The summer holidays are almost over but before September comes around there’s one more Bank Holiday to enjoy.

Unsure of where to go or what to do this weekend? See if our August Bank Holiday Guide can whet your appetite!

Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design
From Saturday 17th August until Monday 26th August, celebrate the practice of craftsmanship at Thirlestaine Long Gallery in Cheltenham from 10am till 4pm each day.

View 300 exhibits from 70 different workshops and explore the various styles of each individual designer.

www.celebrationofcraftsmanship.com

Winchcombe Country Show
Join the exciting Winchcombe Country Show, at Winchcombe Senior School’s Playing Field, on Monday 26th August to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission from 12pm until 5:30pm.

Spend a fun filled day with family and friends and take part in a variety of activities to win prizes. You can also see spectacular performances by BMX stunt artists.

www.winchcombeshow.org.uk

Swanfest
Pop down to The Swan in Cheltenham, from Friday 23rd August till Monday 26th August for an enjoyable way to spend the Bank Holiday weekend.

Hear great, local, live music all weekend while raising money for WellChild.

www.theswancheltenham.co.uk

The Royal Charity Music Festival
Head over to The Royal, in Charlton Kings, on Monday 26th August for a, blues/rock, Charity Music Festival hosted by local band SlowJin.

www.facebook.com/events/the-royal/the-royal-charity-music-festival/315640355992655/

Nature in Bromoil
Visit Wallsworth Hall in Gloucester, home to the Nature in Art gallery, to view the Nature in Bromoil exhibition. See beautiful photographs, manipulated using the oil process that was first created in 1855.

The exhibition runs from Tuesday 6th August until Monday 26th August each day from 10am – 5pm.

www.natureinart.org.uk/event/nature-in-bromoil

Pride and Prejudice
Head over to Gloucester Cathedral to view a Chapterhouse Theatre Company production of Jane Austen’s famous book, ‘Pride and Prejudice’.

Take a trip with all the unique characters from the novel, and see how their stories unfold before your own eyes. View the play on Monday 26th August.

www.chapterhouse.org

The Moon Exhibition
Join the ongoing Moon exhibition till Saturday 21st September to celebrate Apollo 11’s successful 1969 landing. Head over to the Museum of Gloucester to participate in the celebration from 10am – 5pm each day.

View the large variety of exhibits like lunar rock samples, model rockets, modules and computers, a replica suit and newspapers from the day of the Moon landing.

www.gloucester.gov.uk/museum-of-gloucester

Discovery Day
Stroud’s Discovery Day 2019 takes place at Dr Jenner’s House in Berkeley this year. Have an intriguing day and take part in scientific research from 10am – 5pm.

Explore the science around you in everyday life, on Monday 26th August, just like Dr Edward Jenner.

www.jennermuseum.com/discovery

The Sword in the Stone
Explore the tale of King Arthur and how he became one of the greatest medieval kings to rule the Kingdom of Camelot.

Pack up a picnic blanket and watch IKP Productions version of the age-old play in Painswick Rococo Garden at 2:30pm on Monday 26th August.

www.rococogarden.org.uk

Christmas Comes Early
If the sunny weather and summer heat finally get to you, head over to Deans Walk Inn for an early Christmas party. Indulge in your favourite festive foods and listen to merry music all day.

Start Christmas early on Monday 26th August from 12:00pm until 10:30pm, at Deans Walk Inn, in Gloucester.

www.facebook.com/events/the-deans-walk-inn/christmas-comes-early-christmas-day-at-the-deans/350937105818299/

Witcombe Cider Festival
The Witcombe Cider Festival not only has a variety of great ciders, but also lots of musical performances set up for a weekend getaway with family and friends.

From Friday 23rd August until Sunday 25th August, take part at the festival in Witcombe and have a fun and colourful weekend.

www.witcombeciderfestival.co.uk

Sudeley Castle Knight School
Take your brave little knights to Sudeley Castle so they can learn how to be true warriors all through summer, from 10am – 5pm every day till Thursday 1st September.

The little knights will all be taught how to be real heroes and let their imagination run free. They can take part in the Knight’s Quest and create art masterpieces in the Pavilion tent.

www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/events/knight-school

WOW! Gallery
Head to the ‘World of Wonders’ at the Wilson Gallery to explore the world and adventure with others. Climb mountains and make friends throughout your journey around the earth.

Let children’s imagination run free, from Saturday 24th August until Monday 26th August.

www.cheltenhammuseum.org.uk