Things are getting busy this May with two bank holidays and the start of a school half term holiday. We have some great events happening throughout Gloucestershire for you.
May Day Bank holiday sees the return of the Tewkesbury Food and Drink Festival near the Abbey, with celebrity TV chef James Martin demonstrating his skills. There’s even a children’s food festival at the Dick Whittington Farm Park on the May Day Bank Holiday. On the subject of food, don’t miss out on locally grown fresh asparagus available from Over Farm and Primrose Vale farm shops – there’s nothing quite like it.
News has spread that two of our favourite events have been postponed until next year and we can confirm that this is true, but hopefully both the Cheese Rolling at Coopers Hill and the Tall Ship Festival in Gloucester Docks will be returning next year. The traditional Woolsack Races at Tetbury continue, as does the Randwick Wap and the Bread and Cheese Dole in the Forest.
May sees the return of the Kemble Vintage Flying Weekend for aviation enthusiasts and makes a great family day out for all ages.
Finally, for the competition. We have some cracking prizes including:
May eNewsletter
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One Child goes FREE!
at Birdland Park & Gardens
Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. GL54 2BN |
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One Child goes FREE!
at Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection
The Old Mill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. GL54 2BY |
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One Child goes FREE!
Forest Model Village
Lydney Park Estate, Aylburton, Nr. Lydney, Glos. GL15 6BU |
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£2 OFF child entry
at Gloucester Waterways Museum
Llanthony Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester GL1 2EH |
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Granny (or Grandad) gets in FREE!
at Prinknash Bird and Deer Park
Cranham, Nr. Gloucester, Glos. GL4 8EX |
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£20 off a balloon flight per person
Hot air ballooning over the Cotswolds
with First Choice Balloon Flights |
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Events in Gloucestershire
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May eNewsletter
Event Listings
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Throughout May
Cirencester History Walks – Roman Living History Experience
The Roman lady takes you back in time. |
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Throughout May
Events at The Everyman Theatre |
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Throughout May
Events at Dean Heritage Centre
Including a living history experience at a Victorian school and the third annual Fire & Wood event. |
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Throughout May
Events at Gloucester City Museums |
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Throughout May
Events at Westonbirt Arboretum
Includes the International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition. |
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Throughout May
Events at Gloucester Cathedral
Includes concerts, recitals and exhibitions. |
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Throughout May
Events at Hidcote Manor Gardens
Includes workshops, special tours and a Dawn Chorus breakfast. |
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Throughout May
Events at Nature in Art
Includes art courses and exhibitions. |
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Throughout May
Events at Corinium Museum
Includes films, exhibitions and talks. |
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Throughout May
Live Music at Café Rene
Café René is the city's favourite music venue for the best live gigs in Gloucester. |
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Until - 3 May
Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2010
One of the highlights in the jazz calendar in Europe. |
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From 1 May
Milking at Cotswold Farm Park
Seasonal demonstrations throughout the farming calendar. |
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1 May
Showboat Night on the Oliver Cromwell Paddle Wheeler
A great evening with a 3 course meal and live music. |
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1 May
Howlers at the Venue
A great night of comedy featuring Pete Johannsen, Seann Walsh & Matt Forde. |
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2 May
Lechlade Food & Drink Festival
The first festival celebrates the 800th anniversary of the towns’ market charter. |
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2 May
Carvery Lunch Cruise at Waterways Museum
A 3 hour cruise along the waterways from Gloucester Docks. |
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3 May
Children’s food Festival at Dick Whittington Farm Park
Dick Whittington Farm Park is hosting its second Children's Food Festival. |
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3 May
Leylines & Labyrinths at Lodge Park
Dowsing activities with the Wyvern Society. |
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3 & 31 May
Bird of Prey Encounters & Reptile Awareness Days at Birdland
Get a little bit closer. |
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4 – 8 May
Its Never Too Late at The Everyman
Ron Aldridge’s comedy about life after divorce, starring Joanna Van Gyseghem, Jeffrey Holland and Judy Buxton. |
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5 – 16 May
Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts 2010
A celebration of Dance, Music, Speech and Drama of all ages showcasing some of the talent that Gloucestershire has to offer. |
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7 May
All about Bats at Lodge Park
Learn about the secret life of these special mammals. |
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7 May
Russell Kane Comedy Night at Tetbury
A great night of comedy includes a 2 course supper. |
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8 May
The Randwick Wap
An ancient procession and festival dating back to the Middle Ages. |
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8 May
The Sue Ryder Care Midnight Walks
A 10k walk for women raising money for Sue Ryder Care. |
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8 & 9 May
Mosaic-making for children at Chedworth Roman Villa
Drop-in sessions for children. |
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10 – 15 May
The Woman in Black at The Everyman
Susan Hill’s spine tingling, ghostly thriller, brought chillingly to life on stage. |
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From 15 May
Shearing at Cotswold Farm Park
More seasonal farming demonstrations included in a family day out. |
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16 may
Dragon Boat Racing at Gloucester Docks
The annual regatta raises money for CLIC Sargeant , the children’s cancer charity. |
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22- 30 May
Pirates at Gloucester Waterways Museum
Two weekends of pirate –themed activities in the historic Docks. |
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25 – 26 May
Birmingham Royal Ballet at The Everyman
The UK’s leading dance company return to the Everyman with a triple bill, featuring music by Shostakovich and Rodgers and Hart. |
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26 May
Howlers at the Hall
A great night of comedy featuring Ian Stone and Carl Donnelly. |
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30 May
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party at The Quays
Alice in Wonderland birthday party for 1 year olds on the upper deck. |
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30 May
St Briavels Bread & Cheese Dole
Another quirky tradition in the Forest of Dean. |
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30 – 31 May
Pirates at Lodge Park
A great weekend of theatrical fighting and ghost storytelling. |
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31 May
Tetbury Woolsack Races
Tetbury holds a rather unusual event on the May Bank Holiday. |
