What's On and Things To Do Around Gloucestershire

Join our experienced ranger guides on a free tour of the park as they share how we care for our historic landscape. Our park is home to all kinds of wildlife, from our beautiful deer herd through to our ancient trees. And of course, humans have had their say over this place, too.

Join our experienced ranger guides on a free tour of the park as they share how we care for our historic landscape, with a glimpse of the deer too, if you’re lucky. Our park is home to all kinds of wildlife, from our beautiful deer herd through to our ancient trees.

An exhibition of beetle-inspired jewellery and kiln-formed glass by Guild Members, Amanda Lawrence and Elaine Day. Beetles are the largest group of animals in the world and one of the least appreciated.

Celebrate the World Cup - discover objects from around the globe which are part Charles Paget Wade’s collection. Visit the manor to discover more about Charles Wade’s collection from around the world. Throughout the World Cup different objects will be highlighted. Booking Not Needed. children welcome.

Join us for an early evening guided tour through the extraordinary Royal Gardens at Highgrove, followed by Pimm’s on the terrace and a two-course supper served in the Orchard Restaurant, with music from our pianist, providing the ideal opportunity for a relaxed, yet special evening out with friends and family.

Discover the art of outdoor photography with acclaimed landscape photographer, Sarah Howard and experience the many delights that Hidcote has to offer the photographer. This workshop is suitable for all levels of ability .

Unearthing Hidcote is a brand new exhibition series launching in 2018. The previously closed doors to the chapel will be open inviting visitors to engage with lesser known stories of Hidcote.

Since Nature in Art opened its doors to the public in 1988, our unique collection has grown and diversified. This display highlights some of the many wonderful paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures and other items that have been acquired in our first 30 years, an inspiring platform for the three decades to come.

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI is a darkly comic drama from Academy Award nominee Martin McDonagh (In Bruges).

This diverse garden of over 20 acres has been created through the last 30 yrs by current owners and incl walled garden, pleached lime avenues, nut walk, potager, ponds, Italian garden, shrubberies and wild flower meadows.

Want to learn more about nature and wildlife' Our ’nature talk and tea’ series features interesting talks followed by a traditional afternoon tea. Wednesday 28 March - Roger Mortlock Our next event will be with Roger Mortlock, Chief Executive of the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.

Learn about our fascinating mosaics and how they were made. Join Dr Nick Humpris for a presentation and tour to learn more about our historic mosaics including how they were made and the craftsmen who made them. Booking Not Needed. No suitable for children under ten years old. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

THE CROWN PLAYERS present "BLACKADDER GOES FORTH (PART 2)" A Comedy by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton Directed by Matt Bunce Join George, Baldrick, Capatain Darling, General Melchett and of course the long suffering Edmund Blackadder as they face the perils of the front!

An afternoon of Scottish Dancing. 2.0pm - 5.0 pm . Tickets at door £5 All dances walked. Spectators welcome. Come & see what Scottish dancing is like. Please note that no drinks are provided. Please bring your own water.

The ruined aftermath of a bloody civil war. Ruthlessly fighting to survive, the Macbeths are propelled towards the crown by forces of elemental darkness.

Venture back to Roman Britain with our costumed interpreter to meet Censorinus, the 4th Century villa owner for a guided tour around his humble abode. Welcome honoured guest! Join Censorinus, the 4th Century owner of the Roman Villa as he takes you on a personal tour of his property.

A talk being given to Frampton Village Society by Dame Janet Trotter who will be describing her role of Lord Lieutenant and her life experiences in support of her work.

Jive Dance Night with a great atmosphere a great dance floor to dance the night away with top swing and jive music

The Correspondents consist of singer Mr Bruce and producer Chucks. Both growing up in South London, they formed in 2007 and within two years had taken their hi-octane genre-blending dance music from house parties to festival main stages.

Tewkesbury’s Vegan Fayre, Delicious Vegan Food stalls including: Cakes, Confectionary, Burgers, Pamper Products and lots more, in aid of The Save Movement.

The Food and Drink Festival is held in the beautiful Tewkesbury Abbey Grounds, there are also activities for children. Car Parking is provided a short walk away, please look for car park signs near the Abbey.

Midsummer Concert by The Cappella Singers, beginning with the magnificent Mass for Four Voices by William Byrd and ending with a selection of lighter vocal and instrumental music

The Choir will be performing some well known and popular Opera choruses such as Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances” from Prince Igor, Bizet’s “Habanera” from Carmen, Verdi’s “Anvil Chorus” from Il Trovatore along with many others.

Families from Gloucestershire and beyond will be hot-footing it to Wynstones School on Saturday 23 June 2018 to enjoy a fun-filled day of live music, craft workshops and demos; children’s entertainment, vendor stalls, delicious food and more at the school’s well-known Summer Fair.

A vast range of moving Steam Vehicles and working models take part in the event all day, there are also static model displays under cover.

Country garden, approx 2 acres, surrounded by farmland and old orchards. Lawns and large sweeping mixed herbaceous borders with over 100 roses. Formal kitchen garden and beautiful rose arbour leading to lake and summerhouse with a variety of water lilies and carp. All shared with peacocks and ducks.

Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends are back at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway on Saturday the 23rd and Sunday 24th June. Please note that entrance to the site will be by ticket only.There is no free entry. For full information please visit gwsr.com or call 01242 621405

Cert: 12A – Run time: 1 hr.53 min. Rotten Tomatoes audience rating: 88% Director: Steven Spielberg In June 1971 The New York Times, the Washington Post and the nation’s major newspapers took a brave stand for freedom of speech and reported on the Pentagon Papers, the massive cover-up of government...

Join us as we take an evening stroll looking for nocturnal wildlife such as the mysterious nightjar, woodcock, owls, wild boar, deer, bats and much more. You never quite know what you are going to bump into on these exciting walks! Don’t forget your insect repellent.

Summer Fete Saturday 23rd June |2.00pm - 4.30pm Join us for a Great British Picnic with fun to be had by all the family. Activities include: Dog Show Cream Teas Brick & Brak Craft Stalls Silver Jewellery Gift Stalls Great British Picnic

Stow Gift, Craft & Collectors Fayre - sixteen stalls in the famous historical St Edwards Hall in the middle of Stow on the Wold selling a multitude of interesting items including - Antiques and Collectables, militaria, glass, metalware, silver, jewellery, teddy bears, greeting cards, vintage items galore, scarves,

Relax and enjoy a gentle stroll in the reserve where we take in the sights and sounds of the woodland. We’ll be looking for beautiful butterflies and dragonflies gliding through the rides, take notice of the wildflowers and searching out the harder to spot bugs which prefer to hide in damp places.

Magnificent lawned terraces with stunning views over Coln Valley. Fine collection of old-fashioned roses and herbaceous plants, with pleached lime approach to C14 house (not open). 2 large walled gardens containing vegetables, fruit, cut flowers and range of greenhouses.

You are invited to our 30th Anniversary Ride for Ryder cycling event. Whether you are a keen cyclist or if you want to make a day of it with friends, family or colleagues, please join us for a special ride through the most spectacular Cotswold Countryside.

Monthly tango event. Please check website for further information.

The Fairey Band are 16 times British Open Champions, 9 times national Champions and are previous winners of the BBC Best of Brass as well as Granada band of the Year.

¼ acre romantic Cotswold garden surrounded by beautiful countryside with far reaching views. Traditional herbaceous borders with lawn leading down to raised lily pond surrounded by scented planting incl roses, peonies and summerhouse. Hidden woodland wildlife garden with pond and productive cottage vegetable patch.

Walled cottage garden on a slope, not very large, but densely planted with hardy perennials and traditional cottage garden plants. Small lawn with seating available, surrounded by rockery and mixed low planting.

When American military analyst, Daniel Ellsberg, realizes to his disgust the depths of the US government’s deceptions about the futility of the Vietnam War, he takes action by copying top-secret documents that would become the Pentagon Papers.

**ARTRIX ARTS CENTRE ** Bromsgrove Wednesday 27th June - 7.30pm Tickets £12.00 - Box OFFICE : 01527 577330 www.artrix.co.

1½ acre sloping N facing garden, ornamental shrubs and trees. Laid out originally by Graham Stuart Thomas, 1976. West garden and terrace, red border, walled kitchen garden, two lakes with pleasant walks and views, boots recommended! Holy well. Walled garden now open after reconstruction.

Not a typical NGS garden, rural and naturalistic. Davina, the daughter of Rosemary Verey, has created a unique nursery, specialising in medicinal herbs and a tranquil organic garden in secluded field where visitors can enjoy the beauty of plants and learn more about properties and uses of medicinal herbs.

Large traditional English garden of 8 acres incl pink garden, white and blue garden, herbaceous borders, rose terrace, large walled kitchen garden and orchard. Greenhouses and pathway of topiary birds leading up through orchard to stone dovecot. Featured in several books and magazines, incl Gardens Illustrated.

Perfect for toddlers we will be singing songs, playing games, going on mini woodland adventures, doing crafts and cooking something yummy over the fire. Whatever the weather forest school will involve a wild time in the outdoors! Suitable for children aged 2-4.

Evening Lecture What Are They Wearing? Dr. Valija Evalds explores images of cloth and clothing on medieval and renaissance artefacts in the Corinium Museum Collection. Abbot’s mitres and renaissance ruffs often look exaggerated to the modern eye, as do the shapes of medieval and renaissance bodies.

Gloucestershire Music presents four days of music featuring more than 600 youth, adult and community musicians Five Valleys Adult Wind Band, Lakeside Concert Band, Colwell Arts Jazz Ensemble

MEP Molly Scott Cato: ’Brexit update from Brussels’ Molly Scott Cato will give an update on Brexit from her viewpoint in Brussels.

Travel back in time on this special tour with our costumed interpreter. Join Thomas Margetts, the gamekeeper who found the Villa in 1864.

Gloucestershire Youth Jazz Orchestra, Gloucestershire Youth Jazz Academy, Song Lab, and Jazz2Go

Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra

Come to the famous Eastcombe Primary School Gnome Hunt. Follow a trail around the beautiful village gardens, collecting clues and spotting the gnomes.

Learn an ancient Cotswold country skill and join our team for two days of dry stone walling. Please note there is a 2-4 car parking charge at Dyrham Park for non-members. Booking Essential. Phone: 03442491895.

Five Valleys Music Centre Showcase

Churchdown Choral Society’s ever-popular Summer Concert this year features medleys of songs from musicals from around the world - including The King and I, South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof and Mamma Mia!

Pretty Muddy® isn’t like any other fundraising event. It’s a muddy obstacle course that women of any ability can climb over, crawl under, and charge through. Whatever the distance. However dirty you get. THIS IS BEATING CANCER.

First World War Centenary Concert Tenor: James Gilchrist Conductors: Ben Sawyer, The Oriel Singers; Jonathan Hope, Saint Cecilia Singers; Glyn Oxley, Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra To mark the centenary of the ending of the First World War Saint Cecilia Singers, The Oriel Singers, Gloucestershire Symphony

Peaceful country garden in 2 acres with stunning views of surrounding countryside. High walls provide a backdrop for rambling roses, clematis, and honeysuckles. Organic garden with large variety of perennials, annuals, shrubs and specimen trees with yr-round colour. Vegetable garden, wildlife and formal ponds.

Gloucestershire Symphonic Wind Orchestra, Gloucestershire Youth Wind Orchestra

Romantic walled garden filled with old-fashioned roses and long herbaceous borders. Knot garden filled with spring tulip display and dahlias later in the year. Working kitchen garden with heritage vegetables, scented garden and lavender walk. Drifts of naturalised snowdrops end Jan/Feb.

40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens surrounding magnificent Grade I house (not open), set out by artist Thomas Gambier Parry. Lakes, shrubberies and listed Pulhamite water gardens with grottos and fernery. Exciting ornamental lakes, and woodland areas.

Soprano Phillippa Lay, with her accompanist Joshua Crunden, will be performing a programme of music from the movies on Saturday 16 June, 7:30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Stroud and on Sunday 1 July, 4pm at All Saints’ Church, Bisley.

Charming and varied garden surrounding North Gloucestershire medieval manor house (not open) within sight of Tewkesbury Abbey. Incl borders, lawns, roses and magnificent Victorian vegetable garden.

Small pretty village with glorious views and early C13 church. Manor Farm: Well laid out large garden with unusual plants, orchard and ornamental vegetable plot and exceptional views. 2 Park View Cottages: Pretty well-stocked small front garden with courtyard at back acting as outdoor room.

Discover the archaeological history of Chedworth Roman Villa. Join Dr Nick Humphris for a special presentation and tour. Enjoy an introduction to the villa’s history and archaeological discoveries. This includes the developments from 2013-2017 digs. Booking Not Needed. Less suitable for children under 10.

Striking Grade II Cotswold country house on 4.3 acres fronting Ampney Brook. The gardens are at the end of a 5yr project to create a haven for wildlife with fun and stimulating spaces yr-round. Incl woodland, kitchen garden, herbaceous borders, meadows, newly planted arbor.

A 5k suitable for all abilities - or up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k! HOW TO ENTER: Online via the Race For Life Website - raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/find-an-event?utm_source=WhereCanWeGo&utm_medium=Listing&utm_campaign=RFL18 Women of any age welcome.

2 acres of shrub, orchard and wild flower gardens in beautiful isolated valley setting. Holder of National Collection of Rambler Roses.

Expect the unexpected as you wander at will along winding walkways and billowing borders in a naturalistic mini-jungle of heavenly hemerocallis, gorgeous grasses, curvaceous clematis, romantic roses and plentiful perennials to glimpse friendly frogs and a graceful giraffe, rated by visitors as an amazing hidden gem.

This country Cotswold garden is a work in progress. Since 2012, when the current owner bought the property, it has been redesigned to reflect the local landscape and encourage wildlife. Planting is both formal and informal contributing yr-round interest. Pond and waterfall.

Gloucestershire Youth Choir, Gloucestershire Intermediate String Ensemble, Gloucestershire Youth Strings, Forest of Dean Area Wind Band

Two contrasting country gardens, both peaceful retreats, in the centre of an historic Cotswold town. The Gate is a cottage-style garden planted with perennials, annuals, climbers and herbs in the walled courtyard of a former C17 Coaching Inn. Separate, productive kitchen garden with espaliers and other fruit trees.

There’s plenty to do in the garden this summer. If you’re visiting us during the summer why not challenge your family and friends to a game of croquet on the Great Lawn or have a go on our tennis court with wooden racquets - just how Lawrence Johnston would have played. With a summer trail to help you.

Expect the unexpected as you wander at will along winding walkways and billowing borders in a naturalistic mini-jungle of heavenly hemerocallis, gorgeous grasses, curvaceous clematis, romantic roses and plentiful perennials to glimpse friendly frogs and a graceful giraffe, rated by visitors as an amazing hidden gem.

Friendly Open Night, welcoming musicians, singers and audience - a lively atmosphere in this historic setting. Our guest band Blondes with Beards will play two sets of about a half hour each.

Do you know how to keep a 1700 year-old property looking its best' Learn the secrets of preserving the Roman Villa whilst on a tour of its treasures. Hear about the conservation techniques, past and present used to keep the site looking as wonderful as it does. Booking Not Needed.

This exhibition is a collection of artwork by Sian Summerhayes featuring original paintings, giclee prints, hand-painted jewellery, homewares and hanging ornaments.

Exclusive access to the park after hours. Perfect for photographers. Enjoy a leisurely guided walk around the park as the ’golden hour’ sets in. You are very welcome to bring photography equipment. Booking Essential. Phone: 03442491895.

Our rangers will take you off the normal footpaths to visit some of the sites made famous by BBC Springwatch.

Friday July 6th 2018 Charity Barn Dance 6.30pm until late Manor Farm, Longborough near Moreton-in Marsh Tickets £15 adult and £7.50 child available from Longborough Village Shop.

This year’s Cotswold Show on 7th and 8th July at Cirencester Park will once again be a jam-packed weekend. They are commemorating the centenary of the end of World War I and 100 years of the RAF. Look to the skies for the Bremont Great War Display Team and the Poppy Parachute Team.

Cider, Sausage and Steam returns again on 2018. A day full of local music, local craft ciders and artisan sausages. This event can be enjoyed by the whole family. Visit our website for more information.

Part of ’the Live Experiment 2018’ which showcases a mixture of exciting professional bands and talented young musicians, playing 12pm - 8pm. Our trio will be performing a half hour set between 2pm and 3pm.

The Romantic, consoling, and very special Requiem by Gabriel Fauré is the main work in this programme. In the first half, the choir will perform also the Cantique by Jean Racine, also by Fauré. Further items in the programme are two motets by Michael Haydn, and one by Christoph Willibald Gluck.

KATHY PRIDDIS: colourful abstract-realist bird paintings PLUS quirky ceramic hares, such as Hare on Guitar and Hare on Banjo. PLUS Ceramic Buddy Benches with figurines, eg: ’Pigeon Fancier’, ’Star-Gazer’, ’The Big Catch’. PREVIEW Friday 6th July 6.30-8pm

For our summer concert this year, The Tan House Singers will be transporting you to exotic locations around the globe with our selection of choruses from the world of musical theatre. Our travels will take us via Seville, Carthage, Babylon and Japan, and then across the South Pacific to the new world of America.

Not a typical NGS garden, rural and naturalistic. Davina, the daughter of Rosemary Verey, has created a unique nursery, specialising in medicinal herbs and a tranquil organic garden in secluded field where visitors can enjoy the beauty of plants and learn more about properties and uses of medicinal herbs.

Tackle the SMA Trust Mud Run and help raise vital fund for research and treatments for spinal muscular atrophy! Take on 40 challenging obstacles along this 4K fun-filled course - cargo nets, tractor tyres, water slides, streams and of course, the muddy bogs.

Toddington Station Car Park will be crammed with buses of every shape, type and age from throughout the region. Normal Trains Service.

Final Year of Opening. 2½ acre plantaholic’s walled garden. Designed, created and maintained solely by the owners as a series of enclosures both formal and informal, sometimes quirky. Profusely and exuberantly planted for form, scent and colour and to attract wildlife.

This intense yet informal tapestry style garden beautifully complements the period manor house which it surrounds. Organic, naturalistic, with informal cottage-style planting areas that seamlessly blend together. Natural fish pond, with Monet bridge leading to small island with thatched Fiji house.

Join our experienced ranger guides on a free tour of the park as they share how we care for our historic landscape, with a glimpse of the deer too, if you’re lucky. Our park is home to all kinds of wildlife, from our beautiful deer herd through to our ancient trees.

Unearthing Hidcote is a brand new exhibition series launching in 2018. The previously closed doors to the chapel will be open inviting visitors to engage with lesser known stories of Hidcote.

A very special exhibition of 42 uniquely embellished prints by the UK’s best known pencil artist, Gary Hodges. All will be auctioned at a special event on 21st July by BBC TV’s James Lewis. All the proceeds to be shared by 5 strategic animal charities and Nature in Art.

Corinium Cinema Maudie, based on a true story, is an unlikely romance in which the reclusive Everett Lewis (Ethan Hawke) hires a fragile yet determined woman named Maudie (Sally Hawkins) to be his housekeeper.

Love musical theatre? Promenade Productions and Young Promenaders invite you to share their Love of Musicals. The varied programme will include excerpts from Oklahoma!, Les Miserables, Whistle down the Wind, Hairspray and many others.

A stunning display of martial arts by Nine Circles Kobudo. Learn about the skills, traditions and myths which surround this beautiful form of self-defence. Demonstrations throughout the afternoon. Booking Not Needed.

Prescott 80th Anniversary and Bugatti Festival – Saturday 14th July 2018 Champions and Record Breakers to return to Prescott To commemorate the 80th anniversary of Prescott Hillclimb the Gloucestershire venue will celebrate this landmark occasion with a special reunion of former hill record holders.

An outdoor production of one of Shakespeare’s funniest plays, "Much ado about nothing" by the celebrated Rain or Shine Theatre Company in the Houndstock Festival field adjoining Houndscroft House.

this is an event to invite and encourage residents and visitors to the town to visit the lake amenity area and the Town.

The Battle of Tewkesbury (1471) was the final and decisive battle of the the Wars of the Roses. This turning point in English History is brought to vivid life every year, as authenticall armed and amoured re-enactors recreat the battle on the original site, as part of the annual Tewkesbury Medieval...

More than just an ordinary Pink Floyd tribute band, The Darkside of Pink Floyd entertain audiences with a fantastic light show and passionate performances.

Coleford will be abuzz with music revellers during its summer festival, taking place on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July 2018, with live music performances played across four different stages over the weekend in the town centre.

Tewkesbury Farmers’ and Craft Markets are held on the 2nd Saturday of every month February to December. There’s a wide range of local produce from Farmers, Growers and Food makers, plus local Arts and Crafts.

A traditional summer fete in the water gardens of Stanway House, east of the B4632 between Winchcombe and Broadway. Attractions include a Brass Band, Morris Men, teas, stalls, games and other attractions.

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is a ’World Class’ FREE event drawing people and families from all over the world, it’s renowned as one of the best days out or weekends away.

Garden arranged around a former Victorian school. Vegetable plot with large greenhouse. Raised beds edged by espalier and step-over fruit trees. Terraced flower garden with variety of trees and shrubs. Mediterranean courtyard.

28 acres. Former private garden of Robert Holford, founder of Westonbirt Arboretum. Formal Victorian gardens incl walled Italian garden now restored with early herbaceous borders and exotic border. Rustic walks, lake, statuary and grotto. Rare, exotic trees and shrubs.

Step back in time with our guide Janet to learn more about the fascinating Roman myths and their links to Chedworth Roman Villa.

Victorian walled garden of approximately a third of an acre, run on organic principles. Mature shrubs and informally planted perennial borders designed to attract bees and butterflies. Wildlife pond with small stream.

This is the retirement home of Pamela Schwerdt and Sibylle Kreutzberger. acre packed with rare and interesting plants. Large plantings of named snowdrops In Feb. In March there is a carpet of woodland plants and unusual bulbs, notably fritillaries. Summer is a riot of colour with mainly herbaceous perennials.

Come and see a collection of beautiful classic cars in the lovely surroundings of Newark Park. Our annual classic car show will return to Newark Park on Sunday 15th July. The show is organised by the 750 car club and as ever, promises a great classic car display with plenty of vintage motors. Booking Not Needed.

Let us take you on a journey through medieval Europe, stopping to taste mouthwatering musical delights from each region.

Fine dining and music, in the beautiful setting of The Daffodil Restaurant. Live jazz from Cate Cody (vocals), Dave Newton (piano) and John Day (double bass) Please mention us when booking a table - thanks

What if your first true love was someone you’d been told you must hate? Set in a world very like our own, this Romeo and Juliet is about a generation of young people born into violence and ripped apart by the bitter divisions of their parents.

Corinium Cinema Join us for an RSC Live screening of Romeo & Juliet, broadcast to the Corinium Cinema. What if your first true love was someone you’d been told you must hate?

As part of our nature talk and tea series, a talk from bumble bee specialist Dr Cathy Horsley, followed by a traditional afternoon tea at Lodge Park.

Discover the archaeological history of Chedworth Roman Villa. Join Dr Nick Humphris for a special presentation and tour. Enjoy an introduction to the villa’s history and archaeological discoveries. This includes the developments from 2013-2017 digs. Booking Not Needed. Less suitable for children under 10.

Drum roll please… Heartbreak invites you to join our fantastic fundraiser in aid of The Lord Funt Hospital. We desperately need a new MRI scanner, and you can help! Tom and his friends will be there, too, but you might know them best as The Midnight Gang.

Now in its fourth year, this touch rugby tournament is the ultimate corporate team challenge. The Hartpury Corporate Challenge Cup offers an amazing opportunity to swap your office wardrobe with shorts and t-shirts.

November 1918. The Great War has finally come to end, and the men of the British military forces are returning to their homes. Don Pedro and his comrades are coming at last to Messina (a little known village on the edge of the Cotswolds) where they are met by friends, old and new.

** COTSWOLD COMMUNITY CENTRE **. Bristol Friday 20th July - 7.30pm Tickets £10.00 Available online www.psychicmediumnikkikitt.co.uk Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.

Roman Society Day Excursion Saturday 21 July, 9.30 – 4.30pm A ‘Discovery to Display’ day excursion to find out about current archaeological processes from excavation, to processing the archaeology, and then to final museum deposition and display.

An unfortunate case of mishearing initiates the plot for The Pirates of Penzance, resulting in a dramatic change of direction for Frederic who sets course to become a pirate rather than a ‘pilot’!

John Coghlan : Drums & Percussion, Mick Hughes : Guitar/Vocals, Rick Chase : Bass Guitar/Vocals Rick Abbs : Guitar Vocals John Coghlan joined Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster in their newly-formed band in 1962 and the group went through a series of names, including Traffic Jam, bef...

Discover the wonderful world of Wade this summer - family fun for the summer holiday. Follow the trails around the garden and manor to discover the stories behind the world Charles Paget Wade created at Snowshill. Booking Not Needed. children welcome. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

KATHY PRIDDIS is entering this year’s Newent Art Competition on the theme of Music, with three abstract realist paintings inspired by Elgar’s ’Sea Pictures’ and, on a lighter note (!) three hare sculptures, one on guitar, one on violin and one called ’Troubadour’.

Saying Goodbye are an International baby loss support charity (part of the Mariposa Trust. ) Since 2012, 100 services have been held across the UK, France & North America, the services are completely free and open to anyone of any faith or no faith.

Approx 3 acres set in small woodland with panoramic views. Variety of herbaceous and mixed borders, rose garden, extensive vegetable plots, wild flower areas, plantings of spring bulbs with thousands of snowdrops and hellebores, woodland walk, 2 small ponds, waterfall and larger conservation pond.

The King of Navarre and his lords swear off food, women, and sleep in order to study for three years. No sooner have they made their oath when the Princess of France arrives on business, with her ladies-in-waiting. How will the King and his Lords resolve hold up?

WE ARE BACK FOR ROUND TWO! After the success of the first ever Stroud Vegan Fair in January, the event is back for the Summer. This time round we’re planning to #keepitlocal and celebrate the best Vegan products and brands the Gloucestershire area has to offer.

Malmesbury Concert Band will be playing a varied musical program including Music both new and old including Marches, music from film and tv, blues, jazz, marches and many more.

Festival of Archaeology Fringe 2018 Join us to draw some real Roman and Prehistoric artefact. Drawing material is provided but feel free to bring your own. This is a relaxed and friendly workshop with guidance if needed. Booking recommended Suitable for ages 16 and above

An Austen Romance Hoorah! Heartbreak Productions is pleased to announce that the Prince Regent is coming to visit. You are hereby required to attend an etiquette lesson hosted by The Association of Higher Etiquette and Manners (A.H.E.M.), who will educate you in the politesse of high society.

A wonderful variety of furniture, works of art and pictures from eminent British country houses such as Cubberley House and Foscombe House, will go under the hammer at Cotswolds auction house Chorley’s in July.

Curated by Gallery Pangolin, this show is part of our anniversary celebrations – sculptures, prints and drawings by a host of well-known artists including Jon Buck, Lynn Chadwick, Terence Coventry, Anthony Gormley, Peter Randall-Page and Geoffrey Dashwood. All inspired by the wonders of the natural world.

Identify insects and plants, build dens, cook over an open fire, take part in games and activities and create some wild art work outdoors with Dyrham Park’s wild woodland days! Whatever the weather wild woodland days will involve a wild time in the outdoors! Suitable for 5-11 year olds.

‘The Mercy’ is the incredible true story of Donald Crowhurst, who attempted to circumnavigate the world in the Sunday Times Golden Globe race, only for it to end in disaster. An amateur sailor, his inexperience and loneliness at sea led to terrible physical struggles and an increasingly fraught mental state.

Want to discover new species' A bio-blitz across the estate will help us find out what bugs, birds, mammals and plants are on the estate - including activities and guided walks. On Thursday 26th July the Sherborne Park Estate is holding a bioblitz.

Join Head Gardener, Sarah Malleson, for an exclusive tour of the garden in the early evening. Join us for this unique opportunity to experience Hidcote when it’s closed to the general public. Sarah will bring the history of Lawrence Johnston’s garden alive and reveal its hidden secrets.

Afternoon Talk with Kurt Adams Festival of Archaeology Fringe 2018 Join Kurt Adams finds liaison officer for Gloucestershire, to hear the tale of two remarkable Roman hoards.

Discovery Zone Festival of Archaeology Fringe 2018 Have a go at handling real Roman artefacts from our collections, drawing and trying to identify them.

Family Drop-in Festival of Archaeology Fringe 2018 Make and decorate your own Roman Shield, inspired by the Roman army, to take home. This fun morning drop-in will provide you with the tools to create your own Roman shield.

"I can never repent. I would rather be your mother than pure" - Mrs Arbuthnot Lady Hunstanton’s house party is in full swing when Gerald Arbuthnot is announced as secretary to the witty Lord Illingworth. However once Gerald’s mother makes an appearance, suddenly his future is uncertain.

Discovery Zone Have a go at handling real Roman artefacts from our collections, drawing and trying to identify them.

Family Drop-in Festival of Archaeology Fringe 2018 Make and decorate your own Roman Centurion helmet, inspired by the Roman army, to take home. This fun morning drop-in will provide you with the tools to create your own Roman helmet.

Adapted by Martin Millar and Doon MacKichan Jenny Wren Productions delve into the dating scene of the early 19th century in this playful adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel.

An evening of eclectic acoustic music from critically acclaimed trio Whalebone. The award winning instrumental trio, whose blend of Celtic folk music interwoven with strands of rock, Americana and Eastern European tradition has earned them a following both in the U.K.

Since bursting onto the scene with their multi award-winning compilation “The Stanton Sessions” back in 2001, the Stanton Warriors’ irresistible and inimitable sound has consistently remained the soundtrack to some of the world’s biggest and best parties over the past thirteen years; from East London warehouses, Miami

A chance to re-live the 60s and 70s with our superbly restored collection of of heritage diesel locomotives from Cheltenham Racecourse all the way to the new Broadway Station.

Rural Cinema - Darkest Hour Within days of becoming Prime Minister, Winston Churchill must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany, or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation.

In 1917, as patients at Craiglockhart Military Hospital in Edinburgh, Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen forged a bond rooted in the poetry that continues to haunt readers today.

In support of Willie Ward Funk, Soul, Disco, Motown, Northern Soul all under one roof. Summer Soul Night in support of Willie Ward’s recovery after a recent cycling accident.

Stroud Tourist Information Lead by blue badge tour guide/ musician Steve Hill and actor Kim Baker. We’ll be weaving and bobbing through the fabric of time, and Stroud’s rich and fascinating history.

Tewkesbury’s Fine Food and Art Street Market. The High Street (closed to traffic) is filled with local artisans stalls including: Fine Foods, Drink, Arts, Crafts and Fashion.

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players…” Welcome to the Forest of Arden, a world of clowns, lovers, runaways and rebels.

We’re wild about wildlife at Newark Park - join us for this special week to find out more. Newark celebrates the natural world in August with a special Wildlife Week. From 13 to 19 August follow a special wildlife trail in our gardens . Hunt for clues to find out more about the wildlife of Newark Park.

Family Drop-in This family drop in activity will show you where people in the Iron Age lived. It will demonstrate the concept of a roundhouse, and give your child a fun takeaway activity to play with at home.

Little Blue Monster present their brand new production - Pirate Pearl and the Big Blue Monster! Pirate Pearl lives aboard the good ship Mirabel with her crusty old shipmate - Grandpa Bert!

Join our experienced ranger guides on a free tour of the park as they share how we care for our historic landscape. Our park is home to all kinds of wildlife, from our beautiful deer herd through to our ancient trees. And of course, humans have had their say over this place, too.

Children’s Workshop Release your inner artist, and explore the natural methods that people have been using for the creation of art for thousands of years. Be prepared to get creative and messy! Prehistoric art tells us about the early life of the nomadic hunters and gatherers.

During the workshop, children will learn a variety of tricks using everyday objects that they can perform to amaze their friends. Not only are they taught how to do the trick but also how to perform it.

In the summer of 1963, innocent 17-year-old Baby (Jennifer Grey) vacations with her parents at a Catskills resort. One evening she is drawn to the staff quarters by stirring music. There she meets Johnny (Patrick Swayze), the hotel dance instructor, who is as experienced as Baby is naïve.

1½ acre garden with generously sized garden rooms. The planting and landscaping are both thoughtful and tranquil. Generous borders throughout with colourful and harmonious planting schemes. Tall hornbeam hedge creates dramatic vista to stone monolith. Long contemporary pond. New prairie style border, cottage borders.

Mini Mosaics Children’s Workshop Join us for a morning of mosaic making. We will explore the museum looking for inspiration from the museum’s Roman mosaic collections. During this morning workshop you will create a mosaic tile to take home using colourful, safe glass tiles.

Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, Ernest doesn’t exist. Or does he…?

Pop up Ice Age Family Drop-in Come to the museum to create your own pop-up ice age scene with sabre tooth cats and woolly mammoths to place in the chilly landscape. Suitable for age 5 and above.

Venture back to Roman Britain with our costumed interpreter to meet Censorinus, the 4th Century villa owner for a guided tour around his humble abode. Welcome honoured guest! Join Censorinus, the 4th Century owner of the Roman Villa as he takes you on a personal tour of his property.

Woolly Mammoths Family drop-in Make a woolly mammoth from the Ice Age to take home at this creative drop-in. Mammoths are extinct animals and are relatives of today’s elephants.

Spend a glorious summer’s evening watching The Lord Chamberlain’s Men enchanting, fast-paced production of one of Shakespeare’s finest plays, The Tempest.

3-5 August 2018 will see the Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club (SVTEC) stage their Annual Show at South Cerney Airfield in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

A monumental work composed, according to its title-page, ‘for the refreshment of the spirits’, Bach’s ‘Goldberg’ Variations were long thought to be the night-time consolations of an insomniac Duke.

The Cheese and Chilli Festival is the only show in the UK which celebrates both Cheese and Chilli within a festival setting. The event is organised by 33rd Management Ltd who created the first event in 2014. The events are aimed towards the family audience as there is simply something for everyone.

Learn an ancient Cotswold country skill and join our team for two days of dry stone walling. Please note there is a 2-4 car parking charge at Dyrham Park for non-members. Booking Essential. Phone: 03442491895.

The Household living history group bring Lodge Park to life with games in the Great Room. Ever wondered what life was like in the 1600s' The Household will be here to show you what it would have been like. You’ll be able to play games from the time, and even try some of the best 1600s technology.

40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens surrounding magnificent Grade I house (not open), set out by artist Thomas Gambier Parry. Lakes, shrubberies and listed Pulhamite water gardens with grottos and fernery. Exciting ornamental lakes, and woodland areas.

Roman Armour Workshop Children’s Workshop During this workshop you will create a helmet, shield, sword and standard so that you feel as ready as a real Roman soldier to venture into the world to do battle.

Mini Mosaics Children’s Workshop Join us for a morning of mosaic making. We will explore the museum looking for inspiration from the museum’s Roman mosaic collections. During this morning workshop you will create a mosaic tile to take home using colourful, safe glass tiles.

Settled in with the Brown family, Paddington the bear is a popular member of the community who spreads joy and marmalade wherever he goes. One fine day, he spots a pop-up book in an antique shop -- the perfect present for his beloved aunt’s 100th birthday.

Ladies and gents, this is the moment you’ve all been waiting for...The world is singing along with the most entertaining movie of the year and now you can too with this special sing-along screening of The Greatest Showman, the Golden Globe winner for Best Original Song.

Corner garden filled with interest and design ideas to maximise smaller spaces. A series of interlinking colour themed rooms, some on different levels. Packed with perennials, grasses, ferns and bamboos. A pergola, small man made stream, fruit and vegetables and pots in abundance on gravelled areas.

Known to millions as ‘The King of Waltz’, André Rieu is one of the world’s most popular music artists.

Identify insects and plants, build dens, cook over an open fire, take part in games and activities and create some wild art work outdoors with Dyrham Park’s wild woodland days! Whatever the weather wild woodland days will involve a wild time in the outdoors! Suitable for 5-11 year olds.

Greek Olympic Crowns Family Drop-in Cut and construct a paper laurel crown, and become a victorious Roman general or an ancient Greek athlete! In the classical world, wreaths made of laurel were symbols of honour and victory.

Roman Soldier Peg Doll Workshop Children’s Workshop March into the museum and soldier out with your own Roman legionnaire! This directed activity will allow your child the creativity to design their own implements, and learn a bit about Cirencester’s Roman military.

To Catch a Thief Corinium Museum Join us to watch this 1955 romantic thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Cary Grant and grace Kelly. When a reformed jewel thief is suspected of returning to his former occupation, he must ferret out the real thief in order to prove his innocence.

Following 60 sold out shows last year, “The Count of Cornwall” is back again with his unique style of comedy. Jethro will probably be remembered for years to come with so many people loving this Hilarious country style. He is considered by many as the greatest comedy story teller that ever lived.

Learn the techniques of mosaic making using tiles, glass, vintage china, old jewellery and quirky items. Make a wall plaque, house number or decorative mirror creating your unique design. We have plenty of samples and ideas to inspire and guide you. Suitable for beginner’s.

Viva Voce offer a feast of classical favourites, fused with the greatest pop songs of our time, delivered with style, charm and panache by four incredible young talents, combining to make a powerhouse of vocal harmony.

A summer evening of outdoor theatre in our glorious grounds. Oscar Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in this anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. Everybody loves Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist.

Another opportunity to raise a glass to real ale brewers from all over the country. Normal ticket prices for those wishing to travel, but for those planning just to sample the ales, there will be a small admission charge.

Tewkesbury Farmers’ and Craft Markets are held on the 2nd Saturday of every month February to December. There’s a wide range of local produce from Farmers, Growers and Food makers, plus local Arts and Crafts.

Direct from London’s world famous jazz club, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars combine world – class Live Jazz, narration and rare archive images for a unique evening celebrating The Ronnie Scott’s ‚Soho Songbook‘.

Kingshill House is excited to welcome Downpour Theatre Company who will be performing their Production of Roald Dahl’s The Witches in Kingshill House gardens. Roald Dahl’s scariest book is brought to life in a tremendously terrifying treat for the whole family. Witches absolutely detest children.

Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.

Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound. A great evenings entertainment is guaranteed for all age ranges.

Established in the Bristol area in 1989, this major local event moved to it’s current spacious well lit indoor venue in 1997. Between 100 and 130 tables of general militaria, badges, medals, uniforms, helmets, insignia, military books etc., etc.. Buy, sell, exchange with major dealers from all over the country.

Award winning 3 acre garden featuring imaginative topiary, wide herbaceous borders with many rare, unusual and exotic plants, water features, unique shade house and many creatively planted pots. Fabulous at any time of year but magnificent in summer months.

On the banks of the mill race and the River Coln, this is an organic garden of great variety. Mature trees, large vegetable garden, herbaceous borders, shade garden, pool and bog gardens.

Fine dining and music, in the beautiful setting of The Daffodil Restaurant. Live jazz from Cate Cody (vocals), Dave Newton (piano) and John Day (double bass) Please mention us when booking a table - thanks

Roman Engineering Discovery Zone Drop in to this gallery handling session to look at real roman objects up close and learn about how Romans became one of the greatest engineers in history. Free for members

Mini Mosaics Children’s Workshop Join us for a morning of mosaic making. We will explore the museum looking for inspiration from the museum’s Roman mosaic collections. During this morning workshop you will create a mosaic tile to take home using colourful, safe glass tiles. All materials and instruction provided.

Magnificent situation and views, many unusual plants and shrubs, tree peonies, hydrangeas, abutilons, species and old-fashioned roses incl largest rose in England, Rosa filipes Kiftsgate.

Discover the Empty Quarters of Oman, the Bedouin people and its endangered wildlife. An expedition team headed by Lifeline artist Julie Askew, with a field biologist, film crew, a culture/history expert, a guest artist and students from Plymouth and Sultan Qaboos University, tell an Arabian tale.

A tribute to the Hollywood musical but with a story embedded in present-day Los Angeles life. Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love.

Printmaking Workshop Children’s Workshop Join us for a morning getting messy with printmaking. You will spend time in the museum galleries looking for sources of inspiration from our beautiful collections and then bring your ideas to create a series of prints to take home.

Sing Along with Poop and Branch on their adventures. After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy (Anna Kendrick), the happiest Troll ever born, and the overly-cautious, curmudgeonly Branch (Justin Timberlake) set off on a journey to rescue her friends.

During the workshop, children will learn a variety of tricks using everyday objects that they can perform to amaze their friends. Not only are they taught how to do the trick but also how to perform it.

Viking Sun Compasses Family Drop-in Make a hand-held Viking sun compass to help you navigate out of the museum and across the high seas. The Vikings were extraordinarily good sailors and navigators. Many researchers believe that they used hand-held sundials as simple compasses to help them navigate.

Roman Garden Peg Doll Fairies Children’s Workshop Make your own peg doll fairy, using plants commonly found in Roman gardens. After looking at pictures of Roman gardens, we will paint faces onto wooden clothes pegs, and dress them with pre-cut petals, adding wings made from boxwood or Rosemary plants.

This is your chance to enter the unique world of multi - award winning conjuror Matthew Pomeroy as he takes you on an impossible, unforgettable journey inside a world of magic, mind reading and illusion. This show promises you and your family a feeling of pure astonishment and amazement.

Do you know how to keep a 1700 year-old property looking its best' Learn the secrets of preserving the Roman Villa whilst on a tour of its treasures. Hear about the conservation techniques, past and present used to keep the site looking as wonderful as it does. Booking Not Needed.

Gargoyle Masks Family Drop-in Create a beastly mask inspired by the gargoyles and grotesques on medieval churches. Gargoyles appear on the outside of churches and are often decorated in the form of animal heads with gaping mouths or human heads with their tongues sticking out.

Take three great singers, add a dash of comedy with a pinch of the greatest songs ever written and what do you get? A perfect night’s entertainment with ‘The Rat Pack – Swingin’ At The Sands!’ This homage to the greatest performers in known history features such favourites as, “Mr.

With a show packed full of talent, featuring BBC‘s Crackerjack Don Maclean, we invite you on a journey down memory lane to the glorious and glamourous heyday of the great ‘British Music Hall’ a truly golden era.

4 acres of stunning gardens surrounding historic manor house (not open), and set in a beautiful location within the village of Little Compton. Enjoy the many garden rooms, long herbaceous palette, deer walk, Japanese garden, flower garden, extended gardens including arboretum walks, and specimen trees.

Sunday 19 August 2018 will see The Rotary Club of Tewkesbury stage their annual Classic Vehicle Festival on the 54-acre site at Tewkesbury School Playing Fields.

Garden established 12 yrs ago from blank canvas. Large flat garden with formal lawns, colourful herbaceous borders, shrubberies and long border with mini stumpery. Incl wild flower meadow incorporating soft fruits and fruit trees, allotment-size productive vegetable plot, greenhouse and composting area.

“Can you see the fire’s still alight…. Burning into the night….” Genesis Legacy is an outstanding touring show paying respects to the musical careers of Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford’s “Mike and the Mechanics”, Steve Hackett and the band that brought them all together…. “Genesis”.

Bandit Music Projects www.banditmusicprojects.co.uk/ BandiT is a four-day songwriter and band workshop for 60 to 70 students aged 7 to 17. Students throughout the community come together to form bands and to be creative in song writing and performing.

Roman Numerals Book Family Drop-in We will create a booklet of tactile Roman numerals that can be used for reference and taken to school as a summer project. A wonderful project even for the little ones, but older children can use this little book to aide learning more complex numerals as well.

Have you ever been to a film musical and had the uncontrollable urge to burst into song? Celebrating its 40th birthday join us as we sing along to Grease! Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt cool enough to pull it off?

Mini Mosaics Children’s Workshop Join us for a morning of mosaic making. We will explore the museum looking for inspiration from the museum’s Roman mosaic collections. During this morning workshop you will create a mosaic tile to take home using colourful, safe glass tiles. All materials and instruction provided.

Based on the award-winning book title ‘Hoot Owl, Maste of Disguise Meet Hoot Owl, a crafty bird with a talon to amuse. He plans to use his cunning camouflage powers to gobble up the tiny animals of the night. Trouble is, his prey keep escaping! Is Hoot Owl as masterful as he thinks he is?

Anita Harris, who was recently seen on ITV’s LAST LAUGH IN VEGAS has had a breath taking career spanning over fifty years which includes treading the boards in Las Vegas as a mere teenager, starring in two Carry On films, gracing the top of the pop charts with hits such as Just Loving You, Anniversary Waltz and

Step back in time and join our costumed interpreter as he tells the story of the Victorian excavation of the site. Meet James Farrer, the Victorian antiquarian who ordered the first excavation of the site we know today as Chedworth Roman Villa.

Nailsworth Rotary invites you to come and buy mystery artworks! Talented artists from Stroud and beyond have generously donated anonymous A5-sized original pieces to be sold in aid of charity. See them displayed in the George Room on Friday 24 and Saturday am 25 August.

Traditional village Horticultural Show & Fair. The main attraction is the large produce marquee, full of the biggest & best fruit, vegetables & flowers, home baking, crafts, home made wine & beer, original photographs & pictures – all produced by the local community.

9 acres of mature woodland gardens with streams, ponds, formal gardens with over 80 varieties of trees. Wild flower meadows host a variety of wild Orchids species. Traditional games on the lawns and lunches served on the terraces. Garden tours available.

Final Year of Opening. 2½ acre plantaholic’s walled garden. Designed, created and maintained solely by the owners as a series of enclosures both formal and informal, sometimes quirky. Profusely and exuberantly planted for form, scent and colour and to attract wildlife.

The 69th Winchcombe Country Show will be held at Winchcombe Senior School Playing Fields on Bank Holiday Monday 27 August 2018. Come and join us for a fantastic day out for all the family.

This hugely popular, traditional village fete will take place on August Bank Holiday Monday, at Dumbleton Cricket Club. It’s a fantastic venue, set in beautiful parkland – come along and enjoy a fun packed afternoon of entertainment!

Come and watch the classic MGM musical as you’ve never seen it before, on our big screen. Taking place during the rise of the "talkies", we meet Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont who have risen to stardom during the silent-film era of Hollywood.

Award winning singer Robert Habermann sings the greatest songs and tells the story of the magical MGM musicals – from their humble beginnings in 1929 to their 50 year celebration in the film That’s Entertainment.

There’s plenty to do in the garden this summer. If you’re visiting us during the summer why not challenge your family and friends to a game of croquet on the Great Lawn or have a go on our tennis court with wooden racquets - just how Lawrence Johnston would have played. With a summer trail to help you.

Scottish dancing to CD’s

Approx 1 acre of flat garden, mostly herbaceous borders. Dahlias and salvias in profusion. Long borders leading to borrowed view, small parterre in orchard area, grass bed and wildlife pond. Small wild flower pasture, at its best in June.

A plant lover’s haven of 1½ acres. Front garden with long deep borders of herbaceous plants, ornamental grasses and yew hedging, is repeated in walled garden to rear of house.

Monthly tango event. Please check website for further information.

A fascinating display of both old and contemporary lace on loan from the Lace Guild Museum. Nature in all its forms was widely used in lace designs from the early 1600s. Some lace types enable very naturalistic representations, but a variety of interpretations of flowers, leaves, birds and insects all appear.

The Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen is delighted to present a new contemporary craft and design festival for 2018. Crafts Alive at Rodmarton Manor, near Cirencester, will take place from 5th – 9th September and will be an exciting and inspiring celebration of arts and crafts.

Tewkesbury Farmers’ and Craft Markets are held on the 2nd Saturday of every month February to December. There’s a wide range of local produce from Farmers, Growers and Food makers, plus local Arts and Crafts.

RSC Live: The Merry Wives of Windsor [12A] Down on his luckin the suburbs, John Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men.

The Fosseway Artists promote practicing artists working in the Cotswolds. This display includes pastels, oils, watercolours, acrylics, pen and wash, pencil, printmaking and more. Meet members each day.

An action packed weekend with intensive railway timetable and lots of engines in use, including a visitor or two! Working display area of steam traction engines and vintage equipment. No need to book.

Set in the beautiful ancient woodland of the Forest of Dean, it’s perfectly positioned with some of the UK’s most well-known bike trails for you to go and explore.

50 shades of green (!) at least in this 2½ acre garden hidden in the Cotswolds. Centrepiece is water mill dating from C10 (probably), with mill pond and stream.

Abigail Seabrook (voice) and Micaela Schmitz (harpsichord), specialists in Georgian and Regency era music, turn their attention to the Jacobean delights of Weelkes, Wilbye, Byrd, Campion and more. The concert will last just under an hour, leaving time for supper afterwards in Chipping Campden.

Join Hundred Watt Club for a dazzling, decadent & delicious evening of entertainment! Prepare to be teased by some of the UK’s premier burlesque stars & to roll in the aisles with ridiculous comedy and incredible circus stunts.

20 acres of planted landscape in early C18 formal setting. The restored canal, upper pond and 165ft high fountain have re-created one of the most interesting Baroque water gardens in Britain. Striking C16 manor with gatehouse, tithe barn and church.

The most dramatic feature of the theorbo, the largest member of the lute family, is its long - extended - neck. The long bass strings, according to one of the earliest player-composers, Alessandro Piccinini, are the “heart and soul” of the instrument.

Zoologist, illustrator and camouflage expert Hugh B Cott (1900 – 1987), looked at nature with a naturalist’s curiosity, an artist’s eye and military mind-set. This is a unique exhibition of Cott’s work, highlighting a life of exploration and observation, recorded in drawings, writings and photographs.

A talk being given to Frampton Village Society by Shaun McCormack who will describe the creation, recruitment, state of dress and duties of the Guard

RHAPSODY - Queen Tribute night. This premier Queen tribute band are currently touring Europe and Asia and their shows are sellout events wherever they perform their selection of Queen’s greatest hits. Ticket available from the venue booking office of Walls Club and the Tourist Information Centre Gloucester.

The Forest Showcase Food & Drink festival will be held in The Speech House Hotel grounds on Sunday 7th October 2018, with bumper crowds expected.

Tewkesbury Mop Fair is the Biggest Street Fair in the west, with Traditional Rides and Stalls complemented with the very latest Thrill Rides, fun for all ages. An outstanding heritage event 800 years of Fairs (since 1199). Tewkesbury Mop Fair is held 9 and 10 October every year unless the dates fall on a Sunday.

Supported by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust award-winning saxophonist Jonathan Radford and pianist Christine Zerafa will be performing a diverse variety of works from their wide repertoire by familiar and more specialist composers for saxophone.

Tewkesbury Farmers’ and Craft Markets are held on the 2nd Saturday of every month February to December. There’s a wide range of local produce from Farmers, Growers and Food makers, plus local Arts and Crafts.

Scottish Dancing to CD’s

We return to Cirencester for a second visit in 2018 with an Autumn Festival, once again in the centre of town on the historic market place. Food, music, beer and cider festival together with some special seasonal activities and entertainments all contribute this Autumnal celebration.

Once again we are a Halloween Free attraction for those who do not celebrate, or do not like Halloween.

Additional free activities including colouring, crafts and Bigjigs!

Since their formation in 2011, the piano duo of Julian Jacobson and Mariko Brown has quickly established itself as an ensemble of rare distinction, vitality and originality.

The Searchers remarkable career continues! With such classic hits as, Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away; Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, they have contributed to establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry.

Music at Stow are delighted to present the internationally acclaimed and Grammy-nominated vocalist, Stacey Kent. Her platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated ‘Breakfast On The Morning Tram’ (Blue Note/EMI, 2007), was described in Jazz Times as a “marvellously inventive launching pad for this bold, brave new Kent”.

Port Isaac's Fisherman's Friend. Artists performing: Port Isaac's Fisherman's Friend.: Tickets avaiable.

The Wurzels. Artists performing: The Wurzels.: Tickets avaiable.

The first out of London showing of the very latest exhibition of images from the British Wildlife Photography Awards, celebrating the beauty and diversity of British wildlife and the talent, artistry and determination of the photographers who created them.

Tewkesbury Farmers’ and Craft Markets are held on the 2nd Saturday of every month February to December. There’s a wide range of local produce from Farmers, Growers and Food makers, plus local Arts and Crafts.

Andreas Moutsioulis is a Greek-born guitarist and arranger with extensive experience across a variety of music genres. This background of classical, pop, folk and world music has led him to the idea of blending and combining all these styles.

Big Country + Support. Artists performing: Big Country.: Tickets avaiable.

Blancmange 'Wanderlust' Tour + support. Artists performing: Blancmange.: Tickets avaiable.

A talk being given to Frampton Village Society by John Putley who will be covering the history of farming in Gloucestershire pre-history to WW1

Pink Floyd’s recording career spanned almost three decades and, for its 10th Anniversary, The Floyd Effect has chosen two of the band’s most remarkable albums to create The Bell And The Moon tour 2018.

Established in the Bristol area in 1989, this major local event moved to it’s current spacious well lit indoor venue in 1997. Between 100 and 130 tables of general militaria, badges, medals, uniforms, helmets, insignia, military books etc., etc.. Buy, sell, exchange with major dealers from all over the country.

Monthly tango event. Please check website for further information.

You will be delighted to hear that Sophia Lisovskaya will be returning to give another breath-taking recital, bringing with her the violinist Sergey Levitin. He is Co-Concert Master for the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.

Scottish dancing to CD’s

Tewkesbury Farmers’ and Craft Markets are held on the 2nd Saturday of every month February to December. There’s a wide range of local produce from Farmers, Growers and Food makers, plus local Arts and Crafts.

ABBA REUNION tribute band return to Walls Club by popular demand. Dance yourself silly to a fab night of every top twenty hit from this premier UK tribute to the darlings of Sweden ! Tickets available from the booking office at Walls Club - 612851

The world-famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines will present a military music spectacular featuring festive music, military marches, big band hits and popular showstoppers.

The first out of London showing of the very latest exhibition of images from the British Wildlife Photography Awards, celebrating the beauty and diversity of British wildlife and the talent, artistry and determination of the photographers who created them.

From The Jam - Featuring Bruce Foxton & Russell Hastings. Artists performing: From The Jam.: Tickets avaiable.

A celebration of 400 years of double reeds from wild shawms and bagpipes to refined baroque oboes and bassoon, by way of virtuousic renaissance music for dulcians. Syrinx will be playing as a quartet, bringing a wide array of ancient instruments …. and reeds!!

Skids + support. Artists performing: Skids.: Tickets avaiable.

The South Gloucestershire Music Hub provides high quality music education and music opportunities to over 6000 children and young people each week. You won’t want to miss this performance by various groups from the Centres around the area.

Now in their second decade, the Ardeton Ensemble continue to present vibrant and lively performances to audiences across the UK. By popular demand they will be welcomed back for their third visit to us, this time as a string trio.

This concert will be on Tuesday 7 May 2019 (more than a year ahead!) Carismático is a Tango ensemble created by virtuoso accordionist Karen Street featuring the brilliant and emotionally charged compositions of Argentinian composer Saúl Cosentino, alongside music by his mentor Astor Piazzolla and Karen’s own...