Events
Air Tattoo Fairford...
There's something for all the family in the Cotswolds
Air Tattoo Fairford sold out for the first time in history...Whatever time of year you choose to
visit the Cotswolds, there's always plenty to do and see. Take advantage of your leisure break at The Crown of
Crucis Cotswolds country hotel to pre-book your tickets at one of the many events taking place in
and around Gloucestershire throughout the seasons. Here's a list of some of our personal favourites that many
of our regular guests over the years enjoy coming back to time and time again.
Air Tattoo Fairford
See the Red Arrows and the historic Vulcan Bomber, a spectacular day out for all the family and
under 16s go free. See www.airtattoo.com for further information.
Badminton Horse Trials
The world famous Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse
Trials celebrates its sixtieth anniversary from the 7th to 10th of May 2009 at the Duke of Beaufort’s
Gloucestershire park. Preparations as ever are well under way for the event inaugurated by the previous Duke
in 1949 as a springboard for future British Olympic teams. It has since become the most prestigious event of its
type, and the one all the riders dream of winning. The programme this year will have a special supplement to
commemorate this benchmark.
www.badminton-horse.co.uk
Cheltenham Festival
The roar of the crowd as the tapes rise for the first race of the
Festival each year tells you everything you need to know - 12 months of waiting is over! Over the course of the
week, over 200,000 people are here to witness the action and soak up the atmosphere and across the country, well
over £500 million is wagered on the outcome of the 26 races. Cheltenham is ideally placed for a visit when staying
at The Crown of Crucis and is less than 30 minutes drive away.
www.cheltenham.co.uk
Cheltenham Festivals
With combined ticket sales of over 150,000 the Jazz, Science, Music and
Literature Festivals all boast enviable international reputations as leaders in their field. With programming that
features the most up-and-coming, controversial and entertaining international performers, the festivals have justly
earned their place at the centre of the UK’s cultural scene.
Since the launch of the Music Festival in 1945 and the Literature Festival in 1949, Cheltenham has been at the
forefront of contemporary British culture. With the introduction of the Jazz Festival in 1996 and the Science
Festival in 2002 Cheltenham Festivals have secured a reputation for innovation and excellence.
www.cheltenhamfestivals.com
Gloucester Antiques and Collectables Fairs
Gloucester Antiques and Collectables Fairs – 3rd
November, 2009 (please check nearer the time to confirm the date)
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