The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is celebrating the 200 th Anniversary of the birth of modern railways over the weekend of 27-28 September. Styled ‘GWSR: Past, Present and Future’ it explores not just the history of the former Stratford-upon-Avon to Cheltenham main line, but the…
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Cheltenham’s unique WWI Battlefield Crosses Museum – home to the surviving wooden grave-marker crosses of Cheltenham soldiers who fell on the battlefields of France and Belgium during the Great War – now has its own website thanks to sponsorship by the local funeral service, Mason & Stokes. The new…
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The countdown is on, Heritage Open Days returns 12 - 21 September! Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate the fantastic history and culture in our country. It's the chance for the general public to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of…
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This August Bank Holiday from Saturday 23 August – Monday 25 August, Gloucester Cathedral will host its first ever Stone Carving Festival: a celebration of craft and skill, where visitors can enjoy seeing heritage in action. Inspired by the poignant theme of Peace and Remembrance in this 80th…
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Gloucester Cathedral has reopened its iconic Tower, now complete with a brand new roof deck. This vital upgrade ensures continued access to one of the city’s most breathtaking viewpoints and helps safeguard the historic fabric of Gloucester Cathedral for years to come. The Tower reopened just…
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What was Holst Victorian House like before it was a museum? To celebrate 50 years since it opened its doors to the public, the museum will host a new temporary exhibition, From Bombs to Bellbottoms (23 August to 1 November 2025), which will see two of its 19th-century spaces turned into 20th-century…
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Nestled in the heart of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham is often celebrated as one of the UK's most desirable places to live. In fact, according to the team at The Sunday Times, our Regency Town is the second best place to live in the UK! With nearby Stroud in third place and the neighbouring…
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Cheltenham is gearing up for an unforgettable 2025, with a year packed full of exciting events, landmark anniversaries, and new experiences. The Festival Town is set to shine with a series of unmissable moments. Embark on a culinary adventure through our award-winning food and drink scene, marvel at…
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