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270 Climbing

270 Climbing Park is home to one of Europe’s tallest, newest and most exciting high ropes course…

Terry Jeynes Ski Coaching

Ski lessons and ski coaching for individuals and groups at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre.…

The stage at Gloucester Guildhall

Gloucester's premier arts venue featuring art galleries, cinema and live musical and theatrical…

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

The remains of a large villa, overlooking an enchanting valley. Built around three sides of a…

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,…

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Planes at the Jet Age Museum

The Jet Age Museum is home to a unique collection of historic aircraft and artefacts charting the…

St Michael's Tower

The impressive St Michael’s Tower is situated in the centre of Gloucester at The Cross. It is a…

Rainbow Square Street

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

A bee painted on a fuse box

Take part in the #BouncingBack Urban Art Nature Trail. Find all the images and complete the…

The swimming pool in GL1

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

Nature in Art exterior

The world's first museum dedicated exclusively to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by…

Experience 1000 years of history at Gloucester Cathedral

Immerse yourself in your favourite film or TV show when you sign up to a Brit Movie Tour. Walk…

Llanthony Secunda Priory

Situated in the heart of Gloucester Docks, the Priory is within walking distance of the Quays…

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

Browse beautiful local arts and crafts or sign up to an upcoming workshop at the Gloucestershire…

Gloucester Cathedral exterior

A warm welcome awaits you at Gloucester Cathedral - one of the finest medieval buildings in the…

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

Gloucester Antiques Centre has over 11,000 square feet of floor space spread across three floors,…

Digi Wall

Housed in an old Victorian Warehouse, near Gloucester's Historic Docks, The Warehouse Climbing…

Barnwood Park

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

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

Home of internationally awarded Three Choirs Wine. Self- guided tours take visitors around the…

Gloucester Prison

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

What's On Highlights

Ghosts & Giggles

Ghosts & Giggles offers thrilling and informative tours that delve into the eerie and mysterious…

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1st January 2025-31st December 2025
The Moomin Gift Shop

Come and visit our special Moomin Gift Shop, open until October.

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29th March 2025-5th October 2025
Moomin 80: Moomin ABC

As part of the Moomin 80 programme in Gloucester, we invite you and your family into a magical…

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29th March 2025-5th October 2025
City Guided Walk

Hear about the history of Gloucester from the Romans through to the Victorian era.

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1st April 2025-30th September 2025
Summer in The Square

Join Gloucester Quays for the best vibes, views and good times in Pillar and Lucy Square next to…

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12th May 2025-15th September 2025
Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Lion outside Gloucester Cathedral

For the Summer of 2025, Lions at Large – The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail will be ‘roaring’ onto…

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11th July 2025-14th September 2025
Cubs in the Cathedral

While you're exploring the Lions at Large trail in the city and outside the Cathedral, don't forget…

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11th July 2025-14th September 2025
Crafts that built the Cathedral exhibition

Crafts that Built the Cathedral celebrates the heritage skills behind Gloucester Cathedral.

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12th July 2025-7th September 2025
Discover Archaeology Trail

The city of Gloucester is pleased to announce the launch of the Discover Archaeology Trail, a…

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Season

25th July 2025-21st September 2025
Two dancers wearing bright pink suits with their arms intertwined.

A spellbinding display of impressive acrobatics, bodily contortions, dazzling costumes and…

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5th September 2025
Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

With a Civic Trust guide, visit the Eastgate Chamber

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5th September 2025

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19th September 2025
Sambroso All Stars present Buena Vista Social Club

Is there a more iconic Cuban album than Buena Vista Social Club's eponymous debut?

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5th September 2025
A male tour guide dressed as an Edwardian undertaker opening the wooden front door of a Tudor house.

Explore our historic listed buildings with one of our costumed guides representing a real…

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5th September 2025

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6th September 2025

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12th September 2025

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27th September 2025
Cathedral Quarter Pop Up Create & Make

Join us for the monthly Cathedral Quarter Pop Up Market

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6th September 2025-7th September 2025
Orchard Street Food & Craft Market

Join us on the first weekend of the month from March to October for our monthly Orchard Street Food…

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6th September 2025

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7th September 2025

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4th October 2025

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5th October 2025
Gloucester History Festival

Two hundred events over two weeks explore the best in the world of history.

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6th September 2025-21st September 2025
A procession of people in historical costumes walking up Westgate Street in Gloucester, including a medieval knight on horseback and an 18th century m

Originally established to celebrate the lifting of The Siege of Gloucester in 1643, Gloucester Day…

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Season

6th September 2025
MC Grammar

Multi-award winning rapping teacher and World Book Day ambassador MC Grammar is BACK!

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7th September 2025
Pride Singles Mingle

Open to all members of the LGTBQ+ community as our Pride Week alternative to online dating.

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Season

7th September 2025
Big Gay Quiz

A whole night of gay trivia, £100 cash prize.

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10th September 2025
Pride Paint Pot Party

A fun night of painting, cocktails and celebrating pride in colour.

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11th September 2025
A large timber framed Tudor building on Westgate Street in Gloucester

As part of a citywide weekend of free walks, talks, tours and music, The Folk is hosting a…

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Season

12th September 2025-14th September 2025
Cathedral Archivist Becky

Get up close to treasures from the Cathedral Library, specially brought to the Chapter House on the…

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Season

12th September 2025
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