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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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Play Go Round
Play Go Round offers soft play hire for 0-5 year olds. The equipment can be delivered throughout Gloucestershire and is perfect to entertain the young ones at Birthday Parties, weddings, christenings, family events, corporate events and baby and nursery groups.
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Gloucester - Gloucestershire
At Stagecoach we teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage and beyond, but more importantly to perform better in life. For almost 25 years we have seen young people gain confidence, stretch themselves, and build essential life skills while learning the tools to sing, dance and act and most importantly...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Anytime Castles - Gloucester
• Bouncy Castles & Slides • Adult Entertainment • Birthdays, Weddings, Fun Days • Mobile Sunbed Hire • Hire - Sales - Retubing • Single & Double Vertical Beds Bouncy Castles & Inflatables
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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...
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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...
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Great Witcombe Roman Villa - Great Witcombe
The remains of a large and luxurious villa built around AD 250, with a bathhouse complex and possibly the shrine of a water spirit. Prices Member (Join now) Free Adult Free Child Free Concession Free Opening Times 10 October 2014 - 29 March 2015 Exterior:...
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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 ...
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King Of The Castles
King of the Castles is a Gloucester based bouncy castle hire service and wedding hire business. We cover the whole of Gloucestershire in both the city and rural areas. We can cater for all occasions, no party too big or too small! We have worked alongside local parishes, and schools to provide fun in the smaller communities, as well as...
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BnJ's Castles
BnJs castles is a family run business providing bouncy castle hire in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Quedgeley, Hardwicke and Kingsway as well as all the surrounding areas. We have a friendly approach, we are trustworthy, honest and eager to please. BnJ's is the place to book for bouncy castle hire in Gloucester. We want our customers to be...
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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...
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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...
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Yew Tree Inn - Gloucester Gloucestershire
Yew Tree Inn Chaceley Gloucester Gloucestershire is a Good Food Pub, Bar or Inn. Yew Tree Inn Chaceley Gloucester Gloucestershire is a Family Friendly Pub, Bar or Inn. Yew Tree Inn Chaceley Gloucester Gloucestershire has a Beer Garden.
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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...
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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,...
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Cheltenham
At Stagecoach we teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage and beyond, but more importantly to perform better in life. For almost 25 years we have seen young people gain confidence, stretch themselves, and build essential life skills while learning the tools to sing, dance and act and most importantly...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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CK Castles & Cheltenham Spa Hot Tub Hire
CK castles is a thriving new business based in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham but operating all over Gloucestershire and beyond. We have built up a strong rapport with other companies within the inflatable product industry and now have a nationwide network helping to support us. We regularly attend shows and keep updated with all the new products...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Mini the Clown - Stonehouse
Mini the Clown is a funny, female clown who provides fun shows and parties for children aged 3 to 5 years. Her shows include clowning, silly tricks, puppetry and giant bubbles. A one or two hour booking is available. Mini also provides balloon models, temporary tattoos and games. She is Equity Registered and a trained Actress. Based in...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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...
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Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre - Lydney
All the activities are regularly risk assessed and all equipment is checked regularly and full safety check every 3 months. The instuctors are all qualified to appropriate National Governing Body level, and have been checked by the Criminal Records Bureau, they are First Aid qualified and are gifted in the activities they teach. We have...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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The Museum, housing sculptures, stonework and other site-finds
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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...
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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...
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NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
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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,...
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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...
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Newbridge Farm Park
This great wealth of experience has enabled us to create a little paradise here on the borders of the three counties that enables families and groups to have fun, safe, quality time together with our friendly animals, activities and play areas. As usual nothing stays the same for long here. Our new Playbarn has been going down well with all our...
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Ledbury - Herefordshire
At Stagecoach we teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage and beyond, but more importantly to perform better in life. For almost 25 years we have seen young people gain confidence, stretch themselves, and build essential life skills while learning the tools to sing, dance and act and most importantly...
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Eastnor Castle
Eastnor Castle, in the dramatic setting of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake - is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family. "I hope you will enjoy your visit to our website and get an impression of what Eastnor has to offer. Besides being a fascinating visitor attraction, the Castle fulfils...
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Glazydayz Pottery
With over 400 items of pottery to choose from, we have the largest range of any Pottery-Painting Studio in the three counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire, & Gloucestershire. Our spacious studio seats up to 40, so we're great for large groups as well as smaller ones. We're fully accessible if you rely on wheels to get you...
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Eastnor Pottery - Ledbury
We offer a wide range of activities and events for children, young people and families. Themed pottery workshops take place every school holiday, please see our website for further info! Sessions are designed for 4-8yrs & 9-12yrs and include either a go on the potter’s wheel or work with coloured slips. Themed, pottery sessions for 4yrs...
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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...
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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.
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MAGIC FILLIPO
Established in 1974, Magic Fillipo has more than 30 years experience in the children's entertainers trade, and provides a good services to a diverse range of customers throughout the local area. The company is located in Berkeley. Magic fillipo the Designer of smile's fun magic show disco party bubble show.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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 -...
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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....
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MAGIC WIZ
Specialist Children's Magician Magic & Games, all age groups Playgroups, Schools, Birthdays Corporate, Weddings,Promotions Balloon show and or Workshops All Performed Professionally
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Cirencester
At Stagecoach we teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage and beyond, but more importantly to perform better in life. For almost 25 years we have seen young people gain confidence, stretch themselves, and build essential life skills while learning the tools to sing, dance and act and most importantly...
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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...
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Wye Butterfly Zoo
The success of the Wye Valley BUTTERFLY ZOO brings good news for winter visitors to the Wye Valley. The all-weather capability of the Butterfly Zoo is expected to remain popular even in the worst conditions, and the shops of the two attractions will also be combined to give an outstanding specialty shopping opportunity. how you can attract...
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Goodrich Castle
Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat. The castle was begun in the late 11th century, by the English thegn Godric who gave it his name. A generation later the splendidly preserved square keep which still forms its core was added, probably in the time of...
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SYMONDS YAT WEST AMUSEMENT PARK
SYMONDS YAT WEST AMUSEMENT PARK is situated on the bank of the river in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley, providing a day out for all ages and tastes. The amusement park offers hours of enjoyment, fun and excitement on the fairground rides and arcades. For energetic youngsters, there is probably the finest indoor and outdoor adventure...
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Amazing Hedge Puzzle
PLAY AND LEARN Planted over twenty years ago by brothers Lindsay and Edward Heyes, the fun of the aMazing Hedge Puzzle has made it Herefordshire's most popular private tourist attraction. HISTORY People from all over the world have enjoyed finding out about mazes through the millennia. By making your own labyrinths you too can follow in...
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Museum of Mazes
hedge maze, with a romantic temple at the centre and over a kilometre of hedge planted by Lindsay and Edward Heyes in 1977. Find your way then play! The maze is a great place to play tag with all the family. Not up to running around? Play by stealth! There’s a viewing platform for calling directions... but who do you trust? It’s...
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Kingfisher River Cruises
Symonds Yat is world famous for its natural river scenery. The river winds its way through Symonds Yat gorge and village, dividing it into east and west. Our trips which last around 35 minutes start at 11am and go on until sunset. A full commentary is provided, telling of the natural beauty and history of he area. Evening trips with bar and buffet...
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River Severn and Meadows Attractions
River Severn and Meadows - a beautiful spot by the river, with plenty of open green space for the whole family to enjoy. But that is not all - there are many activities available by the river, including boats to hire, a modern and exciting children’s play area, river cruises, crazy golf, a putting green, go-karts, a paddling pool, plus many...
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Wye Valley Aviation
Enjoy the experience of a lifetime on one of our Champagne Balloon Flights over the beautiful Wye Valley. We only fly small groups for a truly friendly and personal service. More than 30 years experience Civil Aviation Authority Certified Operator Short notice flights In flight photos Flights from £135.00 per person Call...
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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 ...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Forest Adventure Activity Centre
At Forest Adventure, we offer an exciting selection of activities for youth groups. Our activities provide the opportunity for developing new skills and team work in an exciting and exhilarating environment. Forest Adventure Ltd Outdoor Centre is a family run business located in the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean, an...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Green Frog Pottery
Green Frog Pottery is a pottery painting studio in Malvern, Worcestershire. We have everything you need to have fun creating your own ceramic masterpiece. Don't worry if you've never painted before – our friendly, experienced staff will give you all the help you need. There's no need to make a booking (unless you are a group of eight or...
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Malvern Splash
Swimming Pool - 25m pool and teaching pool, flume, wave machine and beach - plus loads more leisure facilities
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Bangers the clown
We are a childrens entertainment business offering a clown face painter balloon modeller and even buffet catering. We can be hired for parties schools fetes fairs carnivals weddings and much more Bangers the clown offers fun for all at any event from childrens parties to to weddings, with puppets juggling plate spinning balloon animals ...
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Malvern Hills Outdoor Centre
Malvern Hills Outdoor Education Centre is nestled at the northern end of the Malvern Ridge in Worcestershire and is set within 9 acres of wooded grounds and provides opportunities for abseiling, grass sledging, adventure walks, trekking and more. An outdoor centre was established on the site in the 1970s and since then has provided a quality...
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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...
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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...
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Aztec Adventure
Let us bring the Adventure to you at Aztec. With 3 outdoor centres around Worcestershire and Warwickshire, we provide a fun filled day for you and your family. Ranging from hiring out our equipment such as canoes, peddle boats, kayaks, windsurf boards, kata kanus, sail boats and more, or getting a one on one private lesson, we provide everything...
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Ice Quest
Ice Skating is cool experience, whatever your age or ability. So why not give it a go with Ice Quest The only real ice rink in 3 Counties Worcestershire, Herefordshire & Gloucestershire
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Laser Quest Malvern
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...
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Malvern - Worcestershire
At Stagecoach we teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage and beyond, but more importantly to perform better in life. For almost 25 years we have seen young people gain confidence, stretch themselves, and build essential life skills while learning the tools to sing, dance and act and most importantly...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Evesham Strawberry Field
WACKY WAREHOUSE (Indoor Play Building - for children up to 4ft 9ins tall) OPENING TIMES Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 7pm. Friday & Saturday 9.30am - 8pm. Sunday 9.30am - 7.30pm. TOTS TIME Monday - Fridays 9.30am - 3pm. CLOWNS Professional clowns - usually every two months. PARTY...
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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...
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