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the outside of Sherborne Cinema

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

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…

All Bars

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

Regency Bike Tour

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

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

Gloucester Prison

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

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

Lower Slaughter

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

Laser Quest Gloucester

Laser Quest is the most fun and exhilarating laser-tag experience in the UK.

Greyfriars Priory

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

The ski slope at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre

Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre is one of the longest outdoor artificial ski slopes in the UK…

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

Children's author Beatrix Potter created one of her most loved characters here. This charming shop…

Gloucester Walking Tours App

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

Discover de Crypt

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

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

Briery Hill Llamas

Briery Hill Llama farm is perfectly situated in 9 acres of stunning woodland, on a 32 acre site,…

Adventure 001 Helicopters

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

Barnwood Park

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

Painswick Rococo Garden

This unique Garden restoration, situated in a hidden valley, dates from a period when 18th century…

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,…

The swimming pool in GL1

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

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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Season

18th September 2025-26th March 2026
Hatherley Manor

Join Hatherley Manor for your Christmas celebrations!

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Season

22nd November 2025-17th January 2026
Gloucester History Festival Winter Warmer

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

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Season

28th December 2025-11th February 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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Season

1st January 2026-31st January 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
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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10th January 2026

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31st January 2026
The Royal Opera: La Traviata

At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisian courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo…

Openings

Season

14th January 2026
A group of Morris dancers in white outfits with bells and sticks dancing in front of a crowd of people in winter outdoors

Welcome in the new year with our traditional folk ceremony!

Openings

Season

17th January 2026
The Smiths Ltd

The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths.

Openings

Season

17th January 2026
Fawlty Towers Weekend 17/01/2026

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

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Season

17th January 2026-18th January 2026
National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on…

Openings

Season

22nd January 2026
Peter Pan

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

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22nd January 2026

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23rd January 2026

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24th January 2026

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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…

Openings

Season

24th January 2026
Gloucester Cajun & Zydeco Festival 2026

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

Openings

Season

30th January 2026-1st February 2026
Shop Gloucester

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

Openings

Season

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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Season

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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Season

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,

Openings

Season

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.

Openings

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
Ghosts & Giggles: Family Tour of Haunted Gloucester

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

Openings

Season

13th February 2026
Hundred Watt Club

An evening of burlesque & cabaret!

Openings

Season

14th February 2026
Group of children holding brass instruments

The Big Blast is our annual two-day February half term orchestral project for wind, percussion and…

Openings

Season

18th February 2026-19th February 2026
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