MAGICAL performers and vibrant acts are appearing at Sudeley Castle this May when the circus comes to town.

The castle is hosting Giffords Circus, a family-run vintage village green circus that tours the Cotswolds during the summer months. Featuring a host of magical performers and vibrant acts, the circus will be performing 11 shows at the castle between Thursday May 21 and Tuesday May 26.

The 2015 tour, Moon Songs, invites audiences to enter the world of the Victorian Lunar Park.

Featuring a live orchestra, clowns, acrobats, horses, handmade costumes and a much loved goose, the show aims to be their most extravagant and glorious to date. Expect dancing horses, dashing Dalmatians, live music, flying people, and Giffords’ favourites: jugglers Bibi & Bichu, Tweedy the clown, who will this year be shot from a cannon.

Tickets are available through the box office, 0845 459 7469 or visit www.giffordscircus.com.

In addition on Sunday May 24 Sudeley Castle & Garden’s is hosting its biggest ever Family Fun Day included in the cost of the castle’s general admission. The day will include bouncy castles, a petting zoo, face painting, historical characters, giant outdoor games, a circus skills workshop, a magician, dancers, Punch and Judy and more.