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.

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

    Memory Lane Café – creative session for those living with dementia

    Memory Lane Café A social group and creative session for older people and those living with dementia. Come Along to The Wilson for a chat and some creativity with a cuppa. FREE – no need to book. Carers welcome. On the first Thursday of every month The Wilson is teaming up with Art Shape to […]

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    Art Shape 1 year ago
  • 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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  • Dursley / Arts and Crafts -Wellbeing

    Cam Invisible Illnesses and Friendship Group

    We help support people living with invisible illness and/or disability, including loneliness. We meet on Mondays, starting at 12.45pm for our mindfulness session, delivered by a qualified instructor. From 2pm-3pm we have a craft hour (or just come for a chat if you prefer!) £2 covers the cost of any materials we use and includes […]

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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.

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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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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  • Cirencester / Children's Activities -Performing Arts -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Rising Stars – Inclusive dance group

    Rising Stars is an inclusive dance group for children aged 10+.  Come and learn movement, make friends and grow in confidence in this accessible, welcoming and fun class.  We always create with a sense of play and curiosity. Our classes are relaxed and welcoming and we will work together to ensure that your child’s dance experience […]

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  • 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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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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  • 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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  • 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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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 1 year ago
  • Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts -Faith and Spirituality -Wellbeing

    Mindful Photography Resource

    Mindful Photography resource – download this free resource to slow down, enjoy the moment and take beautiful photos. https://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/project-pilgrim/when/social-action-resources/mindful-photogra…

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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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Farms and Zoos

Farms, Zoos and other animal experiences.

  • 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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  • 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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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 / 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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  • 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 / 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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Food and Drink

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

  • Cheltenham / Children's Activities -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Parks and Green Spaces -Play Areas

    Refreshments at Pittville Park

    If you are visiting Pittville Park, why not pop into one of their cafés for some refreshments? Central Cross Café You can find Central Cross Café in the middle of the eastern side of Pittville Park, alongside Central Cross Drive. This is the perfect café for good quality home-made food for breakfast, lunch or picnics, […]

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  • Cheltenham / Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Enrich

    Weekly wellbeing session where we will support people to learn practical tools for a healthier lifestyle. Sessions will be varied. Some weeks people will be learning how to cook healthy meals, other weeks we will be working on exercise and gentle movement.

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  • Gloucestershire / Food and Drink -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    GBG’s Fun, Food and Friendship group

    Our FFF group happens 1-2 every Tuesday have a pastry and a drink on us, make friends and have fun with our group.  

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Gardens and Nature

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

  • 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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  • 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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  • Cheltenham / Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Enrich

    Weekly wellbeing session where we will support people to learn practical tools for a healthier lifestyle. Sessions will be varied. Some weeks people will be learning how to cook healthy meals, other weeks we will be working on exercise and gentle movement.

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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.

  • 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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  • 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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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 -Children's Activities -Food and Drink -LGBTQIA+ -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Blockley Youth Club

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

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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 1 year 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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  • 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 1 year ago

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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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.

  • Cotswolds / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Historic buildings -Museums and Galleries -Parks and Green Spaces

    Snowshill Manor and Garden

    You can view our full access statement on our website: Snowshill Manor & Garden | Gloucestershire | National Trust Dogs at Snowshill  We welcome assistance dogs only at Snowshill Manor. Toilets  We have an accesible toilet by visitor reception and by the cafe. By visitor reception we also have a family room which can be […]

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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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  • 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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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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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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  • 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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  • 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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Parks and Green Spaces

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

  • 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 1 year ago
  • 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 […]

    Read more
  • 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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Performing Arts

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

  • 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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  • Gloucester / Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups

    Line Dancing

     Saddle Up for Some Line Dancing Fun! We’re excited to introduce Line Dancing at Treasure Seekers every Saturday! If you’re looking to have fun, get active, and learn some new moves, join us every Saturday morning from 10:30-12 at the Hub on Eastgate Street.This activity is perfect for all ages and abilities, including those with additional […]

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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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Play Areas

Information about outdoor play areas for children.

  • 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 / Children's Activities -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Parks and Green Spaces -Play Areas

    Refreshments at Pittville Park

    If you are visiting Pittville Park, why not pop into one of their cafés for some refreshments? Central Cross Café You can find Central Cross Café in the middle of the eastern side of Pittville Park, alongside Central Cross Drive. This is the perfect café for good quality home-made food for breakfast, lunch or picnics, […]

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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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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!

  • 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. all year. Sessions provide young people the chance to compete against their peers, learn new skills whilst giving the opportunity […]

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  • 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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  • Cinderford / Children's Activities -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure

    Engage Youth Circus

    Join Engage Circus for 2 new circus skills courses. These 2 classes will cover a range of circus skills including juggling, balancing, spinning plates, wheels and some aerial work. Wednesdays / Starts 26th January at Cinderford Methodist Church 4:00pm – 5:00pm for 6 -11 yrs 5:30 – 6:45pm for 11-16 yrs 7pm-8:30pm Age for ages […]

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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 -Wellbeing

    Family Fun Active sessions

    Currently running every Saturday from 12.30 to 1.30 these sessions are totally free and food and drink is provided for the children afterwards again totally free of charge. Age range from 3 upwards and parents can get involved as well ! various sports ranging from football, cricket, tag rugby and much more..

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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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  • Cinderford / Children's Activities -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure

    Engage Youth Circus

    Join Engage Circus for 2 new circus skills courses. These 2 classes will cover a range of circus skills including juggling, balancing, spinning plates, wheels and some aerial work. Wednesdays / Starts 26th January at Cinderford Methodist Church 4:00pm – 5:00pm for 6 -11 yrs 5:30 – 6:45pm for 11-16 yrs 7pm-8:30pm Age for ages […]

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Theatre and Concerts

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

  • Gloucester / Theatre and Concerts

    Mix & Mash Radio

    Every Wednesday  3.30 – 5.30pm on The Music Works YouTube channel here Weekly requests show broadcast on YouTube with guest presenters on Wednesdays. 

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  • 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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  • Gloucestershire / Children's Activities -Performing Arts -Theatre and Concerts

    Churchdown Rising Stars (Drama classes for 8 to 14 year olds in Churchdown)

    Rising Stars Churchdown A fun and fast paced session which will include a number of warm up exercises and games which will include techniques to combat those inevitable pre performance nerves. Children and young people will learn to work as a team work and build trust. They will develop the confidence to perform individually (if […]

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Wellbeing

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

  • Gloucestershire / Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Digital wellbeing sessions

    ReConnect Gloucestershire’s Online Creative Wellbeing Sessions Mindfulness: Tuesdays 10.30-11.30am with Art Therapist Josephine Burke Creative Workshops: Wednesdays 9.30-11.00am with Artist Rebecca Ashdown Contact: ged@reconnectglos.org   Our free of charge online creative wellbeing sessions are for people who feel isolated, due to; anxiety, long term health issues, Disability, financial hardship or from caring responsibilities. Our sessions will […]

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  • Gloucestershire / Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Yoga Nidra (guided meditation)

    Every Thursday from 7.00pm to 8.00pm Yoga Nidra is a special type of guided meditation that puts you into a particular state of consciousness. It helps to relieve stress, reduce tension and relieve anxiety. Regular practice is said to positively affect your overall physical, emotional and mental health. Yoga Nidra is typically practiced lying down […]

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  • Forest of Dean / Arts and Crafts -Wellbeing

    Green woodwork

    Have a go at heritage skills on the pole lathe and shave horses in our new bushcraft shelter. Supported by the fully equiped workshop, 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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Youth

Youth

  • 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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  • Stroud / Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing -Youth

    Access Bike – Creative Sustainability

    Access Bike is a youth space based at a community bike workshop where young people come together to build, repair and up-cycle old bikes. The Access Bike Project aims to remove the financial barriers to owning and maintaining a bike. The project revolves around refurbishing donated bikes and selling them at affordable prices. We also provide free access to our workshop space, bike-stands, […]

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  • Forest of Dean / Children's Activities -Social Interest Groups -Youth

    Youth Club

    Youth Club – 13 – 17 years old £4.01 per session (optional £1.20 for tuck) An integrated Youth Club held on Thursday evenings, 7.15-9.15pm, term time only at The Main Place, Coleford.  Open to any young person aged between 13 and 17 who lives in the Forest of Dean. A varied programme of activities including […]

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    Forest Pulse 1 year ago