Autumn has arrived and soon the gardens will be awash with leaves. It’s the perfect time of year to get out and about and take in some refreshing Gloucestershire air, while experiencing the amazing autumn colours. Why not take your camera and visit the Royal Forest of Dean or the arboretum’s at Westonbirt near Tetbury and Batsford just outside Moreton-in-Marsh, and take photographs of the spectacular displays of reds, oranges, browns and purples. If you think your photo’s are good enough you could enter them into our ‘Gloucestershire at it’s Best’ photography competition and even win Jessops vouchers worth £250!
October gets off to a great start with highly acclaimed Times Cheltenham Literature Festival getting underway from 9th – 18th. The Festival continues to attract some very impressive names, and this year including Dame Judi Dench, Michael Palin, Jack Dee, Mitchell & Webb and Stephen Fry. Guests for the The Book It! Festival for young readers include David Walliams, Julia Donaldson, Michael Morpurgo, Lauren Child and Johnny Ball to name but a few. The Festival really does cater for all ages.
The Autumn half term holiday is upon us later this month and we have again included our popular Halloween section with lots to see and do during the school holiday. Prinknash Bird and Deer Park are holding their second Halloween event when the whole park will be transformed with a Halloween theme. The emphasis will be on fun rather than fear!!. Over Farm will again become Frightmare, with fun events during the day and scary ones during the evening (more suited to older children and adults).
September's competition has great family tickets for this month’s Halloween events including family Prinknash Bird and Deer Park and Frightmare at Over. There’s also the chance to win a family ticket for the Superstars of Wrestling at GL1. We also have tickets to see G2 – the best Genesis tribute band in the UK!
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Six of the Best Events in Gloucestershire
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EVENT LISTINGS
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Throughout October
October Events at The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham |
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Throughout October
October Events at the Guildhall, Gloucester |
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Throughout October
Exhibitions at Corinium Museum, Cirencester |
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Throughout October
Guided tours of Roman Cirencester
A living history experience when the roman lady takes you back in time |
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Wednesday & Thursday evenings
Gloucester Ghost Walks
Hear some of the ghostly stories of Gloucester led by Lyn Cindery |
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Until 18 October
Sir Peter Scott Anniversary Exhibition at Nature in Art
To commemorate the birth of this hugely influential wildlife artist, broadcaster and yachtsman 100 years ago. |
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1 – 4 October 2009
The Tetbury Music Festival 2009
Four days of classical music. |
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2 October
DEbassER at Gloucester Guildhall
The launch of a new monthly dance club |
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3 - 4 October 2009
Medieval Weekend at Clearwell Caves
Lots of demonstrations in the living history encampment. |
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6 October
Monkey King – A modern Beijing Opera
A visually stunning show presented by Chi2. |
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7 October
Howlers at the Hall
The new season gets off to a cracking start with Rob Deering and Nick Page. |
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9 October
Cheltenham Connect Auction of Promises
An evening to raise money to inspire and strengthen the local community of South Cheltenham |
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9 October
Howlers at the Royal Oak
A great night of comedy featuring James Sherwood. |
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9 – 10 October
Tewkesbury Mop Fair
The annual fair takes over the streets of Tewkesbury. |
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10 October
Salsa Spectacular Dance Weekend
A sizzling evening with performances and tuition in aid of CLIC. |
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10 October
Howlers at the Venue
A great night of comedy featuring James Sherwood. |
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10 October
Art Exhibition, Cirencester
An exhibition by local artists with 10% of all sales to Cotswold Breakthrough Breast Cancer. |
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10 - 11 October 2009
The Big Draw at Chedworth Roman Villa
Join in the Big Draw week using the Villa for inspiration. |
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10 - 11 October 2009
Autumn Foray at Dean Heritage Centre
Celebrating Autumn in the Forest of Dean. |
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15 – 18 October
Continental Market
Fruit, vegetables, cheeses and hot food from a host of European countries. |
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16 – 17 October
The Showcase at Cheltenham Racecourse
A stunning start to the new season with the chance to get behind the scenes. |
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21-25 October
Lazytown Live! at The Everyman Theatre!
Join Sportacus, Stephanie and Robbie Rotten in The Pirate Adventure. |
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22 – 29 October
School holiday activities at Corinium Museum
Educational activities for children. |
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22 October – 1 November 2009
Drawing the Forest at Dean Heritage Centre
Join in the Big Draw month in the Forest of Dean. |
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23 October – 1 November
Halloween Trail at Chedworth Roman Villa
Spooky goings-on during half term. |
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23 October – 1 November
Halloween Trail at Lodge Park
Complete the trail at the haunted Lodge and claim your prize. |
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24 October
Apple Day at Gloucester Folk Museum
Celebrating the humble apple with lots of live demonstrations. |
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24 October
The Best of Broadway
A revue of show-stopping numbers from 50 years of award-winning Broadway musicals. |
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24 -25 October 2009
Autumn Diesel Gala at Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
The last diesel gala of the year. |
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29 October – 1 November
Cheltenham Ghost Walks
Spooky guided walks around Cheltenham town centre & Prestbury. |
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29 October
Children’s Halloween Party, Gloucester
Lots of fun and games organised by Gloucester Ghost Walks. |
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30 & 31 October
Halloween at Prinknash Bird & Deer Park
Shimmering Pumpkins, glistening lakes - Trick¹n Treat¹ the wicked witch! |
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31 October
Pumpkin Trail at Hidcote Manor Gardens
A day of ghostly capers. Come in fancy dress for free admission. |
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31 October
Ghost Train & Halloween Special at Dean Forest Railway
A night of strange goings-on in the Forest of Dean with 3 special ghost trains. |
