August Bank Holiday Weekend.
Things To Do With The Kids Over The Long Weekend
Looking to spend your August Bank Holiday Weekend in Gloucestershire? There is plenty to do, whatever the weather and we have listed our top picks including the best restaurants in Gloucestershire, the most breath taking gardens to visit, an array of outdoor activities to keep the kids busy, local walks and more. Whether you’re looking to enjoy an alfresco boozy August bank holiday weekend in Gloucestershire or spend some quality time with your friends and family, we’ve got plenty for you to choose from!
Cocktail Weekend Sipping
Enjoy August Bank Holiday at quirky and themed cocktail bars.
Take A Jouney Of Discovery
Over the long weekend visit The Corinium Museum which hosts one of the largest collections of Romano-British antiquities in the UK.
Soft Play At The Clubhouse
Enjoy indoor play designed for entertainment and stimulation for children, it is all about fun and excitement.
Outdoor Art Gallery
Outdoor Cotswold Sculpture Park is home to an impressive range of sculptures to admire and buy.
Monday Bank Holiday SUP
Have you ever tried Paddle Boarding? It is so much fun, and is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Dean Forest Railway
Take a trip on The Forest Line, experience the sights and sounds of the steam train, enjoy a leisurely Bank Holiday Sunday.
Walk With Alpacas
Experience the alpaca walks and meet and greets throughout the year. All sessions are undercover so you can get up close this August.
Dean Heritage Centre
The Gruffalo Trail is a series of carved montages depicting the story of the Gruffalo along a short trail that runs alongside the brook.
JDR Karting Adventure
An exciting attraction to visit during the Summer break. Great for families offering karting, lasertag, segways, and axe throwing.
Al Fresco Long Weekend
Soak up beautiful views of the River Severn from the White Hart or enjoy amazing greek cuisine at Greek On The Docks.
Gorgeous Outdoor Spots
Over the 3 day weekend escape to one of Gloucestershire’s green spaces, particularly on those days when the sun is on full blast.
National Trust Weekend
Discover some of Gloucestershire’s greatest country houses and gardens over the Bank Holiday Weekend.
Family Circular Cycle Trail
Cannop Ponds provides access to a waymarked circular cycling route.
Venture Into Caves
Discover a spectacular and unseen, unfathomable natural cave system.
Themed Crazy Golf
Mr Mulligans is a leisure activity with two adventure golf courses.
Top Indoor Activities
Bit of drizzle or downpour? Use our guide to indoor activities.
August Outdoors
Come to Gloucestershire for action-packed thrills and spills.
Tree Top Activities
Go Ape offers exhilarating high ropes and forest floor adventures.
Water Sport Activities
Canoeing, kayaking, stand-Up paddleboarding and gorge walking.
Great Walks & Trails
Wide, grassy tracks to unexplored pathways and leafy tunnels.
Organised Events Near Me This August Bank Holiday Weekend
Make the most of the long weekend with our guide to the August Bank Holiday Weekend in Gloucestershire, the City of Gloucester, Bourton On The Water, Cheltenham, Chipping Campden, Cinderford, Coleford, Lydney, Newent, Stow On The Wold, Stroud, Tetbury and Tewkesbury.