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Westgate Park & Boating Lake

Westgate Park & Boating Lake is a 9-hectare open space on the banks of the River Severn.

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…

Rainbow Square Street

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

Gloucester Prison

With its rich history and interesting use, Gloucester Prison is a must visit!

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…

Young Owls

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

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

Around Cheltenham

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

People playing basketball

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

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,…

VRXPerience

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

The Kings Theatre

Tucked just off Eastgate Street, close to the heart of Gloucester City Centre is this little gem of…

A photo of St Michael's Tower

Walking tours of the City of Gloucester. Hear about many famous characters and their associations…

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…

Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle is unique; lived in by the same family for almost 900 years, longer than any other…

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

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…

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

If you love colour then you will adore this kaleidoscopic street, now fondly known as 'The Rainbow…

Heli Adventures

Heli Adventures is the premier helicopter pleasure flight company in the UK.

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…

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…

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Sunday Lunch at Brickhampton Court

Looking for the perfect place for a traditional Sunday roast near Cheltenham and Gloucester?

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1st January 2026-31st December 2026
Gloucesters Best Roast

The best Sunday Roast in Gloucester, and the queues prove it.

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1st January 2026-31st December 2026
Museum Quiet Mornings

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

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16th April 2026-15th April 2027
Pictures, Places & Story Spaces

Calling all art enthusiasts and mini readers!

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8th August 2026-31st December 2026
One of our guides pointing out the unique 26 Westgate Street , explaining its 500 year contribution to Gloucester's street scene.

Gloucester Civic trust is offering walking tours of Historic Gloucester every Saturday morning at…

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3rd October 2026-27th March 2027
Future Folk Youth Art Sessions

We have 2 exciting new youth art groups @ GASP! In Eastgate Shopping Centre and would love to get…

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8th October 2026-10th December 2026
Remembrance Week at St Nicholas Church

Remembrance Week is an annual period of reflection in November that honours the service and…

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9th November 2026-13th November 2026
Christmas at Coal Kitchen

This Christmas, step into the warmth and magic of the beautifully restored Pillar & Lucy Grade II…

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9th November 2026-3rd January 2027
GlosStitch Art Embroidery Exhibition

Fine Art Embroidery Exhibition by GlosStitch Collective

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10th November 2026-22nd November 2026
Christmas at Bills

Our Christmas set menu is packed with festive favourites, perfect for family lunches, celebratory…

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12th November 2026-20th December 2026
Christmas at Bills

Book in early & dine in November at Bill's for just £29.95 for 3 courses.

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12th November 2026-30th November 2026
Tiny Tim's Stand-Up Adventure

Eight years ago, Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and…

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13th November 2026
On The Beats

On The Beats | Featuring 3 huge DJs/selectors/curators or music for a night of deep & soulful music…

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13th November 2026
Pottery & yoga evening

Pottery and Yoga evening, Create a beautiful pottery tealight holder using hand building…

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13th November 2026
A white China tea cup with blue patterns sitting on a matching saucer on a table with a white embroidered tablecloth

On selected Fridays, The Folk of Gloucester's cosy café is offering special afternoon teas with a…

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13th November 2026

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27th November 2026
Lantern Parade After Party

Join us for the Lantern Parade After Party at the Food Dock on Saturday 14 November, once the Tree…

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14th November 2026
Markets Stalls

The Christmas Markets return this year with a fabulous range of festive gifts, locally produced…

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14th November 2026-15th November 2026

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21st November 2026-22nd November 2026

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28th November 2026-29th November 2026

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5th December 2026-6th December 2026

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12th December 2026-13th December 2026

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19th December 2026-20th December 2026
Mindful Clay Club

Free, beginner-friendly ceramic workshops for all ages!

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14th November 2026

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28th November 2026

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5th December 2026
The Social Sofa Project - Patchmaking workshop

Join us in creating a public art piece celebrating the people of Gloucester and the community,…

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14th November 2026
Acrylic Pouring Workshops

Come and try out the magic of acrylic pouring with Kelly Noble illustration

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14th November 2026

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16th January 2027

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20th February 2027
Gloucester Tree of Light Switch On

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

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14th November 2026
Culture & Company

Monthly Arts and Social Club for people over 50. This club is free to attend, however booking is…

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14th November 2026

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12th December 2026

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16th January 2027

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13th February 2027

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13th March 2027
Two wreathes made from evergreen foliage with bright berries

Join local willow weaver Rosie Hart for a delightful two-hour workshop making your own winter…

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14th November 2026

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14th November 2026
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