Red Kite Days Gloucestershire Award Winners 2022

Wowzers – you went all out to support your local family favourites in the Red Kite Days Awards 2022, with literally thousands of people voting.  It was extremely close in many of the categories so a huge congratulations to all the finalists and a big thank you to everyone who supported by nominating and voting.

After checking out the winners, do scroll on down and check out the finalists too .  The voting was so close and there are some great places to try for a family day out, clubs & classes, family friendly restaurants and community groups.

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Red Kite Days Gloucestershire Award Winners

Best Museum – The Museum in the Park

The Museum in the Park  is set in the beautiful grounds of Stratford Park, Stroud. The Museum aim to have something to offer visitors of all ages an enthusiastically welcome families and groups. The displays were designed, as far as possible, with everyone in mind. Many of the rooms contain interactives and toys, and some even sport peep holes into the cabinets at a child friendly height.

Best Animal Attraction – Cotswold Farm Park

Cotswold Farm Park offers a total countryside experience for all the family. Founded in 1971 to help protect rare breeds of farm animal they now have over 50+ rare breeds of British farm animals.  Add to that lambing days, smaller animals to meet in the barn (you can even watch the little chicks hatch) and a rare breeds trail with greedy goats.

Best Indoor Play – Rugrats & Halfpints

Rugrats & Half Pints Cirencester is an award winning concept in indoor activities for children from birth. It includes a wide range of sensory and soft play activities all under one roof.

Best Outdoor Play – Pittville Park Cheltenham

Opened in 1825, Pittville Park is the largest ornamental park in Cheltenham and features the magnificent Pump Room and lakes.  Pittville Park is divided in two with the eastern side most known with it’s children’s play park.  To the west is a larger and quieter space to explore with small areas of woodland, the lower lake and a small children’s play area and skate park.

Best for Eating Out – House in the Tree

House in the Tree are proud to serve some of the best pub food in the county, and thanks to our customers reviews they’ve been awarded a 2021 Travelers’ Choice by Tripadvisor and now winners of the Red Kite Days Gloucestershire awards!  They even have their own own petting zoo behind the pub, with several very happy animals including pigs, chickens, ducks, goats, rabbits & bantams!

Best Theatre – Everyman Theatre

The Everyman Theatre  is Gloucestershire’s theatre and has been serving the county (and beyond) since 1891.  The theatre presents a wide range of productions, including ballet, opera, drama, dance, comedy, music, and family entertainment.  This year Tweedy is back in the Everyman Theatre’s most exciting pantomime adventure ever.

Ante/Postnatal – Sweaty Mama Stroud & Cirencester

Sweaty Mama Stroud & Cirencester are Pre and Post Natal Fitness Specialists. With a passion to help women of all fitness levels to enjoy fun and effective workouts in a relaxed and safe environment.

Best Baby & Toddler Group – Cheltenham Twins Group

Cheltenham Twins Group is a support group and playgroup for parents and carers of twins or more

Best Kid’s Activity Class  – FunkyMunky Music

FunkyMunky Music run sessions for toddlers & preschoolers… dancing, jumping, wriggling & running with lots of props!

Best Parties – The Teepover Club Stroud

Based in Stroud, and covering surrounding areas, The Teepover Club create luxury teepee sleepover parties.

Community Support – Stroud District Kids Stuff

Stroud District Kids Stuff are on a mission to support local families through the recycling of preloved children’s items.

 



Red Kite Days Awards Finalists

Museums

Animal Attractions

Indoor Play

Outdoor Play

Eating Out

Theatres

Ante/Postnatal

Baby & Toddler Groups

  • Beckford Baby & Toddler
  • Gotherington Baby & Toddler Group
  • Randwick Baby & Toddler Group
  • Top of Town Tots (Stroud)

Kid’s Activity Class

Parties

Community Support



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