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Things To Do Highlights

Lower Slaughter

Our walking tours are boots-only - we meet you at the agreed start point and leave the transport…

Digi Wall

Housed in an old Victorian Warehouse, near Gloucester's Historic Docks, The Warehouse Climbing…

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

An exquisite Tudor timber-framed building that was once the Folk Museum. It is now a community…

Gloucester Park Drone Shot By Fluxx Films

By far the largest parkland in the city. Gloucester Park has a large play area for children and a…

Ultimate Warriors

The ultimate family adventure! Action-packed obstacle venue to challenge all ages and abilities.

Barnwood Park

Barnwood Park is a formal park with mature trees and ducks. Barnwood Arboretum is a local nature…

People playing basketball

Gloucester Basketball compete as the Gloucester City Queens in the WBBL.

Laser Quest Gloucester

Laser Quest is the most fun and exhilarating laser-tag experience in the UK.

Outdoor pitches

Freedom Leisure, who operate Oxstalls Sports Park and GL1 Leisure Centre on behalf of Gloucester…

Regency Bike Tour

The Regency Bike Tour is a new, self-guided bike tour of Cheltenham.

The ski slope at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre

Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre is one of the longest outdoor artificial ski slopes in the UK…

Rana, Asiatic Lion, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Get eye-to-eye with giraffes, watch rhinos grazing on the Gothic Manor House lawns or walk with…

outside the Museum of Gloucester

Found within the City of Gloucester is an internationally important collection of treasures of over…

High St Tredworth

Discover the most decorated street in Gloucester!!

270 Climbing

270 Climbing Park is home to one of Europe’s tallest, newest and most exciting high ropes course…

Gloucester Walking Tours App

Enjoy three self-guided walking tours on your smartphone around Gloucester City Centre and its…

St Mary de Lode Church

St. Mary de Lode is the city's oldest Parish Church being built in the 12th Century. It was built…

A bee painted on a fuse box

Take part in the #BouncingBack Urban Art Nature Trail. Find all the images and complete the…

Gloucester Prison

With its rich history and interesting use, Gloucester Prison is a must visit!

Person playing football

Gloucester City AFC were founded back in 1883 and currently compete in the National League North,…

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

Escape Entertainment is an independent escape room business that designs, builds, and runs all its…

Robinswood Hill

Two-hundred and fifty acres of open countryside with viewpoint, pleasant walks, waymarked nature…

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

Beautiful 60 acre arboretum with colour and interest all year round. Browse the walled garden plant…

The outside of St Nicholas Church

This 12th Century Church is a city landmark with it's 15th Century leaning Tower and Spire. Inside…

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Museum Quiet Mornings

Our weekly Quiet Mornings offer a calmer museum experience, especially suited to visitors who…

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16th April 2026-15th April 2027
Still Standing Exhibition

A Voices Gloucester project, Still Standing, is led by Harriet Hughes, showcasing an exhibition of…

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20th April 2026-26th April 2026
Docks Guided Walks

As part of Gloucester's Heritage Harbour - A Weekend by Water, guided walks of the the historic…

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25th April 2026

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25th April 2026

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26th April 2026

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26th April 2026
Kathleen and May

Explore the cargo hold

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25th April 2026

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26th April 2026
Dry Dock Music

T. Nielsen's Historic Dry Dock - A chance to access the bottom of the dry dock.

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25th April 2026

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26th April 2026
Boaters' Crafts Group

Join the Boaters' Crafts Group on Saturday 25th April at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester…

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25th April 2026
Dockside Detectives Trail

Find the location of where we have taken each photo, answer the questions and bring it back to the…

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25th April 2026

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26th April 2026
A Weekend by Water - Let's Paddle

A guided paddle in Gloucester Docks, experience SUP, canoeing and kayaking.

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25th April 2026

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26th April 2026
National Waterways Museum

Visit the National Waterways Museum Gloucester for a fun and educational day out.

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25th April 2026-26th April 2026
A Weekend by Water

Join us for a fun weekend at Gloucester's historic docks as we celebrate its rich heritage, vibrant…

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25th April 2026

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26th April 2026
A cartoon style image of some giant crystals in a forest pool

A fun learning experience where children can find out about the crystals associated with each…

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Season

25th April 2026
Bless My Homeland Forever

Historic, Noble and Traditional Ukrainian Music

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Season

25th April 2026
Tower Tours

Climb 269 steps to the top of Gloucester's most iconic landmark and enjoy breathtaking views of 40…

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25th April 2026

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2nd May 2026

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9th May 2026

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13th June 2026
A white china tea cup and saucer with blue patterns on a white tablecloth

On selected Saturdays, our cosy café is offering special afternoon teas with a selection of…

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25th April 2026

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16th May 2026
Llanthony Secunda Priory

Join us for to explore Llanthony Secunda Priory as part of A Weekend by Water – celebrating…

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26th April 2026
Event image for Tony Conder's History of the Docks pub talk at Hop Kettle.

Join Tony Conder for a fascinating History Talk on Gloucester Docks as part of A Weekend by Water…

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26th April 2026
Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs

Gloucester Rugby host fellow West Country side, Exeter Chiefs, in a hotly anticipated Gallagher…

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26th April 2026
Last Unicorn Airways

Embark on a magical journey with Last Unicorn Airways!

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26th April 2026

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26th April 2026
Llanthony Secunda Priory

Join us for a tour of the Grade I and Grade II listed buildings as part of A Weekend by Water

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26th April 2026

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26th April 2026
Abject Fantasies: Solo Art Exhibition by LJ Ellam

ABJECT FANTASIES, an exhibition of paintings, sculptures and installations by LJ Ellam. Opening at…

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Season

27th April 2026-3rd May 2026
Captain's Charity Pub Quiz

Think fast, answer right… and help support Holding Hearts. All welcome!

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Season

28th April 2026
Board game nights upstairs in Hop Kettle.

Clear your Thursdays and grab your favourite board games — Board Game Night at Hop Kettle is on!

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Season

30th April 2026
CODA

CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute…

Openings

Season

30th April 2026
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