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Welcome to the city of Gloucester

Things To Do Highlights

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…

SimAir737

SimAir737, Realistc Full Size Boeing 737 Cockpit.The most true to life flight simulator out there…

Young Owls

Bird of Prey Experiences & Photography Days at The Barn Owl Centre. The Barn Owl Centre's mission…

A photo of Highnam Court

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

Llanthony Secunda Priory

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

Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

Ultimate Warriors

The ultimate family adventure! Action-packed obstacle venue to challenge all ages and abilities.

Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

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

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

Award-winning Kayaking and Paddleboarding taster sessions and tours in Gloucester Dock and…

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,…

Greyfriars Priory

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

Outdoor pitches

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

Gloucestershire Archives

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

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

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

St Michael's Tower

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

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

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…

Lower Slaughter

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

Regency Bike Tour

The Regency Bike Tour is a new, self-guided bike tour of Cheltenham.

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

A bee painted on a fuse box

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

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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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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Season

1st January 2026-31st December 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
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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Season

5th February 2026
The Royal Ballet: Woolf Works

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

Openings

Season

9th February 2026
Murder Mystery Night

Enjoy a Pre Valentine's Murder Mystery Evening at Rodway Hill Golf Club in conjunction with Death…

Openings

Season

13th February 2026
Fabulous Family Ceilidh with Banter

Banter are back this Feb to soundtrack another lively ceilidh in the Ballroom!

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Season

13th 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
Art Explorer: Arts & Crafts Trail

Step into the world of Arts & Crafts!

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Season

14th February 2026-22nd February 2026
Making Folk: Crafting Charms and Folk Motifs

Join us for a relaxed, hands-on drop-in session where creativity flows.

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Season

14th February 2026
Hundred Watt Club

An evening of burlesque & cabaret!

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Season

14th February 2026
Hands-On History: Object Handling with the Birdlip Mirror

Step into the past and experience history up close.

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Season

15th February 2026

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18th February 2026
Brick Builders Club: The Great Outdoors

Let imaginations run wild at our drop-in LEGO building sessions perfect for kids aged 5 and up!

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17th February 2026
Glorious Glevum Tour

Join Lucius Sita, our resident auxiliary Roman soldier, for a guided introduction to Roman Glevum…

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Season

18th February 2026
Group of students holding brass instruments

Our annual February half term orchestral project for young musicians aged 5 to 18, from Grade 1 to…

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18th February 2026-19th February 2026
SIX: Teen Edition

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX…

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Season

19th February 2026-21st February 2026
A photograph of the top floor of The Folk of Gloucester with the stairwell and a large black dog sculpture

Join Becki of Ghosts & Giggles and her team for a ghost investigation into our 500-year-old…

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20th February 2026

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10th April 2026

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19th June 2026
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