Continuing the water theme, WWT Slimbridge have just opened an exciting new exhibit - 'Back to the Brink', where you can get closer to otters, beavers, water voles and other wetland mammals, some of which are now extinct in Britain.
Explore Gloucestershire have also been in Bourton-on-the-Water installing a new state-of-the-art 'live streaming' webcam at Birdland Park & Gardens. The £2000 'Penguin Cam' overlooks some Humboldts and the only group of King Penguins in England and Wales. Log onto the webcam at 2.30pm and you'll even see the cheeky penguins being fed.
Yet again Explore Gloucestershire have an overwhelming list of things to see and do this summer in our special school holidays pages. See the link below to help stop your children from getting bored.
Our competition this month gives you the chance to win lots of family tickets to some of the best visitor attractions in the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean.
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Featured News
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Six of the Best Events in Gloucestershire
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EVENT LISTINGS
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Events & Exhibitions at Gloucester Guildhall
Throughout August 2009
Another great month of culture, arts and entertainment at Gloucester's liveliest venue. |
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Events at Birdland
Sundays throughout August 2009 & BH Monday
Birdland will be holding unique experience days for you to enjoy including Bird of Prey and Reptile Awareness.
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Sheep History Pyramid at Cotswold Farm Park
Throughout August 2009
Lots of demonstrations and a ‘pageant of history on 4 legs’ showing how sheep breeding has changed over the past 4,000 years.
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Nature Trail at Chedworth Roman Villa
Throughout August 2009
Learn about the animals living here today and in Roman times. |
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Summer at Prinknash Bird & Deer Park
Throughout August 2009
Meet some of the new additions including Toffee & Treacle the new miniature donkey foals. |
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Exhibitions at Nature in Art
Throughout August 2009
There will be a special exhibition for the summer at Nature in Art: 50+ tapestries from a world-renowned centre of excellence in Cairo. |
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Cruises at National Waterways Museum
Various dates throughout August 2009
Day and evening cruises. |
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Events at Hidcote Manor Gardens
Throughout August 2009. |
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School Holiday activities at Taurus Crafts
Throughout August
Lots of hands on crafty activities. |
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School holiday activities at WWT Slimbridge
Throughout August 2009
Join the Great nature Hunt this summer and become a certified WWT Nature Detective. |
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School holiday activities at Corinium Museum
Throughout August 2009
Educational activities throughout the holidays. |
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School holiday activities at Dean Heritage Centre
Throughout August 2009
Lots of educational activities in the Forest of Dean. |
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Wild Wednesday at Chedworth Roman Villa
Wednesdays throughout August 2009
Drop in wildlife sessions for children. |
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School Holiday Activities at The Brewery, Cheltenham
Thursdays throughout August 2009
Free events at the Brewery include a circus workshop, Harry Potter themed treasure hunt, Big Games and a mobile zoo. |
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School Holiday Activities at The Regent Arcade, Cheltenham
Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout August 2009
Free fun filled workshops and visits from some of your favourite characters. |
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Summer activities at Gloucester Folk Museum
Saturdays throughout August 2009
Free activities throughout the holidays. |
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Gloucester Ghost Walks
Wednesday & Thursday evenings
Historical stories of Gloucester. |
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Guided Walking Tours of Roman Cirencester
Throughout August 2009
A living history experience when the roman lady takes you back in time. |
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School Holiday Activities with Sportzone
until 28 August 2009
Lots of sporting activities on offer for 8 – 13 year olds. Full, half day or week long passes available. |
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The Taming of the Shrew at Lodge Park
1 August 2009
The Rain or Shine Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy-classic. |
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Victorian themed Burlesque at Gloucester Guildhall
1 August 2009
Take a trip back to the days of Victorian cabaret and burlesque. |
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Paws in the Park
2 August 2009
Lots of fun in the park for dogs and their owners. |
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Jamaican Independence Day Kite Festival 2009
2 August 2009
A colourful end to the Gloucester Festival. |
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Lace Making at Sudeley Castle
Until 2 August 2009
Discover the art of lace-making. |
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Caving taster sessions at Clearwell Caves
2, 8 & 16 August 2009
Come and try something different - deep level and semi deep trips available. |
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Vintage & Heritage Days at Dean Forest Railway
2, 16 & 30 August 2009
Travel in style through the Forest of Dean. |
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Summer School at The Everyman Theatre
3 - 8 & 10 - 15 August 2009
Suitable for Junior and Senior children. |
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School Holiday Activities at Nature in Art
4 – 28 August 2009
Lots of activities on offer at the museum dedicated to nature. |
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National Playday at Pittville Park
5 August 2009
A massive family fun day in the park. |
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National Playday at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum
5 August 2009
A sporty theme with lots of fun and games. |
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Beastly Bugs at Out of the Hat!
5 August 2009
Be inspired and let your imagination run wild. |
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The Taming of the Shrew, Barnwood Park
8 August 2009
The Rain or Shine Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy-classic. |
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Ozleworth Park Open Garden & Family Fun Day
9 August 2009
Spend a summer’s day in a beautiful garden and help raised money for Wellchild the Gloucestershire based charity that helps sick children and their families. |
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Splash! At Out of the Hat
12 August 2009
A watery workshop will bring out the mystical sea creature from within! |
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Steam Supper Evening at Dean Forest Railway
15 August 2009
Dine in style on the Royal Forester train.
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Mosaic Making for Children at Chedworth
15 – 16 August 2009
Drop in sessions which are both educational and fun. |
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Hats Off at the Hat Shop!
19 August 2009
Become a pirate, highwayman, princess and more in a high fun, high hat session! |
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Fun Family Friday Fun at Lodge Park
21 August 2009
Wildlife activities and games for the whole family. |
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Severn Bore 2009
21, 22 & 23 August 2009
Some of the highest bores of the year are predicted to reach nearly 10m. |
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Fairford Steam Rally & Show 2009
22 – 23 August 2009
Lots of things to see and do for the whole family. |
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Greenbelt Festival 2009
27 – 31 August 2009
The 33rd annual Christian Music and Arts Festival weekend is open to all ages. |
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The Taming of the Shrew at Sandford Lido
28 August 2009
The Rain or Shine Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy-classic. |
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Steam Along to Sudeley
29 – 31 August 2009
A special Bank Holiday offer. |
