Elsewhere in Stroud

Giffords Circus: the touring troupe returns to Stroud’s Fennell’s Farm for its weekend finale on 27^th-30^th September. This year’s show is named My Beautiful Circus, and it’s billed to be the funniest and best yet! Book your tickets now… giffordscircus.com

Stroud Children’s Festival: incorporating the Stroud Festival of Nature, this weekend-long festival is a celebration of childhood. Taking place at the Museum in the Park from 7^th-8^th July, there will be visits from authors, songwriters and theatre groups – hear about the adventures of Stinkbomb & Ketchup-Face or create your own superhero! stroudnature.org

Stroud Festival of Nature: guest speaker Chris Packham will be talking about the importance of nature for local communities on Friday 6^th July at Stroud Subscription Rooms. The festival finishes with the Big Nature Festival in the Park on Sunday 8^th July at Stratford Park. stroudnature.org

Stroud Show: this annual show, which has its origins in the Victorian era, is a great day out for the family. Steeped in local tradition, the show takes place on 21^st July at Stratford Park and celebrates our area’s local skills, crafts and produce with plenty of activities, rides and events for the kids. stroudshow.co.uk