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Things To Do Highlights

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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

Adventure 001 Helicopters

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

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…

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

A child feeding a goat at St James City Farm

An inner city farm providing real hands on contact with farm animals. Rare breeds of pigs, sheep,…

Gloucestershire Archives

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

Ten Pin

Tenpin bowling is great fun for everyone so visit Gloucester Tenpin where you will be provided with…

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

Gloucester Prison

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

Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

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

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…

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

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

Lower Slaughter

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

People playing basketball

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

Rainbow Square Street

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

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

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

Outdoor pitches

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

Digi Wall

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

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

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

All Bars

Flying trapeze Experiences and Classes on a full size rig. Fly just like the acrobats you see in…

Blackfriars

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

Nature in Art exterior

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

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

Openings

Season

1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Quiet Mornings

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

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18th September 2025-26th March 2026
Gloucester History Festival Winter Warmer

The Gloucester History Festival Winter Warmer is back with 50 compelling talks and controversial…

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28th December 2025-11th February 2026
Ghosts & Giggles

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

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1st January 2026-31st December 2026
Red, white and black posterr for art exhibition

Bright and colourful exhibition of work by 19 members of Gloucester Contemporary Artists

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1st January 2026-31st January 2026
The January Challenge

The January Challenge is 31 days of quick, fun and free creative prompts to spark imagination and…

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1st January 2026-31st January 2026
Workshop Week at the Food Dock

New year, new hobby? This January we're dedicating an ENTIRE week to creativity + wellbeing as we…

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19th January 2026-25th January 2026
Peter Pan

Fly away to Neverland with The Hardwicke Players' Annual Pantomime!

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23rd January 2026

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24th January 2026

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24th January 2026
A view of the main basin in Gloucester Docks

Enjoy a guided tour of our neighbourhood, Gloucester's Historic Docks! Been on a walking tour in…

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24th January 2026
Wrestling Spectacular Gloucester

Live Pro-Wrestling Mega Show comes to Gloucester for an all action packed evening of family…

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24th January 2026
Some Girls Run Club meeting at Hettys Place Cafe

Join @somegirlsrun for a beginner-friendly, wholesome all-girls running club!

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25th January 2026
Salsa Night

Fun salsa and Bachata Every Thursday Night

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29th January 2026
Gloucester Cajun & Zydeco Festival 2026

Europe's longest running Cajun & Zydeco festival is back for its 32nd year.

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30th January 2026-1st February 2026
Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Show

Kickstart your journey to a healthier, happier you by attending Churchdown's Mind Body Spirit…

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31st January 2026
A cartoon style image of some giant crystals in a forest pool

Got a kid who loves collecting crystals? Bring them along to this fun alternative wellbeing session…

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31st January 2026
Shop Gloucester

Love Gloucester is your chance to rediscover the city, from its historic streets and stunning…

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1st February 2026-28th February 2026
Guildhall Comedy Club

Guildhall Comedy Club brings the finest new touring comedians to Gloucester with local comedian Nik…

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3rd February 2026

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7th April 2026

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2nd June 2026
Various shades of denim embroidered with beautiful geometric patterns in white thread

Join us for an introduction to Sashiko and Boro: Japanese hand stitching techniques for mending and…

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4th February 2026

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11th February 2026

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18th February 2026

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25th February 2026

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4th March 2026
A smiling man with curly white hair holding an acoustic guitar.

Gloucestershire's very own Johnny Coppin is a singer/songwriter,

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5th February 2026
Fred, a two-foot-tall white cloth puppet, is stood dramatically with his arms and one leg stuck out, lit up against a darker background. His three pup

Hijinx, in association with Blind Summit, present Meet Fred.

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5th February 2026
The Royal Ballet: Woolf Works

Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling…

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9th February 2026
Ghosts & Giggles: Family Tour of Haunted Gloucester

A spooky stroll through Gloucester's hidden history. Starts at Museum of Gloucester

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13th February 2026
Gloucester Folk Trail

From traditional tunes to hands-on workshops and lively ceilidhs, the Gloucester Folk Trail offers…

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Season

13th February 2026-15th February 2026
Hundred Watt Club

An evening of burlesque & cabaret!

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Season

14th February 2026
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