private use of 8 toboggans followed...
Cheltenham Ice Rink
21st November-4th January 2026
Venue: Imperial Gardens
Website: www.visitcheltenham.com/ice-rink
The rink is open to skaters aged 3+ and is wheel accessible. Non-skaters can relax with treats from the onsite café and spectate for free. There will be themed sessions for all ages and abilities including...
Christmas through the ages at Dyrham Park
21st November-4th January 2026
Venue: Dyrham Park
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
With sparkling trees, a giant wreath, a children's trail, choirs in the church, wreath-making workshops and house rooms decorated for Christmas in different eras, there's something for everyone to make...
Boosting confidence at Samurai Martial Arts
24th November-1st February 2026
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...
Brand New Ocean Island Adventure Golf
24th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Unit 5, Madleaze Trading Estate, Bristol Rd
Website: www.jdrkarting.co.uk
Dive into the brand-new indoor crazy golf: explore vibrant Pacific Ocean scenes with playful dolphins, graceful turtles and a majestic octopus guarding a shipwreck. Enjoy ice-free curling, shuffleboard,...
Brickus Orpheus
24th November-1st February 2026
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...
Christmas at FlyUp 417
24th November-1st February 2026
Venue: Crickley Hill Farm
Website: www.417bikepark.co.uk
This Christmas Day, raise the biggest smile from your trail mad youngsters by gifting them some ride or coaching time. FlyUp 417 bike park is offering 10% off all gift vouchers until 19th December for...
Colliers Trail at Beechenhurst
24th November-1st February 2026
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...
Cotswold Education
24th November-1st February 2026
Venue: 200 Reservoir Road, Gloucester
Website: www.cotswoldeducation.co.uk
Cotswold Education offer individual consultations, signpost to resources and help you with applying for grammar school and completing appeals if the results weren't what you hoped. They also run online...
Kids Laser Tag
24th November-1st February 2026
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...
The Stick Man Trail at Beechenhurst
24th November-1st February 2026
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
24th November-1st February 2026
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...
Christmas at Westonbirt
28th November-31st December 2025
Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/christmas
Enjoy an unforgettable Christmas evening at Westonbirt. This magical after-dark trail returns for 2025 with brand-new lights, spectacular installations, and festive fun for the whole family! Limited capacity...
Robin Hood and His Merry Men
28th November-11th January 2026
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...
The Little Mermaid
28th November-3rd January 2026
Venue: Everyman Theatre Cheltenham
Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk
This magical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen tale is filled with enchanting folk music and sea shanties that will capture the hearts of children and adults alike. The production features beautiful...
Jack and the Beanstalk
29th November-3rd January 2026
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...
The Big Batsford Elf Hunt
29th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Batsford Arboretum
Website: www.batsarb.co.uk
Santa's naughty elves have gone missing at Batsford Arboretum, find them to win a prize! £3 per child, plus admission fees. See website for full details and Christmas opening hours.
Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
13th-31st December 2025
Venue: Cidermill Theatre
Website: www.cidermilltheatre.com
Princess Aurora is born with great beauty and has a wonderful christening, but the evil fairy Carabosse is not invited by the King. Join this laugh-out-loud heart-warming adventure packed with songs, dance...
Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime of Your Dreams
19th December-4th January 2026
Venue: The Sub Rooms
Website: https://thesubrooms.co.uk
The tale of the beautiful Princess Aurora, who is cursed by the evil Maleficent to perish on her 16th Birthday by pricking her finger on a spinning wheel. Saved by the good fairies, she falls into a deep...
The Littlest Yak
22nd February 2026
Venue: Gloucester Guildhall
Website: www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk
This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.A gorgeous...