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Planes at the Jet Age Museum

The Jet Age Museum is home to a unique collection of historic aircraft and artefacts charting the…

A bird of prey flying above a crowd of people

The International Centre for Birds of Prey is the oldest dedicated birds of prey centre in the…

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…

The swimming pool in GL1

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

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

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…

Gloucester Walking Tours App

Enjoy three self-guided walking tours on your smartphone around Gloucester City Centre and its…

Around Cheltenham

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

Nature in Art exterior

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

270 Climbing

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

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

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

All are welcomed

Martial arts club dedicated to promote and develop Korean Martial arts WonHwaDo in Gloucester and…

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

Roman and medieval gate-towers and moat in underground exhibition chamber.

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

Get ready to walk a real life rainbow! If you love colour then you will adore this kaleidoscopic…

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…

Couple relaxing on hire boat in Gloucester Docks

Self-drive electric motorboats that can be hired from the Barge Arm of the docks. Prices from £30.…

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

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

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 New Gloucester Antiques Centre

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

St Michael's Tower

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

Hopewell Street Mural

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

Adventure 001 Helicopters

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

Llanthony Secunda Priory

Situated in the heart of Gloucester Docks, the Priory is within walking distance of the Quays…

Outdoor pitches

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

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
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.

Openings

Season

6th September 2025-21st September 2025
Imagination

A celebration of abstract art asking the visitor to imagine

Openings

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16th September 2025-21st September 2025
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
Witness for the Prosecution

Leonard finds himself at the centre of a gripping trial, accused of the brutal murder of a wealthy…

Openings

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19th September 2025

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20th September 2025
Gloucester Quays Rotary Beer, Cider & Gin Festival

Join us for one of our Rotary clubs most popular events of the calender!

Openings

Season

19th September 2025-20th September 2025
Actor John Bassett in several different Victorian costumes representing different social classes, edited to look as if they are all in the same sepia

Come along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!

Openings

Season

19th September 2025
Home, Elsewhere: Moomin & Belonging

Home, Elsewhere: Exploring Tove Jansson and the Timeless Moomin Characters

Openings

Season

19th September 2025
Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

With a Civic Trust guide, visit the Eastgate Chamber

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Season

19th 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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19th September 2025

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20th September 2025

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26th September 2025

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27th September 2025
ReFresh - An Opportunities Fair

On Saturday 20th September (11am–3pm), Kings Square will come alive with ReFresh

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Season

20th September 2025
Len Copeland

Listen Dance is a brand new night out, a chance for you to dance.

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Season

20th September 2025
Doves of Peace

Gloucester Comes Together for "Doves of Peace" Art Project in King's Square

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Season

20th September 2025
Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

Join auxiliary Roman soldier Lucius for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate Chamber

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Season

20th September 2025
Llanthony Secunda Priory

Experience ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation at "Renewal at the Quays" on 20th September.

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20th September 2025
Fawlty Towers Basil's Twin Weekend 20/09/2025

You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will…

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Season

20th September 2025-21st September 2025
Together, We share, Chinese Culture

Celebrating Chinese Culture and Community in Gloucester

Openings

Season

21st September 2025
Gloucester Cathedral Library

Did you know books used to be sold in sheets with no covers? Or that books used to have the title…

Openings

Season

23rd September 2025

Season

23rd September 2025
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