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Barnwood Park

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

A photo of St Michael's Tower

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

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

The stage at Gloucester Guildhall

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

St. Oswald's Priory

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

Experience 1000 years of history at Gloucester Cathedral

Immerse yourself in your favourite film or TV show when you sign up to a Brit Movie Tour. Walk…

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

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

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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

Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle is unique; lived in by the same family for almost 900 years, longer than any other…

St Michael's Tower

The impressive St Michael’s Tower is situated in the centre of Gloucester at The Cross. It is a…

inside St Peter's Catholic Church

St Peter's is situated in the heart of the historic city of Gloucester and serves not only the…

Gloucestershire Archives

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

Digi Wall

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

Collection of restored Victorian warehouses, with shops, museums, restaurants and cafe bars. Boat…

Adventure 001 Helicopters

What better way to see Gloucester, then by helicopter? Let our experienced pilots dazzle you with a…

Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

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

People playing basketball

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

Blackfriars Priory

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

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Outdoor pitches

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

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…

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

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

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
A black and white photograph of a crowd of people outdoors raising their fists in the air. They are wearing shirts, jackets, flat caps and trilby hats

A free exhibition featuring personal objects, stories and images connected with campaigns from the…

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2nd May 2026-23rd May 2026
Gloucester Storytelling-Cafe

Join us at Gloucester Storytelling Café on 7th May when Fiona Eadie tells us traditional tales of…

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7th May 2026
A man in an Edwardian suit and flat cap standing outside an old oak doo

Explore our historic listed buildings with one of our qualified guides and learn about the lives of…

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8th May 2026

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ZZ Toppd Tribute

This two hour show is the ultimate tribute to the Texas Blues legends

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8th May 2026
Civic Trust Tours: Roman Gloucester Walks

Starting from the Museum in Brunswick Road, your first stop will be the Eastgate Chamber, where you…

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8th May 2026

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The House of Love

Shiny ringing guitars, pseudo-psychedelic melodies, and bursts of noise

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8th May 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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9th May 2026

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13th June 2026
The Puppini Sisters

Close harmonies, corsets and clever covers.

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9th May 2026
Colour Up For Kids

Get ready for a splash of colour, bubbles, music, and inflatables!

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9th May 2026
On the Left, three young men on bass guitar, mandolin and drums and a young woman singing. On the Right, a man with short grey hair singing and playin

Join us for an evening of protest songs from local musicians and songwriters to commemorate 100…

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9th May 2026
Culture & Company

Monthly Arts and Social Club for people over 50. This club is free to attend, however booking is…

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9th May 2026

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Polish Heritage Day in Gloucester

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Polish culture, community, and tradition at Polish Heritage…

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9th May 2026
A family looking at one of our LEGO MOCS

A LEGO fan event dedicated to all things brick!

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10th May 2026
Big Harmony Gloucester

Come and sing in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary de Crypt in central Gloucester on Sunday…

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10th May 2026
Zine Workshop

Got something to say? Say it in print. Fold it, cut it, collage it — welcome to the wonderfully…

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10th May 2026

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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
The Emo Pub Quiz at Hop Kettle in Gloucester Docks.

The Emo Quiz is back, and we've got a whole quiz where the questions are music questions featuring…

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15th May 2026
After Ours

Live Music Friday at Brickhampton Court!

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15th May 2026
Three young women holding a fabric banner with colourful lettering sewn onto it

Three young activists trace the legacy of Greenham Common Women's Peace protest forty years on and…

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15th May 2026

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15th May 2026
Eastgate Chamber

The history of Gloucester from the 2nd century through to the 18th century is visible in the…

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15th May 2026

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Gloucester Local History Month - Historic Characters Tour

Hear about the histories of celebrated Gloucester citizens, some known for their eccentric…

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16th May 2026
Gloucester Local History Month - We Are Gathered Here

Come along to St Nicholas church and discover the characters of Gloucester turned into fantastic…

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16th May 2026
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