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Sensational Spring Walks at Highgrove Royal Gardens
Say hello to spring with a magical walk through the Royal Gardens at Highgrove. Led by one of our expert guides, you’ll discover carpets of daffodils and cyclamen, abundant blossom and a host of other seasonal delights.
Available throughout selected dates in March and April 2019
Doughton, Tetbury
Today to Tue 30 Apr
Dyrham Park - Wild garlic season
If you visit Dyrham Park this April you can pick up a bag and hunt for wild garlic, take home some recipe sheets and sample a wild garlic scone from the tea-room. The shady lost terraces provide the perfect conditions for wild garlic. Learn different ways to use your wild garlic pesto from our chef’s recipes.
Dyrham Park, Dyrham, near Bath,
Today to Tue 30 Apr
Hidcote - Unearthing Hidcote: Arts and Crafts
During 2019 Hidcote will be exploring the Arts and Crafts Movement that grew in the North Cotswolds and how it may have influenced the garden. Booking Not Needed.
Hidcote, Hidcote Bartrim, near Chipping Campden,
Today to Thu 30 May
Chedworth Roman Villa - Meet Censorinus and take a tour with the owner
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.
Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, near Cheltenham,
Today
ART@TheHouse Spring Exhibition
Featuring works from Yvette Green, Beth Jenkins, Sheena Maynard, Diana Aungier-Rose, Ronald Swanwick & Photogroup Wednesday 3rd April - Tuesday 14th May 2019
Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley
Today to Tue 14 May
Hidcote - Easter at Hidcote
This Easter we are going chocolate free at Hidcote. Spend Easter taking part in an extra special nature inspired trail around the garden with activities to get involved in. This Easter we are going chocolate free at Hidcote.
Hidcote, Hidcote Bartrim, near Chipping Campden,
Today to Sun 28 Apr
Eggs-perience a Cracking Easter at Birdland
There’s a host of egg-citing Easter events and activities taking place at Birdland throughout the holidays (Friday, April 6th – Sunday, April 28th).
Birdland Park and Gardens
Rissington Rd,
Bourton-on-the-Water,
Glos
Today to Sun 28 Apr
Snowshill Manor and Garden - Spring Family Trail
Follow the trail to find out the secrets behind the Snowshill garden. The garden is full of secrets and is a magical place at this time of the year. Come and explore and find out more about Charles Wade’s special garden. Booking Not Needed. Available for children. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Snowshill Manor and Garden, Snowshill, near Broadway
Today to Sun 28 Apr
Newark Park - Wild about wild garlic
Head out into the fresh air and discover the beautiful views over the Cotswold countryside awash with swathes of wild garlic this spring. See, smell and taste wild garlic in Newark Park gardens and the estate.
Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge,
Today to Tue 30 Apr
World Penguin Day Celebrations At Birdland
Visitors are invited to celebrate World Penguin Day at Birdland on Thursday, April 25th and the following Saturday, April 27th in the company of England’s only breeding colony of king penguins.
Birdland Park and Gardens
Rissington Rd,
Bourton-on-the-Water,
Glos
Today, Sat 27 Apr
Tewkesbury’s Alley Adventures
Tewkesbury’s Alleys are steeped in heritage and provide some of the most sought after homes. Owners love their character cottages, closeness to their neighbours and the Town centre, just about everything is a short walk away.
Town Centre Tewkesbury
Today to Thu 30 May
Dyrham Park - Spring wildflower walk
Take a walk to see our wildflowers with our expert guide to find out more about this spring’s flowers and plants. Join our highly knowledgeable and experienced wildflower walk guide on a journey through the garden, church and terraces. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Dyrham Park, Dyrham, near Bath,
Fri 26 Apr
Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate - Spring activities
There’ll be scavenger hunts, planting pots and other activities at Lodge Park this Spring. Throughout the Spring you can join our scavenger hunt, to find and do things throughout the grandstand and the woodland walk.
Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate
Fri 26 Apr to Mon 29 Apr
The Severn, Stories and Songs by the Two Severn Bores
A journey along the Severn with stories by Bill Church, music and songs from Dan Everett
Frampton Village Hall, Frampton on Severn
Fri 26 Apr 19
Dyrham Park - Cotswold walk: Park & Countryside (Battlefield)
A beautiful guided walk on the Cotswold way, passing historical points of interest. A walk from Dyrham Park through nearby farm land and along part of the Cotswold way. Passing historical points of interest along the way. Leaders, John Walker & Robert Ford
5 miles, 2.
Dyrham Park, Dyrham, near Bath,
Fri 26 Apr 19
Dyrham Park - Wild garlic pesto making
Pick up a bag and hunt for wild garlic and then join us as we show you how to create delicious pesto to enjoy at home. The shady terraces provide the perfect conditions for wild garlic.
Dyrham Park, Dyrham, near Bath,
Fri 26 Apr 19 and Sat 27 Apr
Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate - Sherborne Park Ranger Walks
Our rangers will take you off the normal footpaths to see some of Sherborne Park’s wildlife. See red kites soaring overhead in big skies and sweeping views across Sherborne Old Park and Sherborne Brook as you join our rangers for a walk off the beaten track to find some of the farmland birds, raptors and other...
Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate
Fri 26 Apr
Queen vs King
SOUTH WEST PRODUCTIONS presents "QUEEN VS KING"
This show comes to the Kings Theatre Gloucester.
Paul Molloy - Award-winning Elvis tribute, he has been in the business for over 20 years. He is returning for his 3rd visit singing the hits of Elvis Presley.
The Kings Theatre,
Kingsbarton Street,
Gloucester
Fri 26 Apr 19
Green Bowers - Open Garden for NGS
Delightful E-facing, steep woodland garden with extensive views, next to The Cotswold Way. This planted hillside takes its character from proximity of woods, wildlife activity and gradient of site. You’ll find a mixture of both garden plants and wild flowers.
Green Bowers, Dursley
Sat 27 Apr, Sun 28 Apr
Chedworth Roman Villa - Chedworth’s Romans: Dr Quintus
How advanced was medicine in Roman times' Would you have trusted a Roman doctor, especially when it came to more serious treatments' Meet Quintus Medicus, our Roman doctor. You can ask him all about medicine in Roman times.
Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, near Cheltenham,
Sat 27 Apr
Wartime in the Cotswolds on the GWSR on the 27th and 28th April 2019
Come and visit our nostalgic 1940’s weekend at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. 2019’s event will have an emphasis on the Home Front. Transport yourself back to September 1940 and imagine you are waiting for a train at a small station on the Great Western Railway.
The Railway Station, Toddington ,Glos RG7 6PN
Sat 27 Apr 19 and Sun 28 Apr
Wartime in the Cotswolds
A light-hearted look at life on a Railway in the West of England. As you travel the line, you will be transported back to wartime Britain by Re-Enactors and Entertainers in period costume. At stations there will be vintage vehicle displays, trade stands, music and dancing with a 1940’s theme.
The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucestershire.
Sat 27 Apr 19 and Sun 28 Apr
British and Midland Championship
2 day event motor racing
Bugatti Owners Club, Prescott Hill, Gotherington,
Sat 27 Apr 19 and Sun 28 Apr
Try Dinghy Sailing at Bowmoor Sailing Club
Try Dinghy Sailing at Bowmoor Sailing Club, on Saturday, 27th April 2019 between 10.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m.
Bowmoor helms will be on hand to take potential new members out on our lake.
Visitors are advised to bring a change of clothing and a towel just in case they get wet.
Bowmoor Sailing Club, Fairford Road, Lechlade
Sat 27 Apr, Sat 18 May
’Make your Own Garden Obelisk in Willow’ with Clyde from Wobage
Learn to Make Your Own 5ft Garden Obelisk in a day with professional willow weaving artist Clyde from Wobage Makers Gallery.
Taynton & Tibberton Village Hall, Taynton Lane, Taynton
Sat 27 Apr 19