Free Willow Wands and Bunting Workshop
2026-05-25 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
Get creative this May half term with our free Willow Wand & Willow Bunting Workshop for families.
Using natural willow materials, children and adults can craft their own magical willow wands and rustic bunting to take home. This relaxed, hands-on session is perfect for encouraging creativity, imagination, and making together.
Suitable for families of all ages, with adult supervision required throughout the workshop.
Please note: maximum of 10 people at any one time. The first hour is a bookable, with drop-ins available thereafter. Only tickets for those participating in the event are required to book – supervising adults do not need a ticket.

Face Painting
2026-05-25 10:30 - 15:30
Cheltenham Face Painting are back for another day of fantastic face painting fun. Free to all guests, the team are on hand to transform little ones with their wonderful artistry skills.
Please note – under 3’s cannot have face paint applied to their face, but should they sit still enough may have a small piece completed on their arm at the discretion of the Cheltenham Face Painting team.

Free Willow Wand and Bunting Workshop
2026-05-25 13:00 - 15:30

Gruffalo Meet and Greet
2026-05-26 11:30 - 16:00
Big news for little adventurers… The Gruffalo is coming to Cotswolds Designer Outlet!🌲
Join us for a special Gruffalo meet and greet with magical photo opportunities for the whole family this May Half Term.
Session times:

11:30
12:30
1:30
2:30
3:30

No need to prebook, it’s simply first come first serve basis on the day. We reserve the right to close the queue at any time should we anticipate the number of people waiting fills the capacity of the time slot.

Vale Wildlife Pop-Up
2026-05-27 09:30 - 16:30
We’re delighted that Vale Wildlife Hospital will be joining us for one day only during the May half term to teach us all about our local wildlife, and how we can protect it from accidents and casualties. As a registered charity that relies on donations, you’ll be able to show your support by donating on the day should you wish to too.
Want to find out more about the incredible work they do? Visit their website here.

Flower Arranging and Vase Decorating
2026-05-27 17:45 - 19:00
Join us for a creative Flower Arranging & Vase Drawing Workshop with talented floral artist, Sian from Bramble and Bloom.
This hands-on experience blends floral styling with artistic sketching techniques, and takes place inside Pret meaning food and drinks are available to purchase whenever you need a pick-me-up throughout the session.
Tickets cost £45 and include all materials, florals and a vase to take your new arrangement home in.
Tickets can be bought via Bramble and Bloom HERE.

Late Night Shopping
2026-05-28 09:30 - 20:00
Shopping with us just got better with the launch of our Late Night Shopping evenings. Shops will be open until 8pm against a backdrop of live music, there will be Golden Tickets to be found with great prizes to be won, and with our restaurants open until late it’s a great excuse for a bite to eat and a spot of shopping after work.

Artisan Food and Drink Market
2026-05-30 09:00 - 2026-05-31 16:30 | Cotswolds Designer Outlet, Platinum Drive, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7FY, United Kingdom
Following the success of our first market, we’re delighted to be hosting a second Artisan Food and Drink Market in partnership with Shop Cotswolds, here at Cotswolds Designer Outlet… but this time it’s two days across the Saturday and Sunday!
With pop-up stalls dotted around the malls, you can expect to discover your new favourite foodies from the list below:

Brookes Wye Dairy (Sunday Only)
Cotswold Veg Box
Hormony Drinks
Karobi’s Ghee
Little Batch (Saturday Only)
Malvern Bitters
Maryanne’s Preserves (Sunday Only)
MayHawk Chocolate
Nana Lily’s
Neves Bees
Oakes Hot Sauce
Pipp & Co
Spirit of Ilmington
The Drinks Kitchen
Veg Life (Saturday Only)
Woodchester Valley Vineyard

The Cotswolds Sale Event
2026-06-12 09:00 - 2026-06-28 18:00
Shop incredible discounts from all your favourite brands during The Cotswolds Sale Event. With up to 60% off from selected brands, and offers from Tommy Hilfiger, BOSS, Calvin Klein, Hobbs, adidas and more… this is a sale you don’t want to miss.
Browse the offers HERE.

SweetPea's Doggy Deli
2026-06-14 10:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-28 10:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-12 10:30 - 16:30
Local dog nutritionists, SweetPea’s are back with their Doggy Deli pop-up filled with lots of tasty treats for your four-legged friends.

Football Freestyler with Harriet Pavlou
2026-06-14 11:00 - 16:00
To celebrate the launch of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, superstar freestyler, Harriet Pavlou will be on site demonstrating her incredible football freestyling skills along with offering interactive sessions with visitors of all ages.
Harriet Pavlou, who is a two-time World Panna Champion is one of the UK’s leading street football stars.
Renowned for her incredible ball control and high-energy performances, she has over 8 million followers across social media with experience performing at major stadium events and brand campaigns worldwide.

Football Darts
2026-06-14 11:30 - 14:30
Football Fun Factory are hosting giant inflatable football darts to celebrate the launch of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Free to take part, children can come for a best of three attempt to try and get the highest score.

The Perfume Shop on Wheels
2026-06-20 09:00 - 17:00
The Perfume Shop are taking their offering on four wheels with games, samples and goodies for our guests with the arrival of their brand van. Find the team located outside our entrance between Levi’s and Tommy Hilfiger – a pop-up not to be missed!

Cotswolds Sands
2026-06-25 - 2026-09-06
Enjoy our free pop-up beach, for children age 12 and under throughout the summer!
All children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

Free Table Tennis & Outdoor Games
2026-06-25 - 2026-09-04
Join us throughout the summer for free outdoor games and table tennis! Drop in to play table tennis, challenge friends to outdoor games, or simply relax on our deckchairs. Come along, have fun, and make the most of the summer outdoors!

Introducing: Live After Five
2026-06-25 17:00 - 20:00
Introducing Live After Five, our brand new evening event with a live music stage, pop-up bar, late night shopping and prize giveaways.
Expect shopping in golden hour with chilled out vibes and a relaxing shopping atmosphere with a backdrop of incredible vocals and saxophone sounds. Grab a drink from our bar on wheels, nab a deckchair and enjoy a whole new side of Cotswolds Designer Outlet.

Golden Tickets Return
2026-06-25 17:00 - 20:00
Join us for our Live After Five event and keep your eyes peeled… Golden Tickets are back!

Find a Golden Ticket, take it to Guest Services and claim an instant prize. Sourced from our Brand Partners on site, what will you win?

Pop-Up Retro Bar
2026-06-25 17:00 - 20:00
For one night only, we’re joined by Gumpy, the mobile bar as part of our Live After Five event.
Enjoy beers, cider, wine, fizz, 0% options and soft drinks – there’s a tipple for everyone to enjoy as you soak up the golden hour vibes with a relaxing shopping environment, live music stage and prize giveaways.

Bike Marking with Gloucestershire Police
2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00
Gloucestershire Police are offering free bicycle marking to help prevent theft, and increase the chances of returning your bike to you should this ever happen.

Molton Brown Opening
2026-07-02 | Molton Brown, Unit 70, Cotswolds Designer Outler, Tewksbury, GL20 7FY, United Kingdom
Join us to celebrate the opening of the Molton Brown Store. Molton Brown have crafted the finest fragrances, unique scents and unrivalled sensorial ceremonies for over 50 years. They create a scent experience that’s vivid, enlivening and that enriches the ordinary to create the extraordinary via fragrance, body wash, home aromas and more. With an uncompromising approach to ingredients and sustainability; and products which are made in England and have never been tested on animals.

Free parking for Tewkesbury Medieval Festival
2026-07-11 09:00 - 2026-07-12 18:00
We’re proud to be supporting Tewkesbury Medieval Festival by being an official car parking option for the event. Guests can park for free in our car parks and jump on our free shuttle bus into town, exploring all that Tewkesbury has to offer. Guests will be dropped off at The Crescent outside Tewkesbury Abbey, just a few minutes walk from the festival site.
Bus timetable can be found here.

Pilates Class with Sweaty Betty
2026-07-16 08:00 - 09:00
Join Sweaty Betty as they celebrate their one year anniversary with a Move With Katherine pilates class.
Each ticket includes the pilates class, gift bag of goodies and an exclusive early access shopping experience before the store opens to the public.
Tickets are £20 each and must be booked by sending @move.with.katherine a message on Instagram.
Participants must be happy to be photographed and posted on social media.
*Please note – this event has been organised by Sweaty Betty so for further details, please reach out to the store directly.

Weird Fish 1st Birthday
2026-07-16 09:30 - 19:00
50% off RRP plus cupcakes and a glass of fizz to celebrate the stores 1st Birthday.

Go Vocal Choir Performance
2026-07-16 10:30 - 12:00
We’re joined by local choir group, Go Vocal for a morning performance of uplifting and popular songs.

The Body Shop Sample Station
2026-07-16 11:00 - 2026-07-17 15:00
Find The Body Shop Team at their Sample Station located on the mall throughout Thursday and Friday with samples, showcasing new summer products and more.

Play 'Guess the Scent' at The Body Shop
2026-07-17 09:30 - 2026-07-19 16:30
Head to The Body Shop to play ‘Guess the Scent’ and win a chance to select a prize from the lucky dip.
Variety of prizes to be won whilst stocks last.
T&Cs apply. See in store for details.

Selfie Station is Back
2026-07-17 09:30 - 2026-07-19 18:00
Our popular selfie station is making a comeback for our Birthday celebrations, this time dressed by local florist, Bramble and Bloom. Head to our floral gateway, snap a photo and don’t forget to tag @cotswoldsdesigneroutlet in it for a chance to be featured on our social channels!

Win Free Coffee For a Year
2026-07-17 09:30 - 2026-07-19 18:00
For the First Birthday weekend 200 Degrees Coffee will be holding a prize draw for anyone who makes a purchase via the 200 Degrees Coffee app.
For full details, T&Cs and entry details please ask in store.
