Things to do

Sunday 3rd of Dec 2023 (4 other dates)

Events

Gloucester Quays Christmas Winter Markets

Sunday 24th of Mar 2024 (2 other dates)

Events

The Baby Fayre

Saturday 16th of Dec 2023

Events

Santa's Grotto at St James City Farm

Saturday 16th of Dec 2023

Events

Christmas Disco with Santa

Events

Advent Carol Procession

Sunday 3rd of Dec 2023

Events

VRXPerience Gloucester

Christmas Gift Certificates Available!

Friday 22nd of Dec 2023 (1 other dates)

Places to Visit

Friends of Longney School Christmas Market

Sunday 3rd of Dec 2023

Including storytime with Santa

Events

Cathedral Carol Service

Saturday 9th of Dec 2023 (5 other dates)

Events

Cathedral Christmas Experience at Night

Saturday 9th of Dec 2023 (7 other dates)

Events

Santa Paws at Dobbies

Limited availability

Friendly Pre-book

Events

Guildhall Gaming Event

Saturday 16th of Dec 2023

Sunday 3rd of Dec 2023 (34 other dates)

Events

Winter Glow

A Full Festive Experience

Friendly Pre-book

Events

The Cheltenham Ice Skating Rink

Sunday 3rd of Dec 2023 (28 other dates)

Events

Nature in Art

Parks & Walks

Baby Bounce & Rhyme - Gloucester

Tuesdays

Groups & Classes

Kites Hill Nature Reserve

Parks & Walks

Odda's Chapel Loop

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Clevedon Marine Lake

Parks & Walks

Baby Sensory at Witcombe & Bentham Village Hall

Wednesdays

Groups & Classes

Cavern Tots

Thursdays

Groups & Classes

Storytelling Café

Thursday 7th of Dec 2023

For Children 14yrs+

Events

Church Down Repair Café

Events

Tumble Tots Coopers Edge

Fridays | Saturdays

Groups & Classes

MummyFIT

Monday - Thursday

Groups & Classes

Simone Hopkins & Sons Martial Arts Academy

Award winning martial arts classes for ages 4 - 6 and 7 - 11.

Groups & Classes

PizzaExpress

Places to Visit

Gloucester Cathedral

Places to Visit

Saul Park

A large play park in Saul with lots for little ones to explore.

Parks & Walks

Battlesports Glos

Outdoor laser tag in the Forest of Dean

Places to Visit

Tumble Tots Churchdown

Groups & Classes

Saintbridge Balancing Ponds

Paddling and Wildlife

Parks & Walks

St James City Farm

Places to Visit

Pineholt Play Park Hucclecote

Parks & Walks

Coopers Hill

Over 100 acres of ancient beechwood, open scrub and grassland.

Parks & Walks

Churchdown/Chosen Hill

A variety of woodland walks ideal for all the family.

Parks & Walks

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

A forest walk with 17 sculptures to find in the Forest of Dean.

Thursday 14th of Dec 2023

Places to Visit

Christmas Wreath Making at Gloucester Cathedral

Events

The Forest Singers Christmas Carols

Sunday 10th of Dec 2023

Events

St James Club Christmas Party

Membership needed to book!

Saturday 23rd of Dec 2023 (1 other dates)

Events

Sunbeams Toddler Group

Groups & Classes

Family Crib Service

With the lighting of the Christmas trees!

Thursday 21st of Dec 2023 (3 other dates)

Events

Stroud District Kids' Stuff

Discounted preloved toys and clothes - 15 mins drive from Glos

Places to Visit

Festive Bottomless Brunch

One for the adults

Events

Bathurst Pool

Outdoor Pool Lydney

Places to Visit

Highnam Baby and Toddler Group

A friendly stay and play session for babies and toddlers.

Groups & Classes

Breakfast With Santa

Huccleocte Community Association

Events

Christmas Vegan Market

Sunday 3rd of Dec 2023

Events

Gloucester Santa Fun Run

Saturday 16th of Dec 2023 (1 other dates)

Events

Family Fun Zone at Cheltenham Races

Events

Dance Stars

Saturdays

Groups & Classes

Storytime Sessions

Tuesdays at Gloucester Library

Groups & Classes

Tiny Toes Baby Group

Wednesday's

Pre-bookFree

Groups & Classes

Little Stars Toddler Group

Fridays

Groups & Classes

Baby Sensory at Hardwicke Village Hall

Tuesday and Thursdays

Groups & Classes

TOTS at St Oswald's

Tuesday's

Groups & Classes

Witcombe Under 5's Parent and Toddler Group

Tuesdays inc summer holidays

Groups & Classes

Coffee Pot Baby and Toddler Group

Groups & Classes

Chapel Hay Stay and Play

Tuesdays

Groups & Classes

Toddler Time Brockworth

Every Wednesday

Groups & Classes

Baby Bounce & Rhyme - Matson

Wednesdays (term time) | Song and dance for babies under 18 months.

Pre-bookFree

Groups & Classes

Phonics with Robot Reg Gloucester

Groups & Classes

Stay, Play and Learn

Groups & Classes

National Waterways Museum

Places to Visit

John Daniels Playing Field

Playing field, children's play area and zip-wire

Parks & Walks

Robinswood Hill Country Park

Parks & Walks

Barn Owl Parent & Toddler Morning

Tuesday's | 9am - 11am

Groups & Classes

The Rainbow Square

St Mark Street | Nettleton Road | Serbert Street - all in Gloucester.

Places to Visit

The Rainbow Streets

St Mark Street | Nettleton Road | Serbert Street - all in Gloucester.

Places to Visit

Hillfield Garden

Hillfield Gardens, an open space and is one of the city's hidden gems.

Parks & Walks

Play Days Stay & Play

FRIDAYS | Stay and play sessions in Longlevens for preschool age.

Groups & Classes

Bathurst Park, Lydney

Parks & Walks

Lydney Harbour

Places to Visit

Treasure Seekers Hub

Make and take craft sessions.

Places to Visit

Mallards Pike Lake

Forest Of Dean

Places to Visit

Wenchford Park

Places to Visit

Go Outside Robinswood

The guided walk with optional puzzles for the kids!

Places to Visit

Go Outside Gloucester City Centre

The guided walk with optional puzzles for the kids!

Places to Visit

Tumble Tots Quedgeley

New baby class added

Groups & Classes

Symonds Yat Rock

Symonds Yat and the Wye Vally river.

Places to Visit

Cotswold Canals Connected

Walking and cycling routes to discover nature, animals and local food.

Parks & Walks

Gloucester Skating

Public roller skating sessions for all the family.

Places to Visit

One Tots Kingsway

Groups & Classes

The House of the Tailor of Gloucester

A small Beatrix Potter museum hidden in Gloucester.

Places to Visit

The Jet Age Museum

Places to Visit

Newbridge Farm Park

Outdoor play area with animals and activities.

Places to Visit

Plock Court

Large open space with foot paths and wildlife.

Parks & Walks

Circular Walk around Chosen Hill (Golden Egg)

Golden Egg on Stump Lane.

Parks & Walks

Leaf and Ground

Walks, play area, cafe, take away and nature.

Places to Visit

Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Discover a safe haven of wide open spaces bursting with wetland nature

Places to Visit

Haresfield Beacon and Standish Wood

A superb Cotswold landscape of woodland, open grassland and views.

Parks & Walks

Gloucester Art Trail

A 2.5 mile circular walk of Gloucester city centre to find hidden art.

Parks & Walks

Primrose Vale

Farm shop, adventure playground, strawberry picking and refreshments.

Places to Visit

Manor Farm Park

Places to Visit

Longley Sands

A walk around the banks of the River Severn when the tide is out.

Parks & Walks

Sebert Street Park (Kingsholm Rec)

Play area and open space in Kingsholm.

Parks & Walks

Woodchester Park (Near Stonehouse)

The tranquil wooded valley landscaped park with five lakes.

Parks & Walks

Randwick Ramble (Randwick Woods)

A family friendly 1 mile walk through lowland beech and woodland.

Parks & Walks

Westbury Court Garden

Dutch water gardens to explore canals, clipped hedges and fruit trees.

Friendly Pre-book

Places to Visit

Gloucester Services

Indoor and outdoor play areas with farm shop and cafe.

Places to Visit

Stratford Park

Play area, woodland walk and arboretum, 30 minutes from Gloucester

Parks & Walks

Llanthony Secunda Priory

Experience the quiet open spaces within a bustling city.

Places to Visit

Gloucester Docks

Museums, walks, shopping, eating out.

Places to Visit

Gruffalo Spotters Trail at Beechenhurst Forest of Dean

A family walking trail to spot the Gruffalo along the way.

Places to Visit

Longford Park

Facilities include a children’s play area and a basketball area.

Parks & Walks

Cannop Ponds

Enjoy a walk/cycle with picnic and wildlife in the Forest of Dean.

Places to Visit

Holmleigh Park

Play park with lots of climbing apparatus, zip wire and large green.

Places to Visit

Coopers Edge Play and Skate Park

Play park, basketball court and skate park for younger children.

Parks & Walks

Innsworth Park

Play park and playing field.

Parks & Walks

Rodborough Common

40-minute walk, dog friendly and an ice-cream parlour on route.

Parks & Walks

Gloucester & Sharpness Canal

Canal walk and cycle route.

Places to Visit

Saul Junction

Canal walks, picnic spots and cafe.

Places to Visit

St James Park

Play park next door to Gloucester City farm.

Parks & Walks

Longlevens Park

Recreational playing field and play park.

Parks & Walks

Armscroft Park and Gardens

Park, playground and gardens.

Parks & Walks

King George V Playing Field

Playing field

Parks & Walks

Highgrove Park, Churchdown

Playfield, park and exercise area.

Parks & Walks

Barnwood Arboretum & Park

Local nature reserve with paths, pond and wildlife.

Parks & Walks

Gloucester Park

Gloucester's premier park in the city centre.

Parks & Walks

Over Farm

Farm shop, fruit picking and animal walk.

Places to Visit

Churchdown Park Recreation Ground

Something for everyone. Playground, BMX track, skatepark plus more.

Parks & Walks

Barnwood Arboretum