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Tetbury / Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Gardens and Nature - Parks and Green Spaces

Arboretum Apprentice – family event days

A hands-on program for 11–14-year-olds to join Westonbirt, The National Arboretum’s team for an exciting summer experience and the chance to deep-dive into the work and various careers at Westonbirt. Join them for an exciting day, where you’ll explore the connection between people and trees! These activity days are free after paying admission, or free […]

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Westonbirt the National Arboretum

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

Fabulous Fibres – family activity

Tuesday 5 – Thursday 7 August, 10:30am – 3:30pm. Ever wondered how to use tree fibres in making crafts, or where natural dyes come from in nature? Head to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to find out from the artist who will be leading these family activities each day.  Bring the children to try some eco […]

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Westonbirt the National Arboretum

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

Fabulous Fibres – family activity

Tuesday 5 – Thursday 7 August, 10:30am – 3:30pm. Ever wondered how to use tree fibres in making crafts, or where natural dyes come from in nature? Head to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to find out from the artist who will be leading these family activities each day.  Bring the children to try some eco […]

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Westonbirt the National Arboretum

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

Fabulous Fibres – family activity

Tuesday 5 – Thursday 7 August, 10:30am – 3:30pm. Ever wondered how to use tree fibres in making crafts, or where natural dyes come from in nature? Head to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to find out from the artist who will be leading these family activities each day.  Bring the children to try some eco […]

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Westonbirt the National Arboretum

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Tetbury / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Gardens and Nature - Parks and Green Spaces - Play Areas

Roots of the Past – Uncovering Westonbirt’s Heritage, a family activity

Join Westonbirt, The National Arboretum’s team and the Green Pledge Project from Gloucestershire County Council to discover more about Westonbirt’s heritage. Delve through archive records, maps and old photos to learn about the arboretum’s fascinating past. Archive records including a selection of maps, old photos, diaries, and other records will be on display to help […]

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Westonbirt the National Arboretum

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Tetbury / Children's Activities - Gardens and Nature - Parks and Green Spaces - Wellbeing - Youth

Community Woodland Public Volunteering Day – Westonbirt

Saturday 12 July, 11:00am – 3:00pm. Ideal for families with children aged over 7 years, help re-plant an area of woodland cleared due to ash dieback. Come along and help this exciting wildlife restoration project with an active day of community volunteering involving plenty of mulching and tree care. At Westonbirt, The National Arboretum’s Community […]

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Westonbirt the National Arboretum

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Tetbury / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Gardens and Nature - Parks and Green Spaces - Play Areas

Biodiversity Detectives – family trail at Westonbirt

Become a biodiversity detective and search for as many livings things in nature as you can as you follow along this family woodland trail. Discover what lives at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum through the trail challenges and activities. Collect your detectives activity sheet from the Welcome Building to complete as you go and return to […]

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Westonbirt the National Arboretum

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Dursley / Arts and Crafts - Food and Drink - Gardens and Nature - Markets and Shopping - Parks and Green Spaces - Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

Herbal Takeover

It’s a HERBAL TAKEOVER !!! For one day only, Cotswold Herb Centre are taking over The Engine (Silver Street, Dursley) for a day packed with workshops, drop in events, stalls and chat. There’s something for everyone from testers, tasters, drop in activities and workshops. Come along, bring your friends and family, join in the chat […]

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Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Literature and Writing - Online - Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

Our June Connected Programme

We would like to welcome you to our June ‘Be Connected’ programme. You will find all of the activities and sessions which we are running in June 2025 for you as unpaid Carers. You are welcome to bring along the person you support if they would like to join in. Or you can join and have […]

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Gloucestershire Carers Hub

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Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Literature and Writing - Online - Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

Our May Be Connected Programme

We would like to welcome you to our May ‘Be Connected’ programme. You will find all of the activities and sessions which we are running in May 2025 for you as unpaid Carers. You are welcome to bring along the person you support if they would like to join in. Or you can join and have […]

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Gloucestershire Carers Hub

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Cinderford / Arts and Crafts - Children's Activities - Wellbeing - Youth

Bloodhound STEM Quest – Cinderford

Join Bloodhound Education for the  Of Course We Can event; Bloodhound STEM Quest. Try something new, expand your knowledge, and meet new friends whilst having fun. Attendees can take part in practical activities linked to the Bloodhound 1,000mph car, exploring science and engineering in a safe and supportive environment. Date: Friday 30th May 2025 Mission […]

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Bloodhound Education Ltd

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Moreton-in-Marsh / Arts and Crafts - Children's Activities - Wellbeing - Youth

Bloodhound STEM Quest – Moreton

Join Bloodhound Education for the  Of Course We Can event; Bloodhound STEM Quest. Try something new, expand your knowledge, and meet new friends whilst having fun. Attendees can take part in practical activities linked to the Bloodhound 1,000mph car, exploring science and engineering in a safe and supportive environment. Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025 Mission […]

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Bloodhound Education Ltd

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