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

    Weekly workshops

    Our workshops currently run on Thursdays 10-1 and 2-5 pm. A voluntary community group providing a social environment through shared activity. You can work on your own projects, community projects or make things that can raise funds for the Shed’s future.

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

    Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT

    Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK’s best loved illustrator. Collect an illustrated guide full of Quentin Blake’s drawings and journey around our wonderful wetland world this summer. New seasonal trails will be launched later in the year, each with a different illustrated guide to collect and keep. We’ve […]

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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.

  • 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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  • 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 / 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 8 months 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.

  • Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Community Bunting Project

    Community Bunting Project – watch the film and download the free handout to make your own bright and colourful bunting! https://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/project-pilgrim/when/social-action-resources/bunting.php

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  • Gloucestershire / Children's Activities

    Youth Forum for Autistic and Neurodiverse Youth

    The Youth Forum is for autistic and neurodiverse young people between the ages of 13 and 19.   It is about having your say about how things can be better for autistic young people in Gloucestershire.  It is a chance to meet other autistic and neurodiverse young people and support each other.  It is a monthly […]

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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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Cinema and Film

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

  • 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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    Together We Can 8 months ago
  • Tewkesbury / Children's Activities -Cinema and Film -Food and Drink -Theatre and Concerts

    CineMinis: Fisherman’s Friends: One And All (PG)

    CineMinis: Fisherman’s Friends: One And All (PG) CineMinis (formerly Nappy Mondays) are film screenings exclusively for parents or carers who are accompanied by babies and children of pre-school age. Online booking is unavailable for these screenings. To book, please call 01684 295074 or simply turn up on the morning – we understand babies can make planning ahead […]

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Faith and Spirituality

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

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

    Self-care toolkit- FREE RESOURCE

    This is a FREE resource created by MHELO. MHELO is an independent network of people in Gloucestershire who have had or are experiencing mental ill health or for those interested in mental health and mental health support within the county. It is a project within Inclusion Gloucestershire. We know the benefits of self care, and […]

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    MHELO 8 months 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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    Together We Can 8 months ago
  • Gloucestershire / Faith and Spirituality -Wellbeing

    Introduction to Christian Meditation

    Introduction to Christian Meditation – many may find meditation a good way to pray and encourage stillness. We have put together this simple resource to guide you through Christian Meditation whenever you need it. https://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/content/pages/documents/1589890448.pdf

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Farms and Zoos

Farms, Zoos and other animal experiences.

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

    Walking with animals

    Visitors to our Stowfield site can take a walk with a goat. Our pygmy goat family is very friendly and they all like to say hello when they see someone approach.  It is possible to walk them around the site or go into their paddock to help look after them too. The whole site is […]

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    Orchard trust 8 months ago
  • 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 -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 8 months ago

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 / 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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    The Music Works 8 months ago
  • 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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  • 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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    The Music Works 8 months ago

Food and Drink

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

  • 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 8 months ago
  • Tewkesbury / Children's Activities -Cinema and Film -Food and Drink -Theatre and Concerts

    CineMinis: Fisherman’s Friends: One And All (PG)

    CineMinis: Fisherman’s Friends: One And All (PG) CineMinis (formerly Nappy Mondays) are film screenings exclusively for parents or carers who are accompanied by babies and children of pre-school age. Online booking is unavailable for these screenings. To book, please call 01684 295074 or simply turn up on the morning – we understand babies can make planning ahead […]

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  • Coleford / Food and Drink

    Inclusive Cafe in Coleford, GL16, Forest of Dean

    We are an inclusive cafe offering great food in an accessible, safe environment. Facebook: Sixteen Community Cafe Open 6 days a week, providing an extensive and ever changing home cooked menu, from “Coffee and a cake” to a “Full English” and beyond. We cook to order, so we can be flexible for special requirements. Our […]

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Gardens and Nature

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

  • 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 8 months ago
  • Gloucester / Gardens and Nature -Historic buildings

    The Railway Garden

    The railway garden is a community garden Creating opportunities to people in need young/disabled/or elderly   Everyone’s welcome We all potter about taking care of our garden for everyone to enjoy It’s an open space to relax with tea and coffee and food and affordable prices We also upcycle items in order to express our […]

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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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    Together We Can 8 months ago

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.

  • 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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  • Cotswolds / Gardens and Nature -Historic buildings -Parks and Green Spaces -Wellbeing

    Discover secret gardens and magnificent vistas at Hidcote

    Hidcote Gardens, National Trust Explore the maze of paved pathways and discover secret gardens, magnificent vistas and plants that burst with colour throughout the gardens at Hidcote. Many of the plants found growing in the garden were collected from Johnston’s many plant hunting trips to far away places. It’s the perfect place if you’re in need of […]

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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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    Berkeley Castle 6 months ago

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

    Feel Good Thursdays

    Community Wellbeing peer support group at The Isbourne. Come along on the first Thursday of every month to experience a variety of wellbeing activities, connect with others and have a cuppa! When: Thursdays 11AM – 12.30PM  2nd May – Wellness Walk 6th June – Art for All Where: The Isbourne, 2 Wolseley Terrace, Cheltenham, GL50 1TH […]

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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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Literature and Writing

Book clubs and creative writing workshops can be found here.

  • 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 8 months ago
  • 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 8 months 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 8 months 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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  • Cirencester / Arts and Crafts -Attractions and Days Out -Museums and Galleries

    New Brewery Arts

    New Brewery Arts is a vibrant craft organisation where creativity takes place every day. We are a welcoming space for our communities to spend time with us and with the handmade. You can visit our craft studios. Our studios are used by professional craftspeople – they hum to the sounds of glass furnaces and jewellers’ […]

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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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Parenting

Parenting

  • Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Parenting -Wellbeing -Youth

    Safe Space for Families with Additional Needs

    Welcome to our Safe Space—a place where families with additional needs can come together, unwind, and embrace a world of inclusive activities. We understand the importance of providing a space where children can be themselves, and we’ve crafted an environment filled with engaging activities for everyone. 🏠 What We Offer: Inclusive Activities: We offer a host of […]

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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.

  • Gloucester / Food and Drink -Parks and Green Spaces -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    “Tennisability” Coaching at Oxstalls Sports Park, Gloucester

    https://aspiretrust.org.uk/tennis/tennis-general Indoor courts at Oxstalls Sports Park Welcome sign and path leading to Oxstalls Sports Park Oxstalls delivers a weekly, award winning disability tennis programme, “Tennisability” with specialist coaches and all equipment provided. All sessions pay & play. Timetable: Mondays: Adult Wheelchair Tennis 8.30-9.30pm £9.00 Emma and Paul 2 adult wheelchair tennis players Tuesdays: Visually […]

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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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    Berkeley Castle 6 months ago
  • 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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Performing Arts

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

  • 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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  • Online / Performing Arts

    The Music Inclusion Conference 2021 (videos)

    More than 100 people joined The Music Works online for Gloucestershire’s first youth-led music conference. It brought together music educators, industry professionals and young people with a stake in the future of music in Gloucestershire to look at how we can make music inclusive to ALL. All the videos from the conference are available here: […]

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    The Music Works 8 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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    The Music Works 8 months ago

Play Areas

Information about outdoor play areas for children.

  • 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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  • Bourton-on-the-water / Children's Activities -Play Areas -Sports and Leisure

    SEND Gymnastics

    We love running our Recreational Gymnastics programme and are so delighted to now offer SEND Gymnastics classes, where we give complete focus on children with disabilities and special needs.  For children aged 4 to 11 years, we take budding gymnasts and run classes with a fun warm up and then a circuit to explore trampoline, […]

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  • 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 8 months ago

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 / 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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  • Gloucester / Food and Drink -Social Interest Groups

    Coffee & Karaoke Morning

    Join us every Tuesday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM for our Coffee & Karaoke Morning at our Treasure Seekers Hub, made just for you and your friends. We want everyone to feel welcome and included. 👋 Who We Are: We’re a friendly place where you can enjoy a good cup of coffee and make new friends. Everyone […]

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  • Online / Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    MHELO

    MHELO is an independent network of people in Gloucestershire who have had or are experiencing mental health difficulties. Or for those who are interested in mental health and mental health support within the county. This network exists because, however good services and doctors might be, they are not experts by experience- what people with experience […]

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    MHELO 8 months ago

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.

  • Winchcombe / Sports and Leisure

    Dance with Parkinson’s in Winchcombe and Tewkesbury

    Dancing is not just good for your soul – it’s good for co ordination, balance and fluidity of movement, all things that those living with Parkinson’s often find affected. Sarah Hartley runs two classes each week in Gloucestershire (though term-time only): Mondays – 2pm – 3.30pm at Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe GL54 […]

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  • Cheltenham / Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Chair Yoga

    Join us at Rosieglo Yoga for Chair Yoga. Every Wednesday 11:00am – 11:45am In this 45 minute practice, we’ll focus on combining breath and movement. We’ll start with some warm ups, move into a bit of a flow with postures and then end in a rest posture. The entire practice will all be possible from […]

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  • Gloucestershire / Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Online Zumba with Wanda – Every Thursday from 10.00am to 10.45am

    This session is pre-booking only, Burn calories while having fun dancing. If you are a registered carer you cab book 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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Theatre and Concerts

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

  • Gloucester / Performing Arts -Theatre and Concerts -Wellbeing

    IncDrop

    Drop in to make music, get advice or work with others *Sessions will start on Tuesday 25th April* IncDrop is our inclusive after-schools club for young people with additional needs. 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 […]

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    The Music Works 8 months ago
  • 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 8 months ago
  • Gloucestershire / Children's Activities -Performing Arts -Theatre and Concerts

    Innovative drama classes for teenagers (12 plus)

    Acting Up! provides innovative drama classes for teenagers (12 plus) to discover all aspects of acting in a fun and exciting way. I like my sessions small, to ensure every person is an individual, and receives the attention they deserve; but keep costs down; as a mum myself, I appreciate that family life is expensive. […]

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    ActingUP 8 months ago

Wellbeing

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

  • Cheltenham / Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Super1s Inclusive Cricket at Cheltenham

    Super1s cricket gives young people with a disability aged 12-25 the chance to play regular cricket while improving confidence and independence. We run weekly sessions at YMCA Sports Centre  on a Wednesday  5pm – 6pm. during the summer. Sessions provide young people the chance to compete against their peers, learn new skills whilst giving the opportunity to […]

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  • Gloucester / Wellbeing

    Dancercise

    Welcome to our Dancercise class, a space where dance and exercise come together for a fantastic experience! For just £3 per person, our sessions are open to those with learning disabilities or additional needs. 💙🕺 What Makes Us Special: Inclusive for all: Open to all ages and abilities, including those with learning disabilities. Seated or Standing: Whether you […]

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  • Gloucestershire / Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Online Shibashi Qigong – Every Monday 10.30 to 11.30

    Join our expert instructor as he teaches you the exercises of Shibashi. Shibashi movements are designed to start to help lift mood, reduce depression, and ease anxiety, improve agility and flexibility. These are gentle exercise movements and are accessible to everyone. If you are a registered carer you can book either by emailing bookings@peopleplus.co.uk or […]

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Youth

Youth

  • Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Food and Drink -Parenting -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing -Youth

    Treasure Seekers Hub

    Treasure Seekers Hub, a community venue, emerged in September 2023 with a singular purpose—to offer enhanced services for individuals and families with learning disabilities or additional needs. Stemming from the success of our long-standing Performing Arts and Discos, initially hosted at Kingfisher Church, we envisioned a dedicated space to grow these services and introduce an […]

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  • Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Parenting -Wellbeing -Youth

    Safe Space for Families with Additional Needs

    Welcome to our Safe Space—a place where families with additional needs can come together, unwind, and embrace a world of inclusive activities. We understand the importance of providing a space where children can be themselves, and we’ve crafted an environment filled with engaging activities for everyone. 🏠 What We Offer: Inclusive Activities: We offer a host of […]

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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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