Aspire Family Fun Days
Aspire Family Fun Days are part of our summer holiday activities for families across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. These events bring together children, parents and carers for a welcoming day of play, creativity and connection. Each Fun Day offers a mix of hands‑on activities, outdoor experiences and opportunities to meet local organisations from across the Family Hub Network, creating a relaxed space for families to enjoy time together and access support in one place.
Family Fun Days often include hands‑on activities for children, outdoor play, creative sessions and information stands from organisations that support families. Each year we welcome a range of partners who share resources and run activities, and the partners involved may vary from event to event.
Upcoming Family Fun Days
This year’s Family Fun Days have now taken place, and both events welcomed families for a relaxed afternoon of play, creativity and connection. New dates for Family Fun Days 2027 will be added here once confirmed, so families can keep an eye on this page for updates.
Past Family Fun Days
Aspire hosted two Family Fun Days in 2026. Both events were free to attend and welcomed families from across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury for a relaxed afternoon of play, creativity and connection.
Brockworth event
The Brockworth event took place on Tuesday 21 July 2026 at Brockworth Children and Family Centre. Families enjoyed creative activities, outdoor games and opportunities to meet local organisations offering advice and support. The afternoon included bubble entertainment, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. Partners joining us included the National Deaf Children’s Society, Gloucestershire Deaf Association, The Children’s Society, Parent Carer Alliance, Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum, Severn Wye Energy, School Nurses and Health Visitors, Early Language Support for Every Child, and others.
Brockworth - Family Fun Day
Gardners Lane event
The Gardners Lane Family Fun Day took place on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre. Families enjoyed a friendly and welcoming afternoon with creative activities, outdoor play and circus skills. The event included face painting, arts and crafts and outdoor games, offering plenty for children to explore. Parents and carers were able to meet a range of local organisations providing information, advice and support. Partners attending included St Pauls Primary Care, St Pauls Hub, Springbank Community Group, Fresh Hope, Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum, Severn Wye Energy, School Nurses and Health Visitors, Early Language Support for Every Child, Move More and others.
Gardners Lane - Family Fun Day
What happens at a Family Fun Day
Family Fun Days bring together creative activities, outdoor play, early years experiences and opportunities for families to connect with local support services. Each event includes a mix of hands‑on activities for children of all ages, alongside information and resources from partners across the Family Hub Network.
Activities vary each year, but the focus is always on creating a welcoming, enjoyable day for families during the summer holidays. These events offer a relaxed space for children to play, learn and explore, while parents and carers can meet organisations providing advice, guidance and support.
Other events at our centres
Families can also explore other activities, groups and sessions running throughout the year at our Children and Family Centres. These include early years play sessions, parenting support, holiday activities and community events.
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