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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…

Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

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Roller Express is operated by the same team behind Skate Factory, a retail store in Gloucester with…

Rainbow Square Street

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

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

Discover de Crypt

St. Mary de Crypt is a 15th Century Church in the centre of Gloucester. It is famous for it’s Tudor…

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,…

All Bars

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

A bee painted on a fuse box

Take part in the #BouncingBack Urban Art Nature Trail. Find all the images and complete 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…

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

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

The swimming pool in GL1

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

Blackfriars

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

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

VRXPerience

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

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

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

A photo of Highnam Court

Highnam Court is now a privately owned family home. The Gardens are open for special events…

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…

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

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

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 Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

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

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

Escape Entertainment is an independent escape room business that designs, builds, and runs all its…

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
Community Cafe

Please come and join us at our Community Cafe coffee morning

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1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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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
Weirdsmith - Pop up shop

We're a group of local professional artists who are opening up a pop up shop on Westgate street in…

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1st October 2025-25th December 2025
Make Your Mark

Make Your Mark is a giant communal artwork made from tape, created by the people of Gloucester,…

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25th October 2025-31st March 2026
The Time Is Now

Three brilliant Gloucester residents, three historic communities, three extraordinary portraits by…

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25th October 2025-4th January 2026
Gloucester Quays Toy Appeal

This Christmas, help Gloucester Quays bring joy to children spending the festive season at…

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1st November 2025-21st December 2025
Set within the stunning Pillar & Lucy House at Gloucester Quays

A Sparkling Season of Celebration at Coal Kitchen Gloucester Quays. This Christmas, step into…

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3rd November 2025-5th January 2026
Christmas at Bills

Celebrate Christmas at Bill’s with their festive set menu, perfect for group dining and special…

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11th November 2025-30th December 2025
Pizza Express

Getting together this Christmas? Let the countdown begin.

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11th November 2025-5th January 2026
The Real Greek

Celebrate the season with their Christmas Set Menu

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12th November 2025-7th December 2025
A soldier in World War One uniform next to a female munitions worker with guns and tanks in the background.

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

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14th November 2025
Fawlty Towers Comedy Dinner Show

Join us for the dinner event of the year which combines fine food and classic comedy action as…

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14th November 2025
Gloucester Lantern Parade

The Lantern Parade returns starring 'Community in Nature' magical lantern creations by local…

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15th November 2025
Tree of Light

A programme of music and entertainment, hosted by BBC Radio Gloucestershire's John Smith

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15th November 2025
FUNTastic Fair at St Mary De Crypy

The Christmas season is nearly here, and what better way to start it than with a festive fair in…

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15th November 2025
Medieval Mercenary Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

Join our Medieval Mercenary Sir Miles for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber.

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31st December 2025
Santa's Grotto and Photo Experience

A Magical Father Christmas Experience in Gloucester

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15th November 2025-16th November 2025

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22nd November 2025
Christmas Wreath Making

Create a beautiful wreath within the beautiful setting of the timber framed Parliament Room at…

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15th November 2025

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25th November 2025
Siege of Gloucester Civil War Tour

Join local guide Jon Eeles for a Siege of Gloucester Civil War Tour starting here at the Museum of…

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15th November 2025
Eiffel Tower

Rachel Markwick is a stamp collage artist with a studio in the Cotswolds, creating inspiring…

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15th November 2025
Glenn Moore

The best showcase of pure joke-writing skill" (Guardian). Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn…

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15th November 2025
Gloucester Lantern Parade Carol Service

Enjoy a community focused Carol Service at Gloucester Cathedral

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15th November 2025
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