What’s On

Open on selected evenings from 4pm to 9.30pm. There’s magic around every corner on Westonbirt’s Enchanted Christmas trail! Father Christmas’ elves have made their way to the arboretum to decorate for Christmas. But they’re running slightly behind schedule… will the trail be ready on time? Witness the wonder, hilarity and general commotion that comes with playful elves creating Westonbirt’s spectacular illuminated trail. Advance booking essential. To book please visit forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/ enchanted-christmas

Experience the magic of Christmas on board a jumbo jet! Visit Cotswold Airport this winter and participate in the world’s first grotto experience on board the Boeing 747 “Negus”. Let the elves show you how Negus is helping to save Christmas Day in this immersive theatrical production. For more information, please visit www.theflightbeforechristmas.com

Explore our magical after-dark experience and follow the new illuminated trail around our beautiful castle grounds. Enjoy the wonderful music as you discover each new secret of this romantic environment. Refreshments available. Various dates and times. For more details, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

Our family-friendly illuminated light trail is a wondrous nighttime experience, showcasing marvellous creations, installations and illuminations. This year, discover that joy can be infectious – our Christmas light trail tells a beautiful story of encouraging inclusion and kindness, with clues and puzzles for young inquisitive brains to engage with. Tickets from £12-£25, babies go free. Various dates and times. More details at www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

Join us in the Glasshouse Café at Miserden with Jo Copsey from Aqua Flowers to create your own stunning Christmas Wreath. Jo will teach you the techniques and guiding principles of building a stylish door wreath that will be the envy of your neighbours! A great opportunity to get into the festive spirit with mulled wine and festive nibbles! 3-5pm. £75pp. The Estate Office, Miserden, near Stroud, GL6 7JA.

The naughty elves have gone missing in Batsford Arboretum, find them to win a prize! £3 per child. Admission fees apply to children and accompanying adults (all children must be accompanied by an adult). Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-inMarsh, GL56 9AT. For more details, please visit www.batsarb.co.uk

Get your Christmas shopping off to a fun and festive start with your favourite local marketeers! In our ballroom, you’ll find the finest homemade jewellery, hearty homeware, original artworks, prints, foods and vintage clothes. Other market dates: 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th December. For more details, visit www.thesubrooms.co.uk

Come and enjoy some special musical performances from the talented Gloucester Cathedral Choristers at their annual Christmas Coffee Concert in the Chapter House. Admission is £6 on the door. We look forward to welcoming you. All proceeds go toward the music of Gloucester Cathedral. Chapter House, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX. For more information, please visit www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

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60 stalls of all vegan and cruelty-free shopping, food, drinks and gifts. Get your Christmas shopping done and also enjoy some yummy vegan food and drink. £3 entry on the door. Under 16s free with an adult. Dogs allowed on leads. 10am to 3pm. Blackfriars, Via Sacra, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester GL1 2HN. For more information see the ‘Vegan Events Gloucestershire’ Facebook page.

Join artist Sarah Davis in Berkeley Castle’s stunning Great Hall to create your own stained glass lantern with a gorgeous red glass bow and decorative beads. A lovely way to start the festive season and try your hand at a traditional craft. All materials and equipment will be provided. £60pp. 2pm-4.30pm or 7pm-9.30pm. Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. For more details, please visit www.berkeley-castle.com

Find festive treats and unique gifts at the Cheltenham Christmas Market. Around 80 market stalls will run along the pedestrianised Promenade and Long Gardens in front of the Municipal Offices, providing shoppers with lots of opportunities to pick up unique gifts, Christmas decorations and delicious goodies. Daily from 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sundays. For more information, go to www.visitcheltenham.com/whats-on

Join the Cotswold Area Community Orchestra, Sounds of Music Choir and Vocalist Lucy Curtis for a Poptastic Christmas Concert! In aid of Cancer Research UK. 7.30pm. Entry £5 on the door. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Stonehouse Community Centre, GL10 2NS.

Enjoy a full day out together, making memories in our wetland wonderlands with festive activities and treats to enjoy from the Kingfisher Kitchen. Children can meet Santa, receive a gift from him and enjoy a full day out at our wetlands centre - with lots of festive activities to take part in (see below). £9.50 per child. Various times. More details at www.wwt.org.uk/ wetland-centres/slimbridge

With special guests, stalls galore, Santa’s Grotto and lots of games, this is an event with fun for all the family! 1-4pm. Hatherley Manor Hotel, Down Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham GL2 9QA. In aid of James Hopkins Trust.

Naughty Christmas elves will be up to all kinds of mischief in window displays around Painswick. Follow a map to spot the elves at any time over the week. Maps cost £4 each. Available from 1st December. Complete the trail and solve the anagram for a chance to win a £200 John Lewis voucher. More details on the Friends of The Croft School Facebook page.

Two days of workshops, talks and demonstrations. Guides in the Hide will be on hand to help you identify the winter wildlife. Highlights include a talk with Chris Moore on his book –Peter Scott and the Birth of Modern Conservation – and Winter Goose ID Workshops. For more details, please visit wwt.org.uk/Slimbridge

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