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.

  • 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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    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
  • Online / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Sports and Leisure

    Gympanzees Online Resources

    From exercise videos, activities, ideas and Zoom sessions with a qualified therapist – we’re here to help you. Our resource pages are packed with ideas, information, ‘how to’ explanations, videos and external links to help your child develop a variety of skills. They’re also specific to children with different play and exercise needs. Our Zoom […]

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    Gympanzees 2 years ago

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.

  • 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 / 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 / Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Performing Arts -Sports and Leisure

    Flying Trapeze Class

    Try a flying trapeze session with us most weekends throughout summer Suitable for anyone 8+ and less than 100kg – absolutely no prior experience necessary! We will have you swinging through the air, performing back flips and attempting to catch other bars in mid air in no time flat See our session schedule at https://bookwhen.com/allbars […]

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

    Twyning Teens Innovative drama classes for students in Year 7 and above.

    Twyning Teens This session is dedicated to those from Year 7 onwards. We will cover all aspects of drama, including character development, mime, text work, improvisation, audition technique, stage presence, confidence building and much more. Students will learn the art of relaxation in addition to the more energetic drama games which will help to overcome […]

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    ActingUP 2 years ago
  • 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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  • 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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Cinema and Film

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

  • 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

    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 be to allow […]

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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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  • 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.

  • 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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  • 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 2 years ago
  • 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

Farms and Zoos

Farms, Zoos and other animal experiences.

  • 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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  • 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 / 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 2 years 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 / 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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  • 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 -Literature and Writing -Performing Arts -Theatre and Concerts -Wellbeing -Youth

    IncDrop – Gloucester

    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 5 months ago

Food and Drink

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

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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Gardens and Nature

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

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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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.

  • 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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  • 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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LGBTQIA+

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

  • 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! *9th January – Money Mindset (2nd Thursday of the month) 6th February – Exploring Emotions for Inner Calm 6th March – Managing your Personal […]

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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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    2 years ago
  • 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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Literature and Writing

Book clubs and creative writing workshops can be found here.

  • Cinderford / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -LGBTQIA+ -Literature and Writing -Performing Arts -Theatre and Concerts -Wellbeing -Youth

    IncDrop – Cinderford

    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 3 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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  • 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

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 / 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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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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  • 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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  • 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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Parenting

Parenting

  • 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 / 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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  • 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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Parks and Green Spaces

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

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

    Climbing coaching

    Here at Far Peak our specialty is climbing and we can make it accessible for everyone. This type of session can be for anyone with any level of experience, any age and any ability. Our team of coaches and instructors can teach you anything you would like to know about climbing both indoors and outdoors, […]

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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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  • 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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    Active Impact 2 years ago

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

    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
  • Gloucester / Children's Activities -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Theatre and Concerts

    Music Works at Home

    Is music your passion? Are you missing the opportunity to get involved in making music during lockdown? The Music Works have some great activities for you to join in with and even have a brand new website! www.musicworksathome.org.uk has been set up to support you with free ways to make music whilst you are at home. This […]

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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 5 months 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
  • 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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  • Gloucestershire / Children's Activities -Play Areas

    ‍Charity Café

    ‍Charity Café, open every day to everyone – a community hub. There is a large children’s play area in the cafe free to customers children to enjoy. There are books and games for all.

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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 / Arts and Crafts -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Join a group of older guys to improve wellbeing

    Men in Sheds Cheltenham & Gloucester is an organisation established in 2014 to help maintain and improve the wellbeing of its’ members. We meet at the workshops on a regular basis in both Cheltenham & Gloucester where we undertake projects on behalf of needy causes in the local communities. The picture shows a new shed […]

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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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    2 years ago
  • 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! *9th January – Money Mindset (2nd Thursday of the month) 6th February – Exploring Emotions for Inner Calm 6th March – Managing your Personal […]

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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.

  • 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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  • Cirencester / Sports and Leisure

    Gymnastics

    BEAM! through Gymnastics is an accessible gymnastics club supporting children with additional emotional, physical, behavioural and sensory challenges. The target audience of BEAM! is any child who has additional emotional, physical, behavioural and sensory challenges. Acknowledging that every gymnast has differing needs, our BEAM! Team works with each child individually to set achievement targets for […]

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  • Fairford / Sports and Leisure

    Gymnastics

    BEAM! through Gymnastics is an accessible gymnastics club supporting children with additional emotional, physical, behavioural and sensory challenges. The target audience of BEAM! is any child who has additional emotional, physical, behavioural and sensory challenges. Acknowledging that every gymnast has differing needs, our BEAM! Team works with each child individually to set achievement targets for […]

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Theatre and Concerts

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

  • 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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  • Gloucester / Children's Activities -Performing Arts -Social Interest Groups -Theatre and Concerts

    Music Works at Home

    Is music your passion? Are you missing the opportunity to get involved in making music during lockdown? The Music Works have some great activities for you to join in with and even have a brand new website! www.musicworksathome.org.uk has been set up to support you with free ways to make music whilst you are at home. This […]

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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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Wellbeing

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

  • 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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  • 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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  • Gloucester / Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Gloucester Parkinson’s Group

    We are a friendly group for anyone affected by Parkinson’s as an individual, family or friend. We meet monthly on the 1st Tuesday evening of each month from 7:15- 9 pm at the Gala Club in Longford. We have tea, cake, a chat, speaker or quiz & an occasional trip. For more information contact Jane […]

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Youth

Youth

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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