What's On Westonbirt

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.

A market with a variety of food and craft stalls, selling quality goods at affordable prices. Our stallholders work tirelessly to produce beautiful bespoke items. We are a very friendly market where you will receive a warm welcome from everyone. So drop in for a chat and a browse.

Trees of life - enjoy the tranquil beauty of Matara’s Gardens and its dedication to the symbolic, spiritual and cultural role of trees.

Malmesbury Abbey Saturday 28th April 7.30pm Mozart Overture to the Magic Flute. Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 - Soloist Max Li. Brahms Symphony no 2 Conductor:- Tim Harrison Leader:- Nicola Ashton

See, smell and taste wild garlic in Newark Park gardens and the estate.Head out into the fresh air and discover the beautiful views over the Cotswold countryside, swathes of wild garlic and the sharp and tasty tang that accompanies a walk. Explore the Newark estate and gardens to see our wonderful wild garlic.

International Horse Trials, comprising dressage, cross-country and show jumping held in Badminton Park. Also large shopping area. Please visit www.badminton-horse.co.uk for further information.

Medieval style fair with Morris Dancing, food, stalls, art exhibition, a flower festival, children’s craft activities and a chance to try the Long Bow. Dress up in Medieval costume to get into the spirit of the event.

‘The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home’ to be held at The Nailsworth Social Club, Brewery Lane, Nailsworth Saturday, 19th May 2018 11am till 4pm ‘During Nailsworth Festival’ This Event will be held upstairs at the Social Club, exhibitors Tea and Coffee will be available throughout the day, with Tea &

Badapple Theatre Company is celebrating 20 years on the road and to mark the milestone, it is re-presenting the first show the Company ever toured with. ’Amy Johnson’ will tour nationally starting in Yorkshire, travelling down through the Midlands, Surrey, Gloucestershire and finally Somerset.

Come along to our wonderful friendly Market. We have a great selection of stalls selling Jewellery, housewares, collectables, wood work and much more. We also serve cakes, hot and cold drinks and our famous Bacon Rolls. Sunday 6th and Monday 7th May 11am-3pm We have a Facebook page

Informal country garden of approx 1½ acres, around C17 farmhouse (not open) with yr-round interest and a diverse range of plants. Many early spring bulbs. Mixed and herbaceous borders, colour themed; white garden with water fountain. Pergola lined with clematis and roses. Walled potager. Small orchard with chickens.

Music with a Rootsy, Folky, Bluesy Vibe. A close-harmony, eclectic, semi-acoustic piano-led wonder, Mumbo-Jumbo brings together three top Midlands singer/songwriters to produce an ‘Eclectic Acoustic’ sound at festivals, theatres and village halls across the country.

A Riot of Music & Humour! *** As well as a fine fiddler, guitarist, composer, producer and wit, Simon Mayor is one of the world’s leading mandolin players. His live performances are a riot of humourous anecdotes and off-the-cuff wit alongside dazzling musicianship.

Medium and small gardens, set in picturesque hilltop location. Some approachable only by foot. (Exhibitions may be on view in Eastcombe village hall).

Part of Select Festival: Pauline Cullimore, Janet Grist and Sylvia Hammond are three designer makers who love to stitch, and whose works are rooted in the traditions of patchwork and quilting.

With a career spanning four decades in the design industry, Wayne Hemingway has a fair few stories to tell including his riveting Rags-to-Red or Dead tale

Come along to discover an exciting range of family based local makers and small businesses. Discover a selection of clothing, art work, furniture, delicious treats and so much more! This Makers Fair is aimed at families with younger children. Get to know some locally based small businesses!

Weave a life size piglet from willow. We will start with the body; add two floppy ears, a snout and four trotters. The only thing we will not be weaving is the squeak! All tools and materials supplied by the tutor

‘Where We’re Bound’ Show of Hands Duo Tour 2018 + Guest Geoff Lakeman. Steve Knightley and Phil Beer: two extraordinary craftsmen with one unique sound, dovetailing old songs with new. A celebration of the duo’s enduring impact on roots, acoustic and folk music. Charity event: Stroud Court Community Trust Fundraiser

London Calling – top Uk Clash tribute band Support: Special guest from Borrowed Time and reggae/punk tunes Celebrating the 40 year anniversary of the release of the ‘Give ‘Em Enough Rope’ Clash Album

BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! RELAX, CHILL OUT, ENJOY A PSYCHIC READING, BUY CRYSTALS, JEWELLERY + OTHER TRINKETS, HAVE A MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY, REIKI, GET A PHOTO OF YOUR AURA + MUCH MORE....

The Big Bad Wolf Kids Concert with Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra Little Red Riding Hood, retold by Roald Dahl with music by Paul Patterson, will make your children howl with laughter - at the Big Bad Wolf!

The First all-female super-group of West Africa, the collective Les Amazones D’Afrique brings together musicians fighting violence around the world. The collective elegantly mixes generations and energies and perpetuates the Mandingo tradition by giving it the power of African megacities.

If you’re wondering where the music of Nashville troubadour Woody Pines comes from, look to the streets! As a professional busker, Woody first cut his teeth, drawing liberally from the lost back alley anthems and scratchy old 78’s of American roots music, whether country blues, jugband, hokum or hillbilly.

One of the most cherished plays around the world, Split Second Productions present Oscar Wilde’s hilarious classic with two men playing every part.

A charity bingo night supporting local childrens charity hop skip and jump top prize two weekend tickets plus camping to Cornbury festival in July.

Big Minds The Think Alike Tour 2018. Artists performing: Big Minds.: Tickets avaiable.

Jay Millers Circus, celebrating 250 years of Circus entertainment, returns by popular demand with an all new production for 2018. Its the show that all members of the family will enjoy.

Jay Millers Circus, celebrating 250 years of Circus entertainment, returns by popular demand with an all new production for 2018. Its the show that all members of the family will enjoy.

Free to enter, quality and not on the high street Craft and Gift Market. Jewellery, handbags, leather goods, metal goods, textiles, beauty products, art, cards, etc etc

TV wildlife presenters from Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch, Martin Hughes-Games and Iolo Williams present the wild and exciting Wildlife Road Trip at the Neeld on Tuesday 1st May!

“Podfather” (the Guardian) and star of Radio 4’s Relativity, Richard Herring gets to the half century (against all odds) and looks at how his life has changed in the last decade, from irresponsible, single kidult, literally fighting his way through a mid-life crisis, to married father who is mid-way to the telegram

A unique chance to experience Dyrham Park at dawn and see and hear the many birds which inhabit the trees here. Join bird expert Ed Drewitt for a guided early morning walk at Dyrham Park to experience the cacophony of sound that is the dawn chorus - a unique aspect of the British Countryside.

Join a garden guide for a free guided walk around the garden this summer. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Join a ranger for a free tour of the parkland to find the deer and discover some beautiful views! The park bursts into life in early summer.

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 lost terraces provide the perfect conditions for wild garlic.

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.

St Thomas a Becket Church, in Pucklechurch, South Glos, is fundraising by holding its 10th annual scarecrow competition during the May Day bank holiday. The theme is "Somebody beginning with J." Start your village trail at the church, pick up your map and entry form.

Enthusiasts walled ¼ acre garden in heart of historic Painswick. Planted for yr-round foliage colour and interest and packed with rare and unusual plants. Collection of tender plants in heated glasshouse. Looks good even in the rain!

Exhibition by Faisal Khouja and Laura Mirjami 9 May – 3 June “The Rhythm of Nature” will explore themes of flora, fauna and landscape through the painting print and craft of two artists, Faisal Khouja and Laura Mirjami.

Corinium Cinema Goodbye Christopher Robin gives a rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s author A. A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh.

Evening Lecture Join author, TV presenter, lecturer and journalist, Dominic Sandbrook as he explores the remarkable story of Britain’s popular culture in the last century. Britain may have lost an empire, but our cultural empire stands almost unrivalled.

Badapple Theatre Company is celebrating 20 years on the road and to mark the milestone, it is re-presenting the first show the Company ever toured with. ’Amy Johnson’ will tour nationally starting in Yorkshire, travelling down through the Midlands, Surrey, Gloucestershire and finally Somerset.

There has been a weekly Antiques & Collectors’ Market in Cirencester’s Corn Hall every Friday for more than 40 years, and it’s one of the best weekly markets of its kind west of London! Around 50 dealers are on site offering a wide variety of top-quality antiques and collectables.

Market Square Group are pleased to be visiting Cirencester with our World Village Market Our fantastic two-day street market with its trademark festival feel will be creating a buzz in town, from Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 May 2018.

A talk being given to Frampton Village Society by Lorraine Parsloe who will be sharing her experiences as a TV extra on programmes from Casualty to Pride and Prejudice.

A talk being given to Frampton Village Society by the Woodchester Mansion Team who will describe the building and its history

Lacock riverside walk

Royal Wootton Bassett Town Veterans (over 40’s) welcome their RAF FA equivalents to the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground on Sunday 29th April in a charity match raising funds for the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.

Part of the Women and Power national programming theme, Lacock will be exploring the legacy of Ela the founder of Lacock. Through physical installations and sound travel back to the 1300s and find out about about the abbey’s missing churchl. Booking Not Needed.