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Things To Do Highlights

Cyclists in front of a Cheltenham sign

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

Nature in Art exterior

The world's first museum dedicated exclusively to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by…

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…

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 photo of St Michael's Tower

Walking tours of the City of Gloucester. Hear about many famous characters and their associations…

People working with archive boxes in a records room with shelves and tables.

Our city's story is held in our memories, in written records, but also in hidden objects, waiting…

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

Stand-up paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks, canal and River Severn. We’ll take you through water…

Briery Hill Llamas

Briery Hill Llama farm is perfectly situated in 9 acres of stunning woodland, on a 32 acre site,…

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

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

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

Outdoor pitches

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

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…

Gloucester Prison

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

Greyfriars Priory

Greyfriars is a Franciscan House which was founded in 1231. Is particularly of interest as the nave…

Slimbridge

Award-winning visitor centre, home to a variety of wildfowl and wetland creatures that will…

Blackfriars

Blackfriars is a stunning example of a 13th century medieval Priory site, nestled at the heart of…

Robinswood Hill

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

Barnwood Park

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

Terry Jeynes Ski Coaching

Ski lessons and ski coaching for individuals and groups at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre.…

VRXPerience

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

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

Lower Slaughter

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

Rainbow Square Street

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

What's On Highlights

Ghosts & Giggles

Ghosts & Giggles offers thrilling and informative tours that delve into the eerie and mysterious…

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1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Moomin 80: Moomin ABC

As part of the Moomin 80 programme in Gloucester, we invite you and your family into a magical…

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29th March 2025-5th October 2025
The Moomin Gift Shop

Come and visit our special Moomin Gift Shop, open until October.

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29th March 2025-5th October 2025
City Guided Walk

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

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1st April 2025-30th September 2025
Summer in The Square

Join Gloucester Quays for the best vibes, views and good times in Pillar and Lucy Square next to…

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12th May 2025-15th September 2025
Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Lion outside Gloucester Cathedral

For the Summer of 2025, Lions at Large – The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail will be ‘roaring’ onto…

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11th July 2025-14th September 2025
Cubs in the Cathedral

While you're exploring the Lions at Large trail in the city and outside the Cathedral, don't forget…

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11th July 2025-14th September 2025
Discover Archaeology Trail

The city of Gloucester is pleased to announce the launch of the Discover Archaeology Trail, a…

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25th July 2025-21st September 2025
Gloucester History Festival

Two hundred events over two weeks explore the best in the world of history.

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6th September 2025-21st September 2025
Big Gay Quiz

A whole night of gay trivia, £100 cash prize.

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10th September 2025
Pride Paint Pot Party

A fun night of painting, cocktails and celebrating pride in colour.

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11th September 2025
Drag and Dine

Cocktails, Bingo, Drag and Brunch for dinner. what more could you want?

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12th September 2025
Cathedral Archivist Becky

Get up close to treasures from the Cathedral Library, specially brought to the Chapter House on the…

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12th September 2025
Llanthony Secunda Priory Open Day

Founded in 1136, the history of this Grade I listed former Augustinian Priory is told throughout 5…

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12th September 2025

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13th September 2025
Llanthony Secunda Priory

This guided walk explores the priory which was founded in 1136.

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12th September 2025

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12th September 2025

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13th September 2025
A large timber framed Tudor building on Westgate Street in Gloucester

As part of a citywide weekend of free walks, talks, tours and music, The Folk is hosting a…

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12th September 2025-14th September 2025
A male tour guide dressed as an Edwardian undertaker opening the wooden front door of a Tudor house.

Explore our historic listed buildings with one of our costumed guides representing a real…

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12th September 2025

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27th September 2025
She's Electric event - e-bike test-rides

We're excited to invite you to take part in She's Electric Gloucester 2025 – a unique chance for…

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13th September 2025
Gloucester Cathedral at Night

Step into the Cathedral after dark, when the beautiful spaces are at their most atmospheric.

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13th September 2025
Parliament Rooms at Gloucester Cathedral

Discover the three historic Parliament Rooms in Church House, right next to the Cathedral. These…

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13th September 2025
Pride in Gloucestershire

Pride in Gloucestershire returns to Gloucester Park on Saturday 13th September 2025 for a joyful,…

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13th September 2025
Heritage Open Days: Behind the Scenes Tour

Ever pondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum?

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13th September 2025
Lena Lenman by Scott Chalmers

Gorgeously ravishing, deliciously risqué and just a little bit ridiculous, travelling vaudeville…

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13th September 2025
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