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DAYS OUT:

 

1.Chelthenham Festivals:

Jazz - May

Science - June

Music - July

Literary  - October

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2.Berkley Show - June

 

3.Frampton Fair - September

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4. 3 Choirs Festivals

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9.Saul Marina

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FAMILY DAYS OUT WITH CHILDREN:

 

1.St Augustine`s Farm: 01452 740277

• Just down the road.

• Do tours round the farm animals for children, trailer rides and other activities.

• Address: Passage Road, Arlingham, GL2 7JN  (GL2 7JR for Sat Nav), 

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2. Cattle Country: 01453 810510

• at Berkeley

• Just 6 miles away, with a wide range of activities (death slides, ball pits, zip wires etc) for all ages, most of which is under cover.

• Address: Berkeley Heath Farm, Berkeley, GL13 9EW

 

3.Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust: 01453 891900

• (4 miles)

• The original bird refuge and sanctuary, with indoor child & adult interest exhibitions and a good restaurant.

• Address: WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT
   

4. Nature in Art Museum: 01452 731422

• Delightful Museum & Art gallery specialising in paintings and sculptures of animals and nature.

• Run regular children's art courses in the holidays.

• Address: Wallsworth Hall, Twigworth, GL2 9PA (GL2 9PG for Sat Nav)
   

5. Bristol Zoo: 0117 428 5300

• A lovely day out with lots to see and do, much under cover.

• Address: Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA

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SPORTS and activities:

 

1. Cotswold Canals Trust: 01453 752568

• Trip boats & Cruises - from the Heritage Centre at Saul Junction

 

2. Gloucester Docks: 01452 318054

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3. Canal Boat Hire: 01452 311211

• Glevum Boat Hire Ltd / Gloucester Narrow Boat Hire / Cotswolds

• Email: enquiries@moreweekends.com

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4. Clay pigeon shooting: 01242 870391

• Chatscombe Estate Shooting School: Ian Coley

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5. Go-Kart Racing Arena and Lazertag: 01452 311 211

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6. Dry slope Skiing: 01452 501 438 

• Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre

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7. Bicycle Hire: Stonehouse: 01453 890609

• Or you are welcome to bring your own.

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8.Horse Riding: 01452 813344

• Cotswold Trail Riding

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9. Archery:

• Bowmen of Minchinhampton. Ian Johnson

• Email: info@bowmen-of-minchinhampton.org.uk

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10. Water Sports:

• Cotswold Water Park, Cirencester

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11. Paint-ball/Quad Bikes /Clay Shooting/Karting: 01452 306117

• Range Farm, Brookthorpe, Gloucester: Tel: 01452 813447

• Onger's Farm, Brookthorpe, Gloucester: Tel: 01452 813344

• Morton's Marsh (approx 1 hour drive): Mobile: 07836 657397

• Email: info@cotswoldpaintballing.com

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12.Gliding: 01453 860 342

• Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club, Nympsfield Trial Lessons/fixed price solo courses / fly over the Cotswold countryside

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13. Champagne Balloon Flights: 0117 947 1050

•  (subject to weather)

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Leisure Centres:

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1.Stroud: Stratford Park : 01453 766771

• Tennis/Squash/Badminton + Pool, Gym etc

 

2.The Pulse Dursley: 01453 546441

• Pool (with facilities for disabled persons)

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GOLF:

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Prices vary; it is recommended to telephone or check the website first.

 

1. Minchinhampton Golf Club: 01453 833840 

• New Courses

• 36 holes

• Stroud, Gloucester)

Tel: 01453 833840

 

2. Painswick Golf Club: 01452 812615

• 18 Hole Par 65

•  Wooded Hilltop Course)

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3. Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club: 01453 542015

• (18 Holes Par 68

• Undulating Course with Views)

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4. Rodway Hill Golf Club: 01452 384222

• 18 Hole Par 69

• Gloucester

Tel: 01452 384222

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5. Gloucester Golf Club: 01452 411331

• Robins Wood Hill, Matson,

• 18 holes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EVENINGS OUT:

 

1. Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham: 01242 572573

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2. Cheltenham Town Hall/Pittville Pump Rooms: 0844 5762210

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3. Cheltenham Screening Rooms: 0871 2204443

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4. Cheltenham Cineworld: 0871 2002000

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5. Stroud Vue Cinema: 0345 308 4620

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