The daffodils are finally out and it’s Easter already.
Apart from the Forest Model Village which opens on May 1st after refurbishments, Gloucestershire visitor attractions are open, or will be opening their doors this Easter Bank Holiday weekend – and it looks like being a busy one. Events have been coming in thick and fast and we have a mammoth newsletter for you this month, with over 50 events. But even by the time you get this there will be even more events listed on the website! We have a great selection of Easter activities, with Easter egg and bunny hunts, trails and quizzes for the children.
Our special new look ‘School’s Out’ pages have cleaner listings with events and places to visit for the children throughout the whole school holiday, and with the addition of our new search facility it is even easier for you to find what you want, where you want and when you want. Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends arrive in Gloucestershire this April, Peppa Pig comes to the theatre and knights will be defending the realm on St. Georges Day, plus lots, lots more.
There’s more comedy courtesy of Cheltenham’s favourite, Howlers Comedy Club, and also at the Everyman Theatre with the Olivier award winning ‘Morecambe’ - the man who brought us sunshine! With music from the English Touring Opera and the internationally acclaimed Barclays Cheltenham Jazz Festival at the end of the month, there’s certainly a wealth of entertainment on offer this April.
Gloucestershire has come alive after a long cold winter!
We have another great competition this month with the following prizes...
Featured News
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Six of the Best Events in Gloucestershire
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EVENT LISTINGS
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Throughout April
April Events at the Everyman
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Throughout April
Gloucester Ghost Walks |
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Throughout April
Events at Nature in Art |
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Throughout April
Live music at Café Rene
Live music at Gloucester’s best known secret. |
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Throughout April
Events at Dean Heritage Centre
Something for everyone in the Forest of Dean, including children’s’ holiday activities. |
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Until 11 April 2010
Easter at Dick Whittington Farm Park
Easter egg hunts, baby farm animals and lots more. |
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1 – 6 April
Easter Bunny Hunt at Puzzlewood
Find the bunnies in the magical wood. |
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1 - 18 April
Easter at St Augustines Farm, Arlingham
Easter fun down on the farm. |
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Until 25 April
Lambing at Cotswold Farm Park
Spring has sprung in time for the new season. |
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2 – 5 April
Easter Egg Hunt at Over Farm
Hunt for wooden eggs in the secret wood. |
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2 - 18 April
Easter Egg Trail at Lodge Park
Come along for a 17th-century Easter egg trail!
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2 - 18 April
Easter Egg Trail at Chedworth Roman Villa
Follow the clues around the villa to claim your chocolate prize. |
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2 - 18 April
Easter Trails at The Corinium Museum
Spot the Easter chick and discover fascinating facts about Easter traditions. |
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2 – 18 April
Easter Activities at Gloucester Waterways Museum
Easter boat trips, competions, exhibitions, activities and more to help your family have a great day out this Easter. |
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2 - 18 April
Easter Egg Trail at WWT Slimbridge
Children can learn fun facts about birds and wildlife on a special Easter trail. |
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2 – 24 April
Easter events at Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet
Chocolate heaven indeed! |
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3 April
Howlers at the Venue
A great night of comedy featuring Henning Wehn. |
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3 – 17 April
Easter Activities at Gloucester City Museum & Art Gallery
Lots of free activities during the school holiday. |
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3 – 18 April
Easter Activities at Taurus Crafts
Lots of crafty activities during the school holiday in the Forest of Dean. |
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3 – 24 April
Easter Activities at Gloucester Folk Museum
Lots of free activities during the school holiday. |
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3 & 4 April
Easter Weekend on the Oliver Cromwell Paddle Wheeler
An open house weekend with commanding views of the Docks. |
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3 & 4 April
Easter Lunch Cruises on the Edward Elgar Riverboat Hotel
A delicious lunch and a 4 hour cruise. |
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3 – 9 April
Easter Art Activities at Nature in Art
Let the children unleash their creativity this school holiday. |
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4 – 5 April
Easter Egg Hunt at the International Centre for Birds of Prey
Winners get the chance to fly an Owl to the fist! |
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4 – 5 April
Easter Trail at Hidcote Manor Garden
A weekend of Easter Fun in the National Trust gardens. |
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4, 11 & 17 April
Walk in the Miners Footsteps at Clearwell Caves
An opportunity to visit the Deep Levels of Clearwell Caves, to see them as the miners saw them. |
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4 & 18 April
Coracle Capers at WWT Slimbridge
Could you keep afloat in a Coracle? |
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4 – 18 April
Open Gardens in aid of The British Red Cross
Special gardens will be open to the public to show their spectacular displays. |
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6 – 10 April
English Touring Opera at the Everyman Theatre
Performing Don Pasquale, The Marriage of Figaro and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. |
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6 – 16 April
School Holiday Activities at the Corinium Museum
Hands on learning activities for children. |
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7 April
Mesmerising Mosaics at Out of the Hat
A fun and creative session using Hama Beads and pegboards. |
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7 & 14 April
Children’s Easter Activities at The Holst Museum
School holiday activities for children. |
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8 April
English Touring Opera at the Everyman Theatre
Performing Starry Welkin for children aged 4 - 7. |
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8 & 15 April
School Holiday Activities at The Brewery
Thursdays at the Brewery are fun, educational and FREE. |
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10 April
Gloucester Deaf Association Family Fun Day
A visit by the NDCS Listening bus and family fun. |
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10 & 11 April
Mosaic-making for children at Chedworth Roman Villa
Drop-in sessions for children. |
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16 April
A Time to Reflect at Gloucester Cathedral
Featuring the critically acclaimed musicians of the Royal Air Force College Band. |
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18 April
Annual Boat Jumble at Gloucester Docks
Thousands of new and used bargains for boating, water sports and the outdoors. |
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19 – 30 April 2010
All Your Life –FREE Seminars & Demonstrations
Brought to you by the whole life makeover company. |
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21 April
Howlers at the Hall
A great night of comedy featuring Jim Tavare, Seann Walsh and John Robins. |
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22 - 25 April
Grand Spring Sale at Sudeley Castle
An exclusive homes and gardens sale. |
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23 April
Wildlife Photography Safari in Gloucestershire
An exclusive photography day in a fantastic location famous for its water voles and kingfishers in aid of the People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES). |
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24 - 25 April
Highnam Court Spring Fair
Raising funds for Gloucester Cathedral, The Pied Piper Appeal and the NSPCC. |
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24 - 25 April
Days out with Thomas on the GWR
The GWR is welcoming Thomas the Tank Engine back to the railway. |
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28 – 29 April
Peppa Pig at The Everyman
Oink oink –it’s Peppa Pigs Party!! |
