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FUN THINGS TO DO
Activities and ideas to enjoy while you stay with us:
** We recommend you check these online before you go.
Many during Covid request online booking **
DAYS OUT:
CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL - May
CHELTENHAM SCIENCE FESTIVAL - June
CHELTENHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL - July
CHELTENHAM LITERARY FESTIVAL - October
BERKELEY SHOW - June
Website: www.berkeleyshow.co.uk
FRAMPTON FAIR - September
Website: www.framptoncountryfair.co.uk
Plus:
· Cheltenham Races - Gold Cup and many other Racing Events throughout the year
· 3 Choirs Festivals
· Paint Balling
· Honda Bikes
· Riding
· Canal Festivals
· Saul Marina
· Badminton & Gatcombe Horse Trials & Craft Fairs
WITH CHILDREN:
St Augustine`s Farm, just down the road.
Do tours round the farm animals for children, trailer rides and other activities.
Website: www.staugustinesfarm.co.uk
Address: Passage Road, Arlingham, GL2 7JN (GL2 7JR for Sat Nav),
Tel: 01452 740277, 01452 740720
Cattle Country 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.
Website: www.cattlecountry.co.uk
Website: (Indoor Play) https://www.cattlecountry.co.uk/indoor-play
Address: Berkeley Heath Farm, Berkeley, GL13 9EW
Tel: 01453 810510
Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (4 miles)
The original bird refuge and sanctuary, with indoor child & adult interest exhibitions and a good restaurant.
Website: www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge
Address: WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT
Tel: 01453 891900
Nature in Art Museum Delightful Museum & Art gallery specialising in
paintings and sculptures of animals and nature. Run regular children's
art courses in the holidays.
Website: www.natureinart.org.uk
Address: Wallsworth Hall, Twigworth, GL2 9PA (GL2 9PG for Sat Nav)
Tel: 01452 731422
Bristol Zoo
A lovely day out with lots to see and do,
much under cover.
Website: www.bristolzoo.org.uk
Address: Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton,
Bristol BS8 3HA
Tel: 0117 428 5300
Rococo Gardens
Website: www.rococogarden.org.uk
Tel: 01452 813 204
OTHER ACTIVITIES & SPORTS:
Cotswold Canals Trust
Trip boats & Cruises - from the Heritage Centre at
Saul Junction
Website: www.cotswoldcanals.org.uk/enjoying-the-canals/boat-trips
Tel: 01453 752568
or from Gloucester Docks: Tel: 01452 318054
Website: https://www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/gloucester/
forvisitors.htm
Cotswold Canals Trust – Trip boats & Cruises - from the Heritage Centre at Saul Junction
Website: www.cotswoldcanals.org.uk/enjoying-the-canals/boat-trips
Tel: 01453 752568
Canal Boat Hire: Glevum Boat Hire Ltd / Gloucester Narrow Boat Hire / Cotswolds
Website: http://www.moreweekends.com/category/sightseeing_tours/4397.html
Email: enquiries@moreweekends.com
Tel: 01452 311211
Website: https://www.gloucesternarrowboats.co.uk
Tel: 07774 464555
Website: http://www.visitthecotswolds.org.uk/
things-to-see-and-do/outdoor-activities/boat-trips
Clay pigeon shooting
Chatscombe Estate Shooting School: Ian Coley
Website: www.iancoley.co.uk
Tel: 01242 870391
Go-Kart Racing Arena and Lazertag:
Website: jdrkarting.co.uk
Tel: 01452 311 211
Dry slope Skiing: Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre
Website: gloucesterski.com
Tel: 01452 501 438
Bicycle Hire: Stonehouse
Website: https://www.cotswoldcanals.org.uk/2012/04/25/cycle-hire-at-stonehouse
Tel: 01453 890609 / 07378321048
Or you are welcome to bring your own.
Horse Riding: Cotswold Trail Riding
Website: cotswoldtrailriding.co.uk
Tel: 01452 813344
Archery: Bowmen of Minchinhampton. Ian Johnson
Website: www.bowmen-of-minchinhampton.org.uk
Email: info@bowmen-of-minchinhampton.org.uk
Water Sports: Cotswold Water Park, Cirencester
Website: https://www.waterpark.org/
Paint-ball/Quad Bikes /Clay Shooting/Karting: Tel: 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
Gliding: Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club, Nympsfield Trial Lessons
/fixed price solo courses / fly over the Cotswold countryside
Website: http://bggc.co.uk/learn-to-fly/trial-flights
Tel: 01453 860 342
Champagne Balloon Flights (subject to weather)
Website: https://www.ballooning-network.co.uk/pages
Tel: 0117 947 1050
Walking in Gloucestershire
Cotswold Way
Website: www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/cotswold-way
Five Valleys
Website: www.ldwa.org.uk/challenge_events/show_event.php?event_id=22306
Gloucestershire Ramblers
Website: www.walkinginengland.co.uk/glos/walks.php
Email: john@walkinginengland.co.uk
Miles without Stiles
Walking Tours: guided & unguided. Contact Ashley/Aysegul
Website: www.thecotswoldwalkingcompany.com
Email: info@thecotswoldwalkingcompany.com
Email: sales@thecotswoldwalkingcompany.com
Tel: 01242 604190
Local Leisure Centres:
Stroud: Stratford Park. Tennis/Squash/Badminton + Pool, Gym etc
Tel: 01453 766771
Dursley: Pool (with facilities for disabled persons)
Tel: 01453 546441
GOLF:
Prices vary; it is recommended to telephone or check the website first.
Minchinhampton Golf Club (New Courses, 36 holes, Stroud, Gloucester)
Tel: 01453 833840
Painswick Golf Club (18 Hole Par 65, Wooded Hilltop Course)
Tel: 01452 812615
Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club (18 Holes Par 68, Undulating Course with Views)
Tel: 01453 542015
Cotswold Edge Golf Club (18 Hole Par 70, Flat with Magnificent Views)
Tel: 01453 844398
Canons Court Golf Club, Wotton-under-Edge
Tel: 01453 843128
Thornbury Golf Centre
Tel: 01454 281144
Rodway Hill Golf Club (18 Hole Par 69, Gloucester)
Tel: 01452 384222
Gloucester Golf Club (Robins Wood Hill, Matson, 18 holes)
Tel: 01452 411331
Lilley Brook Golf Club (18 Hole Par 70, Parkland, Cheltenham)
Tel: 01242 526785
Cleeve Hill Golf Club (18 hole Par 72, Hilltop Inland Links, Cheltenham)
Tel: 01242 672025
Brickhampton Court Golf Complex (Two 18 Hole Courses)
Tel: 01452 859444
Naunton Downs Golf Club (18 Hole Par 71, Rolling Countryside,
Cheltenham)
Tel: 01451 850170
Cotswold Hills Golf Club (18 hole Par 72, Undulating Country Course)
Tel: 01242 515264
Cirencester Golf Club (18 Hole Par 69, Scenic Course, Cirencester)
Tel: 01285 652465
Sherdons Golf Centre (9 hole Par 66, Countryside with gentle slopes)
Tel: 01684 274782
EVENINGS OUT:
Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
Website: www.everymantheatre.org.uk
Tel: 01242 572573
Cheltenham Town Hall/Pittville Pump Rooms
Website: www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
Tel: 0844 5762210
Cheltenham Screening Rooms (Renovating)
Website: www.thescreeningrooms.co.uk
More Info: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/
Attraction_Review-g186284-d3207985-Reviews-The_Screening_Rooms-Cheltenham_Cotswolds_England.html
Tel: 0871 2204443
Cheltenham Cineworld
Website: www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/cheltenham
Tel: 0871 2002000
Stroud Vue Cinema
Website: www.myvue.com/home/cinema/stroud
Tel: 0345 308 4620



Bristol Zoo

Rococo Gardens


Cotswold Canals Trust


Ian Coley Shooting School


Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club



Bristol + Bath Ballooning Network

Walking in Gloucestershire

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Bristol Zoo



3 Choirs Festival