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Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

Browse beautiful local arts and crafts or sign up to an upcoming workshop at the Gloucestershire…

Gloucester Prison

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

270 Climbing

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

Person playing football

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

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

Three floors of a Victorian warehouse house interactive displays and galleries, which chart the…

St. Oswald's Priory

St. Oswald's Priory was founded by Lady Aethelflaed of Mercia, daughter of Alfred the Great, around…

Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

People playing basketball

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

Lower Slaughter

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

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

Gloucester Antiques Centre has over 11,000 square feet of floor space spread across three floors,…

Laser Quest Gloucester

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

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

If you love colour then you will adore this kaleidoscopic street, now fondly known as 'The Rainbow…

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

The Museum displays the remarkable story of the Soldiers of Gloucestershire who have served their…

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

The remains of a large villa, overlooking an enchanting valley. Built around three sides of a…

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

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

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

Gloucester's premier indoor karting arena! All of the karts are custom built reaching speeds of…

Around Cheltenham

Run by Blue Badge tourist guides Steve and Sean, Around Cheltenham offers fascinating and fun…

Hopewell Street Mural

Hopewell Street sits in the heart of the vibrant and multi cultural part of the city, Barton and…

Rainbow Square Street

The creator of Gloucester's famous 'Rainbow Street', Tash Frootko, and her team have painted twenty…

Discover de Crypt

St. Mary de Crypt is a 15th Century Church in the centre of Gloucester. It is famous for it’s Tudor…

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

Family friendly traditional cinema close to the heart of Gloucester. We show a range of quality…

The stage at Gloucester Guildhall

Gloucester's premier arts venue featuring art galleries, cinema and live musical and theatrical…

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

An exquisite Tudor timber-framed building with some beautifully preserved original features.

Gloucestershire Archives

Gloucestershire Archives preserves historical records and makes them available for research e.g.…

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Gloucesters Best Roast

The best Sunday Roast in Gloucester, and the queues prove it.

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1st January 2026-31st December 2026
Sunday Lunch at Brickhampton Court

Looking for the perfect place for a traditional Sunday roast near Cheltenham and Gloucester?

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1st January 2026-31st 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
After Work Club

Long day? We've got you.

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5th May 2026-1st September 2026
WhipZone Sunday Market buy and sell your car, van, motorbike and campervan

The UK's Sunday Market for cars, vans, motorbikes and campervans

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10th May 2026-31st December 2026
Margs on the Terrace

Pull up a chair, soak up the sun, and let the good times pour.

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18th May 2026-1st September 2026
Live Violin Music with Frances every Tuesday between 11 am to 1 pm at Eastgate Indoor Market

Enjoy live violin music with Frances

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19th May 2026-29th September 2026
City Guided Walks

Hear about the history of Gloucester from the Romans through to the Victorian era.

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22nd May 2026-30th September 2026
Members of the public looking at an artwork in a city centre business window

A public art trail showing contemporary art in the windows of over 20 businesses throughout the…

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4th July 2026-28th August 2026
Photo of an entry to the competition last year

A free public art competition for adults (first prize £100) and children (16 and under) (first…

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4th July 2026-15th August 2026
Nines Golf League

Nines is a new golf league for Gloucestershire & Cheltenham golfers.

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6th July 2026-6th September 2026
Operation: Museum Heist

Enemy soldiers have infiltrated the museum and are attempting to steal our treasured artefacts!

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18th July 2026-30th August 2026
Gloucester Festival of Archaeology

Working together we are bringing a host of activities designed to appeal to residents and visitors…

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18th July 2026-2nd August 2026
Painted signs at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester

Visit the National Waterways Museum Gloucester this summer to explore our "Written on the…

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21st July 2026-29th August 2026
Nxt Gen Summer events

A Summer programme of events for deaf and hard of hearing tweens and teens aged 9 - 16.

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22nd July 2026-26th August 2026
Jane Foot Exhibition

Free exhibition of bold, colourful semi-abstract paintings with an intriguing textural depth.

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24th July 2026-1st August 2026

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2nd August 2026
Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival

The city swings again with the return of the Rhythm & Blues Festival!

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24th July 2026-2nd August 2026
A Three Choirs Festival Concert

Experience the power of live choral music at the 2026 Three Choirs Festival in Gloucester.

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25th July 2026-1st August 2026
Café René Rhythm & Blues Festival 2026

Now in it's twenty third year.. Café René is very excited to announce this years line up for the…

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27th July 2026-2nd August 2026
A composite image showing a smiling young woman, children painting, some crystals and a geode on a table.

Join children's mindfulness instructor Enchanting Aurella for a special Kid's Club suitable for…

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29th July 2026

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5th August 2026

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13th August 2026

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19th August 2026
Summer Crafts

Get creative with our family-friendly craft sessions, designed to keep young minds busy throughout…

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30th July 2026

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6th August 2026

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11th August 2026

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13th August 2026

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18th August 2026

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20th August 2026
Food Dock Introduces: Sunset Sessions

Join us as we celebrate the Sounds of Summer, with bustling kitchens, clinking glasses and the…

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30th July 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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31st July 2026

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6th August 2026

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8th August 2026

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5th September 2026

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3rd October 2026
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