Gloucester City Museum
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Museums and Galleries
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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.
St. Oswald's Priory
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Abbey/Priory
Gloucester
St. Oswald's Priory was founded by Lady Aethelflaed of Mercia, daughter of Alfred the Great, around 900. Was used as a site for pilgrimages, has been a church and now only the remains still stand. Visit to see the 12th and 13th Century arches.
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.
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.
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…
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.
St. Mary de Lode Church
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Church/Chapel
Gloucester
St. Mary de Lode is the city's oldest Parish Church being built in the 12th Century. It was built over a Saxon Church and a Roman Building.
The Roman Mosaic tiled floor can still be seen in the church today.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.
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
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Museum
Gloucester
The Museum displays the remarkable story of the Soldiers of Gloucestershire who have served their regiments since 1694. It depicts their courage, humour, traditions and their sacrifices in exciting and colourful exhibitions for all ages.
Mariners Church
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Wedding Venue
Gloucester
Welcome to Mariners Gloucester. We are a vibrant Anglican church in the city centre, where Christians have worshipped for 165 years. We have a vision to play our part in the re-evangelisation and transformation of our city.
Our senior leader…
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.
The Folk of Gloucester
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Museum
Gloucester
An exquisite Tudor timber-framed building that was once the Folk Museum. It is now a community space for exhibitions, events & activities. On the grounds there is the Ed Shed: 2 meeting rooms available to book.
Open on selected dates this year for…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The International Centre for Birds of Prey
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Animals & Nature
Newent
The International Centre for Birds of Prey is the oldest dedicated birds of prey centre in the world. Set in 12 acres of amazing grounds and often described as a Hidden Gem, the Centre houses over 250 birds of prey.
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.
Nature in Art
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Arts Centre
Gloucester
The world's first museum dedicated exclusively to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by nature from any period, any culture and in any media.
