Starting the ball rolling this Friday (3 July), the 65th Cheltenham Music Festival has a very diverse collection of performers, from the John Wilson Orchestra playing the Hollywood Rhapsody to eight string quartets from around the world – there’s something for everyone, so don’t miss out.
The Cotswold Show on the 4 & 5 of July returns with another breathtaking motorcycle stunt display with the Flying Gunners. From mouth-watering culinary delights to horse and plough, hi-tech harvesters and Victorian fairground rides, there really is something for everyone to see and do. And don’t forget dogs are very welcome and can join in the fun too.
Earlier in the month than previous years, Cheltenham College again hosts the best cricket festival in England, with Derbyshire, Worcestershire, Essex, Northamptonshire and Durham all competing against Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in either the Pro 40 or Liverpool Victoria County Championship.
The highlight of all military air shows hits Fairford on the 18 & 19 July, with the much loved Royal International Air Tattoo returning with an amazing display of in-the-air and on-the-ground entertainment. If you haven’t been it’s an amazing and overwhelming day out for young and old – take your ear defenders though!
The school holidays are upon us yet again so you have to look no further than our school holiday pages for something to entertain the kids this summer.
July’s competition is based around the fantastic collection of visitor attractions that Gloucestershire has on offer and there’s a chance to win family tickets to these, including a special day out with Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends on August 21-23 at Dean Forest Railway If that’s not your cup of tea then you may be able to win a ‘Feed a Penguin’ experience courtesy of Birdland Park & Gardens.
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Six of the Best Events in Gloucestershire
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Cheltenham Music Festival
Friday 3 – Saturday 18 July 2009
Alongside the internationally renowned performers and iconic classical music, this year's programme offers a few surprises. |
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Cotswold Show 2009
Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 July 2009
A highlight of the Cotswold calendar celebrating all aspects of rural living with lots of displays and activities. |
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Tewkesbury Medieval Festival 2009
Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 July 2009
A great family weekend of medieval mayhem when the world famous Tewkesbury battle is re-enacted. |
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Cheltenham Cricket Festival 2009
Sunday 12 – Friday 24 July 2009
This year the 2009 Cheltenham Cricket Festival, which is arguably the best cricket festival in the UK, returns with a great line up of top county cricket clubs to entertain us at Cheltenham College. |
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Royal International Air Tattoo 2009
Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 July 2009
The world’s greatest air show brings us a phenomenal show of air power. Advanced tickets only. |
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Opera Brava at Bibury Court Hotel
Friday 31 July – Saturday 1 August 2009
Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening of open air opera. La Boheme on Friday and A Day in the Life of Figaro on Saturday. |
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EVENT LISTINGS
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Guided Walking Tours of Roman Cirencester
Throughout July 2009
A living history experience when the roman lady takes you back in time.
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Events at Gloucester Guildhall
Throughout July 2009 |
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Events at The Everyman Theatre
Throughout July 2009 |
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Events at Birdland
Sundays throughout July 2009
Birdland will be holding unique experience days for you to enjoy including Bird of Prey and Reptile Awareness. |
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Events at Hidcote Manor Gardens
Throughout July 2009
Lots of special events and evenings at the National Trust gardens. |
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Gloucester Ghost Walks
Wednesday & Thursday evening. |
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Fiesta in the Park!
4 July 2009
A summer celebration in Pittville Park, Cheltenham. |
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Medieval Madness at Out of the Hat!
4 July 2009
A workshop to celebrate the Mediaeval Festival in Tewkesbury this month. |
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Summer activities at Gloucester Folk Museum
from 4 July 2009
Free activities This July. |
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Evening Safari & BBQ at WWT, Slimbridge
8,22 & 23 July 2009
Take a Land Rover safari with one of the wardens along the 300 hectare nature reserve followed by a BBQ. |
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Beauty & the Beast at The Everyman Theatre
8 – 18 July 2009
Disney’s multi- award winning musical comes to Cheltenham. An enchanting performance that the whole family will love. |
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Summer Diesel Spectacular at GWR
10 – 12 July 2009
Enjoy train travel as it used to be. The GWR has one of the best fleets of heritage diesels in the country. |
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Sheep History Pyramid at Cotswold Farm Park
from 11 July until the end of the season
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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National Star College Annual Fete
11 July 2009
The theme this year is all things magical. |
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The Taming of the Shrew, Circencester
11 July 2009
The Rain or Shine Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy-classic. |
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Summer holiday events at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum
from 21 July 2009
The theme this year is Athletes and Olympians. |
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The GWR Bus Rally
12 July 2009
Coinciding with the last day of the Summer Diesel Spectacular, a nostalgic collection of buses dating back to the 1920’s. |
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The Taming of the Shrew, Winchcombe
14 July 2009
The Rain or Shine Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy-classic. |
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Cruises at The National Waterways Museum
14,15,17,19 & 21 July 2009
Take a tranquil summer cruise from Gloucester Docks. |
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Howlers Edinburgh Preview
16 July 2009
The final show of the season brings you Rhod Gilbert & Lucy Porter ahead of their Edinburgh Festival Shows. |
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The Taming of the Shrew at Hempsted house
16 July 2009
The Rain or Shine Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy-classic. |
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Holiday activities at Gloucester City Museum
from 18 July 2009
Free activities throughout July. |
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Gardening Events at Dean Heritage Centre
from 18 July 2009
The theme is the Victorian Garden. |
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Gloucester Festival 2009
18 July – 1 August 2009
Gloucester’s annual summer festival launches with a spectacular street procession. |
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Meet the Archaeologist
18 – 19 July 2009
Come and handle real Roman artefacts. |
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Nature Trail at Chedworth Roman Villa
18 July - 31 August 2009
Learn about the animals living here today and in Roman times. |
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Vintage & Classic Car Show, Chipping Campden
19 July 2009
The fifth bi-annual Vintage and Classic Car Show organised by the Rotary Club of Chipping Campden. |
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Vintage & Heritage Day at Dean Forest Railway
19 July 2009
Savour and compare country branch line travel 1930s and 1960s style. |
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School Holiday Activities at Nature in Art
21 – 24 July 2009
Lots of activities at the museum dedicated to nature. |
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Write Me a Murder at The Everyman Theatre
21 – 25 July 2009
An all-star cast les by Eastenders Dirty Den (Leslie Grantham). A murder mystery with lots of twists! |
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The Taming of the Shrew at Tuckwell Theatre, Cheltenham
22 July 2009
The Rain or Shine Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy-classic. |
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School holiday activities at the Corinium Museum
from 22 July 2009 |
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Wild Wednesday at Chedworth Roman Villa
22 July – 26 August 2009 (Wednesdays only)
Drop in wildlife sessions for children.
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Storytelling at Chedworth Roman Villa
23 July – 27 August 2009 (Thursdays only)
Drop in Roman storytelling for children. |
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Severn Bore 2009
24 July
One of the highest bores of the year is predicted to reach nearly 10m. |
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Shires Classic Bike Show
25 July 2009
A great day out for lovers of all things motorbike! |
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The Roman are Coming!
25 – 26 July 2009
Nature Trail at Chedworth Roman Villa
Legio II Augusta marches into the villa with displays of weapon skills and crafts. |
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School holiday activities at Dean Heritage Centre
25 – 31 July 2009
Includes the Rock & Fossil Roadshow and Dinosaur Days. |
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Quadrophenia at The Everyman Theatre
28 July – 1 August 2009
A truly iconic British film is brought to the stage accompanied by a fantastic music score. |
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Puppets at Out of the Hat!
29 July 2009
The start of the summer Wednesday workshops. Come and make a fun range of puppets. |
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Fun Family Friday at Lodge Park
31 July 2009
Wildlife activities and games for children.
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