Things to do

Things to do includes places to visit, regular opportunities and clubs or groups you can join. There are plenty of locally run online opportunities at the moment, so check out what’s available below. Try a new activity or get involved in a hobby you enjoy and meet people who have the same interests as you. You can browse the categories below or scroll down further to search for things to do by category and by any specific access requirements you have.

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Arts and Crafts

This is where you'll find anything to do with visual arts, textiles, crafts, sculpture, pottery, woodwork etc: clubs, groups and experiences.
Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Children's Activities - Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

Community Bunting Project

Community Bunting Project – watch the film and download the free handout to make your own bright and colourful bunting!…
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Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Gardens and Nature - Historic buildings - Parks and Green Spaces - Play Areas - Wellbeing

Wild Winter at Slimbridge

Winter is a fantastic time to visit Slimbridge with up to 30,000 wild wintering ducks, geese and swans…
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Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Faith and Spirituality - Wellbeing

Mindful Photography Resource

Mindful Photography resource – download this free resource to slow down, enjoy the moment and take beautiful photos.
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Attractions and Days Out

Here we've listed some of the great places to visit in Gloucestershire. Activity parks, caves, historic buildings and a couple of castles are just some of the things to look out for.
Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Food and Drink - Gardens and Nature - Literature and Writing - Markets and Shopping - Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Occupational Therapy

Huuman is a businesses based on the routes of Occupational Therapy. Harriet is a specialist Occupational Therapist with an interest…
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Gloucestershire / Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Parks and Green Spaces - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Free tandem bike hire

Free tandem hire to anyone with a disability or additional need, so that they can ride wherever, whenever and with…
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Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Gardens and Nature - Historic buildings - Parks and Green Spaces - Play Areas - Wellbeing

Wild Winter at Slimbridge

Winter is a fantastic time to visit Slimbridge with up to 30,000 wild wintering ducks, geese and swans…
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Kite and scooter

Children's Activities

Everything for children including soft play, outdoor adventure, family or child groups like messy play, baby yoga etc and places for family days out.
Gloucestershire / Children's Activities - Performing Arts

Inclusive Bubble Birthday Parties

Sensory Birthday Parties for SEN ChildrenBubbly Heaven provides an interactive inclusive bubble party for children with special needs birthday’s…
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Gloucestershire / Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Parks and Green Spaces - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Free tandem bike hire

Free tandem hire to anyone with a disability or additional need, so that they can ride wherever, whenever and with…
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Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Gardens and Nature - Parks and Green Spaces - Wellbeing

Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT

Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK’s best loved illustrator.Collect an illustrated guide…
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Faith and Spirituality

Places of Worship, faith groups and activities related to spirituality.
Gloucestershire / Faith and Spirituality - Gardens and Nature - Parks and Green Spaces - Wellbeing

Self-care toolkit- FREE RESOURCE

This is a FREE resource created by MHELO.  MHELO is an independent network of people in Gloucestershire who…
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Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Faith and Spirituality - Wellbeing

Mindful Photography Resource

Mindful Photography resource – download this free resource to slow down, enjoy the moment and take beautiful photos.
Read more
Gloucestershire / Faith and Spirituality - Wellbeing

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy can work wonders for everyone!We offer holistic massage treatment to help you feel relaxed and also to best…
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Food and Drink

From wine tasting and brewery tours to the Cotswolds' famous pudding club, this category has it covered.
Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Food and Drink - Literature and Writing - Parks and Green Spaces - Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Stroke Rehabilitation

We offer Occupational Therapy treatment to support Stroke Survivors. Your sessions are guided by you however we can support with…
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Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Food and Drink - Gardens and Nature - Literature and Writing - Markets and Shopping - Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Occupational Therapy

Huuman is a businesses based on the routes of Occupational Therapy. Harriet is a specialist Occupational Therapist with an interest…
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Gardens and Nature

Enjoy some of Gloucestershire’s beautiful gardens and areas of wildlife.
Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Food and Drink - Gardens and Nature - Literature and Writing - Markets and Shopping - Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Occupational Therapy

Huuman is a businesses based on the routes of Occupational Therapy. Harriet is a specialist Occupational Therapist with an interest…
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Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Gardens and Nature - Historic buildings - Parks and Green Spaces - Play Areas - Wellbeing

Wild Winter at Slimbridge

Winter is a fantastic time to visit Slimbridge with up to 30,000 wild wintering ducks, geese and swans…
Read more
Gloucestershire / Faith and Spirituality - Gardens and Nature - Parks and Green Spaces - Wellbeing

Self-care toolkit- FREE RESOURCE

This is a FREE resource created by MHELO.  MHELO is an independent network of people in Gloucestershire who…
Read more
Castle flying flag

Historic buildings

Buildings that tell us about the county’s cultural history and families who have lived here. Includes castles, manor houses, estates and barns.
Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Gardens and Nature - Historic buildings - Parks and Green Spaces - Play Areas - Wellbeing

Wild Winter at Slimbridge

Winter is a fantastic time to visit Slimbridge with up to 30,000 wild wintering ducks, geese and swans…
Read more
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Literature and Writing

Book clubs and creative writing workshops can be found here.
Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Children's Activities - Literature and Writing - Sports and Leisure

An opportunity to write to encourage and motivate

An opportunity to write about your new beginnings to encourage and motivate New beginnings can be so beautiful.…
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Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Food and Drink - Literature and Writing - Parks and Green Spaces - Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Stroke Rehabilitation

We offer Occupational Therapy treatment to support Stroke Survivors. Your sessions are guided by you however we can support with…
Read more
Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Food and Drink - Gardens and Nature - Literature and Writing - Markets and Shopping - Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Occupational Therapy

Huuman is a businesses based on the routes of Occupational Therapy. Harriet is a specialist Occupational Therapist with an interest…
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Markets and Shopping

From shopping centres and popular shops to local markets with home-produced food and crafts, you’ll find it all here.
Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Food and Drink - Gardens and Nature - Literature and Writing - Markets and Shopping - Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Occupational Therapy

Huuman is a businesses based on the routes of Occupational Therapy. Harriet is a specialist Occupational Therapist with an interest…
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Parks and Green Spaces

Enjoy walks and picnics in this amazing range of parks and green spaces across the county.
Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Gardens and Nature - Parks and Green Spaces - Wellbeing

Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT

Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK’s best loved illustrator.Collect an illustrated guide…
Read more
Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Food and Drink - Literature and Writing - Parks and Green Spaces - Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Stroke Rehabilitation

We offer Occupational Therapy treatment to support Stroke Survivors. Your sessions are guided by you however we can support with…
Read more
Gloucestershire / Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Parks and Green Spaces - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Free tandem bike hire

Free tandem hire to anyone with a disability or additional need, so that they can ride wherever, whenever and with…
Read more
Drama masks and musical notes

Performing Arts

Are you looking to dance or want to give amateur dramatics a go? Dance, music and drama activities are listed here.
Gloucestershire / Children's Activities - Performing Arts - Theatre and Concerts

Drama classes for 7-11 year olds

Acting Up! provides exciting drama classes for children to discover all aspects of acting in a fun and innovative…
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Gloucestershire / Children's Activities - Performing Arts - Theatre and Concerts

Innovative drama classes for teenagers (12 plus)

Acting Up! provides exciting drama classes for teenagers to discover all aspects of acting in a fun and innovative…
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Gloucestershire / Performing Arts

The Music Inclusion Conference 2021 (videos)

More than 100 people joined The Music Works online for Gloucestershire’s first youth-led music conference. It brought together music educators,…
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Play Areas

Information about outdoor play areas for children.
Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Children's Activities - Gardens and Nature - Historic buildings - Parks and Green Spaces - Play Areas - Wellbeing

Wild Winter at Slimbridge

Winter is a fantastic time to visit Slimbridge with up to 30,000 wild wintering ducks, geese and swans…
Read more
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Social Interest Groups

This is a great place to find things to do with people who have similar interests. You might even find a new hobby!
Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Attractions and Days Out - Food and Drink - Gardens and Nature - Literature and Writing - Markets and Shopping - Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Occupational Therapy

Huuman is a businesses based on the routes of Occupational Therapy. Harriet is a specialist Occupational Therapist with an interest…
Read more
Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Food and Drink - Literature and Writing - Parks and Green Spaces - Social Interest Groups - Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Stroke Rehabilitation

We offer Occupational Therapy treatment to support Stroke Survivors. Your sessions are guided by you however we can support with…
Read more
Gloucestershire / Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

Mental Health Coffee Morning

Every Friday from 10.00am to 11.00amAre you caring for someone with poor mental health?Meet other likeminded Carers for a cuppa…
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Sports and Leisure

A range of sports and leisure activities to get involved in, whether you’re looking for an inclusive club/venue or something that is more suited to your specific requirements.
Gloucestershire / Sports and Leisure

Online Seated Dance with Mika - Every Tuesday from 11.00am to 12.00noon

Easy-to-follow dances to help improve your strength, balance and mobility. Can be followed seated or standing if preferred. The…
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Gloucestershire / Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Online Zumba with Wanda - Every Thursday from 10.00am to 10.45am

This session is pre-booking only, Burn calories while having fun dancing. If you are a registered carer you cab…
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Gloucestershire / Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Online Distance Reiki with Jo - Every Wednesday from 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Anyone can benefit from distance Reiki healing. If you’re experiencing health issues, Reiki is a wonderful complementary therapy that…
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Spotlit theatre stage

Theatre and Concerts

Venues around Gloucestershire where you can enjoy live performances including theatre, music and comedy.
Gloucestershire / Children's Activities - Performing Arts - Theatre and Concerts

Drama classes for 7-11 year olds

Acting Up! provides exciting drama classes for children to discover all aspects of acting in a fun and innovative way. I…
Read more
Gloucestershire / Children's Activities - Performing Arts - Theatre and Concerts

Innovative drama classes for teenagers (12 plus)

Acting Up! provides exciting drama classes for teenagers to discover all aspects of acting in a fun and innovative…
Read more
Gloucestershire / Children's Activities - Performing Arts - Theatre and Concerts

Drama classes for 7-11 year olds

Acting Up! provides exciting drama classes for children to discover all aspects of acting in a fun and innovative…
Read more
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Wellbeing

A selection of activities, groups and sessions to support your health and wellbeing.
Gloucestershire / Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

Mental Health Coffee Morning

Every Friday from 10.00am to 11.00amAre you caring for someone with poor mental health?Meet other likeminded Carers for a cuppa…
Read more
Gloucestershire / Arts and Crafts - Children's Activities - Social Interest Groups - Wellbeing

Community Bunting Project

Community Bunting Project – watch the film and download the free handout to make your own bright and colourful bunting!…
Read more
Gloucestershire / Sports and Leisure - Wellbeing

Online Shibashi Qigong - Every Monday 10.30 to 11.30

Join our expert instructor as he teaches you the exercises of Shibashi. Shibashi movements are designed to start to…
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