Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
Type:Museum
Gloucester Docks
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 2HE
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child | £3.00 per ticket |
| Concessions | £4.00 per ticket |
| Family | £12.00 per ticket |
Admission MUST be pre-booked online, ahead of your planned visit. Please visit their website to view availability and book online.
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Taped guide available.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Taped guide available, some braille signs.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- Picnic Site
Establishment Features
- Toilets
Key Features
- Max group size - 55
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
Payment Methods
- MasterCard accepted
- Min group size - 15
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the North: Get off the M5 at Junction 11, at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A40 (signposted Gloucester/Cirencester). At Elmbridge Court roundabout take the 4th exit (signposted Ross). At the next roundabout take the first exit onto the A38 and then at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A430 (Kingsholm Road). At the traffic lights turn left onto Black Dog Way and follow the road (past the Train Station on your left and then Asda on your left). At the next set of traffic lights continue forward (Trier Way). Continue forward at the next set of traffic lights and then stay in the right hand lane (you will see Gloucester Park on your right). At the cross roads turn right into Southgate Street. At the next set of traffic lights continue forward and then take the 2nd left turn into the Docks Car Park. From the car park walk towards the waterfront and the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is just to your right.
From the South: Get off the M5 at Junction 12, at the roundabout take the first exit onto the B4008. At the Cross Keys Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A38. At the next roundabout continue forward. At the traffic lights continue forward (stay in the left hand lane, signposted Ross) onto the A430, Secunda Way. Continue forward on this by pass until you come to a roundabout, stay in the right hand lane and take the 2nd exit (on to Hempstead Lane). At the traffic lights turn right onto St. Ann Way. Continue forward at the next set 2 sets of lights and then turn left into Southgate Street. At the next set of traffic lights continue forward and then take the 2nd left turn into the Docks Car Park. From the car park walk towards the waterfront and the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is just to your right.
Public Transport Directions
The Docks is a short walk away from the Bus and Train Station. If you arrive by Train, come out of the Station and cross Bruton Way and walk into the Bus Station. Walk through the archway in the Bus Station and out onto Station Road. Continue forward into Clarence Street and at the end turn right into Eastgate Street. At 'the Cross' (where the four pededtrianised streets meet) turn left into Southgate Street. Walk down Southgate Street and turn right into Longsmith Street. At the junction turn left into Ladybellegate Street. At the end of Ladybellegate Street cross Commercial Road. The Soldiers’ of Gloucestershire Museum is just in front of you (to get in you need to walk down the stairs and the entrance is just to the right).
Please follow these directions if you would prefer to avoid stairs:
The Docks is a short walk away from the Bus and Train Station. If you arrive by Train, come out of the Station and cross Bruton Way and walk into the Bus Station. Walk through the archway in the Bus Station and out onto Station Road. Continue forward into Clarence Street and at the end turn right into Eastgate Street. At 'the Cross' (where the four pededtrianised streets meet) turn left into Southgate Street. Continue walking down Southgate Street and out of the pedestrianised area. The Docks is just on your right. Turn into the main Docks entrance and turn right towards the waterfront. The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is approximately 200 metres in front of you.
Opening Times
| July Opening (10 July 2020 - 31 July 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| August Opening (1 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:30 |
* The museum will re-open to the public on Friday 10th July. For the month of July (only), we will be open for 3 days a week, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 10am - 4.30pm each day. Admission MUST be pre-booked online, ahead of your planned visit.
