WIN a fabulous experience seeing the Scooters from Quadrophenia! Plus numerous family tickets to visitor attractions.

August starts with a feast of entertainment in Gloucester with the finale of the Gloucester Festival. On offer over the weekend will be a fantastic funfair, live music, street theatre, comedy at the Docks and to end, a massive Firework Spectacular in the Park - a great weekend for everyone to enjoy!

Still on the festival front, the ever popular Cheltenham Cricket Festival is in full swing and with four sides visiting, promises to be a superb occasion which runs until 10 August.

This is also the month to visit one of the numerous visitor attractions that Gloucestershire has to offer. Participate in the interactive displays at Birdland, feed the farm animals at Cotswold Farm Park, go wild at Cotswold Wildlife Park or hop aboard a steam train with the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. Also, at the end of the month you can visit Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends over at Dean Forest Railway – a great day out for the children.

Kids can also ‘go crazy’ at Sudeley Castle on the 9 and 10 August and watch the 'battle commence' at Lodge Park over the August Bank Holiday.

Our favourite, the Bourton-on-the-Water football match in the river Windrush will be kicking off in the afternoon on the Bank Holiday Monday. If you haven’t been before – it’s a real must. One handy tip: take a waterproof or get wet!!!

Also on the river, this time the River Severn, the Severn Bore will be making its way with the highest predicted ‘bore’ of the year on 31 August, but if you can’t wait to be served up with action, try a wild ‘boar’ roast, the night before at Taurus Crafts, who’ll be staging the burning of the ‘Fire Sculpture’ – live entertainment and fun awaits you.

Below you’ll find the usual comprehensive lists of what’s on in Gloucestershire in August. Enjoy the summer holidays and lets hope the sun shines.

FEATURED NEWS & REVIEWS Summer school holidays, activities and things to do in Gloucestershire Updated on a daily basis your comprehensive guide to what’s on during the summer school holidays in Gloucestershire – and lots of it is free. The Longest Day in Gloucestershire (Part 2) Hot air ballooning and Kemble Air Day – a long but exciting Fathers day! Racing Day offers with the Cheltenham Chase Hotel Enjoy your stay in Cheltenham while treating yourself to a day at the Races. A great day at Dick Whittington Farm Park Our review after a fun day out with the under 10’s. ‘A Day or More’ at Cheltenham Music Festival Reflections on this year’s great festival.
FEATURED EVENTS Cheltenham Cricket Festival 2008 Until 10 August 2008 Top county cricket comes to Cheltenham. ‘GO CRAZY’ at Sudeley Castle 9 – 10 August 2008 An exciting day out with lots of activities for the whole family. Pirate Weekend at The National Waterways Museum, Gloucester 23-25 August 2008 A weekend full of pirate themed activities for the whole family. Days Out with Thomas at Dean Forest Railway 29 – 31 August 2008 Thomas the Tank engine steams into the Forest of Dean for a weekend of fun. Bourton on the Water – Football in the River Windrush. 25 August 2008 Bank Holiday antics in the River – prepare to get wet. Special Events at Birdland Throughout August 2008 Special experience days – Bird of Prey Encounter days, Meet a Keeper and Reptile Awareness Days.
	Events at Chedworth Roman Villa Throughout August 2008 Lots of interactive activities while learning about the Romans.
	Summer Cruises at the National Waterways Museum Throughout August 2008 Daytime, evening and even party cruises along the River Severn.
	Children’s Holiday Activities at Gloucester Folk Museum Throughout August 2008 Free activities. Make something educational.
	Children’s Holiday Activities at Gloucester City Museum & Art Gallery Throughout August 2008  Free activities based on the Sharmanka  Exhibition.
	Beatrix Potter walks Throughout August 2008 Historical walks led by a Civic trust Guide.
	Gloucester Ghost Walks Throughout August 2008 Discover the ghostly history of Gloucester.
	Chasing the Wind at Nature in Art Throughout August 2008 Another inspiring exhibition at the museum dedicated to nature and art.
	School Activities at Taurus Crafts Throughout August 2008 Lots of activities for the children throughout the holidays.
	Summer at the Dean Forest Railway Throughout August 2008 There’s lots going on this month finishing with a Thomas Weekend.
	Summer Holiday Fun at the Dean Heritage Centre Throughout August 2008 Lots of activities both day and evening in the Forest.
	Sheep History Pyramid at Cotswold Farm Park Throughout August 2008 A pageant of history on four legs!
	Birds of Prey Encounter Days at Cotswold Wildlife Park Weekends & Bank Holidays Demonstrations by the Cotswold Falconry Centre.
	The 38th Guiting Festival 2008 Until 2 August 2008 Classical music and jazz come to this delightful Cotswold village.
	Gloucester International Rhythm & Blues Festival 2008 Until 3 August 2008 Your last chance to experience this fantastic festival this year.
	The Motorcycle Photographed Until 24 August 2008 An exhibition focusing on the legacy of Bill Cole.
	Green Women: The Brunel Broderers at Nature in Art Until 31 August 2008 An exhibition by a group of textile artists. Prepare to see a few surprises in the gardens!
	Gatcombe Park Horse Trials 2008 1 – 3 August 2008 This renowned event is a highlight in the equestrian calendar.
	Gloucester Festival 2008 – Firework Spectacular 2 August 2008 A spectacle of music and fireworks brings the Gloucester Festival to an unforgettable end.
	TASTE- A Celebration of Food & Drink, Gloucester 2 August 2008 Give your taste buds a treat during a day for the whole family at Gloucester Docks.
	Caving Taster Session at Clearwell Caves 2 & 9 August 2008 We loved this one – read our review!
	Blues Sunday at Gloucester Docks 3 August 2008 A relaxing afternoon of Blues music in the Docks.
	Jamaican Independence Day Kite Festival & Celebration, Gloucester 3 August 2008 A unique free celebration in Gloucester Park.
	National Playday in Pittville Park, Cheltenham 6 August 2008 A day of free activities in the park.
	Creative Crazy Science at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum 6 August 2008 An exciting workshop to keep the kids busy!
	Living River Workshop at Out of the Hat 6 August 2008 Craft activities inspired by the Rivers of Tewkesbury.
	Festival Fun & Fitness Four Mile Road Run, Gloucester 7 August 2008 A chance to see how fit you really are!
	Bloom Festival 2008, Seven Springs 8 – 10 August 2008 An exciting line-up is planned for this weekend of music.
	A Winters Tale at Lodge Park 9 August 2008 Open air Shakespeare – bring a picnic and a blanket.
	Ruardean Carnival & Gala 9 August 2008 The Carnival begins at 1pm.
	Prinknash Treasures, Prinknash Abbey Park 9 – 14 August 2008 Proceeds from this wonderful display will go to the NSPCC.
	Heavy Horse & Traditional Crafts Day, Gloucester 10 August 2008 Traditional demonstrations at Gloucester Docks.
	That Stinks! at Out of The Hat 13 August 2008 A day of smelly craft activities.
	Mikron Travelling Theatre presents Reaping the Dividends, Gloucester Docks 15 August 2008 The story of the Co-op movement.
	The 39th Fairford Traction Engine Rally & Show 16 – 17 August 2008 Lots to see and do for the whole family.
	Greenbelt Festival 2008 22 – 25 August 2008 The Christian Music & Arts Festival returns for its 33rd year.
	To War! At Lodge Park 24 – 25 August 2008 Life portrayed during the English Civil War.
	Gloucester Classic Car & Bike Show 24 August 2008 Raising funds for the Gloucester MS Information and Therapy Centre.
	Animal Relentless Freestyle Bike Tour, Gloucester 30 August 2008 Spectacular freestyle display in Kings Square.
	Rock & Fossil Road Show at Gloucester Cathedral 30 August 2008 Presented by the Gloucestershire Geology Trust
	Fire Sculpture at Taurus Crafts 30 August 2008 Celebrate the end of summer with a giant fire sculpture.
	The Severn Bore 31 August 2008 Catch the Bore on a late summer evening.