Here are some of our favourite half term getaways for all the family:
Magician El Baldiniho - Thursday, February 21
The magician will perform at a popular Stroud pub
Location: The Prince Albert, Rodborough Hill, Stroud
The CrazyBird Comedy Club is proud to bring the legendary children’s entertainer El Baldiniho to The Prince Albert for half term.
Comedy magician performing throughout the UK to a vast range of audiences.
Tickets are £8.50 and available from The Prince Albert and Trading Post
More details 01453 755600 or theprincealbertstroud.co.uk
See our last article covering the pub at stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk
Prinknash Bird and Deer Park
Take the kids for some half term fun at the deer park
Location: Prinknash Park, Cranham, Gloucester
On entering the Park over 50 peacocks and waterfowl welcome you as you walk towards the Love Bird Aviary and the Golden Wood full of golden pheasants leading to the haunted ‘Monks’ Fish pond’ teeming with large fish.
Tickets start at £7.10 - closes at 5.30pm
More details 01452 812727 or thebirdpark.com
Cattle Country Farm Park
Staff at Cattle Country on the farm
Location: Berkeley Heath Farm, Berkeley
See a number of attractions that will keep you busy all day and encourage you to get involved with your children as much as possible.
There are plenty of things to keep all of your family amused and entertained for the day at Cattle Country Adventure Park.
Take your kids to feed the animals.
From 10am to 4pm on weekends - tickets at cattlecountry.co.uk
Westonbirt Arboretum
A stunning location to bring the children over the holidays
Location: The National Arboretum, Westonbirt, Tetbury
Boasting 15,000 specimens, 2,500 different species from the far corners of the globe, Westonbirt is the perfect place for you to escape, relax or have an adventure.
The arboretum is internationally renowned.
Open all week until 5pm - adults from £10, children £5
More details forestryengland.uk
The Pulse Leisure Centre
One of Dursley's community hubs and a great place for the family
Location: The Pulse, Castle Street, Dursley
The pool offers a wide range of classes and activities for the the local community, as well as regular public swimming sessions.
From swimming lessons and pool parties, to water fitness classes and lifeguarding courses.
Costs £3.95 for a standard swim
More details 01453 546441 or pulsedursley.co.uk
Cotswold Wildlife Park
A staff member with the parks lemurs
Location: Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, Bradwell Grove
With over 260 different species of animals. The park is set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland.
Stroll around the park and get eye-to-eye with giraffes, watch rhinos graze on the Manor House lawns, walk with Lemurs, ride on the train and much more.
Open all week until 3pm - tickets £16 or £10.50 for children
More details cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
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