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All the attractions in Gloucestershire are now open and hoping for a great season ahead. There’s certainly a lot going on this month as you can see, and there should be something for everyone.

There’s lots of Easter fun with egg hunts, challenges and trails in abundance. To help make your search easier for an Easter activity or event in Gloucestershire we have compiled a list of the best.

This month there are 3 nights of laughter courtesy of Howlers Comedy Club, as the Royal Oak has been added to the list of venues. The Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2009 swings into action at the end of the month featuring headlining names such as Nigel Kennedy, Mica Paris, Imelda May and Mark Masekela.

It’s your last chance to take advantage of cheaper travel on Stagecoach buses in Gloucestershire as their “Prices Frozen” offer ends on 4 April – you had better be quick!

For more money saving options this month there are reduced entry to several of Gloucestershire Visitor attractions including Birdland, Prinknash Bird & Deer Park and the Cotswold Motoring Museum to be found on the offers and promotions page.

This month’s competition has some great prizes including a weekend break for 2 at the Ship Inn at Newham on Severn in the Forest of Dean, weekend tickets to the 2009 Wychwood Festival in Cheltenham plus a whole lot more. Click here to enter the competition.

So, grab yourself a coffee and go for a scroll!!

Have a Happy Easter Break!

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Don’t forget the website is updated daily – keep visiting to find even more.

FEATURED NEWS & REVIEWS
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New 2009 Explore Gloucestershire printed guide now available!
The much awaited and extremely popular printed guide is now out.


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Easter School Holidays in Gloucestershire
We are sure that we have something to keep the kids entertained this Easter. Daily listings throughout the whole break.

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Little Ray of Sunshine
Send a Little Ray of Sunshine to someone special and £1 will be donated to Sue Ryder Care. The perfect way to send your Easter cards this year and environmentally friendly into the bargain!

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2009 'Gloucestershire at its Best' photography competition - Opens 1 April
The 3rd Explore Gloucestershire, 'Gloucestershire at its Best' photography competition is open for entries on Wednesday 1 April 2009, and this year it's sponsored by Jessops.

   
FEATURED EVENTS
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Howlers at the Venue (Wheatsheaf Pub)
4 April 2009

Get together with a group of friends for a great Saturday night out.

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Easter Egg Trail at Chedworth Roman Villa
4 – 8 April 2009

Follow the clues around the villa to claim your chocolate prize.

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Easter Egg Challenge at Birdland
4 – 13 April 2009

Join the fun at Birdland this Easter - all children receive a prize for completing the challenge.

Click to find out more Easter Bunny Hunt at Puzzlewood
10- 13 April 2009

Come and find the funny bunnies in the enchanted wood.
Click to find out more Easter at Forest Model Village
Re-opens 10 April 2009

Lots of activities are planned for the whole family including an Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday.
Click to find out more G2 Definitive Genesis at Gloucester Guildhall
17 April 2009

A performance that Genesis themselves would be proud of.
Click to find out more Days Out with Thomas at Dean Forest Railway
17 – 19 April 2009

Everyone’s favourite engine comes to the Forest of Dean.
Click to find out more Dick Whittington Little Farmer Food Festival
25 – 26 April 2009

The first food festival promises to be a great family day out.
Click to find out more Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2009
28 April – 4 May 2009

An unmissable event in the international jazz calendar.
   
 
EVENT LISTINGS
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Events at Everyman theatre
Throughout April 2009

A full list of what’s happening this month.

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Comedy & Theatre Events at Gloucester Guildhall
Throughout April 2009

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Music Events at Gloucester Guildhall
Throughout April 2009

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Cinema at Gloucester Guildhall
Throughout April 2009

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Exhibitions at Gloucester Guildhall
Throughout April 2009

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Workshops & Classes at Gloucester Guildhall
Throughout April 2009

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Events for adults at the Corinium Museum
Throughout April 2009

Evening lectures and day schools.

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Lambing at Cotswold Farm Park
until 26 April 2009

Lots of new spring arrivals to meet.

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Continental Street Market
2 – 5 April 2009

The popular market returns to Cheltenham.

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Howlers at The Oak
3 April 2009

A special comedy night with Karl Spain, one of Irelands finest stand-up performers

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Spring Diesel Gala at GWR
4 – 5 April 2009

The first big event of 2009 is a diesel train spectacular.

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Holiday Activities at Taurus Crafts
4 – 19 April 2009

Lots of activities for children to enjoy in the Forest of dean during the Easter School holiday.

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Easter School at The Playhouse Theatre.
4 – 11 April 2009

A fantastic opportunity for a theatrical experience during the school holiday.

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Easter Egg Hunt at Over Farm
4 – 13 April 2009

Take a trailer ride to hunt for wooden eggs in the Secret Wood.

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Easter Activities at Gloucester City Museum & Art Gallery
4 – 17 April 2009

Lots of Easter activities for the children this month.

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Easter Egg Trail at Lodge Park
4 – 17 April 2009

Come along for a 17th Century Easter egg trail!

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Activities at Gloucester Folk Museum
4 - 25 April 2009

Free activities throughout the school holidays.

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Children’s Holiday Activities at the Corinium Museum
6, 16 & 17 April 2009

Aimed at children aged 7 – 12 years old.

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Easter Activities at Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum
7 – 9 April 2008

Free Easter inspired art and craft activities.

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Easter Activities at Nature in Art
7 – 17 April 2009

Lots of school holiday activities over the Easter break.

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3D Theatre at Out of the Hat
8 April 2009

Be inspired and create your own Victorian style 3D theatre scene.

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Family Events at the Corinium Museum
8 & 15 April 2009

Family drop-in events.

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Easter Extravaganza at Out of the Hat
9 April 2009

Lots of Easter crafty fun.

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Easter Bunny Hunt at Dean Forest Railway
10- 13 April 2009

Family fun in the Forest of Dean.

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Vintage & heritage day at Dean Forest Railway
12 April 2009

A special day out for the train enthusiasts.

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Easter Egg Hunt at National Waterways Museum
12 April 2009

Come to the Docks for an exciting egg hunt around the museum.

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Easter Egg Hunt at Hidcote Manor Gardens
12 April 2009

Help to solve the puzzle to win a chocolate Easter egg.

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Crazy Chicks at Dean Heritage
14 – 19 April 2009

Let your imagination run wild when you create your own special Easter chick!

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Mummy Roadshow at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum
15 April 2009

A free family learning event.

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Animal Antics at Out of the Hat
16 April 2009

Make your own animal menagerie to take home.

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Mosaics at Chedworth
18 – 19 April 2009

Drop in sessions where you can learn how the Romans made mosaics and make your own.

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See it, Make it, Do it at Taurus Crafts
18 - 19 April 2009

A hands on crafts weekend for the whole family to get involved.

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Big Day Wedding Fair
19 April 2009

All proceeds will go to the South West Children’s Heart Circle and the Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust.

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Howlers at the Hall
21 April 2009

Hilarious entertainment with ‘cabaret style’ seating.

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Seasonal Snippets at Hidcote Manor Gardens
21 April 2009

Meet and quiz members of the garden team.

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Spring Grand Sale at Sudeley Castle
23-26 April 2009

Now in its 12th year.

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Deep Level Caving Taster Session at Clearwell Caves
25 – 26 April 2009

Part of the Dean Outdoors Festival why not experience something new.

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Postman Pat at GWR
25 – 26 April 2009

Everyone s favourite postman and his black and white cat make a special delivery.

Click to find out more Baskets, Begonias and Brown Stuff at Hidcote Manor Gardens
25 – 26 April 2009

Plant your own hanging basket this year with a little expert help.
Click to find out more Little Red Riding Hood Fun at Puzzlewood
25 April – 3 May 2009

Fun weekends to celebrate the Dean Outdoors Festival .
Click to find out more Countryside Celebrations at Out of the Hat
25 April – 17 May 2009

An exhibition celebrating country life.

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