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

    Crafty Creations Project – Gloucester arts and crafts social group

    Crafty Creations Project group Arts and Crafts social group that meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10am – 12noon, very much group led with choice of craft, free to all over 18yrs.  City Centre venue, close to bus depot, train station.  Limited parking at venue, but drop area.  Plenty of street parking and local […]

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    CCP 2 years ago
  • Stroud / Arts and Crafts -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Stroud and Stonehouse Art Groups for people with long-term health conditions

    ReConnect Gloucestershire’s popular art groups for Stroke survivors and people with other long-term health conditions.  Weekly on Tuesdays 10-12pm, at Bond’s Mill and Wednesdays, 2-4pm at Stroud Brewery. It’s a small friendly group to meet people who have shared experiences, led by an artist.  No artistic experience or skill required, come and play with materials […]

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  • Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities

    Family Art Week

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

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Attractions and Days Out

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

  • Bourton-on-the-water / Attractions and Days Out -Food and Drink -Gardens and Nature -Parks and Green Spaces -Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Axe throwing and campfire experience

    A unique woodland experience for all generations to enjoy Man and lady toasting marshmallow around an authentic log campfire   Bring people together This is an experience tailor-made for family and friend get-togethers, youth group adventure days, or corporate team events. Spend time outdoors with friendly members of the Fat Squirrel Outdoor team, who will […]

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

    Pittville Park

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

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    Active Impact 2 years ago
  • 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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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 -Attractions and Days Out -Children's Activities -Gardens and Nature -Historic buildings -Parks and Green Spaces -Play Areas -Wellbeing

    Wild Winter at Slimbridge

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

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  • Gloucester / 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 4 months ago
  • Gloucester / Arts and Crafts -Children's Activities -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    I Can Gloucester

    We are a charity based in Gloucester that supports children living with heart conditions, one of the projects we do with the children is I Can, we run a wide range of sessions that celebrates their abilities not disabilities. The sessions run on a Saturday from 9:30am-12:00pm for ages 4-11yrs. Visit http://www.heartheroes.co.uk for more information

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    Heart Heroes 2 years ago

Cinema and Film

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

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

    Expressions!

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

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

    Together We Can Inclusive Activity Club

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

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Faith and Spirituality

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

  • 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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  • 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 / 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.

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

    Together We Can Inclusive Activity Club

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

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Festivals and Seasonal

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

  • Gloucester / 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 -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 4 months ago

Food and Drink

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

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

    Cinderford coffee club

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

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    2 years 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 / 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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Gardens and Nature

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

  • 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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  • 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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Historic buildings

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

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

    Wild Winter at Slimbridge

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

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  • 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 / 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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  • 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 / 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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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 2 years 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 2 years ago
  • 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 4 months 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.

  • 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 / 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 -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
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Online

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

  • 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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  • 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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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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  • 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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Parks and Green Spaces

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

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

    Let’s Walk! Gloucester & Sharpness Canal

    Walks are approximately 90 minutes beginning from the National Waterways Museum Gloucester in Gloucester Docks. It’s all about meeting people so come along on your own, or bring a friend, and stay for a cup of tea afterwards if you can. Led by our lovely local volunteers this free walk is a great way to […]

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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 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.

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 2 months ago

Play Areas

Information about outdoor play areas for children.

  • 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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  • Forest of Dean / Children's Activities -Food and Drink -Play Areas

    Whirlikidz

    This session is held on Wednesdays (term time only) from 3pm – 5pm.  Young people aged 5-12 years will get on one of our minibuses from Heart of the Forest School*, where we will then head to Whirlikidz (soft play centre in Chepstow), where young people will be able to explore the equipment before we […]

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

    Adventure Playground – FREE – available outside of school hours

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

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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!

  • 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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  • Tewkesbury / Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    Tewkesbury Parkinson’s Group

    We offer a social meeting for anyone affected by Parkinson’s, whether an individual, family member or friend. We meet once a month for a chat, refreshments, a speaker or outing/lunch. For more information contact Jane on 0344 225 3694 or jhenderson@parkinsons.org.uk

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  • Gloucester / Children's Activities -Social Interest Groups

    After School Club for children with additional needs

      After School Club, for over 8’s Monday – Thursday 3:15 – 5:45pm Cost: £20 per session We provide a meal and a range of activities in a fun, friendly place with opportunity to interact with their peers. Children are supported by staff and can enjoy indoor and outdoor activities in a safe and caring […]

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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.

  • Forest of Dean / Parks and Green Spaces -Sports and Leisure

    Swimming and Jumping

    Orchard Trust has a fully accessible Therapy Suite on its peaceful, rural Stowfield Site. This houses a hydrotherapy pool with a counter current current massage unit and colourful lights and a Rebound trampoline. There are private changing rooms with hoist access and space to store wheelchairs when you are in the pool or on the […]

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    Orchard trust 2 years ago
  • Gloucester / Sports and Leisure

    Para-athletics for everyone

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

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  • Gloucester / Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Seated Fitness & Fun

    Seated Fitness & Fun is a safe and gentle form of exercise using the chair to support us in our movement. Based on yoga, it helps to improve balance, strength, co-ordination and flexibility. The breath is used to help calm the mind. Public class held Tuesday 10am to 11am in Churchdown, suitable for senior citizens […]

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Theatre and Concerts

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

  • 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 4 months ago
  • 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 2 months 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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Wellbeing

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

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

    ME/CFS Friendship Group in Gloucestershire

    The ME/CFS Friendship Group in Gloucestershire is a collective of people with many years of Lived Experience of ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, PoTS and other associated conditions, many of which developed as a result of a post viral onset. We offer mutual friendship and new members are very welcome to join our group. Due to Covid, we […]

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Youth

Youth

  • 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 4 months ago
  • 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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  • Forest of Dean / Social Interest Groups -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing -Youth

    Super1s Inclusive Cricket in Forest of Dean

    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 Dene Magna School on a Thursday 4:45pm – 5:45pm. during the summer. Sessions provide young people the chance to compete against their peers, learn new skills whilst giving the opportunity to make friends, […]

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