Educational & Theatres Gloucester

The Warehouse - Gloucester
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The Warehouse - Gloucester
Over the years The Warehouse has been developed as Britain's premier rock climbing centre, catering for novice rock climbers as well as experienced rock athletes. We offer a full range of rock climbing courses tailored to meet the needs of everyone. With our commitment to health and safety and our enthusiasm for the sport, we guarantee that...
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust - Slimbridge
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Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust - Slimbridge
The birthplace of modern conservation, Slimbridge Wetland Centre is set within 325 hectares against a spectacular Severn Estuary backdrop. Land Rover rides and canoe safaris guarantee close encounters with a dazzling array of wetland life and there’s lots for our young visitors to enjoy, including the welly boot land play area. ...
National Birds of Prey Centre - Newent
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National Birds of Prey Centre - Newent
The centre houses on of the most significant collections of Birds of Prey in the UK with over 60 species of Owls, Eagles and Hawks. The Centre has played a major part in the captive breeding of many species and continues to be involved in breeding and conservation of many important species, with new species laying eggs each year. The...
Corinium Museum - Cirencester
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Corinium Museum - Cirencester
Step through a triumphal arch to arrive in Corinium; second largest city in Roman Britain, population c. 15, 000. Experience life as a Roman. Marvel at the stunning mosaics.  Dress as a Roman soldier. Explore their engineering and artistry. Admission Charges Adults £4.80 Senior Citizens (age...
Keith Hardings World of Mechanical Music
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Keith Hardings World of Mechanical Music
Welcome to The World of Mechanical Music , a special place in the heart of England noted for traditional standards of British craftsmanship and hospitality. Here, in a period setting in the beautiful Cotswolds, is a unique collection of self-playing musical instruments presented as a live entertainment. Here are also what has been described...
Birdland Park and Gardens - Bourton on the Water
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Birdland Park and Gardens - Bourton on the Water
Birdland was first established in 1957 and was sited in the centre of Bourton.The current location was a trout farm and prior to that a Poplar Tree plantation There are still over 150 trees which create a high canopy for the River Windrush and enclosure. Birdland is a natural setting inhabited by over 500 birds; Flamingos, pelicans,...
Cotswold Falconry Centre - Moreton-in-Marsh
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Cotswold Falconry Centre - Moreton-in-Marsh
Join us and witness the many free flying bird of prey demonstrations which will amaze and enthral you, Daily flights starting from 11.30am, 13.30, and 15.00 also 16.30 during BST. Buy your ticket and stay for the day, each display will represent different Birds of prey depicting natural behaviour whenever possible, some will come...
Cotswold Farm Park - Cheltenham
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Cotswold Farm Park - Cheltenham
Whether you are looking for a great family day out, the opportunity to interact with our unrivalled collection of domestic rare breeds, or the chance to learn more about farming and conservation – we have been here to welcome you since 1971, and our visitors tell us the experience just keeps on getting better. Established in 1971, the Farm...
Prinknash Abbey Bird and Deer Park - Gloucester
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Prinknash Abbey Bird and Deer Park - Gloucester
The Bird & Deer Park is wonderful for families, parents on a bonding day out or just adults who want some peace and quiet. The park is peaceful, which allows children and parents to really get close to birds and animals that are not caged up. They can enjoy feeding the tame fallow deer, grooming the miniature donkeys, feeding the...
Berkeley Castle
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Berkeley Castle
The most remarkable thing of all about the Castle is the long survival together - spanning nine centuries - of the building itself, the Berkeley family, the archives (which go back to 1117), the contents, the estate and the town.   Its place in history is significant, not just because it is still intact, but because the Berkeley family...
Edward Jenner Museum - Berkeley
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Edward Jenner Museum - Berkeley
The museum celebrates the life and work of Dr Edward Jenner, whose discovery of vaccination has saved more lives than the work of any other man. Housed in the beautiful Queen Anne house where Jenner lived, worked and died, the museum details Jenner's many other interests in the natural world and has interactive displays in the Immunology section.
Sudeley Castle Gardens & Exhibitions - Cheltenham
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Sudeley Castle Gardens & Exhibitions - Cheltenham
The history of Sudeley Castle and its award-winning gardens spans over a thousand years and contains many varied tales of royal associations, wars and periods of neglect and subsequent restoration. The Castle has changed hands over a dozen times during its history and today it is the private home of Lord and Lady Ashcombe, Henry and Mollie...
GL1 - Gloucester Leisure Centre
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GL1 - Gloucester Leisure Centre
GL1 Leisure Centre in the heart of Gloucester City Centre offers a wide range of leisure and sporting facilities. A magnificent complex of 4 pools provides a variety of sessions and lessons from beginners and splashers to serious swimmers. The main sports Hall hosts 5-a-side football and badminton alongside a purpose built gymnastics...
Xplore - Stowmarket
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Xplore - Stowmarket
Xplore is a dynamic, motivated and growing company run by people with valuable industry knowledge and expertise. Our mission is to be recognised as a leading, international education provider of integrated language, culture and activity programmes. We offer a variety of products and services to the student travel market with a global reach,...
BattleSports Glos
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BattleSports Glos
LASER TAG PLAYED OUTSIDE AS EXCITING AS PAINTBALL BUT WITHOUT THE PAIN! Birthday Parties | Team Building | Schools Laser Tag is a safe, environmentally friendly outdoor activity where players use guns that fire infra-red beams. The aim of the game is to wipe out your opponents by shooting at their sensors, which can be found on their head...
Puzzlewood - Coleford
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Puzzlewood - Coleford
Puzzlewood is a unique attraction, located in the beautiful and historic Forest Of Dean. Explore meandering pathways through beautiful ancient woodland. The mile of paths wind through gulleys and moss covered rocks, over bridges and through fantastic tree and rock formations. In 2001 the Wood Puzzle was added to the Puzzlewood site. The Wood...
Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse
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Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse
The little Cotswold village of Kingswood, near Wotton-under-Edge, was once the site of an important Cistercian abbey. Today, all that survives of the abbey is the fine 16th century gatehouse that once controlled access to the monastery. It was one of the last monastic buildings to be constructed in England, not long before the Suppression of the...
PlaySpace Activities Ltd - Bristol
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PlaySpace Activities Ltd - Bristol
PlaySpace is Bristol's brilliant indoor play centre, designed not just with children in mind, but parents too. At PlaySpace we have six different play zones, all carefully designed to stimulate and challenge children aged 0 - 10. With such a wide array of things to do, we keep your children active and happy for longer, giving you more of a chance...
Hawbridge Inn - Gloucester
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Hawbridge Inn - Gloucester
Situated next to the beautiful surroundings of the River Severn near Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire and close to walking routes. The Hawbridge inn offers a tradition pub environment serving a locally sourced traditional pub food and a wide range of drink including real ales. With a large secure beer garden it is the ideal place to enjoy summer...
Playzone Croft Farm Leisure and Water Park - Tewkesbury
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Playzone Croft Farm Leisure and Water Park - Tewkesbury
Windsurfing, sailing, canoeing – our RYA recognised school and modern hire fleet have made Croft Farm well-known for watersports since we opened in 1985. Croft Farm is situated in the scenic River Avon Valley with the caravan park adjacent to the lake. The various watersports activities provide added interest for those wanting a more active...
Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park - Bristol
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Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park - Bristol
The park fuses fun and education to provide an appreciation of the natural world. The grounds span 50 acres of beautiful countryside and its residents include a wide range of farm animals and rare exotic species. Many of the animals can be touched under supervision. We have regular displays of falconry (on weekends and during school holidays at...
Elmbury Lodge - Tewkesbury
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Elmbury Lodge - Tewkesbury
PLAYZONE - (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES    During Food Service Times. TOTS TIME    Wednesday & Thursday mornings - please ring for times. CHARGES    Free of Charge. We are popular with families who either come to dine with us or to just use our indoor play area.  Parent's can bring...
Blaise Castle House Museum - Bristol
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Blaise Castle House Museum - Bristol
Situated in the beautiful parkland of the Blaise Estate at Henbury, the Museum is housed in a late eighteenth century mansion, and contains most of the Museums Service's social history collections. Here you can see all sorts of familiar - and not so familiar - items from homes through history, treasured...
Bristol Aquarium
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Bristol Aquarium
Open daily, Bristol Aquarium is a must see attraction for all the family. Explore the amazon, UK native waters, coral seas and discover over 4,000 aquatic creatures including sharks, stingrays, piranhas, seahorses and clownfish. You can enjoy really close encounters from inside the amazing underwater walk-through tunnel running through the...
Avon Valley Railway - Bristol
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Avon Valley Railway - Bristol
Opened in 1869 by the Midland Railway as a through-route between Birmingham and the South Coast the line was later linked to the iconic Somerset & Dorset Railway. Closed under the Beeching Axe of the 1960's the Avon Valley Railway was preserved by an enthusiastic group of volunteers. Today, 40 years on, three miles of track has been re-laid,...
Butts Farm - Cirencester
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Butts Farm - Cirencester
The Butts Farm is a family run Rare Breeds farm. Join in all the activities and have real hands-on-experience. You can watch chicks hatching, cuddle the bunnies, feed the pigs, give lambs and goat kids their bottles. Our very popular Pony Rides are on Friday and Sunday at 2pm. Home to the Sunrising Stud of Welsh Mountain...
Wacky Warehouse - The Wishing Well - Bristol
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Wacky Warehouse - The Wishing Well - Bristol
Wacky Warehouse at The Wishing Well offer a huge multi level multi color adventure play frame for kids up to 4ft 9ins tall which features all the modern classics and padded equipment one expects from modern soft play, from balls to slides and tunnels to bridges, laughing and exercising all the way. Opening Times Term Time: Monday to Friday...
GO APE Forest of Dean - Gloucestershire
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GO APE Forest of Dean - Gloucestershire
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK.  The Go Ape course will appeal to a...
Dean Heritage Centre
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Dean Heritage Centre
The Dean Heritage Centre has five galleries and a library to explore inside the Museum, numerous displays and attractions to discover outside and a cafe overlooking the mill pond   Adult: £4.90 Concession: £4.20 Child: £2.50 Family: £14.00 OPENING HOURS   The Heritage Centre is open throughout...
Cotswold Motoring Museum - Bourton-on-the-Water
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Cotswold Motoring Museum - Bourton-on-the-Water
Located in the picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water which makes a great day out or break in the Cotswolds, the Cotswold Motoring Museum is a truly fascinating journey through the 20th Century. Overflowing with vintage and classic cars and caravans, precarious looking motorcycles, original enamel signs and an intriguing...
Nature in Art Museum - Gloucester
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Nature in Art Museum - Gloucester
Welcome to Nature in Art, the world’s first museum and art gallery dedicated to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by nature.   Tuesday - Sunday  10am - 5pm And Bank Holiday Mondays   Closed December 24th - 26th and Mondays Adults Concessions* Under 8s   Family   ...
Kingswood Heritage Museum - Warmley
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Kingswood Heritage Museum - Warmley
William Champion's 18th Century brass works at Warmley represent an important milestone in industrial history. It was here that he developed the first commercial production of zinc in Europe. Housed within the main building, this "Museum for Kingswood " holds a variety of enjoyable displays of local industries and social...
Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery
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Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery
Unique Collections An impressive range of Roman artefacts including the Rufus Sita tombstone; the amazing Iron Age Birdlip Mirror; one of the earliest backgammon sets in the world; dinosaur fossils; and paintings by famous artists such as Turner and Gainsborough. Something for everyone Full sized dinosaurs; wildlife from the City and...
Sandford Parks Lido - Cheltenham
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Sandford Parks Lido - Cheltenham
The lido is a great day out in the heart of Cheltenham, on the edge of the Cotswolds. It is a children's paradise with slides, a children's pool and a paddling pool. Our 50 metre pool is also an ideal place to train, two lanes are reserved most days. Please take your time to look through our site and we'll see you at...
Wotton Pool - Wotton Under Edge
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Wotton Pool - Wotton Under Edge
Wotton Swimming Pool is owned by Wotton Town Council, but until recently run by Stroud District Council (SDC), with help from the volunteers of Wotton Swimming Pool Club. The pool is 20 yards long by 20 feet wide, 7 feet deep at deep end and 3' 6" at the shallow end... (or in metric those dimensions are 18m long, by 6m wide and the...
Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool
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Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool
Welcome to the web site of Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool. Built in 1869 this unique pool offers the chance to swim in natural spring water heated to an average 27°C (80°F). Located on the edge of Cirencester Park, there is a 28 metre main pool, seperate children's paddling pool, sunbathing patio as well as hot and cold refreshments. ...
Stratford Park Leisure Centre - Stroud
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Stratford Park Leisure Centre - Stroud
Swimming pool 52 station gym Group fitness classes Sauna & steam room 6 court sports hall Astro turf pitch 4 squash courts Outdoor swimming pool Café Bar Football & cricket pitches 6 tennis courts Meeting & function rooms Opening Times Bank...
MAGICLAND - Cirencester
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MAGICLAND - Cirencester
Magicland offers a 13,000sq foot arena containing the largest soft play structure ever created by House of Play (one of the largest suppliers of soft play equipment). We have all sorts of slides, including wave slides and a 70 ft astra slide, the largest in Gloucestershire. We are also proud to present the first cannon arena in the Cotswolds....
Go Bananas - Stroud
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Go Bananas - Stroud
Welcome to Go Bananas Soft Play, an indoor play centre and unique party venue like no other! Fun at it's best! Go Bananas has something for the whole family from tiny tots to adults! Whiz your way down the wavy Astra slide, swoosh down the half pipe into the ball pool, dare to cross the wobbly bridge and jump the star burst clouds....many more...
Playzone Indoor Adventure Play - Gloucester
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Playzone Indoor Adventure Play - Gloucester
An indoor adventure play area for 4-8 year olds. Free to Riverside members, non-members welcome (charge applicable). Playzone is available for hire for children's parties (2-8 year olds).
Hop - Skip and Jump - Kingswood
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Hop - Skip and Jump - Kingswood
Hop, Skip and Jump is a registered charity and is entirely self-supporting, relying on donations to pay for its highly experienced and qualified staff would provide care and support for children with life limiting life threatening illnesses or any special need, as well as their families and carers. Do you have...
Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines - Coleford
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Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines - Coleford
An extensive natural cave system, mined for iron ore to make some of Britain's most complex and oldest mine workings; dating back well over 4,500 years, when Neolithic miners dug for ochre pigment. Atmospheric ancient caverns with an exciting and intriguing past. Dr Who and...
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre - Robinswood Hill
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Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre - Robinswood Hill
At Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre, we have activities for the whole family.  Whether it be skiing or snowboard tuition, recreational skiing/boarding or even a session of tubing downhill in our inflatable rings. 220 metre main slope Snowflex Fun Park 150 metre trainer slope 40 metre nursery slope Snowflex...
Pedalabikeaway - Coleford
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Pedalabikeaway - Coleford
We are the area's premier bike hire specialists based at Cannop on the head of the cycle trails in the beautiful and historic Forest of Dean. Fancy some exercise or a day out with the kids? Why not take a ride on our easy-going family cycle trail. Feeling more adventurous? Then grab a mountain bike and go cross-country. Or if you're...
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Toddington
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The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Toddington
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway runs along a part of the former Great Western Railway's mainline from Birmingham to Cheltenham, via Stratford-upon-Avon. The line commands wonderful views of the sleepy hamlets and villages, as the it runs though the beautiful Cotswold countryside.
Dean Forest Railway - Lydney
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Dean Forest Railway - Lydney
Remember those relaxing days of yore when travel on trains was full of fun and excitement. Cosy compartment coaches, a chance meeting or a fond farewell, milk churns and mail bags, pigeons and porters, flowers and fresh air at the country station, birds singing as excitement mounts with the sound of a distant whistle, then the sight, sound...
Perrygrove Railway and Treetop Adventure - Coleford
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Perrygrove Railway and Treetop Adventure - Coleford
Welcome to Perrygrove in the Forest of Dean- the family's favourite heritage railway!   1½ mile return trip on our Railway - no charge for extra rides   Treetop Adventure - safe fun for kids of all ages   Indoor Village - explore secret passages   Play under cover at Foxy Hollow ...
Cotswold River Cruise
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Cotswold River Cruise
Cotswold River Cruises welcomes you to our river cruises & pleasure trips on the River Thames  on the Wiltshire-Gloucestershire border. Cotswold River Cruises operate 'Adventuress ' from The Riverside Marina Halfpenny Bridge  Lechlade-on-Thames GL7 3DL -gateway to the...
Broadway Tower Country Park
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Broadway Tower Country Park
A unique Capability Brown Folly Tower open to visitors wanting to experience great English heritage in an inspiring location.   Graphic displays on three floors, roof viewing platform and Tower Shop are a must for Cotswold visits.   Broadway Tower is one of England's outstanding viewpoints and at 1024...
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail - Coleford
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Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail - Coleford
The Sculpture Trail starts and ends at the rear of Beechenhurst Lodge picnic site, off the B4226 (SO 615120), west of Speech House in the heart of the Forest. The full Sculpture Trail is about 3.5 miles long. It can also be explored in a series of shorter distances. Follow the blue ringed posts and direction arrows. Opening Times ...
Westonbirt The National Arboretum - Tetbury
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Westonbirt The National Arboretum - Tetbury
Westonbirt's fantastic natural resources bring out the child in many visitors, young and old alike. But we do have some specific play areas designed especially with our younger visitors in mind. Exploratree From crawling through a giant trunk tunnel, to sitting in a leafy hammock our Exploratree play area for young children and ...
Batsford Aboretum - Moreton-in-Marsh
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Batsford Aboretum - Moreton-in-Marsh
Situated one and a half miles west of Moreton-in-Marsh (Gloucestershire - UK), Batsford Arboretum is tucked away on a south facing escarpment of the famous Cotswold Hills. Find out on this website about the history of the arboretum and the treasure of rare and unusual plants and trees it contains. See what we are doing for conservation and...
Cotswold Country Park and Beach - Cirencester
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Cotswold Country Park and Beach - Cirencester
Cotswold Country Park and Beach is the number one attraction in The Cotswold Water Park. The Park is open year-round, and offers the largest inland paddling beach in the UK, boat hire, cafes and bars and wonderful lakeside walks. The Park comprises two lakes formed around fourty years ago through gravel extraction. The lakes are filled...
Gloucester Apollo - Stroud
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Gloucester Apollo - Stroud
Welcome to Apollo Stroud. Find us in the market town of Stroud surrounded by the beautiful Cotswold countryside of rural Gloucestershire. We have six screens all equipped with stunning Sony 4K Digital Cinema and awesome Dolby Digital surround sound to give you the best possible viewing experience. We have premier seating, popcorn galore...
Paint it Yourself Pottery Co - Cheltenham
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Paint it Yourself Pottery Co - Cheltenham
Come to visit the workshop in Cheltenham where you can choose any piece of pottery from our fabulous range of over 200 items. We will inspire you in planning your design and painting it with our non-toxic ceramic paints. We then glaze and fire your finished masterpiece. (Things look so much better when they’re fired!) Opening Hours...
Pick a Pot and Paint in the Cotswolds - Cirencester
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Pick a Pot and Paint in the Cotswolds - Cirencester
Pick a Pot and Paint is a family run business located in Stableyard behind Jesse Smith the Butcher in Blackjack Street, Cirencester.  We are ideally located for visitors from Stroud, Nailsworth, Tetbury and Swindon!   Opening Hours Sunday - 11.00 - 16.00 Monday - Closed Tuesday - 11.00 -16.00 Wednesday -...
Bourton Model Railway - Bourton-on-the-Water
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Bourton Model Railway - Bourton-on-the-Water
Enter the world of your childhood dreams with some of the finest operating indoor model railway layouts in the country, covering over 500 feet and featuring: Unique Vistor Control | Over 40 British and Continental trains Railway memorabilia | Working fun fair models Opening Times JUNE- AUGUST Exhibition open daily including Sundays, 11.00am -...
Forest Model Village - Aylburton
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Forest Model Village - Aylburton
What child wouldn’t enjoy the enchanting miniature world of the beautiful Forest of Dean Model Village, Gardens & Adventure Play, all set in a beautiful woodland glade. This beautiful Model Village shows off past and present local landmarks, buildings and tourist attractions of he area. With lots to see and do, the...
The Old New Inn Model Village - Cheltenham
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The Old New Inn Model Village - Cheltenham
The Model Village is a one-ninth scale replica of the heart of the beautiful Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water, containing all the buildings from the Old Water Mill (now the Car Museum) down to the Old New Inn and the ford. The village was created by a previous landlord of the Old New Inn, taking local craftsmen five years to build,...
Cattle Country Adventure Park - Berkeley
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Cattle Country Adventure Park - Berkeley
Cattle Country in Berkeley, Gloucestershire is the perfect day out, come rain or shine, for children and adults too. Best known for its indoor and outdoor play equipment, Cattle Country has a whole range of things to do and many animals to see. Children 3-17 - £8.95 Adults - £7.95 Under 3's - Free Concessions...
Boing - Bristol
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Boing - Bristol
Boing! consists of a multi-activity play room, containing various sections of ‘messy play’, ‘building’, ‘home corner’ and ‘soft/baby’; a soft play room complete with custom built structure and a cafe area, which will serve refreshments, and where parents can sit and relax whilst their children play...
Brandon Hill Park - Bristol
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Brandon Hill Park - Bristol
Brandon Hill is one of Bristol’s most popular picnic spots with plenty to interest everyone, panoramic views of the city, and spectacular sunsets. Brandon Hill Park is open all day, all year round.
Bristol Bowlplex
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Bristol Bowlplex
Bowlplex Bristol Family Fun If you’re stuck for ideas for things to do with the kids then look no further. Forget the zoo, swimming centre or play centre and come down to Bowlplex Bristol! You can have the best family day out with us which is packed full of fun, energy, laughter with a dusting of competitive spirit. Bring...
Bristol City Museum Under 7s Gallery
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Bristol City Museum Under 7s Gallery
Younger visitors can tell stories in our crystal cave, act out a performance on stage, bring stories to life using puppets, make a pot or try the animuddle game- just some of the activities for you and your child to enjoy in their own mini-museum. The under 7s area is part of a larger gallery which invites visitors to explore...
Bristol Ferry Boat Co
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Bristol Ferry Boat Co
Ever wanted to see Clifton's Suspension Bridge from the water? Ever fancied sipping Champagne with friends as you cruise down the docks and up the cut? Ever wondered what wildlife lives around the banks of the river? Bristol Ferry Boat Co. has a wide range of fantastic Public Trips offering luxury, education, adventure and fun for all...
Bristol Ice Rink
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Bristol Ice Rink
As one of Bristol’s main attractions located in the Bristol City Centre we aim to provide every guest at our venue with a fun filled visit. Enjoy ice skating. Watch friends or family from the Rinkside Cafe. Relax with a drink at the Bridge Bar (over 18s only). Support Bristol’s ice hockey teams or learn to play with them....
Bristol Packet Boat Rides
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Bristol Packet Boat Rides
From Wapping Wharf near SS Great Britain and Bristol Packet Pontoon Watershed. Every weekend (weather permitting) and daily during all School Holidays. Fare: Adult £5.50 Senior £4.95 Child £3.25 ...
British Empire & Commonwealth Museum - Bristol
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British Empire & Commonwealth Museum - Bristol
The award-winning galleries of the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum have been created with children firmly in mind. Numerous hands-on and interactive exhibits tell the story of the biggest empire the world has ever known. Sample exotic spices, learn morse code, dress up in period clothes and find out how our lives are shaped by this shared...
Brunel's SS Great Britain - Bristol
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Brunel's SS Great Britain - Bristol
Welcome to Brunel's ss Great Britain Winner of 10 major awards in 2006 including the Gulbenkian Prize for UK Museum of the Year and shortlisted for major awards in 2007. Step back in time on board Brunel’s ss Great Britain – the world’s first great ocean liner. Explore the beautifully recreated First Class Dining Saloon,...
Cheeky Monkeys Indoor Soft Play Centre - Bristol
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Cheeky Monkeys Indoor Soft Play Centre - Bristol
We are situated in a lovely church hall providing a bouncy castle, ball pit, soft animals and slide. We have a baby corner and a play area containing books, puzzles, duplo bricks and brio train track! Also we provide a popular home - made cake selection with a very reasonably priced menu offering a selection of hot and cold food and ...
Explore-At-Bristol
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Explore-At-Bristol
Explore-At-Bristol is one of the UK's most exciting hands-on science centres! Discover interactive exhibits and special exhibitions, take in a Planetarium show or join our Live science team for fun experiments and activities. A registered charity, Explore runs formal and informal learning programmes and aims to make science accessible to all. ...
Felix Road Adventure Playground - Bristol
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Felix Road Adventure Playground - Bristol
The playground consists of a large open space incorporating wooden structures (ramps, rope swings, features to climb, slides ), a tarmac area, an outdoor stage, grassed areas with trees, a small nature area with a pond, a patio area and a sand pit.
Flying Saucers The Painting Pottery Cafe - Bristol
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Flying Saucers The Painting Pottery Cafe - Bristol
Bristol’s largest and only dedicated Painting Pottery Café (also sometimes known as a ceramic cafe or ceramic studio) is located off the Clifton Triangle (South)     Over 100 items to choose from     Items professionally glazed and fired     Collect within a week, and keep a lifetime! ...
Gordano Gate - Bristol
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Gordano Gate - Bristol
FUN FACTORY  (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES    Sunday - Thursday 12noon - 8pm. Friday & Saturday 12noon - 9pm. PARTY PACKAGES    Please ring for details on party packages. Private parties with exclusive use of fun house are available. CHARGES    Playtime £2.00 per child per hour....
Hengrove Park - Bristol
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Hengrove Park - Bristol
Hengrove Park is a 76 hectare former airfield in south Bristol, four miles from the city centre and eight miles from Bristol Airport. Today few remnants of the airport remain and the site is used mainly as an informal open space, recreation ground and sports facility by local communities. Hengrove Park is now part of a major regeneration ...
HorseWorld - Whitchurch - Bristol
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HorseWorld - Whitchurch - Bristol
Set in beautiful stone farm-buildings on the southern edge of Bristol, HorseWorld's Visitor Centre is a Quality Assured Attraction that offers a great day out for everyone. Meet the horses, touch and groom them also, learn about how to care for them watch them being trained.   There are equine of all sizes from thouroughbreds to...
Jump Indoor Playcentre  - Bristol
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Jump Indoor Playcentre - Bristol
Jump - the biggest and best indoor soft play centres for families! Jump is proud to provide the largest indoor playcentres in the United Kingdom, with centres in Bristol, Cardiff and Plymouth. Jump caters for children ages 0 - 12 with everything from ball pits, inflatables, indoor football pitch, climbing frames, an extensive toddler zone and so...
Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf - Bristol
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Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf - Bristol
Two great 18 hole adventure golf courses - dare you to putt your way through our jungle course, complete with the live active volcano?
Laser Quest Bristol
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Laser Quest Bristol
Laser Quest is the world's best known and most exciting brand of Laser Tag game.  Laser Quest was formed in 1988 after many months of research by the directors into the space games market. Trials began at the Manchester site in 1989 with prototype equipment imported from New Zealand. With the Laser Tag concept proven new equipment was...
Laser Quest Bristol City Centre
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Laser Quest Bristol City Centre
Laser Quest is the world's best known and most exciting brand of Laser Tag game.  Laser Quest was formed in 1988 after many months of research by the directors into the space games market. Trials began at the Manchester site in 1989 with prototype equipment imported from New Zealand. With the Laser Tag concept proven new equipment was...
Lawrence Weston Community Farm - Bristol
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Lawrence Weston Community Farm - Bristol
Lawrence Weston Community Farm is a community-managed project that aims to improve the quality of life for local people and it's service-users. The farm does this by working with members of the local community, and others, to provide a range of innovative and exciting, educational, social, environmental, economic and recreational...
Noahs Ark Zoo Farm - Bristol
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Noahs Ark Zoo Farm - Bristol
With 12 indoor and outdoor adventure play areas including tube slides and heated soft-play, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is fun for all the family. The 100 acre Bristol attraction also offers a truly hands on experience for children and their parents:  feed and stroke a variety of exciting animals including donkeys, camels, deer, goats and lambs...
Oakham Treasures - Bristol
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Oakham Treasures - Bristol
Oakham Treasures is one of the largest privately owned museums of retail and farming history in the UK. Opened to the public for the very first time since July 2008, it has already become an award winning major attraction, and guarantees to give you an amazing and uplifting trip down memory lane. Whether you are 8 or 80, you'll...
Old Down Country Park - Bristol
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Old Down Country Park - Bristol
Old Down Country Park is an ideal attraction to bring the whole family.  From woodland walks, animal encounters. birthday parties, the adventure playground, the giant bouncy pillow, a café selling delicious treats and the farm shop selling gifts for everyone – it really is a day out to remember and we are open all year...
Paulton Swimming Pool - Bristol
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Paulton Swimming Pool - Bristol
Paulton Swimming Pool opened in 1975. The pool is a registered charity and is located in the village of Paulton near Bristol BS39. Since opening the numbers of children and adults who have been taught to swim at this community facility is in the thousands.
Rimandos Soft Play Coffee Lounge - Bristol
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Rimandos Soft Play Coffee Lounge - Bristol
Rimando's is a family run business that opened its doors for the first time in June 2010. Since then we have established ourselves in the Bishopston area as a Coffee Lounge Soft play, that caters for parents with young children to experience a friendly safe environment where you can meet others and relax. Our aim is to create the 'place to...
St Werburghs City Farm - Bristol
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St Werburghs City Farm - Bristol
Come and see what we're up to - meet the animals, or stroll through the community gardens. Treat yourself to refreshments from the award winning farm cafe overlooking our adventure playground. The livestock farm, playground and community garden at St Werburgh’s City Farm are open every day of the year to visitors, including bank ...
Team Sport Indoor Karting Bristol
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Team Sport Indoor Karting Bristol
About Team Sport Team-Sport Indoor Karting was formed in 1990 originally under the banner of Go-Karting For Fun. The first track was in Guildford and set new standards for go karting events and unparalleled centre facilities.  Success at Guildford was quickly followed with a second centre opening at Crawley and a third in Southampton...
The Clifton Observatory - Bristol
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The Clifton Observatory - Bristol
The Observatory stands on the site formerly occupied by a snuff grinding mill that was burnt out in 1777 through having been over-driven in a gale. In 1828 the site was rented to Mr. West, an artist. He constructed the Camera Obscura and cut the underground passage to St. Vincents Cave. Both remain and are open to visitors. The cave's visiting...
iPlay - Bristol
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iPlay - Bristol
We have a purpose built 2 storey play arena that is guaranteed to keep your little ones happy! Let them run enjoy rope bridges, massive slides, big bouncy balls, tunnels, bouncy pads, stepped slopes, revolving platforms and more! We also have a separate area for the Under 3’s so you can rest assured knowing your toddlers are safe. ...
Uglybugs Softplay - Bristol
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Uglybugs Softplay - Bristol
Our Softplay has been specifically custom designed for the Under 5’s. This means you can relax, safe in the knowledge that your little ones will be safe. We are proud to be Bristol’s only purpose built Softplay for the under 5’s and we have gone to great lengths to ensure that our Softplay is one of the safest environments for...
Windmill Hill City Farm - Bristol
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Windmill Hill City Farm - Bristol
The farm provides an excellent opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn about farming and to become actively involved in the production of their food. Animals on the farm include a variety of goats, sheep, pigs, cattle and poultry. We work closely with local schools, taking groups on tours of the farm, explaining about...
Westbury College Gatehouse - Bristol
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Westbury College Gatehouse - Bristol
15th-century gatehouse to the 13th-century College of Priests – where the 14th-century theological reformer John Wyclif lived.
Bentham Country Club - Gloucester
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Bentham Country Club - Gloucester
We have been hosting Birthday Parties and End of Term Parties for Schools & Clubs for over 16 years.  Their popularity has been self-promoting with many children, their friends and siblings coming back year after year. Choose from the following sports - Football, Uni-hockey, Tag-Rugby, Netball  or a spot of Indoor Cricket.  You...
Fundays - Cheltenham
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Fundays - Cheltenham
Ball ponds, rope bridges, bouncy bits, a double drop slide and a four lane rainbow slide. Great fun for children under 12 years.
Hobby Tots - Gloucester
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Hobby Tots - Gloucester
Hobby Tots to Ten provide Art and Craft activities in the Gloucestershire area for children aged from two to ten. We have a range of venues and times available and are constantly looking to launch more. We are experienced in providing structured Art & Craft entertainment both in our popular sessions and at Festivals, Events and Parties ...
JDR KARTING - Gloucester
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JDR KARTING - Gloucester
The junior circuit is ideal for 4-12 year olds. This is a separate track and is smaller than the main track, which enables lower speeds to be maintained in order to improve safety. The track is lined with well padded barriers and has a slippery surface to allow the karts to slide, to teach the kids kart control and opposite lock techniques. ...
Dick Whittington Farm Park - Longhope
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Dick Whittington Farm Park - Longhope
Our farm is full of interesting animals, fascinating wildlife and exciting activities! Visit the pets corner and help my farm hands feed the animals or, if you like running around, check out the indoor or outdoor play areas.  Kids will have hours of fun in our very large heated Play Barn. We have many domesticated and wild animals here on...
Fizz Pop Science Parties
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Fizz Pop Science Parties
Fizz Pop Science Parties are a fabulous way of making your child birthday a special one. Sometimes people start of thinking a science party just cant be fun?? can it...? Well every person that has a Fizz Pop Party has left with a big smile on there face. Email us or call us and we can let you know some of the fun experiments and demonstrations we...
Gloucester Waterways Museum
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Gloucester Waterways Museum
A hands-on learning experience that is full of fun for schools and families. Housed in a stunning Grade II listed warehouse on the side of the UK's most complete Victorian dock, we offer a time-travel opportunity to visit Victorian Gloucester. See how and why the canals were built and test your own skills with our indoor working lock system. ...
Noahs Ark Soft Play Centre - Bristol
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Noahs Ark Soft Play Centre - Bristol
User-friendly and full of fun, a family centre where friends can meet, where children are never quite out of sight sit where you will – relax and enjoy the treat. Parents and guardians: Have a rest and be refreshed, let your children laugh and play safe and sound, running around - this pleasure can be yours any time of day. Whoever you...
Fairytale Farm -Chipping Norton
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Fairytale Farm -Chipping Norton
Fairytale Farm is divided into three main zones: Huff and Puff for adventure play; Enchanted Walk for our fairytale sensory experience; and Alfie and Friends, where you can meet our amazing animals. Jack's Yard, where you can visit Mouse Town, play in our sandpit and enjoy our Café and indoor play area; and the new Fairy Dell area. A...
Wild Place Project
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Wild Place Project
Wild Place Project: Bringing conservation to life Wild Place Project is a fun, family attraction that provides outdoor adventure, play and learning. Inspiring families to enjoy nature with a number of outdoor adventures from discovering wildlife from the UK and around the world with our seasonal themed trails, explore the woods and climbing...
Jaqs Leisure - Bristol
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Jaqs Leisure - Bristol
Jaq’s is a safe environment, where you can come and have fun on the farm! Jaq’s is a family run business, specifically for families.  We have raised a young family and we know what it takes to keep children happy and satisfied. All of our staff are DBS (CRB) checked and we have first aid trained staff on shift at all...
Kidz Play Creche - Bristol
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Kidz Play Creche - Bristol
We offer fully supervised care in the Crèche by qualified Nursery assistants for all children aged 18 months*-9 years. We provide a variety of activities including adventure play structure, ball pool and slide, playstations, role play toys, a wide variety of craft activities and much more to keep children occupied allowing you to shop...
M Shed
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M Shed
M Shed is a museum dedicated to telling the story of the history of the city of Bristol in both war and peace time, with additional bonuses like buried treasure to dig up, a Thecodontosaurus to marvel at, plus their working exhibits of cranes, trains and boats can be ridden by guests! Their 3 galleries reveal the fascinating story of the city...
The Georgian House Museum
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The Georgian House Museum
The Georgian House Museum is set out as it might have looked in the 18th century, and gives an insight into life above and below stairs. Imagine the busy kitchen where servants prepared meals, taking a dip in the cold-water plunge pool and relaxing in the elegant upstairs rooms. There are 11 rooms spread over four floors to explore. There is...
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
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Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is well laid out and full of interactive exhibits and displays that will really grab the attention of your kids. The layout has been designed to lead you through the history of war from past to present. Admission: Adult £4.75 Senior citizen or Student £3.75 Child £2.75    ...
Jet Age Museum
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Jet Age Museum
Jet Age Museum is a really interesting place to visit, even if you aren’t a budding pilot or petrol head, and it’s free. There are a number of planes to investigate, plus several cockpits (including that of a Vulcan bomber!), that have been adapted so you can try out the pilot’s seat and experience what it would have been like...
leisure at cheltenham
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leisure at cheltenham
leisure@cheltenham is the family friendly leisure centre for Cheltenham. Services available include swimming and swimming lessons, family fun sessions, parent and toddler sessions, lanes, diving and diving lessons, pool parties and of course children swim free when accompanied by an adult (up to 5 kids per adult!). Our halls and courts offer a...
Easton Leisure Centre
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Easton Leisure Centre
Easton Leisure Centre has two swimming pools including a 25-metre, six-lane competition pool and a Childrens pool with, standing at 18 and a half feet tall, a fun water-slide that is open to anyone over one metre tall and sure to make your pool time memorable. Changing is made easier with a family friendly changing village and you will also find...
Chedworth Roman Villa
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Chedworth Roman Villa
Chedworth Roman Villa can be reached after a lovely drive through beautiful countryside, which adds to the experience. This is an excellent place to enjoy a picnic with the famly while surrounded by a lovely woodland. The kids will be able to learn about what life at the villa must have been like, plus the history of how the site was discovered...
Dyrham Park
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Dyrham Park
Dyrham Park has plenty for a family to see and do. The mansion is stunning and full of collections of paintings, ceramics and decorative art such as taspestries. Your young explorers have the Old Lodge picnic and play area to run free in, plus nature trails to take part in. This area also has a straw maze, an allotment plus rustic play equipment...
Kiftsgate Court Gardens
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Kiftsgate Court Gardens
Kiftsgate Court Gardens was created in the 1920s and is a beautiful place to take the family with a lot of plants to see and enjoy. Perfect for garden lovers with lots of space for the kids to run around. Perched on a cliffside at the edge of the Cotswalds, it has a large variety of roses, trees and other plants to look at. Please be aware that...
Dr Jenners House
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Dr Jenners House
Dr Jenners House is a really interesting place to visit, especially if you are a fan of science or history. Smallpox, which Jenner called the Speckled Monster, killed 10% of the population, rising to 20% in cities, where it spread more easily. It accounted for a third of child deaths! Discover how the World Heath Organisation managed to conquer...
The Climbing Academy Boulder Club
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The Climbing Academy Boulder Club
The Climbing Academy Bouldering is a form of rock climbing free from ropes and harnesses. It is done on low height walls above crash mats.  We have classes that cater for ages 0 to 16 and adult classes for 16+. For parents and children aged 0 to 4 we run the Tiny Academy, an informal and interactive class where we provide instruction,...
Motion Ramp Park
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Motion Ramp Park
Motion Ramp Park is the South West’s leading indoor skatepark, consisting of a large warehouse containing a selection of quarter pipes, jump boxes and beginner ramps suitable for a whole spectrum of abilities. Quarter pipes ranging from 4ft to 9ft; 16ft vert wall; Sub rail; Wedges; Large foam pit area; Driveway with rail plus a feast of...
Head 4 Heights Ltd
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Head 4 Heights Ltd
Head 4 Heights Ltd is a lakeside outdoor aerial adventure park specializing in activities for families and children as well as all sorts of group events including birthday parties. Since opening in 2003 we have become one of The Cotswold's Waterparks most popular attractions! We have a broad selection of adventure based activities and packages...
Bristol Disc Golf
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Bristol Disc Golf
Bristol Disc Golf 10 holes of quirky disc golf, fun for kids without experience and very satisfying it you've got a good aim. Basically one throws the frisbee like disc toward the flag rather than the classic club and ball. Ashton Court Estate course is free to play, discs are available to borrow from the courtyard cafe when open. ...
The Adventure Zone
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The Adventure Zone
The Adventure Zone Holiday Adventure Zone organise outdoor activities for children and young people to have fun, exercise and meet new friends. In the Cotswold Water Park near Cirencester. There are terrific holiday activity days and sessions held during the school breaks, parents can choose to stay and join in or leave their children in our...
Bristol and Bath Railway Path
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Bristol and Bath Railway Path
Bristol and Bath Railway Path 13 mile 3 metre wide tarmac cycle trail along a disused railway line. From the centre of Bristol you can ride or walk along through Mangotsfield, Warmley and Bitton and then onto Saltford to the outskirts of Bath. Join the trail at Princes Wharf or Castle Park in Bristol. Look out for interesting sculptures,...
Tenpin Gloucester
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Tenpin Gloucester
We have 26 modern fully computerised lanes, American and English Pool tables, Amusement Arcades all catered towards families and kids. Enjoy the Lil Pins soft play area for younger children with slippery slides, wobbly scramble nets, tunnels to crawl through and soft blocks to jump into. There is also the Beach Road Cafe Bar and Costa Coffee for...
Hollywood Bowl
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Hollywood Bowl
Ready.Set. Bowl! We’ve got brilliant family entertainment taken care of at Hollywood Bowl Avonmeads. It’s fun for all the family with a touch of healthy competition. Kids versus kids? Kids versus ‘big’ kids? The whole family can battle it out on one of our 26 bowling lanes or in the fun-filled amusement zone! We regularly...
Curious About Bristol
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Curious About Bristol
Curious About Bristol gives an exciting perspective into what makes this cosmopolitan city what it is. Enjoy the walks individually or put them together to form one longer walk, depending upon how many of our suggestions for things to see and do on the way distract you, and your available time and energy! Admission: £4.99 for a...
Pirate Petes Walking Tour
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Pirate Petes Walking Tour
Pirate Petes Walking Tour A pleasant walk around the quays, discovering Bristols turbulent history, at the harbor side haunts of the pirates and swashbucklers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Fun, interesting and educational- dressing up is encouraged and you will need a camera! The walk is on the flat and has wheelchair and buggy access. ...
Cheltenham Montpellier Treasure Trail
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Cheltenham Montpellier Treasure Trail
Follow the Cheltenham Montpellier self guided themed Treasure Trail and you’ll see that there’s more to Cheltenham than meets the eye! The intriguing route includes something for all the family as you solve the clues and learn some fascinating snippets of local history along the way. Searching for the clues will lead you to notice...
Bourton on the Water Mystery Trail
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Bourton on the Water Mystery Trail
Bourton on the Water Mystery Trail For a great day out for all ages, explore on the Bourton-on-the-Water self-guided mystery themed Treasure Trail. There are clues to challenge everyone from 6-106! Easy to follow directions will lead you round and reveal fascinating facts and snippets of local history as you explore. You’ll find the clues...
Strawberry Line Miniature Railway
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Strawberry Line Miniature Railway
Strawberry Line Miniature Railway, set in the grounds of Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park at Keynsham, is the longest ground level 5” gauge railway in the West Country, with fantastic scale steam and diesel locomotives to ride behind. Great fun, whatever your age! The Railway has a total of three quarters of a mile of track with...
The Matthew of Bristol
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The Matthew of Bristol
A replica of the English ship that discovered North America in 1497, The Matthew is available to visit in the Bristol Floating Harbour. Look around and talk to the knowledgeable volunteers, or if you pre-book you can take a trip around the harbour, down the river or out to sea. Admission: Free visits but donations welcome. Trips are around...
University of Bristol Botanic Gardens
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University of Bristol Botanic Gardens
Welcome to a beautiful garden filled with a huge diversity of plants, including many exotic species set in inspirational displays against the backdrop of a striking Victorian house. The University of Bristol Botanic Garden is the first new university botanic garden to be created in the United Kingdom for nearly forty years. The 1.77 hectare...
Pittville Park
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Pittville Park
Set amid the historic Pittville Estate and includes Pittville Pump Room. Car parking is available behind the pump room, on Ablemarle Gate Road and on Evesham Road. The park is split in half by the Evesham Road, access via underpass.  The pump room side has an extensive fenced play area, and a Peacock Palace (which as well as the...
Ashton Court Estate
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Ashton Court Estate
Ashton Court Estate is a Country park and mansion with 850 acres of woodland and grassland. The estate is host to many activities including an annual Balloon Fiesta, two 18-hole par 3 golf courses and 13-hole disc golf course, horse riding and cycle trails (with bike hire from Pedal Progression), miniature railway with train rides for all the...
Oldbury Court Estate
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Oldbury Court Estate
Oldbury Court Estate is grade II registered parkland with woods, riverside paths, is excellent for walking and playing including a separate toddler play park, accessible play equipment and things older children will love too. Oldbury Court has a play area centred on a water and sand play zone with a pirate play ship. You may need a towel and...
Cotswold Way National Trail
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Cotswold Way National Trail
Cotswold Way National Trail is a great way to relax in this land of picturesque villages, honey coloured stone and amazing long distance views. You don’t have to do all of the trail to enjoy it as there are a number of circular walks to wander along, including 1 and 2 days walks, plus shorter routes that might be better for the little...
Thames Path National Trail
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Thames Path National Trail
Thames Path National Trail meanders from the Cotswolds to the heart of London and there is plenty to explore and enjoy with the kids along the way. You will pass historic cities and towns, peaceful water meadows packed with wildlife and many lovely villages. This is a relatively gentle route, which is able to be walked by people of all abilities...
Cotswold Water Park
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Cotswold Water Park
The Cotswold Water Park is an area of about 40 square miles, featuring more than 150 lakes, set across the countryside crossing borders at Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire: why not plan a hike and time it so they can tell school they walked between 3 counties in however many minutes? There is a lot of scenic walking to be done here...
Wot Pots
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Wot Pots
Wot Pots is a new studio based in a wildlife park in Westbury On Trym. The 11 acre park is a quiet spot hidden away from the hustle and bustle of city life. No longer open to the public, the park is quiet and tranquil, a perfect place to learn and have fun. Pop in and paint your very own pottery or come along to one of our kids' clay...
The Playmate Childrens Riding School
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The Playmate Childrens Riding School
The Playmate Children’s Riding School is a friendly and professional riding school specialising in teaching children 2 through 12 years how to both ride and care for ponies, a fun yet valuable learning experience, in a safe and supportive setting. They maintain high staff-to-rider ratios and so can cater for all attitudes and all abilities,...
Darklight LaserTag
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Darklight LaserTag
JDR Karting and Darklight Lasertag offers a great family day out and is particularly popular for kids' birthday parties. Often classified as combat games, Lasertag has a major advantage over paintball in that it is pain free: no bruising, clean plus having the obvious advantages of being indoors. Lasertag is non violent and is a strategy game...
Laser Fusion
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Laser Fusion
Laser Fusion is part of the Laser Quest set up, so you know you're in for a high quality high-tech adventure! Laser Tag is like a living computer game: a bruise-less, mess-less, zero contact combat game played with high tech infra red equipment!  Laser Quest’s atmospheric, multi level arena also features audio visual effects to really...
Pirate Bay Adventure Golf
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Pirate Bay Adventure Golf
Pirate Bay Adventure Golf at Bristol Golf Centre in Hambrook, is an excellent way to spend a fun filled morning or afternoon with family and friends as it has been specially designed to ensure that everyone has fun, whatever their age or ability level. The course is fully accessible for wheelchair users to play too. Putt your way around this fun...
Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)
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Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)
Uley Long Barrow is a partially reconstructed Neolithic chambered mound. It is 37 metres long and overlooks the Severn Valley. It's known locally as Hetty Pegler's Tump, after Hester Pegler who owned the land in the 17th century. The barrow as seen today is largely the result of the excavation and reconstruction undertaken by Dr John Thurnham in...
Windmill Tump Long Barrow, Rodmarton
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Windmill Tump Long Barrow, Rodmarton
PLAN A GREAT DAY OUT Windmill Hill Tump is one of four Gloucestershire long barrows in the care of English Heritage which make up a circular tour. Nympsfield Long Barrow, Uley Long Barrow and Belas Knap are all fine examples of Gloucestershire's Neolithic history.
NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
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NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
BEFORE YOU GO Parking: Parking is available adjacent to the site. Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome. PLAN A GREAT DAY OUT Coaley Peak is an excellent spot to enjoy a picnic, with plenty of tables and seating. Take a leisurely stroll around the Woodland Trust's beech wood, or walk a mile down the Cotswold Way to visit Uley Long Barrow,...
St Briavels Castle
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St Briavels Castle
Opening Times 30 April 2017 - 24 March 2018 Exterior: any reasonable daylight hours. Bailey: 25 March - 31 October daily, 11am - 4pm. No access to the interior as the castle is an operating Youth Hostel.
Offa's Dyke
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Offa's Dyke
A three mile section of the great earthwork boundary dyke built along the Anglo-Welsh border by Offa, King of Mercia, probably during the 780s. This especially impressive wooded stretch includes the Devil's Pulpit, with fine views of Tintern Abbey. Read more about the history of Offa's Dyke. Before You Go Parking: Free parking is available...
HAILES ABBEY
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HAILES ABBEY
Built in the 13th century by the Earl of Cornwall, the beautiful ruins of Hailes Abbey are set amid delightful Cotswold countryside. Once the centre of monastic life, the abbey is now the perfect place to relax and enjoy a picnic in a unique historic setting. Don't Miss The Museum, housing sculptures, stonework and other site-finds Audio...
BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW
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BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW
Belas Knap is a particularly fine example of a Neolithic long barrow, with a false entrance and side chambers. Excavated in 1863 and 1865, the remains of 31 people were found in the chambers. The barrow has since been restored. Managed by Gloucestershire County Council. BEFORE YOU GO Access: The barrow is located just over half a mile...
ODDA'S CHAPEL
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ODDA'S CHAPEL
One of the most complete surviving Saxon churches in England, this chapel was built in 1056 by Earl Odda, a relation of Edward the Confessor. It was incorporated into a farmhouse in the 17th century, with a kitchen in the nave and a bedroom in the chancel, and rediscovered in 1865. Nearby is the equally famous Saxon parish church. BEFORE YOU...
Cirencester Amphitheatre
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Cirencester Amphitheatre
On the outskirts of the Cotswold town of Cirencester are the massive earthwork remains of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain. It was built in the early 2nd century, when the Roman city of Corinium (now Cirencester) was second only to London in size and importance, with a population of over 10,000. The amphitheatre could hold about...
Over Bridge
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Over Bridge
A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built in 1825-30 by the great engineer Thomas Telford. Read more about the history of the bridge. Before You Go Parking: Free street parking is available in Horseshoe Drive. How to Find It: There is a pedestrian underpass under the A40 that leads to the bridge. Access: Wheelchair access is...
Greyfriars
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Greyfriars
Substantial remains of an early Tudor friary church of Franciscan 'grey friars'. Read more about the history of Greyfriars. Before You Go Parking: Paid parking is available in Gloucester City Centre. Facilities: Gloucester has a wealth of facilities, shops and food outlets which are all within walking distance. Plan a Great Day Out ...
Blackfriars
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Blackfriars
Blackfriars is one of the most complete surviving friaries of Dominican 'black friars' in England, later converted into a Tudor house and cloth factory. Notable features include the church and the fine scissor-braced dormitory roof. The site is managed by Gloucester City Council. Please check their website for their events programme. Read more...
St Mary's Church, Kempley
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St Mary's Church, Kempley
 This simple Norman church in Gloucestershire, remote from the village it once served, has the oldest timber roof of any building in England. Its greatest glory, however, comes from having some of the best preserved medieval wall paintings in Britain. Those in the chancel are particularly rare, dating from the early 12th century, and are the...
Educational and creative attractions for all ages of kids and adults including a jaunt to the theatre for the more dramatic kids :) can be found here in or near Gloucester so why not try some of these suggestions we have listed near this area: