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Walking through Berkeley Castle, during Brick Festival 2026, felt like stepping through history in two completely different worlds at once. From the moment I stepped into the castle grounds, there was a real sense of excitement in the air. The ancient towering stone corridors and grand rooms of the castle were lined with colourful LEGO […]
Cheltenham Pride is a way to encourage continuing support for the LGBTQ+ community, allowing their voices to be heard, and upholding diversity and inclusion in the town. “We’ve sponsored pride for a number of years, and we’ve got a good relationship with them, so we are sponsoring them again this year,” says Francesca Inman, the Chief Executive of […]
The preparations for Christmas have begun in Cheltenham. Lights are up, ready to illuminate the Promenade and get everyone in that Christmas spirit. All of Cheltenham’s Christmas plans are in place, ready to go! The Brewery Quarter Christmas Launch Party will take place on Saturday 19th November, from 3-7pm! Expect a party atmosphere, live music, […]
We’re coming out of lockdown so will you be swapping your duvet for a sleeping bag as festival season is around the corner, grab your bucket hat and lets have some fun! Join us: Darcey Barrett, Emily Wyatt and Phoebe Nott as we talk about all things festival. Bringing you all the news and rumours […]
With just a day to go, the warmer weather has arrived just in time for the 6th annual CAMRA Gloucester Beer Festival. Organised by CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), the festival has a huge range of drinks available for beer-appreciators, with around 100 beers on offer from breweries both local and further afield. Over 30 […]
Paul Alborough is a hip hop artist with a difference. Like many rappers, he uses wordplay and lyricism to convey stories and entertain. Unlike many rappers he is one of only a few to delve into silly but extremely polite world of ‘chap-hop’. He calls himself Professor Elemental, and is keen to show that even a middle […]
Folk musicians from around the country will congregate in Gloucester this weekend for the free Gloucester Folk Trail beginning tomorrow. The music and culture event is set to bring the city alive with local musicians, folk choirs, acoustic bands, and Morris dancers. Here’s a roundup of the weekend. Friday 23rd February The vocal folk choir […]
At the heart of the Cotswolds, Cheltenham is the cultural centre, where festivals and events alike are a huge part of the town. Parklife has composed a selection of some of the best to come in 2018 – and there’s something for everyone. Cheltenham Festival and Gold Cup Held annually in spring, this event sees […]