This is a seriously Easter treat for any Gloucester Rugby supporters and their families. 

On Wednesday 23rd April 2025, you can enjoy time with your family and a delicious lunch cooked by our Gloucester Rugby team chef, all whilst watching the Gloucester Rugby team train from premium balcony seating at Kingsholm as they prepare to face Exeter Chiefs.

This family-friendly afternoon features Easter egg treats & crafts for kids hosted by our Community team, plus an exclusive post-training Q&A with Attack Coach James Lightfoot-Brown and Gloucester Rugby players - with chances for selfies and autographs!

The Itinerary

- 12pm: Arrival

- 12.30pm: Lunch

- 1pm: Watch training and take part in Easter crafts

- 2.15pm: Q&A with James Lightfoot-Brown & players

- 3.30pm: Event closes

For more information and tickets, visit www.universe.com/events/easter-family-dining-experience-tickets

After an emphatic derby victory against Bristol last weekend, Gloucester have just two more home games to lock-in a play-off spot.

A dominant performance in front of a sold-out Kingsholm propelled George Skivington's side back into the top four and completed a league double over their neighbours.

Hat-tricks for Seb Atkinson and Christian Wade and tries for Josh Hathaway, Chris Harris and George Barton saw Gloucester rack up over fifty points to entertain the buoyant Kingsholm crowd.

Gloucester welcome Exeter Chiefs to Kingsholm on Sunday 28th April, followed by Northampton Saints on Saturday 31st May.

You can find tickets and all information HERE.

After a crazy four days at the Cheltenham Festival, we move on to The April Meeting on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 April.

The sunshine will hopefully be shining over the famous Cleeve Hill and hallowed Cheltenham turf is sure to put a spring in your step and provide a brilliant day out with high-quality racing.  

Throughout the two-day meeting, there will be live music from The Quevega Stage, the perfect place for refreshments and entertainment between races.

Wednesday offers competitive racing, with entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere make it a fabulous April afternoon out. It’s the perfect race meeting to bring along a friend who has never experienced the buzz of a Cheltenham Raceday.

Thursday is an all-mare race card, so get your girlfriends together and come and experience the April Meeting. With the wide range of bars, from cocktails to champagne, you will find the perfect spot to enjoy your day.

For a mid-April day out, there is nothing better than a day soaking up the fabulous atmosphere with pals, whilst enjoying the superb sporting action on the track.

 Tickets are available from £15. You can book tickets HERE.

Tickets for Gloucester Hartpury's Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) semi-final vs Bristol Bears are now on sale!

The two-time defending champions will play in their third consecutive semi-final on Sunday 2nd March, when West Country Rivals, Bristol Bears, come to Queensholm.

General admission adult tickets are available for just £20 for seating & £15 for standing, whilst juniors can gain entry for just £10 anywhere in the Stadium for the highly anticipated semi-final fixture.

With a bumper crowd expected at the iconic ground, be quick to secure your place now and click here to get your tickets.

In other news, Gloucester Hartpury can confirm that Maud Muir has signed a new contract with the Club and has committed her future to The Circus.

At just 23, the Red Rose front rower has already made 33 appearances for Gloucester Hartpury and has put pen to paper on a new deal to extend her time with the defending champions.

For all information regarding the Gloucester Hartpury v Bristol Bears fixture, please visit www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk.

With the Cheltenham Festival just weeks away, Festival Trials on Saturday 25th January is the last chance to catch racing at Cheltenham before the magical four days in March.

With a now seven-race card, where every race is a trial for a race at the Cheltenham Festival, it doesn’t get much more exciting, unless it is the Festival itself. The excitement isn’t restricted to the track, with fantastic live performances from The Afterparty and The Cinelli Brothers post racing and the return of  the Race. Ride. Cheltenham VR equiciser experience; it is a seamless prelude to the Cheltenham Festival.

Last year, Sir Gino put in a massive performance winning the Grade 2 JCB Triumph Hurdle trial, for Nicky Henderson, James Bowen and Mrs J Donnelly. He showed a spine-tingling turn of foot winning by an impressive 10 lengths and is favourite for the Arkle after outclassing Ballyburn at Kempton over Christmas.

For us, Festival Trials is one of the best days of the year at Cheltenham with top quality racing and off course entertainment. 

Click here for all tickets and further info

The entries for the 2025 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup have been announced and include just five horses from UK based yards.

​Dual winner Galopin Des Champs is one of five Willie Mullins-trained horses entered into the race that takes place at Prestbury Park on Friday 15th March.

The entered horses are:
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Ahoy Senor
Banbridge
Conflated
Corbetts Cross
Embassy Gardens
Fact To File
Galopin Des Champs
Gentlemansgame
Gerri Colombe
Grangeclare West
Grey Dawning
Hewick
Il Est Francais
Jungle Boogie
L’Homme Presse
Minella Cocooner
Monty’s Star
Royale Pagaille
The Real Whacker

You can buy Cheltenham festival tickets here.

​Former Gloucester Rugby, Wales & British & Irish Lions back, James Hook. will return to Kingsholm at for this week's European Rugby Challenge Cup clash, under the lights against Welsh side, Scarlets.

The fan-favourite fly-half will be participating in an exclusive Q&A in the Captain's Lounge with his former teammate, Mark 'Aki' Atkinson, before the big fixture on Friday 10 January.

Hook made 78 appearances for the Cherry & Whites between 2014 and 2017. He also represented Ospreys in Wales and Perpignan in France. A versatile player, he won 81 caps for Wales and toured South Africa with the British & Irish Lions in 2009.

Book your place in the iconic Captain's Lounge now for a pre-match meal and complimentary bar until kick-off, in addition to hearing from the former Cherry & White.

Places are limited, click here to book your spot now.

Regardless of how you celebrated New Year’s Eve, there is no better way to jump into 2025 than racing on New Year’s Day at Cheltenham. Thrilling and high-quality racing action, that is sure to provide Cheltenham Festival insight, fresh air, and amazing free family entertainment.

There are seven highly-competitive races on the day with Graded and Listed contests, the racing action will blow away those New Year’s Eve cobwebs. Can you afford to miss out on racing at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day?

There is lots of entertainment to enjoy throughout the day for all ages.

There is an abundance of live music.

Step into the heart of the action at The Guinness Village, to feel the infectious energy of The Mark Walby. As a fantastic day of racing draws to a close, their greatest hits post-racing set promises the perfect way to kick start the new year.

If dancing along to feel-good favourites sounds like your cup of tea, head to Tattersalls Sales Arena to see Richard James in between races and for a roof raising post-racing set.

Quevega's Bar will play host to Luke Gittins and Ash Smith throughout the afternoon and post racing, its the perfect place to catch up with friends and soak up the good times.

For those looking to raise a glass to the start of a new year and a great day's racing, The Champagne Bar offers the perfect backdrop of smooth sax from Benjamin Martin throughout the day.

Before racing, you can join Martin Kelly and Aly Vance at 11.35am in the winners’ enclosure for the highly anticipated Preview Show. They will be speaking to racing greats and special guests, previewing the afternoon’s racing, providing exclusive information; insight, entertainment and hopefully some winners!

And if you have children to entertain, then the Junior Jumpers Family Fun Zone is just for you, and includes Phil The Elf one-man pantomime, Bluey and Bingo meet and greet at intervals throughout the day, arts and crafts, inflatables + lots more!

Under 18s race for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult, please apply for your child's free ticket online.

You can get your tickets HERE.

Get your Christmas celebrations off to a perfect start at Cheltenham Racecourse for a weekend of top-quality racing on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December. With the festive season about to enter the home straight, The Christmas Meeting brings joy and excitement for all, this two-day meeting is a highlight of  the Christmas racing calendar and kick starts the festive sporting season.

The Friday boasts a fantastic festive atmosphere with lots of racegoers celebrating their work Christmas parties by enjoying the fantastic racing and superb entertainment.

Last year saw Dysart Enos give local trainer Fergal O’Brien some extra Christmas cheer, when she thundered up the hill and hit the finish line in front and Ginny’s Destiny following up on his win at the November Meeting when beating Grey Dawning.

Saturday is a Christmas Extravaganza themed family fun with a Santa's Grotto and superb racing action. Embrace and enjoy the Christmas buzz, with Grade 2 action on the track, providing those all-important Cheltenham Festival clues and an abundance of festive treats – it is the ultimate Christmas sporting day out.

With Grade 2 and 3 racing action, including some highly competitive Cheltenham Festival trials, including the JCB Triumph Hurdle trial and the Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle trial, it is a key race meeting for Cheltenham Festival clues.

The December Gold Cup went the way of local trainer Richard Hobson and his charge Fugitif in a nail-biting finish under jockey Gavin Sheehan.

Off the track, join Richard James as he returns to Quevega's for an afternoon of feel good favourites and Christmas classics; and experience the magic of the Got2Sing Choir and Hornbrokers brass trio around The Plaza's Christmas Tree.

For the younger racegoers, you can make their day at Cheltenham extra special with a magical Christmas pony ride, a visit to Father Christmas in his Grotto and getting stuck into his fun elves' workshop activities!

Under 18’s race free, apply for your free children's ticket online.

Tickets and further info here - www.thejockeyclub.co.uk

Gloucester Rugby host Edinburgh Rugby at Kingsholm in the first game of the Club's European Rugby Challenge cup campaign on Friday 6th December.

After falling at the final hurdle last season, the Cherry & Whites are looking to go one better this year and win the Challenge Cup trophy, which would be third European title for the Club.

Drawn in Pool 3 for the 2024/25 European Rugby Challenge Cup, alongside French sides, Vannes & Bayonne, United Rugby Championship teams, Scarlets & Edinburgh Rugby and Invitational club, Black Lion from Georgia. The top four sides will qualify for the knock-out stages of the competition, along with four teams who drop down from the Investec Champions Cup.

The Cherry & Whites have named a strong matchday squad to take on the Scottish side under the lights.

After a Player of the Match performance in last weekend's win over English champions, Northampton Saints, Santi Carreras retains his sport at full back, with Christian Wade on the right wing. On the opposite side of the field, Josh Hathaway comes into the squad for Ollie Thorley, who misses out with an injury sustained at Franklin's Gardens.

Charis Harrias comes into the midfield alongside Max Llewellyn, with the Welshman switching from 13 to 12. The half-back pairing of Gareth Anscombe and Caolan Englefield remains unchanged.

Up front, Seb Blake and Kirill Gotovtsev join Val Rapava-Ruskin in the front row, with Matias Alemanno coming into the second row alongside Arthur Clark. Alemanno's inclusion means Freddie Thomas shifts to the back row, where he combines with Ruan Ackermann and skipper, Lewis Ludlow.

On the bench, there's a potential debut for new signing Will Butler, he covers the backs alongside Charlie Chapman and George Barton, with the latter making a return form injury.

In reserve for the forwards are Jack Singleton, Ciaran Knight, Afo Fasogbon, Harry Taylor and Albert Tuisue.​

Starting XV

1. Val Rapava-Ruskin
2. Seb Blake
3. Kirill Gotovtsev
4. Arthur Clark
5. Matias Alemanno
6. Freddie Thomas
7. Lewis Ludlow (c)
8. Ruan Ackermann
9. Caolan Englefield
10. Gareth Anscombe
11. Josh Hathaway
12. Max Llewellyn
13. Chris Harris
14. Christian Wade
15. Santi Carreras

Replacements

16. Jack Singleton
17. Ciaran Knight
18. Afo Fasogbon
19. Harry Taylor
20. Albert Tuisue
21. Charlie Chapman
22. Will Butler
23. George Barton

Next weekend, a new challenge awaits as Gloucester head to northwest France to take on newly promoted side RC Vannes. The French side defeated Grenoble to take their place in the Top 14 for the first time ever. Gloucester’s trip to Stade de la Rabine will take place on Saturday 14 December, 6:30pm kick-off.

For all tickets, hospitality and further info, visit www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk

The festive period is fast approaching and it's the time of year when family and friends get together to celebrate.

For many of us non Grinches and according to Andy Williams, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and we thought we would give you a helping hand on where to enjoy the festivities in the Cotswolds.

From awesome sport to cinema, here are our top 10 festive things that you can explore throughout December, Christmas and the New Year.

FRIDAY 13TH - SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER

Commence your Christmas celebrations at Cheltenham Racecourse over a weekend of top-quality racing on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December.

​With the festive season about to enter the home straight, The Christmas Meeting brings joy and excitement for all, this two-day meeting is a highlight of  the Christmas racing calendar and kick starts the festive sporting season.

Under 18s race free!

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NOVEMBER 15TH 2024 - JANUARY 1ST 2025

Discover a festive atmosphere like no other at Blenheim Palace. The historic Palace and Gardens come alive with thousands of twinkling lights, seasonal scents, sparkling baubles and the warmth of the festive season. 

You can also find light trails at Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park, Sudeley Castle and Westonbirt Arboretum.

www.blenheimpalace.com

FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER

The Cherry & Whites welcome Harlequins to Kingsholm on Friday 20th December, making it the perfect fixture for families and friends to start their Christmas festivities.

www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk

25 NOVEMBER 2024 - 04 JANUARY 2025 - THE BARN THEATRE, CIRENCESTER

The perfect swash-buckling Festive five-star musical adventure for all the family with set and costume design by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.

Get ready for a hilarious, high-energy retelling of this classic tale, packed with daring duels, quick wit, and plenty of surprises, and brings D'Artagnan more than he could possibly have imagined, or even dared to dream.

barntheatre.org.uk

20TH NOVEMBER - 21ST DECEMBER 2024

Treat yourselves to a wonderful, relaxing two-or three-course lunch with family, friends, or colleagues in the beautiful surroundings of the Orchard Room Restaurant at the home of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
www.highgrovegardens.com

FRIDAY 20TH & MONDAY 23RD DECEMBER

Get into the festive spirit with an adults-only screening of the Christmas classic (and best Christmas film in our humble opinion!), Elf! Your ticket includes an elf-themed cocktail and sweet treats. 

thelivingroomcinemachippy.co.uk

THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS THROUGHOUT DECEMBER - EVENLODE, NR STOW ON THE WOLD

Join Circus Chef Ols and his partner Amber as they bring their passion for wildly delicious food to a remote Cotswold location this December.

This is magically unique evening just for couples and small groups, perfect for a romantic getaway or a festive reunion with friends. Each course will be a delightful surprise, unveiled with a flourish and a story.

josserrestaurant.com

No village or town in the Cotswolds does Christmas quite like Broadway.

Visit after dark to soak up all the festive feels and grab a bite to eat or drink at one of the pubs, restaurants or coffee shops.

THURSDAY 26TH DECEMBER

Continue the festivities at The Bull in Charlbury for their Boxing Day Spit Roast, mulled wine and live music from 4pm.

thebullcharlbury.com

WEDNESDAY 1ST JANUARY 2025

The best way to see in the New Year and shake off any cobwebs from the night before is with some awesome racing at Cheltenham.

Always a good card, this is the perfect day out with friends and there's lots of fun to be had in the Family Fun Zone, and once again, under 18s race free.

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With the season in full swing and the Autumn Internationals pretty much done and dusted, the attention turns back to club action and two big Friday night fixtures under the lights at Kingsholm.

For round one of the European Challenge Cup, Gloucester Rugby face Edinburgh on Friday 6th December.

Last season, the Cherry & Whites reached the Final at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and this year, they’re determined to go one step further and bring the trophy home.

Edinburgh bring a formidable attacking game, promising an exciting and competitive clash under the lights at Kingsholm. The last time the two teams met in this competition, it was an unforgettable away fixture, with incredible support from the Cherry & White faithful.

Now, it's time to make Kingsholm roar as we kick off another thrilling European campaign!

This is followed by an away trip to Vannes in Round 2 of the European Cup, before the Cherry & Whites welcome Harlequins to Kingsholm on Friday 20th December, making it the perfect fixture for families and friends to start their Christmas festivities.

The game will undoubtedly be a sell out, with all hospitality boxes already sold. 

There are very limited spaces remaining in the Captain’s Lounge restaurant for anyone looking to elevate their matchday experience.

For all tickets and hospitality, visit www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk.

The November Meeting takes place from Friday 15 - Sunday 17 November and is Cheltenham's biggest meeting outside of the Cheltenham Festival.

As well as three thrilling days of racing, there is lot's to enjoy off the course too.

There is live music on all three days, during and after racing.

FRIDAY

The Guinness Village - pre racing and between races
Cheltenham favourites The Lucky 15s return to The Guiness Village to play all of your favourite Irish hits, along with plenty of Pop classics too. Expect irish jigs, celtic reels and toe-tapping tunes that will have you giddy with glee.

Quevega's Bar - pre racing, between races and post racing
Tommy and his piano will be filling Quevega's with a colourful selection of timeless favourites, guaranteed to lift your spirits. Sit back, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy!

Champagne Bar - pre racing, between races and post racing
Oozing with Golden Age Hollywood glamour, The Femmes will be performing in The Champagne bar, whisking you back to the glory of the 1940s, infusing classic vintage sounds with a contemporary twist.

Guinness Village - post racing
Join The Revue in the Guinness Village for an hour of feel-good favourites that'll have you singing along and soaking up the good vibes - it's the perfect way to end your day at Cheltenham.

SATURDAY

Tattersalls Sales Arena Bar - pre racing, between races and post racing
Enjoy a curated mix of smooth beats and chilled classics from DJ Lisa Unique. Whether you're catching up with friends or just enjoying the music, it's the ideal spot to enjoy a laidback afternoon.

The Guinness Village - pre racing, between races and post racing
Cheltenham favourites The Lucky 15s return to The Guiness Village to play all of your favourite Irish hits, along with plenty of Pop classics too. Expect irish jigs, celtic reels and toe-tapping tunes that will have you giddy with glee.

Champagne Bar - pre racing, between races and post racing
Oozing with Golden Age Hollywood glamour, The Femmes will be performing in The Champagne bar, whisking you back to the glory of the 1940s, infusing classic vintage sounds with a contemporary twist.

Quevega's - pre racing, between races and post racing
Tommy and his piano will be filling Quevegas with a colourful selection of timeless favourites, guaranteed to lift your spirits. Sit back, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy!

Centaur - post racing
Join The Mark Walby Band in the Centaur for an hour of feel-good tunes that'll have you singing along and soaking up the good vibes - it's the perfect way to end your day at Cheltenham.

SUNDAY

The Guinness Village - pre racing and between races
Cheltenham favourites The Lucky 15s return to The Guiness Village to play all of your favourite Irish hits, along with plenty of Pop classics too. Expect irish jigs, celtic reels and toe-tapping tunes that will have you giddy with glee.

Quevega's Bar - pre racing and between races
Tommy and his piano will be filling Quevega's with a colourful selection of timeless favourites, guaranteed to lift your spirits. Sit back, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy!

Champagne Bar - pre racing and between races
Oozing with Golden Age Hollywood glamour, The Femmes will be performing in The Champagne bar, whisking you back to the glory of the 1940s, infusing classic vintage sounds with a contemporary twist.

THE FEED ROOM
The Feed Room was a fantastic addition to the course last season and is located in the heart of the Tented Village.

Championing seasonal British produce, their team of expert chefs have created six pop-up street-food concepts, from bao buns to pizzas there's something to cater to all tastes and budgets, offering high-quality dishes at affordable prices.

Open at The November Meeting, New Year's Day Racing and Cheltenham Festival only.

MANDARIN GASTRO PUB (walk-in restaurant)
The Mandarin brings the cosy charm of a Cotswold pub to life, with interiors inspired by the rustic appeal of a country stable. Exposed wooden beams, quirky racing artefacts, and a menu filled with seasonal favourites, it's the perfect spot for a relaxed and inviting dining experience. Start your raceday in the best way possible with their delicious brunch until 12pm or you can head into the Mandarin for lunch. Racegoers will be able to simply walk in and request a table and tuck into delicious pub favourites such as The 'Bookies' favourite starter Traditional Scotch Eggs and the Local Burger.

NEW MEAL DEALS
Cheltenham have introduced a new 'Meal Deal' option where you can buy a main, drinks and side for just £15, available in Winged Ox, Vestey and Quevegas.

Elevate your raceday to a new level with and enjoy one of the best views in the racing world.

You can choose from the Racecourse View which gives you a seat overlooking the finishing line or soak up the atmosphere in The Village Grandstand opposite the last fence and includes undercover seating, bars and tote betting.

Friday is Countryside day at Cheltenham and there is always lots going on.

Beagle Parade
11:00 to 11:20

Misslechalke Gundog Display
11:30 to 11:55

Fly Fishing Demonstration
12:05 to 12:25

Get a taste of life as a jockey at the Jockey Gym, as well as the chance to challenge friends and family to see who's stronger than a winning jockey with the team from Great British Racing.

With an array of exciting challenges, the Jockey Gym gives you the chance to show us what you’re made of! Are you stronger than a jockey... or better still… can you top the leaderboard?

Of the course on the Sunday at The November Meeting,  it's all about family fun.

From meeting Peppa Pig and Freddie the Pony to face painting, circus acts + more, Cheltenham is the place to be for all families on Sunday 17th November.
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You can find all the info here - www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/the-november-meeting

​Tickets to Gloucester's European Rugby Challenge Cup opener against Edinburgh Rugby on Friday 6th December at Kingsholm are now on general sale.

After falling at the final hurdle last season, Gloucester are looking to go one step further and claim a third Challenge Cup trophy this season.

First up, the Cherry & Whites come up against Scottish side, Edinburgh, who Gloucester defeated in the final last time they won this competition in 2015.

​The Edingburgh side will be loaded with some of the biggest names in the game, including Duhan van der Merwe and Emiliano Boffelli, and will be looking to get off to a winning start in front of a packed Kingsholm under the lights with the fans in full voice

Elevate your experience with some wonderful hospitality

A Friday night under the lights at Kingsholm is something every rugby fan should experience.

Choose from one-course or three-course dining options, or perhaps enjoy the exclusivity of a private box with family, friends or work colleagues, all tailored to meet all your needs.

​Explore the full range of hospitality packages here and upgrade to hospitality here.

For all fixtures, ticket information and hospitality, please visit www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk

After lots of sunshine, thrilling racing and record crowds at The Showcase Meeting, all eyes are now on The November Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse from Friday 15th - Sunday 17th November.

The action-packed three days kick off in style with the wonderful Countryside Day. If you're If you're passionate about racing and the countryside, this day is definitely for you with a Beagle Parade, Misslechalke Gundog Display and Fly Fishing Demonstration all on show before racing gets underway.

The showpiece on Saturday is the brilliant Paddy Power Gold Cup where the atmosphere is the best outside of the festival. Local trainers have a good record in the big race and no doubt they will be there trying to win it again!

There is live music to enjoy throughout the day and after the last race all over the racecourse, including the Guinness Village, Quevega Bar, Centaur and Champagne Bar.

Sunday is all about family entertainment and equally strong racing.

In the Family Fun Zone, you will find an action-packed day of face painting, stage shows, walking pet balloons and more. Meet Peppa Pig to celebrate her 20 year anniversary and dance away the final hour of the day with Klub Kidz, as well as the brilliant, new Jockey Gym and a chance to meet Freddie the cheeky pony.

On the track, the Shloer Chase and Greatwood Hurdle take centre stage to cap off a fantastic weekend of racing.

Don't forget that under 18s go FREE!

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With short days and long nights, winter can feel very long for many of us. 

However, there is lots to enjoy and we think that we have found some of the best things to do (in our humble opinion) in and around the Cotswolds to help get through the next few months, from great sport, music, films and, of course, food, booze and pubs!

Cheltenham (arguably) is the best National Hunt racecourse in the country. It has regular racedays pretty much every month up until May.

Enjoy the smaller meetings in October, December and January or dive into the buzz and excitement of the bigger days in November, New Year's Day (the best way to shake off a hangover!) and, of course, the Cheltenham Festival in March where the atmosphere is electric. 

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The Sub Rooms in Stroud and Cheltenham Town Hall are a hotbed of live music and comedy here in the Cotswolds.

Altered Images, Nick Heyward, The Bay City Rollers (yes, you read that correctly!) and John Power (Cast) can all be found playing in Stroud over the next few months.

For laughs, you will find Russell Kane, Jimmy Carr, Jimeoin, Dara O'Brien and Rob Beckett gracing the stage at Cheltenham Town Hall.

thesubrooms.co.uk
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cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

All local rugby fans have probably experienced the atmosphere in The Shed at Kingsholm, but have you ever explored the hospitality options to elevate your day even more?

Perfect for birthdays, festive parties, corporate gatherings and rugby-loving stag and hen days, there is a wide range to choose from that suits all budgets, from boxes with spectacular views of the pitch, to the Captain’s Lounge and 1873 Bistro which offer fantastic dining and great match-day entertainment.

www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk

Winter is the perfect time for settling into a comfy sofa and watching a film. We are big fans of The Living Room in Chipping Norton where you can do just that, as well as enjoying a cocktail or a glass of wine or two at the same time.

With huge films including Gladiator II, Paddington, Blitz and Small Things Like These as well as their hugely popular Boozy Elf and Cheese, Wine and Love Actually Christmas specials, the cinema is a great place to spend a dark, chilly winter evening,

thelivingroomcinemachippy.co.uk

If you're looking for an uber-social sport to play in the winter, go a try padel. It's something we really bang the drum for as it's great fun and good fitness too.

Padel Shift at Bamford are in the process of building a roof on one of their courts and there are two new indoor courts at Far Peak near Northleach.

www.padelshift.com

www.cotswoldpadel.club

If this isn't your first visit to our site, you will know that we are huge supporters of the wonderful pubs that the Cotswolds has to offer.

Experiencing the Cotswolds on foot is one of the best ways to explore the beautiful countryside, and walking could have had its own section. 

However, what could be better than doing a circular walk from a pub and returning to enjoy a pint next a roaring log fire a with family, friends and dogs (most pubs are dog friendly now) and tucking into some incredible food from some top chefs.

Our Top 50 Pubs in the Cotswolds guide will help you discover some of the of the best ones, but if you need more info/help at all, drop us a note on our Instagram page and we will point you in the right direction.

The Everyman in Cheltenham is an architectural masterpiece and boasts some wonderful stage shows, music and comedy.

This winter, you can enjoy Chicago, Al Murray, Jack Dee, The Girl On The Train, Six and, of course, their legendary panto starring Tweedy the Clown.

www.everymantheatre.org.uk

​If you're in the Cirencester area, check out The Barn Theatre which has Room 13 and The Three Musketeers on their stage.

barntheatre.org.uk

There are quite a few Christmas Light Trails to enjoy in the Cotswolds to get you into the festival spirit.

Spectacle of Lights at Sudeley Castle, Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park and, probably the most spectacular, Blenheim Palace.

www.blenheimpalace.com

If you love your spirits, you will love a tour or masterclass at the Cotswolds Distillery.

A tour consists of a look around the distillery where you will see the process in action, before heading back to sample lots of their beautiful spirits and liqueurs.

If you want to experience something extra, why not book yourselves on a whisky or gin masterclass where you get to blend you very own drinks.

www.cotswoldsdistillery.com

The Manor House Golf Club in Castle Combe is one of the most stunning golf courses in the country. 

On top of that, the golf club is part of The Manor House estate, a luxury country house hotel with Michelin star dining, also home to The Castle Inn, a 12th century pub offering rooms and great food in the heart of of of the most beautiful villages in the UK.

www.exclusive.co.uk/the-manor-house-golf-club

The Showcase raises the curtain to the 2024/25 Cheltenham season on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 October 2024. 

​The meeting boasts competitive and thrilling racing and celebrates the start of what promises to be another amazing season, where history and lifelong memories will be made. This is where the competition starts, this is where the entertainment starts, and this is where the celebration starts. We are back to Cheltenham.

The Friday once again boasts Sky Bet Novices’ Hurdle feature that was won by the Neil King trained Lookaway in 2023. My Mate Mozzie was victorious in The squareintheair.com Novices’ Steeple Chase and Encanto Bruno in The TrustATrader Novices’ Hurdle Race, both winning for Gavin Cromwell, kicking off a successful 2023/24 season for him at the Home of Jump racing.

Saturday offers a fantastic seven-race card with the highlight being The EPIC Jumps Season at William Hill Handicap Steeple Chase that was won by Whacker Clan for Henry De Bromhead, under Darragh O'Keeffe.

We also saw dual Cheltenham Festival winner Flooring Porter return to winning ways in The William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Novices’ Steeple Chase.

Off the track, make sure you don't miss the opportunity to get a taste of life as a jockey at the Jockey Gym, as well as having the chance to challenge friends and family to see who's stronger than a winning jockey with the team from Great British Racing.

Don't forget that under 18’s race free!

For all tickets, visit www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/the-showcase

The fixtures have been released for the 2024/25 season at Cheltenham Racecourse.

It all begins with The Showcase on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October, before The November Meeting (Friday 15th - Sunday 17th November) takes centre stage.

The Christmas Meeting (Friday 13th and Saturday 14th December) will be the last meeting of 2014 with New Year's Day being the best way to see in 2025.

Festival Trials takes place on Saturday 25th January and is the las meeting before the massive four days in March.

The Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday 11th - Friday 14th March) will showcase four breath taking days. 28 races, including 14 Grade 1 races, unrelenting prestige, competition and, of course, unmissable action.

You can find all the fixtures, info and best priced tickets HERE.

The end of the summer looks set to be a winner as tickets go on-sale for the 2024 Cornbury House Horse Trials, which will take place from 11 –15 September in the heart of the Cotswolds at one of the most prestigious estates, Cornbury House, located in Charlbury, Oxfordshire.

The five-day international event, which is now in its fifth year is the ideal setting to watch some of the finest young horses and riders in the country competing in dressage, cross-country and showjumping. Away from the world-class competition, this unique event is not just for any horse enthusiast but food lovers and families of all ages, with the five days also offering local produce and brilliant entertainment.

​A celebration of local food and drink with a new ‘From the Farm’ offering, as the estate brings together the best of the locals with Cornbury Farm, Bruern Farm, Honeydale Farm all featuring the best of their produce to offer our visitors.

David Howden, Cornbury House Horse Trials Founder and President said: “There is so much planned for Cornbury House Horse Trials this year, which my wife, Fiona and I are very excited to announce. I’ve no secret of the fact that I am passionate about supporting the best British-based talent, and that we are utterly committed to helping the stars of our sport – present and future – to reach their goals. We are delighted to be once again hosting the prestigious British Eventing Young Horse Championships.

“This year we are really hoping to put Cornbury House Horse Trial on the map with lots planned to attract more visitors. Alongside the superb competition a big focus will be on offering exceptional and local food and drink for everyone.

“We are particularly excited about our ongoing partnership with The Bull in local Charlbury who will be delivering the food offering in our VIP hospitality marquee across the week. Last year the team from The Bull produced pure food theatre which also featured our own Cornbury Longhorn Beef.

“I can promise our visitors that this year not only will they be immersed in the very best of British Eventing - all the British Olympic riders and many of the international riders will be there - but also a fabulous day out in a beautiful Cotswold setting.”

Laura Collett, winner of the Leading Rider prize at Cornbury in 2023 and an Olympic team gold medal winner for Britain, said: “Cornbury has raised the bar each year as far as what is on offer for spectators, riders and owners! It’s a fantastic event that provides spectacular hospitality for owners and spectators alongside hosting a brilliant competition.”

Cornbury House are proud to be partnering with Pol Roger who celebrate their 175th anniversary this year along with Pragnell, Volare Aviation and Fortnum & Mason to help execute this wonderful event.

Tickets are on sale now via www.cornburyhousehorsetrials.co.uk

​With most of us only just getting over the excitement of the Cheltenham Festival, racing returns to Prestbury Park for the two-day April Meeting on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th April.

With the spring sunshine (hopefully) shining down on the hallowed Cheltenham turf, the meeting combines competitive racing, with entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere make it a fabulous April afternoon out. It’s the perfect race meeting to bring along a friend who has never experienced the buzz of a Cheltenham Raceday.

Last year, the sun shone down upon the fantastic racing action which included the Grade 2 feature race being landed by Caribean Boy for Lambourn maestro Nicky Henderson and the double green ownership team of Simon Munir and Issac Souede, under their retained jockey Daryl Jacob.

The trip across the Irish sea for Gordon Elliott’s charge The Friday Man proved successful when he won the Citipost Novices’ Hurdle, with jockey Sean Bowen in the plate.

Thursday is unique with an all-mare race card and hosts the British EBF Mares’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle, Walk In Clover landed the spoils last year for multiple Cheltenham Festival winning trainer Dan Skelton.

It proved a good two-day meeting for Nicky Henderson as Ahorsewithnoname came home in front in the Listed contest of the afternoon, with stable jockey Nico De Boinville doing the steering. Under Control completed a double on the day for Nicky Henderson and Nico De Boinville later on the card.

Tickets start at just £15 and under 18’s race free and do not require a ticket to enter.

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As well as some incredibly racing, there is lots of live music and entertainment to enjoy across the four days at the Cheltenham Festival.

The Wickermen, Vogue Williams (DJ Set), Lampa and The Chip Shop Boys will be live in the Centaur after racing with lots of other live music dotted around the racecourse during each day.

Full list of entertainment:

CHAMPION DAY TUESDAY

Guinness Village
LAMPA: 11:00 – 18:30

The Feed Room & The Courtyard
Hipcats: 10:30 – 17:20

Quevega's Stage
Tommy Lewis: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 15:00, 16:20 & 17:45

Centaur Balcony
Joe Wheldon: 10:00 – 13:15

Hall of Fame Entrance
Brimstones: 10:00 – 13:15

The Orchard
Andy Lemay: 10:30 - 17:20

The Plaza
Fat Cat Brass Band: 10:30, 11:30 &12:30

Best Mate Pavilion
The Wickermen: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 14:20 & 15:00

Parade Ring
Escala: 12:55

The Centaur
The Wickermen: 17:45 – 18:45


STYLE WEDNESDAY

Guinness Village
LAMPA: 11:00 – 18:30

The Feed Room & The Courtyard
Hipcats: 10:30 – 17:20

Quevega's Stage
Esther Turner: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 15:00, 16:20 & 17:45

Centaur Balcony
Ryan Corbett: 10:00 – 13:15

Hall of Fame Entrance
Brimstones: 10:00 – 13:15

The Orchard
Andy Lemay: 10:30 - 17:20

The Plaza
Fat Cat Brass Band: 10:30, 11:30 &12:30

Best Mate Pavilion
Tommy & the Fuse: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 14:20 & 15:00

Parade Ring
Laura Wright: 12:55

The Centaur
Vogue Williams: 17:45 – 18:45


ST PARTRICK'S THURSDAY

Guinness Village
The Lucky 15's: 11:00 – 18:30

The Feed Room & The Courtyard
Hipcats: 10:30 – 17:20

Quevega's Stage
Esther Turner: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 15:00, 16:20 & 17:45

Centaur Balcony
Joe Wheldon: 10:00 – 13:15

Hall of Fame Entrance
Brimstones: 10:00 – 13:15

The Orchard
Andy Lemay: 10:30 - 17:20

The Plaza
Fat Cat Brass Band: 10:30, 11:30 &12:30
Celtic Feet, Irish Dancers: 11:00 & 12:00

Best Mate Pavilion
Tommy & the Fuse: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 14:20 & 15:00

Parade Ring
Celtic Feet, Irish Dancers: 12:55

The Centaur
LAMPA: 17:40 – 18:30


GOLD CUP DAY FRIDAY

Guinness Village
The Lucky 15's: 11:00 – 18:30

The Feed Room & The Courtyard
Hipcats: 10:30 – 17:20

Quevega's Stage
Tommy Lewis: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 15:00, 16:20 & 17:45

Centaur Balcony
Ryan Corbett: 10:00 – 13:15

Hall of Fame Entrance
Brimstones: 10:00 – 13:15

The Orchard
Andy Lemay: 10:30 - 17:20

The Plaza
Fat Cat Brass Band: 10:30, 11:30 &12:30

Best Mate Pavilion
Chip Shop Boys: 11:30, 12:30, 13:40, 14:20 & 15:00

Parade Ring
Symphonic Ibiza: 12:30

The Centaur
Chip Shop Boys: 17:40 – 18:30

Visit HERE or a full list of entertainment.
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​Calcot & Spa, the flagship property of The Calcot Collection. Nestled amidst 220 acres of picturesque countryside near Tetbury, has officially opened its doors to The Grain Store fitness studio, as an addition to their luxury Cotswold playground.

The new development, aptly named (built within an old agriculture building used to store grain within the hotel’s grounds), is a gym & fitness sanctuary offering guests and members a chance to indulge in ultimate wellbeing and self care. Connecting the mind, body and soul in one place to workout, rest and play.

Members and hotel guests can immerse in the 280m2 wellness and fitness sanctuary, use the state-of-the-art gym with Technogym equipment, join classes in the spin shed, holistic space and exercise studio hosting an extensive timetable of fitness classes. The Grain Store also proudly offers café to work, relax and refuel in, The Huddle, all while being surrounded in 220 acres of rewilded Cotswold countryside, that promotes serenity and wellbeing.

The new space will allow members and hotel guests to immerse in a space that's dedicated exclusively and designed meticulously to optimize wellbeing goals. Offering picturesque countryside views, paired with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment tailored to your every fitness ambition.

Grain Store Members will have access to:

GYM

Functional | Exigo Rig, Ski Erg, Sled Track, Team Beats from Technogym, a new way to train on the gym floor, using heart rate guidance for a fun and varied group workout.

Cardio | Interactive Upright Bikes, Live Excite Varios, Climb, Treadmills & Cross Trainers, Skill Run, Concept Rowers

Free Weights | Dumbbells up to 34kg, Full & Half Olympic Squat Racks

Resistance | Leg Press, Leg Curl, Leg Extension, Chest Press, Shoulder Press, Dual Adjustable Pulley

Stretch | Post Work Out Stretch Space, Proverb Assisted Stretch Pod

Outdoors | 6-Piece Kompan Outdoor Gym

THE UK’S FIRST STRETCH POD BY PROVERB SKIN
The Grain Store personal trainers will perform all assisted stretching in The Pod, and these Proverb Skin treatments are designed to help improve manoeuvrability, flexibility and ultimately, give a deeper result from work outs.

FITNESS CLASSES
The new extensive timetable of curated classes offer members wellness and fitness sessions including holistic Sound Healing, Yoga, Pilates, Barre and Ballet. Those who want to up the tempo can enjoy performance Spin in the Spin Shed and HIT, all guided by Calcot’s most exceptional instructors within spacious and air-conditioned studios.

All classes are specifically designed to enhance members fitness journey with not only enjoyment but also vitality and fulfilment.

PERSONAL TRAINING
The Grain Store boasts a dedicated team of Personal Trainers who will be on hand to help Club Calcot members with their wellbeing and fitness journey.

THE HUDDLE CAFÉ
Relax, pre or post work out in the inviting café and terrace.
Members and hotel guests can refuel with nourishing refreshments as you unwind and should inspiration strike, we welcome you to work freely in the café or book a private meeting within The Huddle. Partners include Dirtea, Trip Drinks, Willie’s Apple Cider and Pulsin grains, and are all available for to purchase onsite.

FREE RANGE FITNESS
As a bonus to all Grain Store members and hotel guests, Calcot & Spa’s stunning grounds offer an array of enjoyable ways to engage in active relaxation. Whether it's lounging beside the inviting heated outdoor pool, trying your hand at activities like disc golf or tennis, borrowing the Calcot bikes, or simply embarking on a leisurely walk along the nature trail, the natural space has plenty of options to allow members to immerse in the great outdoors.

calcot.co/grain-store

The Cheltenham Festival is the pinnacle event of the jump-racing calendar, and this year will be bigger than ever as we celebrate 100 years of the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

In March 2023, Galopin Des Champs and Paul Townend became legends and wrote themselves into the history books with a scintillating performance in the Gold Cup. Can they do the same again?

As like most festivals in recent year, many of the favourites will be coming over from Ireland. Constitution Hill will be flying the flag for Britain as he looks to retain his Champion Hurdle crown.

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​DAY-BY- DAY GUIDE

CHAMPION DAY: TUESDAY 12TH MARCH

the Grade 1 Skybet Supreme raises the curtain to the Cheltenham Festival with the famous "Cheltenham Roar".

Last year we saw Marine National land the spoils for trainer Barry Connell, who enjoyed his first Cheltenham Festival winner as a trainer, having had previous success as an owner. It was also jockey Michael O’Sullivan’s first Cheltenham Festival winner.

History was made in the Unibet Champion Hurdle as Jump Racing’s hero Constitution Hill came home in emphatic style under Nico de Boinville for Nicky Henderson and owner Michael Buckley. Constitution Hill’s performance was breath-taking, he jumped with speed, precision and accuracy and awarded Nicky Henderson his 9th Champion Hurdle winner spanning from 1985 to 2023.

The legendary Honeysuckle provided for some the most memorable moment of the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, when she recorded her fourth Festival win on her final visit to Presbury Park. Her triumph provided emotion, elation and pride for horse racing fans across the land. She captured our hearts and to see her finish her prolific career with a Cheltenham Festival win, was exceptionally special.

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​STYLE WEDNESDAY: WEDNESDAY 13TH MARCH

Irish raider Energumene has won the last two renewals of the Queen Mother Champion chase and he has earned his place next to greats like Altior and Sprinter Sacre. Can he make it three in a row at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival?

The Real Whacker made a dream come true for trainer Patrick Neville, when landing the Grade 1 Brown Advisory Novices’ chase by a short head against the Irish powerhouse Gordon Elliott’s Gerri Colombe. The Real Whacker provided trainer Patrick Neville, previously an electrical engineer, with his biggest victory to date, will he be able to achieve an even bigger prize this season and when he goes for gold in The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup?

The day concludes with the Weatherbys Champion Bumper, where stars of the future are often making their first visit to the Cotswolds. We saw A Dream To Share come home in front last year, providing 82 year-old trainer John Kiely and young jockey John Gleeson with their first Cheltenham Festival winner. The JP McManus owned a Dream To Share gave the Gleeson family memories to last a lifetime, Claire Gleeson, wife of ITV Racing’s Brian bred both horse and jockey! There looks to be bigger days to come and surely, he will be visiting Presbury Park in the not-too-distant future.

Style Wednesday is a celebration of thrilling and exhilarating sporting action, make sure you’re there to celebrate in style as racing’s glitterati put on a show like no other.

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​ST PATRICK'S THURSDAY: THURSDAY 14TH MARCH

Envoi Allen gave Henry de Bromhead his second victory of the 2023 Cheltenham Festival in the Grade 1 Ryanair Chase. No one thought anything could come close to Honeysuckle’s win earlier in the week for the de Bromhead family, but seeing Envoi Allen back in the sacred Cheltenham Winners’ Enclosure provided another emotional and exceptional moment at the Cheltenham Festival for racing fans.

The Grade 1 Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle went to the ever tough and ever consistent Sire Du Berlais for the Cheltenham Festival’s most successful of owner all time JP McManus. Trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Mark Walsh, Sire Du Berlais, who comes to life in the Spring, put up a gutsy performance to win by 3/4 ‘s of a length to the Jeremy Scott trained Dashel Drasher.

Make sure you are there to see if the Irish dominate will dominate the feature races again on St Patrick’s Thursday?​

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​GOLD CUP DAY: FRIDAY 15TH MARCH

Featuring The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, the blue riband race. The pre-race tension, the exhilaration of the race and jubilations of the aftermath. You will never see or experience anything quite like it, as whatever the result, every year it is different.

Stay Away Fay gave British Champion trainer Paul Nicholls his second winner of the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, with Harry Cobden doing the steering in the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett on the final day of the Festival.

Galopin Des Champs was a spectacular winner of Jump Racing’s blue ribband race for the winning most Cheltenham Festival trainer Willie Mullins. The Cheltenham Gold Cup eluded Willie Mullins for many years, but since Al Boum Photo won his first Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2019, and he has now won three of the last five renewals of the race, with fellow Irish trainer Henry De Bromhead winning the other two.

Can the exuberant and exceptional Galopin Des Champs repeat the feat of former stable mate Al Boum Photo and win back-to-back Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cups in the Gold Cup centenary year or will someone else take the most prestigious crown in Jump Racing?

Don’t miss out on the Cheltenham Festival, records will be broken, history will be made and dreams will come true and you could be part of it.

HOSPITALITY AT THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL

Award-winning restaurants and intimate private boxes are the most exclusive way to enjoy your time at The Cheltenham Festival.

Located the most stunning settings, from the heart of Cheltenham Racecourse to overlooking the winning line, an unforgettable experience awaits.

Working with the best local suppliers, Cheltenham's team of chefs are passionate about bringing their breadth of skills and culinary knowledge to our extensive and carefully crafted menus.

Regardless of how you celebrated New Year’s Eve, there is no better way to jump into 2024 than racing on New Year’s Day at Cheltenham. Thrilling and high-quality racing action, that is sure to provide Cheltenham Festival insight, fresh air, and amazing free family entertainment.

There are seven highly-competitive races on the day with Graded and Listed contests, the racing action will blow away those New Year’s Eve cobwebs.

Featuring live music from LAMPA in The Village and the ever-popular Family Fun zone and live music in The Centaur after racing from Tommy & the Fuse, there is top-class entertainment for children and adults alike.

The biggest Cheltenham Festival clue we got last year, came in the shape of The Real Whacker landing the Grade 2 Paddy Power Dipper Chase beating the Paul Nicholls trained favourite by 3 and ¾ lengths. The Real Whacker went on to be triumphant in the Grade 1 Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Marie’s Rock made her seasonal reappearance by winning the Grade 2 [email protected] Relkeel Hurdle, for Nicky Henderson and Middleham Park Racing. She went on to run in the highly anticipated Grade 1 Close Brothers Mares Hurdle, on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival, it wasn’t her day, but that race provided one of the most memorable moments of the Festival, when Honeysuckle returned victorious to a rip roaring reception, branding her the Queen of the Cheltenham.

For many, the January blues hit very hard.  However, we have found some great ways to shake them off with our pick of the best events taking place around the Cotswolds throughout the month.
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NEW YEAR'S DAY RACING AT CHELTENHAM
MONDAY 1ST JANUARY 2024  •​  CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE

Regardless of how you celebrated New Year’s Eve, there is no better way to jump into 2024 than racing on New Year’s Day at Cheltenham. Thrilling and high-quality racing action, that is sure to provide Cheltenham Festival insight, fresh air, and amazing free family entertainment.

There are seven highly-competitive races on the day with Graded and Listed contests, the racing action will blow away those New Year’s Eve cobwebs.

www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/new-years-day

TOM RAVENSCROFT & DJ FOOD
FRIDAY 5TH JANUARY 2024  •  DEYA BREWERY, CHELTENHAM

For their reopening night of 2024, Deya are bringing in mainstays from two British institutions you can really be proud of - BBC 6 Music and Ninja Tune!

Tom Ravenscroft is host (along with deb Grant) of 6 Music's daily New Music Fix, and one of the UK's most respected broadcasters and DJs.

DJ Food is a name that needs no introduction for Ninja Heads. With nearly 25 years of DJing experience and more than a decade serving up Food for DJs, for both Ninja and Coldcut's weekly radio show 'Solid Steel', Kev is now in the Food hot seat.

deyabrewing.com/event/tom-ravenscroft-dj-food-deya-re-opening-night-2024-2024-01-05/

BATH v GLOUCESTER
SUNDAY 7TH JANIARY 2024  •  THE REC, BATH

A West Country derby is the perfect way to start the new year.

These games are usually fierce battles with Gloucester seeking revenge from a 27-45 defeat at Kingsholm back in November.

www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk

SHAPARAK KHORSANDI & FRIENDS
SATURDAY 13TH JANUARY 2024  •  SUNDIAL THEARTRE, CIRENCESTER

Join superstar comic Shaparak Khorsandi (Live At The Apollo, I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!) and two hilarious guests for an evening of hilarity! A rare chance to see Shaparak perform in an intimate venue. 

www.sundial-theatre.co.uk/event-listing

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THE SOUND OF SPRINSTEEN
SATURDAY 13TH JANUARY 2024  •  EVERYMAN THEARTRE, CHELTENHAM 

The Sound of Springsteen brings to the stage some of the greatest hits and deep cuts from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and continues their ever-popular tour around the UK.

www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/the-sound-of-springsteen/

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THE ROCKET MAN: A TRIBUTE TO SIR ELTON JOHN
MONDAY 15TH JANUARY 2024  •  EVERYMAN THEATRE, CHELTENHAM

This is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon. Join us as Jimmy and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits, including, Saturday Nights Alright, Crocodile Rock, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, and many, many more.

www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/the-rocket-man/

JESCA HOOP
SATURDAY 20TH JANUARY 2024  •  THE SUB ROOMS, STROUD

California-born but now based in  Manchester, UK, Jesca Hoop is what you’d call a musician’s musician. Discovered by Tom Waits and brought on tour by Peter Gabriel to sing in his band, it was a phone call from Elbow’s Guy Garvey that saw her move to the UK. Hoop's 6 studio albums including her most recent album “Order of Romance”,  produced by John Parish (PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding, This is the Kit), all received huge acclaim from critics and fans alike, and it’s easy to see why: Jesca Hoop is one of our most captivating singers. Her beautiful songs, rooted in the folk tradition are intricately detailed, acoustic-led pieces that teem with ideas, expertly crafted lyrics and melodies that spring from a deeply curious imagination. 

thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/jesca-hoop

COCKLEBARROW RACES
SUNDAY 21ST JANUARY 2024  •  COCKLEBARROW FARM, ALDSWORTH

Cocklebarrow Races is the only Heythrop Point to Point of the year and attracts people from all over the UK (and world). However, in the main, the majority of our 4,000+ visitors hail from surrounding Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Warwickshire.

www.cocklebarrowraces.com

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO KALEB
THURSDAY 25TH - SATURDAY 27TH JANUARY 2024  •  EVERYMAN THEATRE, CHELTENHAM

Kaleb Cooper, Chipping Norton’s finest celebrity farmer and Sunday Times bestselling author, who shot to fame starring in Prime Video series, Clarkson’s Farm, has decided to conquer his fear of the unknown and embark on his first ever theatre tour with The World According to Kaleb.

www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/the-world-according-to-kaleb-kaleb-goes-on-tour/

ROMESH RANGANATHAN: HUSTLE
​FRIDAY 26TH JANUARY 2024  ​•  CHELTENHAM TOWN HALL

After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh is back with his new show which examines the human condition… are people inherently good? Is charity always a positive thing? Is hustling the key to success? Or is all this a load of rubbish we’ve made up to keep people working hard for no reason.

cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/romesh-ranganathan-hustle/

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FESTIVAL TRIALS DAY
SATURDAY 27TH JANUARY 2024  •  CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE

Excitement, anticipation and expectation is building. It is the final opportunity to see the sports protagonists go out to battle on Cheltenham Racecourse’s hallowed turf before the Cheltenham Festival. What horses will catch the eye before those four days of extraordinary in March, will we see returning champions defending their crown? Whilst anything can happen in March, Festival Trials day maybe able to give us a clearer picture.

www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/festival-trials-day

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TOM DAVIS: UNDERDOG
SUNDAY 28TH JANUARY 2024  •​  CHELTENHAM TOWN HALL

Tom Davis is best known for hit shows King Gary, The Curse, Live at the Apollo and Murder in Successville, as well as his hugely popular podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan, which has received critical acclaim and sold out live shows. Tom is also known for multiple appearances on A League of Their Own, Ranganation, Judge Romesh, and Action Team.

cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/tom-davis-underdog/