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Welcome to the city of Gloucester

Things To Do Highlights

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…

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

Outdoor pitches

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

Ghosts & Giggles

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

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…

A photo of Highnam Court

Highnam Court is now a privately owned family home. The Gardens are open for special events…

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

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

Greyfriars Priory

Greyfriars is a Franciscan House which was founded in 1231. Is particularly of interest as the nave…

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

Children's author Beatrix Potter created one of her most loved characters here. This charming shop…

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

Three floors of a Victorian warehouse house interactive displays and galleries, which chart the…

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

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

inside St Peter's Catholic Church

St Peter's is situated in the heart of the historic city of Gloucester and serves not only the…

Aerial view of Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester

Gloucester Rugby can consider itself to be a unique English rugby club. Founded in 1873 and, with…

Blackfriars Priory

Blackfriars is a stunning example of a 13th century medieval Priory site, nestled at the heart of…

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

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

outside the Museum of Gloucester

Found within the City of Gloucester is an internationally important collection of treasures of over…

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

Terry Jeynes Ski Coaching

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

St Michael's Tower

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

Collection of restored Victorian warehouses, with shops, museums, restaurants and cafe bars. Boat…

Discover Paddling

Award-winning kayaking and paddleboarding experiences on the waterways of Saul Junction and…

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…

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

Roman and medieval gate-towers and moat in underground exhibition chamber.

Laser Quest Gloucester

Laser Quest is the most fun and exhilarating laser-tag experience in the UK.

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

Openings

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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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Season

16th April 2026-15th April 2027
WhipZone Sunday Market buy and sell your car, van, motorbike and campervan

The UK's Sunday Market for cars, vans, motorbikes and campervans

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Season

10th May 2026-31st December 2026
Live Violin Music with Frances every Tuesday between 11 am to 1 pm at Eastgate Indoor Market

Enjoy live violin music with Frances

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19th May 2026-29th September 2026
City Guided Walks

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

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22nd May 2026-30th September 2026
Foodie Passport

Embark on a delectable journey through Gloucester's finest independent eateries.

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1st August 2026-31st October 2026
The Ready-Set-Sing Family Trail

Can you help the Cathedral's new chorister, Clara, get ready for her first big service at…

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Season

5th August 2026-1st November 2026
Pictures, Places & Story Spaces

Calling all art enthusiasts and mini readers!

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Season

8th August 2026-11th October 2026
Gloucester History Festival

The Gloucester History Festival travels back in time from 5 to 20 September this autumn with two…

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Season

5th September 2026-20th September 2026
Gloucester History Festival: Tunes, Tales & Time Travel

Raise the roof with two unforgettable weeks of music, history and merry-making!

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Season

5th September 2026-20th September 2026
The Big Gay Quiz – at Hop Kettle

Get ready for The Big Gay Quiz at Hop Kettle!

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Season

9th September 2026
St Oswald

Join us for our History Huddle - St Oswald, The Place and the Person with Kayleigh Ackerman.

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Season

10th September 2026
Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days celebrate England's fantastic historic architecture and culture by offering FREE…

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Season

11th September 2026-13th September 2026
Llanthony Secunda Priory

Join us for Heritage Open Days 2026 and discover Llanthony Secunda Priory, a scheduled ancient…

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11th September 2026

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12th September 2026

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13th September 2026
A photograph of a majestic half timbered Tudor building with mullioned windows

As part of a citywide celebration of Gloucester's history, culture and architecture, The Folk is…

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11th September 2026-13th September 2026
Llanthony Secunda Priory

Take a guided tour of Llanthony Secunda's Grade I and Grade II listed buildings and discover more…

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11th September 2026

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13th September 2026
A performer on stage with bright red lighting

A live performance experience from state of the [art], based on the epic of Gilgamesh – part…

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Season

12th September 2026
Comedy Night

Opener Jo Frank, the undoubted 'Queen' of Gloucestershire comedy who is definitely not going into…

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Season

12th September 2026
Pride in Gloucester

A spectacular line-up across 3 stages!

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Season

12th September 2026
Rope making at the museum

Join us for a special Heritage Open Day with free entry to the museum and a chance to discover the…

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Season

12th September 2026
The Helm

Step aboard the last British-built wooden-hulled three-masted topsail schooner left afloat in the…

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Season

12th September 2026

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13th September 2026
Gloucester Cathedral Organ

At the heart of Gloucester Cathedral's Organ Festival weekend is the landmark gala performance with…

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Season

12th September 2026
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