Museums and Galleries
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Number of results: 33
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Over Bridge
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Historic Site
Gloucester
A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn built by Thomas Telford between 1825 and 1827.
Museum of Gloucester
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Museum
Gloucester
Found within the City of Gloucester is an internationally important collection of treasures of nearly one million objects... The Museum of Gloucester tells the story of the city’s origins as a Roman settlement and its subsequent development through…
The Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre
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Craft Centre
Gloucester
Browse beautiful local arts and crafts or sign up to an upcoming workshop at the Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre.
Robinswood Hill Country Park
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Country/Royal Park
Gloucester
Two-hundred and fifty acres of open countryside with viewpoint, pleasant walks, waymarked nature trail.
Gloucester Cathedral
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Cathedral/Minster
Gloucester
A warm welcome awaits you at Gloucester Cathedral - one of the finest medieval buildings in the country and the burial place of royalty.
Please refer to the Cathedral website www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk for services and events times.
Blackfriars
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Abbey/Priory
Gloucester
Blackfriars is a stunning example of a 13th century medieval Priory site, nestled at the heart of the waterside City of Gloucester.
Hillfield Gardens
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Garden
Gloucester
Just outside the city centre lies Hillfield Gardens, a true hidden gem of Gloucester. This public park is home to some of the oldest trees in the city and the historic monuments Scriven's Conduit, the King's Board and a leper chapel.
Llanthony Secunda Priory
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Abbey/Priory
Gloucester
Ruined outer court of an Augustinian priory founded in 1136 by canons from Llanthony (Gwent), including a 15thC tithe barn and late medieval storage buildings.
Tourism For All
St Michael's Tower
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Tower
Gloucester
St. Michael's Tower is home of Gloucester Civic Trust and ‘A tower of learning’ – a place where the community and visitors can learn about Gloucester’s rich past, while recording today’s history for future generations to enjoy.
Barnwood Arboretum, Nature Reserve & Park
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Formal Garden
Gloucester
Barnwood Park is a formal park with mature trees and ducks. Barnwood Arboretum is a local nature reserve within the park and provides habitat for wildlife. The grassland is managed by grazing rare breed sheep.
St. Nicholas Church
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Church/Chapel
Gloucester
This 12th Century Church is a city landmark with it's 15th Century leaning Tower and Spire. Inside the Church are Norman and Gothic Arcades, Victorian Pews, elaborate monuments and a fine decorated Stuart Chest Tomb.
St. Mary de Crypt Church
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Church/Chapel
Gloucester
St. Mary de Crypt is a 15th Century Church in the centre of Gloucester. It is famous for it’s Tudor Schoolroom adjacent to the Church and for it’s two famous ‘Sons’- George Whitfield 18thC Evangelist and Robert Raikes who started Sunday Schools.
Gloucester Civic Trust Tour
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Walking Tour
Gloucester
Walking tours of the City of Gloucester. Hear about many famous characters and their associations with the City.
Gloucester Guildhall
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Event Venue
Gloucester
Gloucester's premier arts venue featuring art galleries, cinema and live musical and theatrical performances. The Guildhall's café-bar is a laid-back and peaceful haven just a step away from the hustle and bustle of Eastgate Street.
Greyfriars Priory
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Abbey/Priory
Gloucester
Greyfriars is a Franciscan House which was founded in 1231. Is particularly of interest as the nave and north aisle are almost of equal height and width (only example in the country). Only remains still stand and can be seen today.
National Waterways Museum Gloucester
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Museum
Gloucester
Three floors of a Victorian warehouse house interactive displays and galleries, which chart the story of Britain's waterways. Historic craft, working forge, cafe and shop.
Historic Docks
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Historic Site
Gloucester
Collection of restored Victorian warehouses, with shops, museums, restaurants and cafe bars. Boat trips and guided walks in summer months.
Eastgate Viewing Chamber
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Historic Site
Gloucester
Roman and medieval gate-towers and moat in underground exhibition chamber.
The New Gloucester Antiques Centre
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Shopping
Gloucester
Gloucester Antiques Centre has over 11,000 square feet of floor space spread across three floors, packed with antiques and collectables of all descriptions. There is a cafe located on the second floor for your convenience.
Beatrix Potter's House of the Tailor of Gloucester
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Museum
Gloucester
Children's author Beatrix Potter created one of her most loved characters here. This charming shop and museum is the original building that inspired the very story and is used in the illustrations. Free entry and open to the public every day.
