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  1. Happy New Year

    Happy New Year to you all - here are a few highlight of the things to look forward to in Gloucester in 2024!

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  3. British Ironwork Centre
    A thought-provoking sculpture is making a beeline for Gloucester from 16 – 18 February to spark discussions with young people about the dangers of weapons and violence, and to encourage people to become active bystanders.

    Welcome to the city of Gloucester

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    Gloucester Prison

    Activites taking place in the abandoned haunted prison in the middle of Gloucester include: Airsoft…

    Performers on stage at The Kings Theatre

    Tucked just off Eastgate Street, close to the heart of Gloucester City Centre is this little gem of…

    The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

    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…

    Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

    Just outside the city centre lies Hillfield Gardens, a true hidden gem of Gloucester. This public…

    Rainbow Square Street

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

    Robinswood Hill

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

    Young Owls

    Bird of Prey Experiences & Photography Days at The Barn Owl Centre. The Barn Owl Centre's mission…

    Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

    Barnwood Park

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

    Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

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

    Paddleboarding in Gloucester

    Award-winning Kayaking and Paddleboarding taster sessions and tours in Gloucester Dock and…

    Around Cheltenham

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

    National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

    Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

    Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

    Bike & E-Bike Hire from The Bicycle Hub

    The Bicycle Hub is based at the Cheltenham Spa Railway Station within easy access of the spa town…

    House of the Tailor of Gloucester

    Children's author Beatrix Potter created one of her most loved characters here. This charming shop…

    Sudeley Castle

    Award-winning gardens surrounding Castle and medieval ruins. Exhibitions, rare-breeds pheasantry,…

    VRXPerience

    PLAY, RACE, EXPERIENCE. Virtual Reality is a fun, exciting and a very accessible experience for…

    270 Climbing

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

    Laser Quest Gloucester

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

    the outside of Sherborne Cinema

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

    People playing basketball

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

    Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

    Home of internationally awarded Three Choirs Wine. Self- guided tours take visitors around the…

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    Ghosts & Giggles Logo

    Held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night at 8pm, we go on a historical and paranormal tour…

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    Haunted Tours

    30th June 2023-31st December 2025
    Gyotaku Demonstration

    Book onto an art course at Nature in Art in 2024.

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    1st February 2024-8th December 2024
    Image of animal by Amit Eshel for Wildlife Photographer of The Year

    Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition…

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    6th February 2024-7th April 2024
    Wallsworth Evenings at Nature in Art

    As well as daytime events, Nature in Art host at least 12 evening events each year featuring well…

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    22nd February 2024-24th April 2024
    High Street Tredworth

    Watch High Street Tredworth transform into a spectacular outdoor art gallery as Tash Frootko and…

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    19th March 2024-31st May 2024
    Gloucester Songwriters Circle

    Fancy yourself as the next Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell??

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    19th March 2024

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    Easter Wreath Making

    Join our tutor in the magnificent surroundings of the Medieval Chapter House and learn how to make…

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    19th March 2024

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    Live at The Folk - Daniel Kemish

    This show will be a very special night. Daniel is a prolific singer/songwriter who delivers his…

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    21st March 2024
    Third Thursday Folk Song & Tune Session

    A session of Folk Songs and Tunes

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    21st March 2024

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    The Folk of Gloucester

    Take a trip back in time guided by the colourful characters who lived and worked in this row of…

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    22nd March 2024

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    Image of Lena by Scott Chalmers

    Hundred Watt Club - An evening of burlesque & vaudeville

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    22nd March 2024
    Lamb

    Larry the Lamb has lost his friends and needs your help to find them!

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    23rd March 2024-28th March 2024

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    30th March 2024-7th April 2024
    Alternative Market

    Located in the unique confines of a decommissioned prison, this immersive marketplace promises an…

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    23rd March 2024
    Re-enactment Day

    To remember the awarding of the legendary Back Badge to the Gloucestershire Regiment the museum…

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    23rd March 2024
    150th Anniversary Dinner

    Celebrate 150 years of Gloucester Rugby alongside our Hall of Fame inductees.

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    23rd March 2024

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    Spring Equinox Faery Fayre

    A wonderful display of Faery related stalls including artists, plus psychic readers , Talks &…

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    23rd March 2024-24th March 2024
    Spring Faery Wingding

    A magical evening of entertainment

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    23rd March 2024
    Easter Through the Ages

    Discover how the Easter festival has been celebrated throughout history!

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    26th March 2024-27th March 2024

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    2nd April 2024-3rd April 2024
    Royal Copenhagen Exhibition

    Royal Copenhagen Porcelain was established in Copenhagen in 1775 by the Danish monarchy and is…

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    26th March 2024-28th April 2024
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    27th March 2024-7th April 2024
    Easter Holidays Outdoor History Trail

    Take part in our family trail throughout five acres of grounds.

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    28th March 2024

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    28th March 2024
    MC Grammar wearing a black hat and t-shirt holding a microphone against a blue background

    Wowza! Multi Award-Winning rapping teacher, and World Book Day Ambassador, MC GRAMMAR is LIVE and…

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    3rd April 2024
    Gloucester Storytelling Café at The Folk

    Storytelling on the first Thursday of every month

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    Orchard St Market Dates

    Join us on the first weekend of the month from March to October for our monthly Orchard Street Food…

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