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Cotswold Show & Country Fair - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Cotswold Show & Country Fair

4 - 5 Jul 2009 (annual)

The Cotswold Show and Country Fair in Cirencester Park is a wonderful chance to discover the gastronomic highlights of the Cotswolds region, along with crafts, livestock shows, country pursuits and much more.

 
Tewkesbury Medieval Festival - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

11 - 12 Jul 2009 (annual)

The annual Tewkesbury Medieval Festival includes the re-enactment of the battle of Tewkesbury - way back in 1471 - with hosts of armoured participants. Visitors can watch archery competitions and take guided battlefield tours.

 
David Gray - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

David Gray

17 Jul 2009

Mainstream British singer-songwriter David Gray performs at the Westonbirt Arboretum in Tetbury. The show is sure to feature all his hits as well as material from his forthcoming new album Draw the Line.

 
Royal International Air Tattoo - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Royal International Air Tattoo

18 - 19 Jul 2009 (annual)

Daredevil pilots put their machines through their paces at the annual Royal International Air Tattoo, attracting visitors to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Watch hundreds of aeroplanes, ranging from speedy jets to state-of-the-art pilotless aircraft, take to the sky for breathtaking shows.

 
Longborough Festival Opera - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Longborough Festival Opera

10 Jun - 22 Jul 2009 (annual)

During the summer, Longborough Festival Opera fills a privately-owned house on the edge of this Cotswold village. The event has a party atmosphere and black tie is optional, although many visitors like to look the part.

 
Gloucester Festival - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Gloucester Festival

18 Jul - 1 Aug 2009 (annual)

Gloucester's annual summer festival launches with a spectacular street procession and features live music, street theatre, a children's festival, outdoor cinema, a funfair, fireworks and a massive finale weekend.

 
Musica Deo Sacra - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Musica Deo Sacra

27 Jul - 2 Aug 2009 (annual)

Musica Deo Sacra comprises a group of semi-professional singers from many different cathedral, collegiate and recital choirs throughout England who give concerts in the stunning surroundings of Tewkesbury Abbey.

 
International Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

International Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival

25 Jul - 2 Aug 2009 (annual)

The International Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival brings the best of the blues from the US and UK to King Square and various pubs around the city. For full details of the programme schedule and venues, please visit the festival website.

 
Gatcombe Horse Trials - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Gatcombe Horse Trials

7 - 9 Aug 2009 (annual)

The annual Gatcombe Horse Trials are held in the spectacular setting of Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire, home of the Princess Royal and her family. Leading riders from around the world take part, ensuring an exciting and extremely competitive event.

 
Frocester Beer Festival - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Frocester Beer Festival

Aug 2009 (annual)

The summertime Frocester Beer Festival, held at Frocester Cricket Club, has proved so popular with real ale enthusiasts in the Cotswolds that it sells out before most people can even say the word Gloucestershire. Get your tickets now!

 

What's happening every day

Cheltenham Racecourse - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Cheltenham Racecourse

Daily

Home to some of the UK's most prestigious horseraces, Cheltenham Racecourse provides some stunning views of the racing and the unusual uphill finish due to its positioning in a natural amphitheatre. Everyone has their favourite spot, and among the unique on-site facilities is a train station which serves as the southern terminus of the heritage Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway.

 

Keith Scarrott Shoes

Daily

Indulge in exclusively designed and handcrafted footwear for men and women from Italy and Spain in a shop where emphasis is placed on personal service.

 
The Promenade - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

The Promenade

Daily

The Promenade is Cheltenham's most famous street. Established in 1817-18, it was designed as a carriage drive connecting the new Sherborne Spa with the High Street and it retains a certain opulent elegance. Once known for the gentlemen's clubs that were strung out along its length, the Promenade is now famous for smart shops and cosmopolitan pavement cafes.

 
Holst Birthplace Museum - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Holst Birthplace Museum

Daily; not Mon or Sun

Gustav Holst was born at 4 Clarence Road, Cheltenham on 21 September 1874. His home is now a monument to his industry and fame. As well as running the house museum, The Holst Birthplace Trust aims to promote the music of Holst and encourages the performance and understanding of his work through its events.

 

Montpellier Wine Bar

Daily

Start the evening in style with the smart set in the trendy Montpellier Wine Bar in Cheltenham where drinkers come to see and be seen before a night out on the town.

 
Walking the Cotswold Way - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Walking the Cotswold Way

Daily

The 100-mile, ancient droving trail of the Cotswold Way is a fantastic way to explore the beauty of this romantic countryside. Buy an Ordnance Survey Map and follow the route for an epic eight-day hike along the western escarpment, starting close to Shakespeare's Stratford and finishing in Bath via Stanton, Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham, Painswick, Dursley, Upton and Cold Ashton.

 
Walking the Cotswold Way - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Walking the Cotswold Way

Daily

The 100-mile, ancient droving trail of the Cotswold Way is a fantastic way to explore the beauty of this romantic countryside. Buy an Ordnance Survey Map and follow the route for an epic eight-day hike along the western escarpment, starting close to Shakespeare's Stratford and finishing in Bath via Stanton, Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham, Painswick, Dursley, Upton and Cold Ashton.

 
The House of the Tailor of Gloucester - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

The House of the Tailor of Gloucester

Daily

Beside Gloucester Cathedral is the house that, over 100 years ago, inspired Beatrix Potter's story The Tailor of Gloucester. Inside the house visitors can see the tailor, his cat Simpkin and the collection of nimble-fingered mice.

 
Birdland - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Birdland

Daily

Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water is a rare haven of the exotic tucked away in rural England, boasting over 500 birds from 130 species including pelicans, penguins and flamingos.

 

Café René

Daily

Gloucester's Café René is an atmospheric bar and restaurant with extended opening hours, live bands on Wednesday evenings and resident DJs on Friday and Saturday.

 
Cotswold Water Park - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Cotswold Water Park

Daily

The Cotswold Water Park is a series of 133 gravel lakes covering 40 square miles in the heart of the south Cotswolds. "A blooming marvellous place" according to David Bellamy, it's perfect for windsurfing, angling, sailing, canoeing and horse riding.

 

Made in Gloucestershire

Daily; not Sun

Made in Gloucestershire acts as a showcase for talented local craftspeople. Hand-made jewellery, pottery, soaps, textiles, greeting cards and garden sculptures are all on offer in the shop, along with home-made food and drink.

 
Gloucester Cathedral - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Gloucester Cathedral

Daily

Gloucester Cathedral is one of Britain's oldest and most beautiful religious buildings. The medieval architecture boasts the added attraction of having featured in the Harry Potter films as Hogwarts School.

 

Gloucester Antique Centre

Daily

Occupying the only privately-owned Victorian warehouse in the historic Gloucester Docks, the Gloucester Antique Centre has five floors where 140 dealers offer antiques and collectables, from jewellery to dining tables, porcelain figures and 1950s records.

 
A Walk through the Swells & Slaughters - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

A Walk through the Swells & Slaughters

Daily

Forming one of the most beautiful walks in the Cotswolds, the Swells and Slaughters are four villages which nestle between dairy pastures and wooded corners, linked by the bubbling rivers of the Dickler and the Eye.

 
Fairford Church - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Fairford Church

Daily

Fairford's St Mary's Church is well worth visiting for its 28 precious stained glass windows, made circa 1480 for the spaces they still occupy 500 years later. The windows decorate a classic "wool" church, built of Cotswold stone in the perpendicular style in the 15th century.

 
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

Daily

The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum charts the history of two famous regiments, the Gloucestershire Regiment (The Glorious Glosters) and the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars. The collection includes art, medals, weapons, uniforms and soldiers' personal items.

 

Thread Shed

Daily

A longstanding part of the Cheltenham scene, Thread Shed is a must if you are looking for alternative clothing with funky footwear and snazzy clothing for the rebel in all of us.

 
Gloucester Docks - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Gloucester Docks

Daily

Until a few years ago the Gloucester Docks were busy functioning as Britain's most inland port. Today they have been extensively redeveloped to house antique shops, restaurants, a museum of commercial products and the National Waterways Museum.

 
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

Daily

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway runs steam services between Toddington and Winchcombe in the beautiful Cotswolds. The service not only reminds visitors of the ways we used to travel but also offers great views of the surrounding area. Special events are organised throughout the year so remember to check the website for full details.

 

The Daffodil

Daily; not Sun

Visitors to The Daffodil in Cheltenham can sip champagne or a cocktail in style before dinner in the first floor bar. Styled after the vitality of the Roaring Twenties, this converted Art Deco cinema attracts sophisticates and the curious, so make sure you book a table.

 
Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum

Daily; not Sun

The Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum is known for its internationally significant collection relating to the Arts and Crafts Movement, recognised as outstanding by the award of Designated Museum status in 1998. Particularly strong in furniture, the collection also includes silver, textiles, ceramics and paintings, much of which was made by Cotswold craftsmen inspired by William Morris.

 
Hidcote Manor - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Hidcote Manor

Daily; not Thu or Fri

Hidcote Manor was described by its creator as a "wild garden in a formal setting", which perfectly sums up the duality of its nature. Hidcote is both formal and fecund, precise and profuse, linear and lush.

 
Gloucester Folk Museum - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Gloucester Folk Museum

Daily; not Mon or Sun

Opened in 1935, the Gloucester Folk Museum was one of the first museums of social history to be established in Britain, filling three timber-framed buildings on Westgate St (Nos 99-101), which had been a merchant's house from the late 15th-century, as well as 103 Westgate St, an early 17th-century building.

 

Moda

Daily; not Tue or Sun

With two main music rooms and the VIP Lounge, Moda in Cheltenham has it covered with club classics, R&B, retro, funky house and even a night of cheese where you can strut your stuff to the cheesiest pop tunes.

 

The New Inn

Daily

Gloucester's New Inn offers two different experiences to thirsty locals and visitors. Relax while sipping real ale in a 14th-century coaching inn (Britain's oldest galleried inn), or groove in the nightclub.

 
Nature in Art - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Nature in Art

Daily; not Mon

Gloucester's Nature in Art is a unique museum dedicated to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by the natural world. The comprehensive collection includes work from the last 1500 years, from over 60 countries and by more than 600 artists.

 
National Waterways Museum - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

National Waterways Museum

Daily

Gloucester's award-winning National Waterways Museum, housed in its splendid refurbished Victorian warehouse on Gloucester's Docks, gives a hands-on history of Britain's canal system.

 
Gloucester Cathedral - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Gloucester Cathedral

Daily

Gloucester Cathedral is one of Britain's oldest and most beautiful religious buildings. The current building can date its beginnings back to 1089 when Robert, Bishop of Hereford, laid the foundation stone of the new abbey church, but in fact a church was built here back in 678AD. Gloucester Cathedral's cloisters were used as part of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films.

 
Gloucester Antiques Centre - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Gloucester Antiques Centre

Daily

Occupying the only privately owned Victorian warehouse in the historic Gloucester Docks, the Gloucester Antique Centre has five floors and 140 dealers offering antiques and collectables, from jewellery to dining tables, from porcelain figures to 1950's records.

 
Woodlands Riding Stables - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Woodlands Riding Stables

Daily

The Cotswolds offers some of the most spectacular horse-riding in England with its steep banks, oak forests and open grassland criss-crossed by bridlepaths. Woodlands Riding Stables, situated at the foot of Stanway Bank in Wood Stanway, has a lovely position in the heart of the region, with well-trained, lively horses to suit riders of all abilities and sizes.

 
The Barn Owl Centre of Gloucestershire - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

The Barn Owl Centre of Gloucestershire

Daily

The Barn Owl Centre of Gloucestershire aims to provide captive-bred birds with the best possible care, Visits to the centre are available by prior arrangement only, so please call or e-mail to arrange your trip.

 

Innteraction

Daily

The Innteraction nightclub is home to Gloucester's loudest sound system and a great light show. Watch out for Delicious Friday R&B nights and Reactive Saturdays, offering anything from Funky House to Seventies, hip-hop and dance.

 
Batsford Arboretum - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Batsford Arboretum

Daily

Batsford House boasts a beautiful arboretum created in the 1870s by Lord Redesdale, who spent much of his time in the Far East. More than 100 years later his grand plan has come to fruition, with exotic trees from all over Asia tumbling amongst silvery streams on the banks around the house.

 
The Warehouse Climbing Wall - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

The Warehouse Climbing Wall

Daily

Britain's premier climbing centre is located in the heart of Gloucester, and is just one of the many facilities of local health club The Warehouse. In addition to the gym, the aerobics suite, the jacuzzi, sauna and steam room and sun bed, the climbing wall is a major draw.

 

What's happening monthly

No monthly events available.

What's happening yearly

Wychwood Festival - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Wychwood Festival

May 2010 (annual)

The Wychwood Festival returns to Cheltenham Racecourse. Cutting-edge contemporary sounds mix seamlessly with folk traditions and world music rubs shoulders with the blues.

 

The Open

Nov 2009 (annual)

More than 50,000 people attend The Open meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse. Jump racing takes centre stage and the highlight of the weekend is Saturday's Paddy Power Gold Cup.

 

The LAPADA Show

Nov 2009 (annual)

One of the most decorative and stylish of the UK's annual antique fairs, The LAPADA Show has been running for a decade, attracting more than 100 dealers from all over the country. In 2008 it is held at Cheltenham Racecourse.

 
The Festival - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

The Festival

Mar 2010 (annual)

The Festival at Cheltenham is the biggest event of the season. The 26 races offer £3.67 million in prize money and attract the finest horses from all over Britain, Ireland and France.

 
Tewkesbury Medieval Festival - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

11 - 12 Jul 2009 (annual)

The annual Tewkesbury Medieval Festival includes the re-enactment of the battle of Tewkesbury - way back in 1471 - with hosts of armoured participants. Visitors can watch archery competitions and take guided battlefield tours.

 
Tetbury Woolsack Races - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Tetbury Woolsack Races

May 2010 (annual)

Tetbury holds an extraordinary annual event on May Bank Holiday. Locals arrange themselves into teams of four and, in pairs, relay a 60lb woolsack (35lb for ladies) up and down Gumstool Hill between the Crown and the Royal Oak pubs.

 
Sudeley Castle - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Sudeley Castle

31 Mar - 30 Oct 2009 (annual)

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswold Hills, Sudeley Castle is steeped in a rich royal history and surrounded by 14 acres of stunning gardens.

 

Stanway House

1 Jun - 31 Aug 2009; Tue, Thu, and Sat only (annual)

Picturesque Stanway House in Gloucestershire, built between 1580 and 1630 of mellowed Cotswold stone, is a beautiful place in which to spend a leisurely afternoon. The 18th-century water garden boasts a majestic 70-foot single jet fountain.

 
St Briavels' Bread & Cheese Dole - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

St Briavels' Bread & Cheese Dole

May 2010 (annual)

Each year on Whit Sunday the small village of St Briavels, in the Wye Valley, plays host to the Bread and Cheese Dole.

 

Spring Hill Horse Trials

31 Aug 2009 (annual)

The Spring Hill Horse Trials, held on the Spring Hill estate between Moreton-in-Marsh and Broadway, is a Cotswold summer highlight. Top-class equestrian professionals flock to this stunning setting to compete in an exciting one-day event.

 
Royal International Air Tattoo - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Royal International Air Tattoo

18 - 19 Jul 2009 (annual)

Daredevil pilots put their machines through their paces at the annual Royal International Air Tattoo, attracting visitors to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Watch hundreds of aeroplanes, ranging from speedy jets to state-of-the-art pilotless aircraft, take to the sky for breathtaking shows.

 

Rock 'n' Gem Show

Oct 2009 (annual)

Scores of crystal, mineral, fossil and gemstone experts gather at Cheltenham Racecourse for the Rock 'n' Gem Show, devoted to some of Earth's more interesting offerings. Pick up top tips on what crystals can do for mind, body and soul.

 
Robert Dover's Games & Scuttlebrook Wake - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Robert Dover's Games & Scuttlebrook Wake

May 2010 (annual)

Every year, the beautiful Cotswold town of Chipping Campden celebrates the season with a series of strange and time-honoured sports, and some even stranger costumes...

 

Race For Life

Jun 2010 (annual)

Cancer Research UK's annual race, the Race For Life incorporates a series of 5km walks or runs for women, with the aim of raising money to find cures to cancers that touch their lives. Gloucester's run starts at Hartpury College.

 

Painswick Ancient Clypping Ceremony

20 Sep 2009 (annual)

Every September an ancient ceremony takes place at Painswick's St Mary's Church. The Painswick Ancient Clypping Ceremony involves locals joining hands round the church to form an unbroken chain, then singing the Clypping Hymn as part of an open-air service.

 

Natural Living Show

10 - 11 Oct 2009 (annual)

Cheltenham's annual show of all things healthy and holistic takes place at the Pitville Pump Rooms. More than 100 stands tout their wares, together with a full programme of lectures and workshops on a number of esoteric and "alternative" topics.

 
Musica Deo Sacra - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Musica Deo Sacra

27 Jul - 2 Aug 2009 (annual)

Musica Deo Sacra comprises a group of semi-professional singers from many different cathedral, collegiate and recital choirs throughout England who give concerts in the stunning surroundings of Tewkesbury Abbey.

 
Longborough Festival Opera - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Longborough Festival Opera

10 Jun - 22 Jul 2009 (annual)

During the summer, Longborough Festival Opera fills a privately-owned house on the edge of this Cotswold village. The event has a party atmosphere and black tie is optional, although many visitors like to look the part.

 
Kiftsgate Court Gardens - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Kiftsgate Court Gardens

1 Mar - 30 Sep 2009 (annual)

Kiftsgate Court's gardens are often overlooked on account of their famous neighbour (Hidcote Manor) across the road. But the formality of Hidcote is beautifully offset by Kiftsgate's steep terracing, unusual planting and breathtaking beauty.

 
Jumpin' at the Woodside - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Jumpin' at the Woodside

May 2010 (annual)

Step back in time to the dance floors of the 1930s and 1940s as Gloucester's Guildhall hosts Europe's biggest gathering of jazz-jivers and lindy hoppers - Jumpin' at the Woodside.

 
International Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

International Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival

25 Jul - 2 Aug 2009 (annual)

The International Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival brings the best of the blues from the US and UK to King Square and various pubs around the city. For full details of the programme schedule and venues, please visit the festival website.

 
Heritage Open Days - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Heritage Open Days

10 - 13 Sep 2009 (annual)

Heritage Open Days is one of England's most popular voluntary cultural events, opening the doors of around 2000 fascinating properties not normally accessible to the public. Gloucester and its surroundings do their bit, with scores of public places open to view.

 
Hailes Abbey - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Hailes Abbey

21 Mar - 31 Oct 2009 (annual)

Hailes Abbey is one of the most striking abbey ruins in southern England, located near a host of other historic sites. A must-see in any central Cotswolds itinerary, the abbey marked its 750th anniversary in 2002.

 

Greenbelt Festival

28 - 31 Aug 2009 (annual)

Join thousands of happy campers at the Cheltenham Racecourse for the annual Greenbelt Festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Christians from all over the world gather to share news, views and music.

 
Gloucester Festival - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Gloucester Festival

18 Jul - 1 Aug 2009 (annual)

Gloucester's annual summer festival launches with a spectacular street procession and features live music, street theatre, a children's festival, outdoor cinema, a funfair, fireworks and a massive finale weekend.

 
Gatcombe Horse Trials - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Gatcombe Horse Trials

7 - 9 Aug 2009 (annual)

The annual Gatcombe Horse Trials are held in the spectacular setting of Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire, home of the Princess Royal and her family. Leading riders from around the world take part, ensuring an exciting and extremely competitive event.

 
Frocester Beer Festival - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Frocester Beer Festival

Aug 2009 (annual)

The summertime Frocester Beer Festival, held at Frocester Cricket Club, has proved so popular with real ale enthusiasts in the Cotswolds that it sells out before most people can even say the word Gloucestershire. Get your tickets now!

 
Football in the River - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Football in the River

31 Aug 2009 (annual)

Quintessential Cotswold village Bourton-on-the-Water sits astride the Windrush. This three-metre-wide bubbling brook flows down Bourton's main street, and it's here that the annual Football in the River game takes place, and has done for over 100 years.

 
Firework Display - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Firework Display

Nov 2009 (annual)

Gloucester Round Table organises this firework display in the impressive surroundings of Gloucester Docks. With an onsite funfair and refreshments available, the event is Gloucester's biggest Guy Fawkes celebration.

 

Festival of the Tree

24 - 31 Aug 2009 (annual)

Unique creations in wood are on display at Bristol's Festival of the Tree, hosted by Westonbirt Arboretum. A variety of child-friendly activities and events make this a fun day out for all the family.

 

Festival of Performing Arts

May 2010 (annual)

Cheltenham Town Hall hosts yet another Festival of Performing Arts this May. From cabaret to tap dancing, the celebration of dance, music, speech and drama attracts thousands of competitors and spectators of all ages.

 
Easter Eggtastic Challenge - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Easter Eggtastic Challenge

Apr 2010 (annual)

Westonbirt Arboretum celebrates Easter with its own clue-led trail to follow and plenty of opportunity to make your own Easter decorations. All those who complete the trail receive a sweet reward and are entered into a prize draw.

 

Dyrham Park

14 Mar - 1 Nov 2009; not Wed or Thu (annual)

Fine textiles, paintings and pretty items of blue-and-white delftware reside at Gloucestershire's majestic Dyrham Park. Built between 1692 and 1704, the house and its contents reflect the taste of the time for Dutch fashions.

 
Dragon Boat Regatta - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Dragon Boat Regatta

May 2010 (annual)

Dragon-boat racing began over 2000 years ago on the riverbanks of southern China as a fertility rite to ensure plentiful crops. Gloucester Docks offer their own version in this annual fund-raising event, as 30 teams compete for the CLIC Shield.

 
Dog Days - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Dog Days

Feb 2010 (annual)

Take part in pooch fun at Westonbirt Arboretum's Dog Days. Several competitions include 'dog most like its owner', 'golden oldie' and 'child's best friend'. Sunday sees the non-pedigree show Scruffts take place. Stalls sell dog-friendly goodies all weekend.

 
Cotswold Show & Country Fair - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Cotswold Show & Country Fair

4 - 5 Jul 2009 (annual)

The Cotswold Show and Country Fair in Cirencester Park is a wonderful chance to discover the gastronomic highlights of the Cotswolds region, along with crafts, livestock shows, country pursuits and much more.

 
Cotswold Farm Park - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Cotswold Farm Park

21 Mar - 6 Sep 2009 (annual)

The Cotswold Farm Park in Stow-on-the-Wold offers a fun day out regardless of the weather. Kids get to meet, cuddle and feed a variety of farm animals, and it's also home to a rare breeds conservation centre.

 
Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling

May 2010 (annual)

If you want to see people risking life and limb chasing cheese, head for Cooper's Hill in Brockworth, where competitors battle it out in pursuit of an eight-pound Double Gloucester.

 
Cheltenham Races: The Showcase - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Cheltenham Races: The Showcase

Oct 2009 (annual)

The season at Cheltenham Racecourse opens with two days of racing - The Showcase - that attract many horses preparing for major races in late autumn and winter.

 

Cheltenham Racecourse December Meeting

Dec 2009 (annual)

The Cheltenham Racecourse December Meeting, The Boylesports International, is one of Cheltenham's great race meetings, with one of the most valuable hurdle races of the season on Saturday.

 
Cheltenham Jazz Festival - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Apr - May 2010 (annual)

Every year the Cotswold town of Cheltenham hosts a Jazz Festival, featuring performances from both established international performers and up-and-coming names on the contemporary scene. A Fringe event with a full programme of free events takes place in the Jazz Marquee.

 

Cheltenham International Festival of Music

3 - 18 Jul 2009 (annual)

Cheltenham's International Festival of Music is a refreshing blend of old and new featuring around 60 events in approximately two weeks. It has a tradition of pairing the best of the classical repertoire with cutting-edge contemporary compositions.

 

Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival

Jun 2010 (annual)

Cheltenham's Food and Drink Festival takes place annually in Montpellier Gardens. While you search for your next delicious freebie, celebrity chefs provide demos, food experts give talks and exhibitors sell epicurean goods.

 

Cheltenham Folk Festival

Feb 2010 (annual)

The midwinter Cheltenham Folk Festival presents local and national artists with an unashamed bias towards the traditional.

 

Cheltenham Festival of Science

Jun 2010 (annual)

Cheltenham's annual Science Festival, taking place in venues across town, explores everything from future energy to why Kate Moss was hooked on Pete Doherty. The packed programme includes talks, debates, family events, an interactive exhibition and a drop-in cinema.

 
Cheltenham Festival of Literature - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Cheltenham Festival of Literature

9 - 18 Oct 2009 (annual)

Cheltenham's huge annual literary festival features talks and workshops with some of the biggest names in the business, creative writing courses, literary walks, performers and special themed events.

 

Chedworth Roman Villa

3 Mar - 15 Nov 2009; not Mon (annual)

Take a walk around Gloucestershire's 4th-century Chedworth Roman Villa and spot mosaics, bathhouses, a water shrine and latrine. The sweeping views across the valley from the villa are equally spectacular.

 

Chastleton House

1 Apr - 31 Oct 2009; Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat only (annual)

The beauty of the Jacobean Chastleton House, situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, is that almost nothing in it has been altered since its construction in 1603.

 
Book It! Children's Book Festival - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Book It! Children's Book Festival

Oct 2009 (annual)

Running alongside the adult event, the Book It! Children's Book Festival in Cheltenham brings together favourites, old and new, for the delight of kids (and their parents).

 

Bloom Festival

14 - 16 Aug 2009 (annual)

The Bloom Festival presents another programme packed with frolics in West Littleton Down in Gloucestershire. There's a fabulous line-up and activities ranging from mud sculpture to circus skills workshops to keep the kids busy.

 
Badminton Horse Trials - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Badminton Horse Trials

May 2010 (annual)

Badminton Horse Trials are amongst the more testing competitions in the equestrian calendar. The famous cross-country course is long, gruelling, but always well built and most competitors get round, if they don't fall in the water!

 
Apple Day Celebrations - Local events at Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

Apple Day Celebrations

Oct 2009 (annual)

With the hard fruit season in full swing, Highfield Nurseries unveils many delicious varieties of English apple, as well as offering invaluable advice on fruit growing, during its annual Apple Day Celebrations.

 

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