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Art@TheHouse Summer Exhibition
Free Admission. Art Exhibition featuring fabulous portraiture.
Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley, Glos
Today to Fri 6 Sep
Dyrham Park - Nature, nurture and care: a deer park tour
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.
Dyrham Park, Dyrham, near Bath,
Today to Sat 31 Aug
Dyrham Park - Hidden water walk
Join a guide for a special tour from the natural springs to hidden water chambers in the hillside to the mysterious underground well and stone structure by the lake to track the ’curious water works’ of Dyrham Park. No need to book; simply turn up on the day. Good stout footwear is recommended.
Dyrham Park, Dyrham, near Bath,
Today, Tue 27 Aug, Thu 29 Aug
Dyrham Park - Costumed storytellers
Costumed storytellers dressed as 17th-century servants will be wandering around the house and garden talking about myths of the time.
Dyrham Park, Dyrham, near Bath,
Today, Fri 23 Aug, Thu 29 Aug, Fri 30 Aug
Jethro | The Count of Cornwall
Back by popular demand, a memorable evening of hysterical nonsense, as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of, probably the greatest, comic storyteller ever to grace the stage.
Bacon Theatre
Dean Close School
Shelburne Road
Today
Children’s Roman Soldier Trail
Children’s Roman Soldier Trail
18 July – 02 September
Search for the Roman soldiers around the museum galleries this summer. We invite younger children to find the Roman soldiers hidden around the museum and older children who find them will answer questions to find out what life as a Roman soldier was like.
Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester
Today to Mon 2 Sep
Tewkesbury Medieval Flag Walk
Tewkesbury is famous for it’s 100’s of Medieval Flags, which adorn the buildings in the Town during the summer months. The banners (flags) typically go up in mid June and stay in place through the Summer. There’s a Walk Round Tour Map (see website or Tourist Information). There’s also a short film (see website).
Tourist Information, 100 Church Street, Tewkesbury
Today to Mon 2 Sep
Newark Park - The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Get up close and personal to the beloved artwork of Judith Kerr’s famous children’s book ’The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ at Newark Park this summer. Celebrating the book’s 50th anniversary and over five million copies sold, see The Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition in the exhibition room.
Newark Park, Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge,
Today to Sun 1 Sep
Stitches in time
We are only custodians of these artefacts. Their manufacture and design reflect a love and respect for the lands, animals and seasons from whence they came.
Lansdown Gallery, Lansdown, Stroud
Today to Sun 25 Aug
Summer activities at StarBistro
Looking for free or low-cost family activities to keep the kids entertained? Join us for our sizzling summer activities from 7 to 29 August! Featuring:
• Design and print your own mug
• Lunchtime music
• David Lloyd, The Music Man
• Folky Thursdays
• Dragon Tales, adventure storytelling
StarBistro, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Today, Tue 27 Aug to Thu 29 Aug
Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design
Celebration of Craftsmanship and Design is an annual selling exhibition that hosts many of the finest furniture designer-makers and studio workshops in the British Isles alongside selected artisans from other disciplines such as jewellery, ceramics and art.
Thirlestaine Long Gallery, Bath Road, Cheltenham
Today to Mon 26 Aug
Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate - Make a Bug Hotel
Make a cosy home for the creatures in your garden. Bugs are really important in nature to control pests, pollinate flowers and keep our gardens and parks looking healthy. They need somewhere to live and safe hideaways can be hard for wildlife to find in some gardens.
Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate
Today, Tue 27 Aug
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. He will be on site all day, and will lead a special guided tour around his humble abode at 2pm. Welcome honoured guest!
Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, near Cheltenham,
Today, Thu 19 Sep, Thu 10 Oct
Dyrham Park - Children’s nature trails
Head outdoors and discover the wild side of the parkland. Explore the park through exciting family activities on one of our popular guided discovery trails. Hunt for bugs, find the deer herd, and tick off some of the 50 Things to do before you’re 11 3/4 activities. Booking Not Needed.
Dyrham Park, Dyrham, near Bath,
Today, Tue 27 Aug, Thu 29 Aug
Ultimate Activity Camps at Dean Close School, Cheltenham
We provide outstanding activity day camps for children aged 4-14 during the school holidays, where the children’s welfare and fun are at the heart of all we do! Children will enjoy over 40 sports, games and art activities every week led by engaging staff at amazing locations.
Dean Close Prep School, Lansdown Road, Cheltenham
Today and Fri 23 Aug
Dyrham Park - Seventeenth century tea tasting
You can try a taste of the seventeenth century with a tea that Dyrham Park’s William Blathwayt would have had in his household. We know that in the seventeenth century Mr Blathwayt had gunpowder green tea seized by customs. We are now offering the opportunity for visitors to try this tea for themselves.
Dyrham Park, Dyrham, near Bath,
Today, Sat 24 Aug, Sun 25 Aug, Tue 27 Aug, Wed 28 Aug, Sat 31 Aug
The Royal Gardens at Highgrove - Individual Garden Tours
Led by an expert guide in a group of no more than 26 guests, you will explore the incredible gardens at Highgrove, from the magnificence of the Thyme Walk to the serene, otherworldly setting of the Stumpery.
Doughton, Tetbury
Today to Sat 28 Sep
Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate - Conservation in Action
Find out about some of Lodge Park’s special collection items. Join our Senior House Steward Sara to find out more about some of Lodge Park’s collection items and how the National Trust cleans and maintains its finest pieces. Booking Not Needed.
Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate
Fri 23 Aug, Fri 30 Aug
Dyrham Park - Perennial passions: a summer garden tour
See the blooms and bright colours of summer as you tour round our formal gardens with our knowledgeable garden guides.
Dyrham Park, Dyrham, near Bath,
Fri 23 Aug 19 to Sat 31 Aug
Fletchstock
Stroud Fringe - Fletchstock @ The Fringe - Be Humble
Flipside (Stroud’s finest regroup to Jam 4 Jamie)
Daddy Skitz (hip-hop album of the year winner & purveyor of fine quality beats)
Errol’s Kitchen (One of Bristol’s finest live fierce funk bands)
The 3 Scratchateers (Turntablism from 3 past Stroud
Lansdown Hall, Stroud
Fri 23 Aug 19
Rats in the Kitchen | UB40 Tribute Show
From Birmingham, the home city of reggae giants UB40, award winning Rats In The Kitchen are the world’s number 1 UB40 Tribute Show currently touring the UK, Ireland, Europe and recently India.
Bacon Theatre
Dean Close School
Shelburne Road
Fri 23 Aug 19
Outdoor Cinema at Sudeley Castle
2 fantastic films outdoor, A Star is Born & Bohemian Rhapsody
Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Glos
Fri 23 Aug 19 to Sun 25 Aug
Lower Lode Inn Real Ale Festival
A wide range of Real Ales and Ciders, Live Music, Food and Camping on the banks of the River Severn, an idyllic tranquil location. Take the Ferry across the river from Tewkesbury’s Lower Lode Lane (of Gloucester Road). See website for location information.
Lower Lode Inn, Bishops Walk, Forthampton (Nr Tewkesbury)
Fri 23 Aug 19 to Sun 25 Aug
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 24 Aug, Wed 28 Aug
Fringe Fever
’FRINGE FEVER’
Stroud Dub Club
Stroud Fringe 2019
Proudly Present a night of jungle vibes!
Soundsystems - JUNGLE BOX AUDIO.
Lansdown Hall, Stroud
Sat 24 Aug 19