Things to do

Things to do includes places to visit, regular opportunities and clubs or groups you can join. There are plenty of locally run online opportunities at the moment, so check out what’s available below. Try a new activity or get involved in a hobby you enjoy and meet people who have the same interests as you. You can browse the categories below or scroll down further to search for things to do by category and by any specific access requirements you have.

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Arts and Crafts

This is where you’ll find anything to do with visual arts, textiles, crafts, sculpture, pottery, woodwork etc: clubs, groups and experiences.

  • Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Gloucester Inclusion Hub

    Our Inclusion hubs are led by disabled people for disabled people.   They are safe and welcoming places with different opportunities where you can make new friends, socialise, try out new activities, take part on online activities and access information. Everyone is welcome and all disabilities are included. Our hubs are open by invitation only to […]

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  • Forest of Dean / Arts and Crafts -Wellbeing

    Metalwork

    Turn and shape metal on the metal lathe and vertical mill. Fully equiped workshop available, with full training provided on all machinery, woodwork and metalwork. Day Supervisor present to help with your projects, just bring materials. Open Wednesdays and Tursdays 10-3pm. Refreshments available.

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  • Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities

    Family Art Week

    Family Art Week – 7 Day Resource, download this free pack of 7 daily Family Fun art activities https://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/project-pilgrim/when/social-action-resources/family-art-week-…

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Attractions and Days Out

Here we’ve listed some of the great places to visit in Gloucestershire. Activity parks, caves, historic buildings and a couple of castles are just some of the things to look out for.

  • Cinderford / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Museums and Galleries

    Dean Heritage Centre

    The Dean Heritage Centre has five museum galleries and various outside displays where you can explore the rich and unique heritage of the Forest of Dean; a perfect place to wile away a few hours whatever the weather. Younger visitors can enjoy a trail that tells the Gruffalo story through life-sized wooden sculptures carved by […]

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  • Stonehouse / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Parks and Green Spaces -Wellbeing

    Tinkley Gate at Woodchester Park

    Come and explore nature with the whole family at Woodchester Park. Whether it’s playing lawn games and discovering the nature  at Tinkley Gate, or exploring the play trail and taking a walk in the park itself, there’s plenty to enjoy. Planning your family visit Baby changing facilities are available in the café at Tinkley Gate […]

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  • Cheltenham / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Gardens and Nature -Parks and Green Spaces -Play Areas

    Pittville Park

    Pittville Park, a 20-30 minute walk from the centre of Cheltenham, is the town’s largest ornamental park and features the Pump Room and lakes.  Split in two by the Evesham Road, on the eastern side you will find the Pump Room, a small lake, the main children’s play area and the aviaries that are home […]

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    Active Impact 2 years ago

Children's Activities

Everything for children including soft play, outdoor adventure, family or child groups like messy play, baby yoga etc and places for family days out.

  • Cheltenham / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Faith and Spirituality -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Evening / Community Groups

    Mondays: Afterschool Kids Cooking Club for school years 3,4 & 5. 3:30 – 4:30pm Space 51 – Youth Club for school years 8 – 11+. 7-8:30 pm Tuesdays: TNT – Youth Club for school years 5-7. 6-7:30 pm Wednesdays: Archery for school years 6-11. 6-7:30 pm Thursdays: SAS (scoot & skate) for school years 6-11. […]

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    The Rock 2 years ago
  • Cheltenham / Children's Activities -Sports and Leisure

    Karate classes – kids

    Karate offers many benefits to children and adults alike.   Classes are split into children and adults classes. Learn traditional karate style Wado Ryu in a friendly, safe environment.  You don’t need to be a strong person to learn karate, it’s about learning how to use body management not strength. You’ll start as a white belt […]

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  • Tewkesbury / Children's Activities -Farms and Zoos -Gardens and Nature -Wellbeing

    Saturdays On The Farm

    Spend Saturdays On The farm with Greenwoods Therapeutic Horticulture Join us once a month for our relaxed Saturdays on the farm where you can tend to the animals, plant seeds, play in the meadow, and take part in various seasonal activities. Nov 9th, Dec 14th, Jan 11th, Feb 8th, March 15th.   9.30 a.m to 12 […]

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Cinema and Film

A selection of cinemas and places that show films in Gloucestershire.

  • Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Cinema and Film -Festivals and Seasonal -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Theatre and Concerts -Wellbeing

    Expressions!

    BRAND NEW Drama, Music, and Musical Arts class – “EXPRESSIONS” 🎭🎶 Join us from Saturday October 5th – Unleash your creativity, explore your passions, and express yourself through Prosperity’s performing arts sessions. The sessions are open to all, whether you are an avid performer, more interested in writing scripts or dancing in the background, or simply […]

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  • Forest of Dean / Arts and Crafts -Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Cinema and Film -Faith and Spirituality -Farms and Zoos -Festivals and Seasonal -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Theatre and Concerts -Wellbeing

    Together We Can Inclusive Activity Club

    Together We Can is a weekly activity club for anyone with a disability. We meet weekly at Cinderford Rugby on a wednesday evening 7-9pm and there is a different activity each week. It is £3 a session. Please visit www.togetherwecan2019.com to check out the agenda to see what is on or contact Saz on 07944447700

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  • Gloucester / Cinema and Film -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Theatre and Concerts -Wellbeing

    Dramatic Change

    Dramatic Change is an Inclusion Gloucestershire project. We offer a range of creative courses coproduced with and for people who face disabling  barriers. The aim of these courses is to give members the opportunity to self-advocate and have their voices heard on a range of issue-based topics. Current courses include: drama, film-making, forum theatre, creative […]

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Faith and Spirituality

Places of Worship, faith groups and activities related to spirituality.

  • Forest of Dean / Arts and Crafts -Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Cinema and Film -Faith and Spirituality -Farms and Zoos -Festivals and Seasonal -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Theatre and Concerts -Wellbeing

    Together We Can Inclusive Activity Club

    Together We Can is a weekly activity club for anyone with a disability. We meet weekly at Cinderford Rugby on a wednesday evening 7-9pm and there is a different activity each week. It is £3 a session. Please visit www.togetherwecan2019.com to check out the agenda to see what is on or contact Saz on 07944447700

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  • Cotswolds / Faith and Spirituality -Gardens and Nature -Parks and Green Spaces -Wellbeing

    Tai Chi at Hidcote

    Join Swan School of Tai Chi & Chi Gung at Hidcote, for a unique perspective of the gardens with the ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi. The first Saturday of the month join Swan School of Tai Chi & Chi Gung at Hidcote, for a unique perspective of the gardens with the ancient Chinese practice […]

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  • Gloucestershire / Faith and Spirituality -Wellbeing

    Massage Therapy

    Massage therapy can work wonders for everyone! We offer holistic massage treatment to help you feel relaxed and also to best support your body.  Our massage therapist Charlotte can ensure treatment is specific to you to help you feel most relaxed and supported. Whether you need support with hoisting or perhaps to have massage in […]

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    Huuman 2 years ago

Farms and Zoos

Farms, Zoos and other animal experiences.

  • Cheltenham / Farms and Zoos

    Cotswold Farm Park

    My father Joe Henson founded the Cotswold Farm Park in 1971 to help protect some of our rare breeds of farm animal. Together with my business partner Duncan and our enthusiastic team, I am proud to continue in his wellington-booted footprints. We are passionate about all that we do here and are dedicated to delivering […]

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  • Forest of Dean / Farms and Zoos -Parks and Green Spaces

    Give some love to a Guinea Pig

    The Orchard Trusts small animals include guinea pigs, rabbits and Speedy the tortoise. They all enjoy seeing visitors and having a cuddle. Come to our Stowfield site to see the animals, the small ones and the larger ones like Millie the pig and our sheep and goats. They’d love to see you. The whole site […]

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    Orchard trust 2 years ago
  • Forest of Dean / Arts and Crafts -Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Cinema and Film -Faith and Spirituality -Farms and Zoos -Festivals and Seasonal -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Theatre and Concerts -Wellbeing

    Together We Can Inclusive Activity Club

    Together We Can is a weekly activity club for anyone with a disability. We meet weekly at Cinderford Rugby on a wednesday evening 7-9pm and there is a different activity each week. It is £3 a session. Please visit www.togetherwecan2019.com to check out the agenda to see what is on or contact Saz on 07944447700

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Festivals and Seasonal

A list of the county’s many festivals and events that take place at certain times of year such as the Literature and Jazz Festivals. Easter fun, Halloween goings-on and Santa’s Grottos can be found here.

  • Gloucester / Festivals and Seasonal -Performing Arts -Theatre and Concerts -Wellbeing -Youth

    INCDrop

    IncDrop is our inclusive after-schools club for young people with additional needs. Feel free to bring your family and friends along too! Come and make music in a friendly relaxed atmosphere with access to all of our assistive technology, sensory room and performance space to help you make the music you want to make! Our […]

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    The Music Works 2 months ago
  • Gloucester / Festivals and Seasonal -Performing Arts -Theatre and Concerts -Wellbeing

    IncDrop

    IncDrop is our inclusive after-schools club for young people with additional needs. Feel free to bring your family an friends along too! Date: every Tuesday (during term-time) Time: 4.30pm-6pm Price: £4 Location: The Hub, Gloucester, GL1 1RP Come and make music in a friendly relaxed atmosphere with access to all of our assistive technology, sensory […]

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  • Gloucester / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Festivals and Seasonal -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -LGBTQIA+ -Parks and Green Spaces -Play Areas -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Robinswood Hill Country Park

    Robinswood Hill is a 100 hectare Country Park on the south east side of Gloucester rising to 198m (651 ft) above sea level. https://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/robinswood-hill – Green flag award site – Countryside walks with extensive views across the Severn Vale, the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds. – All-terrain mobility scooter hire available – Wildflower meadows, […]

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Food and Drink

From wine tasting and brewery tours to the Cotswolds’ famous pudding club, this category has it covered.

  • Stonehouse / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Parks and Green Spaces -Wellbeing

    Tinkley Gate at Woodchester Park

    Come and explore nature with the whole family at Woodchester Park. Whether it’s playing lawn games and discovering the nature  at Tinkley Gate, or exploring the play trail and taking a walk in the park itself, there’s plenty to enjoy. Planning your family visit Baby changing facilities are available in the café at Tinkley Gate […]

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  • Forest of Dean / Arts and Crafts -Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Cinema and Film -Faith and Spirituality -Farms and Zoos -Festivals and Seasonal -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Theatre and Concerts -Wellbeing

    Together We Can Inclusive Activity Club

    Together We Can is a weekly activity club for anyone with a disability. We meet weekly at Cinderford Rugby on a wednesday evening 7-9pm and there is a different activity each week. It is £3 a session. Please visit www.togetherwecan2019.com to check out the agenda to see what is on or contact Saz on 07944447700

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  • Forest of Dean / Food and Drink -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Cinderford coffee club

    Welcome to the Cinderford coffee club We will be meeting on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 10am till 1pm The Wesley Cinderford, opposite the Cinema. Everyone welcome young and old Come and meet new people It’s drop in and there will be hot drinks squash home made cake and a raffle Raffle monthly […]

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Gardens and Nature

Enjoy some of Gloucestershire’s beautiful gardens and areas of wildlife.

  • Tewkesbury / Gardens and Nature -Parks and Green Spaces -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Go for a walk

    Tewkesbury Nature Reserve is free to access with a free car park year round. There are good public transport links with several bus stops around the perimeter of the reserve. We also have bikes racks in the car park. There are no on site facilities so make sure you plan accordingly. There are several different […]

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  • Stonehouse / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Parks and Green Spaces -Wellbeing

    Tinkley Gate at Woodchester Park

    Come and explore nature with the whole family at Woodchester Park. Whether it’s playing lawn games and discovering the nature  at Tinkley Gate, or exploring the play trail and taking a walk in the park itself, there’s plenty to enjoy. Planning your family visit Baby changing facilities are available in the café at Tinkley Gate […]

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  • Gloucester / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Festivals and Seasonal -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -LGBTQIA+ -Parks and Green Spaces -Play Areas -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Robinswood Hill Country Park

    Robinswood Hill is a 100 hectare Country Park on the south east side of Gloucester rising to 198m (651 ft) above sea level. https://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/robinswood-hill – Green flag award site – Countryside walks with extensive views across the Severn Vale, the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds. – All-terrain mobility scooter hire available – Wildflower meadows, […]

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Historic buildings

Buildings that tell us about the county’s cultural history and families who have lived here. Includes castles, manor houses, estates and barns.

  • Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts -Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Gardens and Nature -Historic buildings -Parks and Green Spaces -Play Areas -Wellbeing

    Wild Winter at Slimbridge

    Winter is a fantastic time to visit Slimbridge with up to 30,000 wild wintering ducks, geese and swans feeding and roosting on the reserve. Look out for star species: Bewick’s swans, white-fronted geese, lapwing, water rail, curlew. Enjoy the following winter activities included in admission:  – Wild Bird Feeds | Daily at 4pm  See flocks […]

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  • Gloucester / Attractions and Days Out -Faith and Spirituality -Historic buildings -Museums and Galleries

    Download the Gloucester Cathedral App

    https://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/visit/things-to-do/family-activities/go-digital-.php Explore one of Britain’s greatest buildings through different characters on the Gloucester Cathedral app. Discover where Harry Potter was filmed and see back in time with amazing Augmented Reality. Explore the Cathedral’s history as never before: Become a king, monk, mason or pilgrim Unlock secret stories Follow in Harry Potter’s footsteps Visit a king’s […]

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  • Berkeley / Attractions and Days Out -Gardens and Nature -Historic buildings -Parks and Green Spaces

    Berkeley Castle

    Travel through time and history, from the Keep, with its dungeon and the cell where Edward II is said to have been murdered, to the Drawing Rooms, with their fine upholstery, chandeliers and silver lamps. Visitors can see superb silver, paintings from the 16th-20th centuries, fine furniture and a unique spider’s-web ceiling. Discover the colourful […]

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LGBTQIA+

Groups and events for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual or any other gender or sexual orientation.

  • Cheltenham / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -LGBTQIA+ -Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing -Youth

    Boulders Cheltenham – Climbing For All

    At Boulders our mission is to help everyone discover climbing and the benefits it brings, from the vibrant climbing community to the positive impact on health and well-being.   What do Boulders provide? Kids clubs & Home Education classes: Our term time bouldering courses are a progressive weekly club teaching movement and climbing skills to […]

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  • Cheltenham / Arts and Crafts -LGBTQIA+ -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Art for Wellbeing

    ART FOR WELLBEING (monthly session) with Leah Marshall Welcome a sense of wellbeing by reconnecting with your innate creativity. You don’t need to know how to draw, you may not have drawn since you were in school. These sessions offer the opportunity to enjoy colour and shape in a way that perhaps you never have. […]

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  • Stonehouse / Children's Activities -LGBTQIA+ -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Theatre and Concerts -Youth

    Youth Theatre New Group

    Performing Our youth theatre offers weekly sessions for young people and helps with confidence-building and ensemble work. Alongside the chance to improve theatrical skills, there are also opportunities for individuals to develop their relationships with one another. We encourage our youngsters to work on their social and communication skills to help individuals shine within the […]

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Literature and Writing

Book clubs and creative writing workshops can be found here.

  • Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts -Food and Drink -Literature and Writing -Parks and Green Spaces -Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Stroke Rehabilitation

    We offer Occupational Therapy treatment to support Stroke Survivors. Your sessions are guided by you however we can support with the following areas:  – Movement rehabilitation – Equipment Recommendations  – Skills of every day living  – Motor Skill Practice – Regaining your independence  We offer these sessions in the comfort of your own home. If […]

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    Huuman 2 years ago
  • Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts -Literature and Writing -Performing Arts -Wellbeing

    Arts on Prescription courses

    Artlift’s courses are for adults registered with a GP in Gloucestershire and living with mental health and/or chronic pain challenges, or for those who have been through intensive care. A chance to try a whole range of creative activities with the support of specially trained Artist Facilitators for FREE.  There is a lot of choice […]

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    Artlift 2 years ago
  • Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Literature and Writing -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    The Lighthouse

    The Lighthouse is a completely new style of day service guiding adults with learning disabilities through development, enablement and enrichment The Lighthouse aims to help adults with learning disabilities discover and achieve their dreams while having fun and enjoying their community. We will help each member of our growing family to embrace and develop their […]

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Markets and Shopping

From shopping centres and popular shops to local markets with home-produced food and crafts, you’ll find it all here.

  • Gloucester / Food and Drink -Markets and Shopping -Museums and Galleries -Theatre and Concerts

    Changing Places Toilet at Kings Walk Shopping Centre

    This busy city centre shopping arcade has a fully equipped Changing Places Toilet with adult size changing table, hoist, and shower. The facility is close by to Gloucester Museum and Library, Gloucester Guildhall and the wider shopping area within the city centre. The facility is available to members of the public during the centre’s opening […]

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    Active Impact 2 years ago

Museums and Galleries

Museums that tell us a lot about Gloucestershire’s history, from motoring and war museums to Beatrix Potter and craft & design museums. Also enjoy work done by local artists in our list of galleries.

  • Cinderford / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Museums and Galleries

    Dean Heritage Centre

    The Dean Heritage Centre has five museum galleries and various outside displays where you can explore the rich and unique heritage of the Forest of Dean; a perfect place to wile away a few hours whatever the weather. Younger visitors can enjoy a trail that tells the Gruffalo story through life-sized wooden sculptures carved by […]

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  • Gloucester / Food and Drink -Markets and Shopping -Museums and Galleries -Theatre and Concerts

    Changing Places Toilet at Kings Walk Shopping Centre

    This busy city centre shopping arcade has a fully equipped Changing Places Toilet with adult size changing table, hoist, and shower. The facility is close by to Gloucester Museum and Library, Gloucester Guildhall and the wider shopping area within the city centre. The facility is available to members of the public during the centre’s opening […]

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    Active Impact 2 years ago
  • Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Historic buildings -Museums and Galleries -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Visit The Museum of Gloucester…

    Found within the city of Gloucester is an internationally important collection of treasures of over 750,000 objects… The Museum of Gloucester tells the story of the city’s origins as a Roman settlement and its subsequent development through the Dark Ages and Medieval period. This fine Victorian building also has a significant collection of art including paintings […]

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Online

These events and things to do can all be accessed online.

  • Stroud / Arts and Crafts -Attractions and Days Out -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -LGBTQIA+ -Online -Parks and Green Spaces -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing -Youth

    3rd Space – Creative Sustainability

    3rd Space Youth Project  What is 3rd Space? Well it’s not home and it’s not school/college. It’s the 3rd place that you need in your life – a safe, supported space for young people 16-25 to explore their potential in different ways, underpinned by our three core values of Inclusion, Empowerment and Sustainability. Young people can join […]

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  • Cheltenham / Arts and Crafts -LGBTQIA+ -Online -Social Interest Groups -Youth

    Being Me Clubs

    Creativity and joy for autistic people in Cheltenham! Being Me clubs are spaces where girls, young women and non-binary people can feel accepted and celebrated for being their authentic selves.  Our neurodivergent facilitators provide optional creative activities in a low pressure, near-affirming environment where participant can just ‘be’ alongside other Autistic people. Our Being Me […]

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  • Tewkesbury / Gardens and Nature -Online -Parks and Green Spaces -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Volunteer

    Volunteer with Tewkesbury Nature Reserve. There are many different ways you can volunteer. You can help with the physical maintenance of the reserve. Maybe you would like to be involved with citizen science data collection. If you cannot make physical visits to the reserve, why not join the Community Forum and have a say on […]

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Parenting

Parenting

  • Stonehouse / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Parenting

    Two Can Tiddlers

    A warm welcome awaits you and your child at TwoCan Tiddlers! Come and join TwoCan’s first inclusive play sessions for Tiddlers aged 0-4years Open and welcome to all We will meet during term times on Mondays from 11am-12noon at TwoCan’s home in Eastington (details below). The sessions will be super fun and friendly with free […]

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  • Gloucestershire / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Gardens and Nature -Parenting -Parks and Green Spaces -Play Areas -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing -Youth

    Adventure Playground – FREE – available outside of school hours

    A large multi-activity play area for all abilities and ages – available for all children to enjoy. Available – outside of school hours. Weekends & School Holidays 10am – 5pm No booking required. Free of charge.  

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  • Gloucester / Children's Activities -Parenting -Play Areas -Wellbeing -Youth

    Soft Play – 3 Tier with Hoist

    An extensive 3-tier activity suite with overhead hoist designed to stimulate the imagination and encourage exercise through play.  It includes steps, slides, obstacles and hiding places. This is available outside of school hours and during school holidays 10-5pm Available on a Thursday morning term-time. Private hire available – see website https://www.chamwellcentre.org.uk/booking-page  

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Parks and Green Spaces

Enjoy walks and picnics in this amazing range of parks and green spaces across the county.

  • Tewkesbury / Gardens and Nature -Parks and Green Spaces -Wellbeing

    Birdwatching

    Free to access, Tewkesbury Nature Reserve is a wetland haven for many different species. This includes a rich variety of birdlife, from robins to kingfishers to grey herons. Take some binoculars down and try and see what you can spot. We have two dedicated hides for viewing wildlife. These have no seating but there are […]

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  • Tetbury / Attractions and Days Out -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Parks and Green Spaces -Sports and Leisure

    The Tetbury Trail

    The Tetbury Rail Lands Regeneration Trust has created a multi-user path known as the Tetbury Trail that mainly follows the course of the old railway line. Look out for the blue signs that will guide you along the Trail.Earlier this year an all-weather surface was laid on the newest section of the Trail. As well as […]

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  • Cotswolds / Faith and Spirituality -Gardens and Nature -Parks and Green Spaces -Wellbeing

    Tai Chi at Hidcote

    Join Swan School of Tai Chi & Chi Gung at Hidcote, for a unique perspective of the gardens with the ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi. The first Saturday of the month join Swan School of Tai Chi & Chi Gung at Hidcote, for a unique perspective of the gardens with the ancient Chinese practice […]

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Performing Arts

Are you looking to dance or want to give amateur dramatics a go? Dance, music and drama activities are listed here.

  • Gloucestershire / Children's Activities -Performing Arts

    Inclusive Bubble Birthday Parties

    Sensory Birthday Parties for SEN Children Bubbly Heaven provides an interactive inclusive bubble party for children with special needs birthday’s in Gloucestershire and Bristol. We can offer an indoor or outdoor set up with lots if exciting giant bubble making and sensory foam and magic smoke bubble popping. Wheelchair friendly Inclusive Sensory party Child led […]

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    Bubbly Heaven 2 years ago
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    African Drumming & Percussion with World Jungle Online

    From 5.30-6.15 pm every Thursday. All levels welcome – if you have not got a drum or any percussion instruments don’t worry, Richard will be helping you find something creative to use in your home such as an upturned waste basket, stool, metal container and wooden spoon etc. https://www.worldjungle.org.uk/online-classes?cid=7996eb9f-de83-4b39-91f2-ef43f07f8973 PASSCODE 2345678 All participants will join […]

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    World Jungle 2 years ago
  • Gloucestershire / Children's Activities -Performing Arts

    Churchdown Shining Stars (Exciting sessions for 3-7 year olds)

    Shining Stars Classes Drama and play have huge benefits within a child’s development, especially in those crucial early years, and particularly when it comes to utilising those all important social skills which enable children to function as successful and happy individuals in all aspects of life. This class is ideal for 3-7 year olds. Children […]

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    ActingUP 2 years ago

Play Areas

Information about outdoor play areas for children.

  • Forest of Dean / Farms and Zoos -Parks and Green Spaces -Play Areas

    Have a go on the Activity Park

    The Orchard Trust Stowfield site has it’s own activity park with swings, a roundabout and a floor trampoline. All are wheelchair accessible, there is also a small slide accessible by a shallow steps or a pull up pipe. The park sits on the wheelchair accessible site surrounded by nature and our friendly animals. Pay us […]

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    Orchard trust 2 years ago
  • Gloucestershire / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Gardens and Nature -Parenting -Parks and Green Spaces -Play Areas -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing -Youth

    Adventure Playground – FREE – available outside of school hours

    A large multi-activity play area for all abilities and ages – available for all children to enjoy. Available – outside of school hours. Weekends & School Holidays 10am – 5pm No booking required. Free of charge.  

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  • Cirencester / Performing Arts -Play Areas -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Interdepen-Dance Class for Adults with disabilities

    Cirencester Dance club are so proud of our Interdepen-Dance or I-Dance as we lovingly call it.  We offer dance classes for adults with additional needs and/or disabilities. Our classes are full of fun, creative and imaginative dance.   Seeing the joy and love of this group grow over the last year has been magical. We giggle as […]

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Social Interest Groups

This is a great place to find things to do with people who have similar interests. You might even find a new hobby!

  • Gloucester / Social Interest Groups

    Social Group – Brockworth Community Centre, Tuesdays 1:30pm – 3:00pm.

    Our welcoming Social Groups meet weekly in community spaces around the county. As well as being a way to socialise with some new faces, they can also help to connect you with some of the other services we offer you. Our Help Team may drop in with some advice or our Digital Volunteers may be […]

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  • Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Cinema and Film -Food and Drink -Play Areas -Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Youth

    Youth and Social Club

    Start May 10th GBG’s youth and social club will begin to welcome young adults with SEND into a safe space to learn, have fun and socialize in a safe space away from the general public. Activities we offer will cover pretty much anything however quite zones and thing that will be offered weekly will always […]

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  • Bourton-on-the-water / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Food and Drink -LGBTQIA+ -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Bourton on the Water Youth Club

    Bourton on the Water Junior youth club is an open access youth club for ages 8 – Year 6 from Bourton and surrounding areas. Open on Monday evenings in term time from 6pm till 7:30pm and some sessions in school holidays. Bourton on the Water Senior youth club is an open access youth club for […]

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Sports and Leisure

A range of sports and leisure activities to get involved in, whether you’re looking for an inclusive club/venue or something that is more suited to your specific requirements.

  • Gloucester / Children's Activities -Sports and Leisure

    Hydrotherapy Pool

    Our core service is fully accessible hydrotherapy pool sessions for children and adults with disabilities and additional needs in Gloucestershire, who without The Chamwell Centre, would otherwise not have access to the vast benefits of a hydro pool. Hydrotherapy is beneficial for those with a disability whether permanent or temporary. It has so many benefits […]

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  • Gloucester / Sports and Leisure

    Para-athletics for everyone

    Have you seen para-athletics on TV, at the world championships or Paralympics? You may have heard these athletes referred to as ‘super-heroes’ or ‘super-human’ – well they’re not! They are just ordinary people who try extraordinarily hard to get stronger and fitter, and have a lot of fun and success in the process.  Whatever your […]

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  • Gloucestershire / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Parks and Green Spaces -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Free tandem bike hire

    Free tandem hire to anyone with a disability or additional need, so that they can ride wherever, whenever and with whomever they like. For full details see CharlottesTandems.co.uk or the Charlotte’s Tandems Facebook Group.

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Theatre and Concerts

Venues around Gloucestershire where you can enjoy live performances including theatre, music and comedy.

  • Cheltenham / Food and Drink -Performing Arts -Theatre and Concerts

    The Everyman Theatre

    The Everyman is Gloucestershire’s theatre – and has been serving the county (and beyond) since 1891. Our main auditorium is an architectural masterpiece designed by Frank Matcham that has inspired generations of performers. The common thread throughout the many years has always been our relationship with our audience – a relationship that we treasure. The […]

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  • Gloucester / Performing Arts -Theatre and Concerts -Youth

    Plug & Play

    The Music Works in collaboration with BLEEPHAUS present: Plug and Play A new gathering for electronic musicians, programmers and curious minds exploring new and emerging ways to make music and visuals with technology Exploring sound, music, noise and art in a supportive and friendly environment. 6-8pm on the first Tuesday of the month at The […]

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    The Music Works 2 months ago
  • Gloucester / Children's Activities -Festivals and Seasonal -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Theatre and Concerts

    The Hub, Gloucester

    Designed by young people, for young people. The Hub is a brand new facility in Kings Square and the first of its kind in Gloucester. It is a space for you to connect, collaborate and create the music you want with the chance to meet other like-minded creatives.  Fitted with the latest inclusive music-making and […]

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Wellbeing

A selection of activities, groups and sessions to support your health and wellbeing.

  • Cheltenham / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Faith and Spirituality -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Evening / Community Groups

    Mondays: Afterschool Kids Cooking Club for school years 3,4 & 5. 3:30 – 4:30pm Space 51 – Youth Club for school years 8 – 11+. 7-8:30 pm Tuesdays: TNT – Youth Club for school years 5-7. 6-7:30 pm Wednesdays: Archery for school years 6-11. 6-7:30 pm Thursdays: SAS (scoot & skate) for school years 6-11. […]

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    The Rock 2 years ago
  • Cheltenham / Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Bonsai Chi low-impact exercise class in Bishops Cleeve

    Bonsai Chi is a gentle, low-impact, whole body exercise class.  The moves are designed to calm your mind, refresh and re-energise your body. Based on karate moves that I’ve learnt over the last 25 years, they have been adapted into gentle, flowing movement, encouraging good balance, flexibility, hand-eye co-ordination and more. It’s about listening to […]

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  • Gloucestershire / Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Online Gentle Exercise to Improve Health and Wellbeing – Every Friday 11.00 to 12.00noon

    Join us online for a session of gentle exercise that can help improve physical and mental wellbeing. If you are registered with us as a carer you can join by emailing bookings@peopleplus.co.uk or calling 0300 111 9000. To register as a carer, visit https://gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk/self-referral/ or call 0300 111 9000

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Youth

Youth

  • Gloucester / Children's Activities -Parenting -Play Areas -Wellbeing -Youth

    Soft Play – 3 Tier with Hoist

    An extensive 3-tier activity suite with overhead hoist designed to stimulate the imagination and encourage exercise through play.  It includes steps, slides, obstacles and hiding places. This is available outside of school hours and during school holidays 10-5pm Available on a Thursday morning term-time. Private hire available – see website https://www.chamwellcentre.org.uk/booking-page  

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  • Cheltenham / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -LGBTQIA+ -Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing -Youth

    Boulders Cheltenham – Climbing For All

    At Boulders our mission is to help everyone discover climbing and the benefits it brings, from the vibrant climbing community to the positive impact on health and well-being.   What do Boulders provide? Kids clubs & Home Education classes: Our term time bouldering courses are a progressive weekly club teaching movement and climbing skills to […]

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  • Tewkesbury / Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing -Youth

    Infinite Creatives

    Infinite Creatives is a one hour creative session that takes place every week to explore art and performance. This might include arts and crafts, drama, music and movement. Places are provided on a first come first serve basis, providing we can meet the support needed for the participant. Once all spaces are allocated, we will […]

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