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The beautiful Cotswold countrysideWhat better way to enjoy The Cotswolds?  Take a bracing walk and enjoy the wonderful scenery of the North Cotswolds with Glyn Jones the Head Gardener from Hidcote Manor Gardens, one of the National Trust’s most well known and popular properties.

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How aGloucestershire and Warwickshire Railwaybout a trip to the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway for a Steam and Vintage Rally.

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Cheltenham Town HallThe line up for the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2009, celebrating its 60th anniversary, has been announced.  With names like Jeremy Paxman, David Walliams and Ralph Fiennes there is sure to be something for everyone.

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Greenbelt FestivalOnce again the Greenbelt Festival returns to Cheltenham.  Taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend (28th – 31st August) this festival attracts a large crowd to Cheltenham Racecourse each year.

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This year’s Royal International Air Tattoo is sure to bring hours of death-defying displays to crowds across Gloucestershire and beyond.  Over 200,000 flying fans are due to meet for the world’s largest military air show between 18th and 19th July at RAF Fairford.

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Prescott Hill ClimbEnjoy a splendid English summer’s weekend of racing at Prescott Speed Hill Climb’s Midsummer Speed Festival.  Celebrating the wonders of the motor car whilst devouring strawberries and cream on the lawns, this year’s Midsummer Festival of Speed is sure to be welcoming visitors from across Gloucestershire and beyond when it gets underway this weekend.
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If you’re looking for a high – flying day out for all the family this weekend look no further than the Kemble Air Show.  As well as all the excitement in the air there is also non – stop entertainment on the ground with classic car exhibits, military vehicle displays, children’s entertainment and weather depending hot air balloon rides at the end of each day.

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Tall Ship at Gloucester Docks

Sail back in time at Britain’s most inland port as Gloucester Docks celebrate their Tall Ships Festival next weekend.  Following the successful inaugural event in 2007 thousands of people are expected to flock to this multi-award winning event.

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Rose at Sudeley CastleThe award – winning Queen’s Garden will be in full bloom once again during Rose Week at Sudeley Castle between 8th and 14th June 2009.  Historically, hundreds of garden lovers have taken this opportunity to visit the castle’s gardens as well as making the most of the fascinating tours available.

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Woolsack Races

Tetbury Woolsack Races

The Woolsack races in Tetbury have been running for over 30 years.  A tradition that it is believed originated in the 17th Century allows young men to show their strength by running up a 1 in 4 hill carrying a woolsack on their back.

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