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With only days to go, excitement is building as Christmas at Westonbirt prepares to launch its brand-new festive light trail from 29 November to 31 December!

This year, Newark Park in Gloucestershire is embracing a traditional Christmas, with classic festive activities for all ages starting on 30 November. 

Tails are set to wag and noses to twitch as Forestry England invites you to take your dog on the ultimate forest dog walk with Wallace & Gromit as they unveil a brand-new Forest Walkies route at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. The

National Express has announced plans to enhance services connecting Bristol Airport with Birmingham, Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Weston-super-Mare.

Visitors can go on a festive journey back in time this Christmas at Dyrham Park with a focus on ‘Christmas Through the Ages.'

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, owned and managed by Forestry England, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dan Crowley as their new Curator.

The Spectacle of Light is set to return to Sudeley Castle for its ninth year, promising visitors a mesmerising after-dark experience to kick off the festive season in Gloucestershire.

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre in Gloucestershire has opened its brand-new Halloween Light Trail, running every evening throughout October half term, from 25 October - 3 November. 

Mollie’s to host spooky-themed drive-in movie season, in partnership with Knoops 

Surfing is most definitely not just for summer! With some exciting events on the cards - and our new lake lighting making post work surfs a possibility - there are lots of reasons to make a trip to The Wave part of your autumn plans.   

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, in Gloucestershire, has announced a Halloween Light Trail, brand new for 2024.

Fantasy Forest, a unique UK festival celebrating the popular fantasy genre, will make a spectacular return to the glorious grounds of Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire next year from 18 – 20 July 2025.