Cotswolds Lifestyle Mar - Apr 2020

EVENTS GUIDE
Finally, the days are getting longer and
spring is just around the corner.
Looking for the best local places to visit and
things to do at this time of year?
Then make the most of the season with our
extensive guide...
Batsford Arboretum
Batsford Park, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9AB
01386 701441
www.batsarb.co.uk
2nd Thursday & 4th Friday of every
month
Forest School for Tots!
Take your little one for some outdoor fun
at Batsford!
A chance for pre-schoolers to engage with
nature and explore the Forest School site
(complete with large covered area for wet
days)! Children can enjoy bug hunting,
creating mud pies in our mud kitchen, craft
activities, storytime and more!
A free cup of tea or coffee is available for
adults while they are on the site.
Saturday 25 April, 4am
Dawn Chorus Wild Walk
Join Batsford birding expert Arthur Ball for
a stroll through the Arboretum to hear the
beautiful dawn chorus.
With more than forty years’ experience,
Arthur will keep you informed and
entertained about the native and visiting
birds and help you identify them through
their song.
Berkeley Castle
Berkeley GL13 9BQ
01453 810332
www.berkeley-castle.com
Sunday 5 April
Boleyns - Tudor re-enactors
King Henry VIII and his Queen grace us
with a visit as part of their Royal Progress.
Meet the royal couple along with their
entourage of loyal ladies-in-waiting and
noble gentlemen. Enjoy the spectacle of
Tudor dancing in the Great Hall.
Friday 10 - Monday 13 April
Easter Dragons and Face-painting
Family and friends of all ages will be
entertained and enthralled with fantastic
dragon puppetry, getting face-to-face with
a baby dragon, and taking part in their
colourful Chinese Dragon Parade. Enter
the magnificent Great Hall to sit captivated
by Dragon Tales from the mystical dragon
handlers. Have your face painted in dragon
style* *Additional charge of 4 applies
Sunday 19 April
Warwick Warriors - Sword Fighting
Shows
Learn how knights were trained in the 15th
century and watch breath-taking sword
fighting shows. See up-close the display of
incredible, authentic steel armour.
Your young knights can practice what
they’ve learnt, at home.
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Blenheim Palace
Woodstock OX20 1PP
01993 810530
www.blenheimpalace.com
Friday 10 - Monday 13 April
Easter Entertainment
The Pleasure Gardens will transform into an
Easter wonderland with lots of interactive
experiences, family-friendly activities,
Easter trails and shows to enjoy.
Find a traditional fairground, Dressing Up
Tent, Princess Meet & Greet plus Punch
and Judy and Fairy Stilt walkers.
Corinium Museum
Park Street, Cirencester GL7 2BX
01285 655611
www.coriniummuseum.org
Thursday 26 March
Tudor Homes and Gardens
Tudor houses, surrounded by their gardens
have always been looked on as picturesque
but how were they built and how were they
used and decorated?
Wednesday 1 April - Sunday 31 May
Mosaic Trail
Take part in a themed fun trail this holiday.
Younger children are invited to find the
mosaics hidden around the museum and
older children who find them will answer
questions relating to this beautiful Roman
craft. Once complete, children claim their
prize at the end.
Tuesday 7 April
Roman Games
Ever wonder how Romano-British children
passed their leisure time? Put down those
electronic devices and go along to create
custom gaming pieces and a gaming board
for your children to take away.
Booking essential. Suitable for ages 8+.
Cotswold Playhouse
Parliament Street, Stroud GL5 1LW
01453 488040
www.cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk
19-21 & 26-28 March
Nell Gwynn
‘They’ve disgraced our trade. Ruined our
art.....They’ve put a woman on the stage!’
Set in 1660s London, Jessica Swale’s
Nell Gwynn is a wonderfully entertaining
homage to an extraordinary woman.
Saturday 4 April
Fagin?
Ever wondered how Fagin ended up as one
of Dickens’ best known characters?
Fagin? delves deep into the untold story
of a well-known criminal from Dickens’
beloved novel Oliver Twist.
Eastnor Castle
Ledbury HR8 1RL
01531 633160
www.eastnorcastle.com
Friday 10 - Monday 13 April
OlympEGG Easter Treasure Hunt
The legendary Easter Treasure Hunt around
the castle and grounds. Chocolate for
everyone who takes part and a chance to
win an enormous Easter Egg!
Everyman Theatre
Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ
01242 572573
www.everymantheatre.org.uk
Monday 2 - Saturday 7 March
Band of Gold
Band of Gold was the ground-breaking
crime drama that captivated over 15 million
viewers each week when it aired on ITV.
This nail-biting murderous thriller revolves
around a group of women - Carol, Rose,
Anita and Gina - as they battle to survive
whilst working in a notorious red-light district.
Monday 9 - Saturday 14 March
Thriller Live - Featuring the Songs
From Michael and The Jackson 5
You will experience over two hours of nonstop
hits from pop to rock, soul to disco as
the cast pay homage to a musical legacy
and iconic choreography executed with
flair, precision and passion, this is a show
that you will never forget.
Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 March
Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em
Hilarious mishaps and DIY disasters are
bringing the house down, quite literally
as Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em hits the
road with Joe Pasquale as the loveable
accident-prone Frank Spencer.
Thursday 2 - Saturday 11 April
The Birthday Party
Set in a dilapidated seaside boarding house
the mysterious Stanley Webber receives a
visit from two sinister strangers, Goldberg
and McCann. They arrive on Stanley’s
birthday - or is it? What do they want and
why do they want to turn Stanley’s quite
world upside down?
Friday 17 April
The Elton Show
The Elton John Show is a celebration of
Elton John’s greatest hits performed by
international singer-songwriter C.J. Marvin.
The Elton John Show is a spectacularly
entertaining evening and an affectionate
salute to the music and energy of the
Rocket Man, featuring Elton’s greatest hits
including Your Song, Saturday Night’s All
Right for Fighting, I’m Still Standing and more.
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