April

Dates for your diary

Friday 3rd April,  there are still tickets to see House DJ Seb Fontaine plays at the Sub Rooms in Stroud, while Jemma Bolt and Denise Van Outen host an inclusive night of dancing and F-U-N at Dunkertons – sold out – but add yourself to the waiting list here. See you on the dancefloor.

From the 2nd April through to the end of September, immerse yourself in the magic and wonder of the Giffords Circus. Described as a national treasure, Giffords produces a West-End worthy show in the green fields of the Cotswolds. The show starts in Stroud, before visiting Sudeley Castle and Blenheim Palace. A memorable night for the whole family. Choose your date here.

Tom Noest and Peter Creed have unveiled their spring menus at their plethora of knock out pubs. RUN, don’t walk.

Get yourself to the newest state-of-the-art gym, SOMA, Bourton-on-the-water. Offering a range of challenging classes throughout the week for non-members to drop into.

It’s lambing season, so hot foot it to Cotswolds Farm Park for live lambing and kidding, bottle feeding sessions start from 24th April. Check out the Easter Garden, with egg trail, crafts and face painting, open 12.00-16.00, open now until 12th April.

On Thursday 16th April the Opera season kicks off – head to Kirtlington park in Oxford, for a showcase of what’s coming up at Longborough this season. £35pp for a tantalising performance followed by drinks and canapes. Sold out – but you might be lucky with box office returns, check here. If you like to plan a bit further ahead, view the full season’s schedule here.

Head over to Daylesford on the 23rd April for a unique supper club experience. Join Executive Chef to hand pick seasonal ingredients, followed by a 3-course menu. £50pp, booking essential.

Because laughing is good for the soul, head to Dunkerton’s on Sunday 26th April for 2 hours of standup comedy, tickets just £10pp. A great way to start a new week.

On the 29th April, running through to the 4th May.  The prestigious Cheltenham Jazz festival is back in town for its 30th year. Promising ‘Big sounds, bold collaborations, across 6 days where the town moves to a different rhythm’. See over 70 artists performing, including Van Morrison, Jessie J and James Blunt. Check out the full listings and get your tickets here.