Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire


<p>Ready for a reset? From soulful retreats to feel-good workshops, here are the wellness events to add to diary in Glos &amp; Worcs this summer</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-festivals"><strong>FESTIVALS</strong></h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sun-amp-moon-festival-royal-agricultural-university-cirencester-24-31-aug"><a href="https://sunandmoonfestival.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sun &amp; Moon Festival,</a> Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, 24 &#8211; 31 Aug </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.yoga_-1000x667.jpg" alt="people doing yoga in glos" class="wp-image-83400" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.yoga_-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.yoga_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.yoga_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.yoga_.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>This holistic jamboree is a week-long wellbeing escape set in the beautiful Royal Agricultural University grounds &#8211; blending retreat-style calm with festival energy. There are 200+ workshops across the week including yoga, meditation and creative sessions. You can join anything you like on the day, with no need to pre-book. There’s also a dedicated healing area offering massages, sound therapy and holistic treatments.</p>



<p>Evenings focus on live music, ecstatic dance and relaxed performances.<br>You can stay on-site either camping or just visit. Food options are available, with a focus on healthy, plant-based meals. One day tickets start from £90.</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-spa-days"><strong>SPA DAYS</strong></h1>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sun-kissed-summer-pod-experience-malvern-spa-until-end-of-august"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYus3m5iXrN/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sun-Kissed Summer Pod Experience</a>, Malvern Spa, until end of August</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/12/spa-1000x667.jpg" alt="spa malvern" class="wp-image-66788" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/12/spa-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/12/spa-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/12/spa-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/12/spa.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Don&#8217;t miss this gorgeous summer experience at the award-winning Malvern Spa. From just £89pp you get four hours to completely switch off and enjoy your own private spa pod escape. Go between the hydrotherapy pool, thermal areas and your pod, complete with heating, lighting and music. Then feast on seasonal summer berries with jersey cream &amp; shortbread delivered to your pod! Available June, July &amp; August across morning, afternoon and evening sessions.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mini-evening-sp-a-calcot-amp-spa-tetbury"><a href="https://glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/calcot-spa-tetbury-gloucestershire/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mini Evening Sp</a><a href="https://calcot.co/spa-and-wellness/spa-days/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a</a>, Calcot &amp; Spa, Tetbury</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.calcotspa-1000x667.jpg" alt="spa at Calcot in Tetbury" class="wp-image-79897" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.calcotspa-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.calcotspa-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.calcotspa-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.calcotspa.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Enjoy a balmy, relaxing evening spa experience at the award-winning Calcot &amp; Spa.&nbsp;This dreamy Evening Spa starts at 5.30pm and includes tea or coffee on arrival, use of the facilities and a 25 minute treatment of your choice. Bliss out in the bubbly hot tub, the indoor pool or stylish relaxation room. <em>£145pp.</em> Or book in for a half day spa from <em>£200 </em>including a delicious 2-course lunch.</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wellness-garden"><strong>WELLNESS GARDEN</strong></h1>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wellness-garden-lunch-burleigh-court-cotswolds"><a href="https://burleighcourtcotswolds.co.uk/wellness/wellness-garden-nature-spa-price-list" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wellness Garden + Lunch</a>, Burleigh Court Cotswolds</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/12/1.pool_-1-1000x667.jpg" alt="burleigh court wellness garden
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<p>Hit the time out button at this stunning retreat in the heart of the Cotswolds. Taking place at Burleigh Court Cotswolds, get two blissful hours in the new wellness garden spa with restored Victorian plunge pool for <em>£39, </em>which includes a <em>£20</em> credit for lunch at the hotel. Available Tues &#8211; Sun when you book in for lunch or afternoon tea. Sessions are 11am and 3pm and the perfect way to unwind. </p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yoga-classes"><strong>YOGA CLASSES</strong></h1>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-retreat-amp-rewild-cirencester"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/retreatandrewild" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Retreat &amp; Rewild</a>, Cirencester</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.yoga_-1-1000x1000.jpg" alt="woman doing yoga in cirencester " class="wp-image-83416" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.yoga_-1-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.yoga_-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.yoga_-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.yoga_-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.yoga_-1-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.yoga_-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Practice your poses in a beautiful, calming studio in the Cotswold countryside. Retreat &amp; Rewild &#8211; crowned Best Yoga / Pilates Studio in this year&#8217;s Muddy Stilettos Awards &#8211; offers an array of classes from yoga and pilates to barre. Taught in a stunning converted barn classes are seven days a week, and look out for monthly workshops, extended practices and creative workshops. Drop in sessions: £18 for 60 minutes, or book four classes for £55 per  month.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-make-move-yoga-forest-of-dean"><a href="https://glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/make-move-lydney-gloucrstershire/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Make + Move Yoga</a>, Forest of Dean</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="833" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/11/1.yogawoman-1000x833.jpg" alt="woman doing yoga" class="wp-image-79597" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/11/1.yogawoman-1000x833.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/11/1.yogawoman-800x667.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/11/1.yogawoman-400x333.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/11/1.yogawoman.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Award-winning wellness business Make+Move offers both in person and live-streamed, on demand yoga and wellness. Try soulful, restorative classes such as The Slow Down, The Reset, Lunar Flow. Or, book in for Katonah Yoga, with familiar shapes with unfamiliar twists and breath work. Single sessions from £12, or a 10-class bundle for Zoom is £90. </p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-foodie-fun"><strong>FOODIE FUN</strong></h1>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat-well-live-better-daylesford-22-july"><a href="https://www.daylesford.com/shop/events/cookery-school" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eat Well, Live Better,</a> Daylesford, 22 July</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.SADALS-1000x1000.jpg" alt="food on a table in the cotswolds" class="wp-image-83421" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.SADALS-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.SADALS-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.SADALS-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.SADALS-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.SADALS-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/06/1.SADALS.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Good nutrition is a minefield. Navigate it on this delicious course with nutrition experts and experienced chef tutors. Get hands on with seasonal, sustainable recipes that will stay with you for a better life. Full-day course from&nbsp;<strong>9.30am &#8211; 3.00pm</strong> includes dishes to eat throughout the day and enjoy a discount of up to 25% in the Farmshop. Or, do the <a href="https://www.daylesford.com/shop/events/cookery-school" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Plant-Based Kitchen</a> course on 19 Aug, both courses cost £225 each.</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-workshops">WORKSHOPS</h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-smartphone-photography-workshop-new-brewery-arts-cirencester-26-amp-27-aug"><a href="https://www.newbreweryarts.org.uk/smartphone-photography-masterclass-2day" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Smartphone Photography Workshop</a>, New Brewery Arts, Cirencester, 26 &amp; 27 Aug</h2>



<p>Treat yourself to one of the many creative workshops at this fantastic community creative hub. If you fancy something really useful, take this Smartphone Photography course. This immersive two-day photography workshop with photographer Georgina Valentine teaches you how to master your phone&#8217;s camera settings and take your photography to the next level. Your feed is about to get a huge glow up! <em>Costs £145.</em> For 18+.</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-races">RACES</h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-forest-warrior-obstacle-run-sun-19-july-forest-of-dean"><a href="https://www.forestwarrior.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forest Warrior Obstacle Run</a>, Sun 19 July, Forest of Dean</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/04/1.runs_-1000x1000.jpg" alt="woman running a race in glos" class="wp-image-82284" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/04/1.runs_-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/04/1.runs_-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/04/1.runs_-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/04/1.runs_-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/04/1.runs_-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/04/1.runs_.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Forest Warrior</figcaption></figure>



<p>Challenge yourself on some of the toughest terrain in Glos! Warriors (aka survivors) will receive a large bespoke medal and drink. What’s in store? Tarzan-style swings, scramble nets and high walls, this 10k route around the Huntley Estate is not for the fainthearted, expect steep hills, natural obstacles and a mud bath along the way. There is also an easier 1km kids version for the littles.&nbsp;<em>Entry is £44</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tough-mudder-nbsp-badminton-15-aug"><a href="https://toughmudder.co.uk/events/south-west/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tough Mudder,</a>&nbsp;Badminton, 15 Aug</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/01/1.woman_-1000x667.jpg" alt="woman in water doing a race" class="wp-image-80505" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/01/1.woman_-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/01/1.woman_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/01/1.woman_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2026/01/1.woman_.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image credit: Tough Mudder</figcaption></figure>



<p>Run like the wind over perfect green fields as you take on Tough Mudder at the home of the Badminton Horse Trials. There will be world-class obstacles, thick mud and the coveted headbands. You bring the teamwork, up-for-anything-attitude and good vibes. It’s a match made in mud-covered heaven.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-parkrun-glos-amp-worcs"><a href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Parkrun</a>, Glos &amp; Worcs</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Parkrun</a>&nbsp;organises totally free 5k timed runs in 839 locations (and counting) around the world open to all ages and abilities. All you need to do is search your hometown to find your nearest run, sling on your trainers and jog. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-want-more-try-these">Want more? Try these</h2>



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