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Couple relaxing on hire boat in Gloucester Docks

Self-drive electric motorboats that can be hired from the Barge Arm of the docks. Prices from £30.…

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

Just outside the city centre lies Hillfield Gardens, a true hidden gem of Gloucester. This public…

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

An exquisite Tudor timber-framed building that was once the Folk Museum. It is now a community…

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

The Museum displays the remarkable story of the Soldiers of Gloucestershire who have served their…

VRXPerience

PLAY, RACE, EXPERIENCE. Virtual Reality is a fun, exciting and a very accessible experience for…

Nature in Art exterior

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

Sudeley Castle aerial view

Award-winning gardens surrounding Castle and medieval ruins. Exhibitions, castle rooms, gift shop &…

Lower Slaughter

Our walking tours are boots-only - we meet you at the agreed start point and leave the transport…

Greyfriars Priory

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

Discover de Crypt

St. Mary de Crypt is a 15th Century Church in the centre of Gloucester. It is famous for it’s Tudor…

The swimming pool in GL1

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

People playing basketball

Gloucester Basketball compete as the Gloucester City Queens in the WBBL.

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

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

Young Owls

Bird of Prey Experiences & Photography Days at The Barn Owl Centre. The Barn Owl Centre's mission…

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…

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

Performers on stage at The Kings Theatre

Tucked just off Eastgate Street, close to the heart of Gloucester City Centre is this little gem of…

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…

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

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

Person playing football

Gloucester City AFC were founded back in 1883 and currently compete in the National League North,…

Blackfriars

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

The stage at Gloucester Guildhall

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

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
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
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
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
The Drunken Duck Turns 2

Our 2nd birthday party. We have a weekend of live music, real ale, a quiz.

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4th July 2025-6th July 2025
Summer Fun Day invite at Eastgate Market on Saturday 5 July 10 am to 3 pm free entry

Summer Fun Day at Eastgate Indoor and Outdoor Market!

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5th July 2025
South West Sports Events 2025

Tamil Sports day

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5th July 2025
PEAK DAY

Join us to celebrate 5 years of Parenting Empowered Autistic Kids Charity!

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5th July 2025
A line drawing of a Tudor building with merchants bartering outside the windows

Come and get some brilliant bargains at out tabletop jumble sale within our beautiful Tudor…

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5th July 2025
Cathedral Quarter Pop Up Create & Make

Join us for the monthly Cathedral Quarter Pop Up Market

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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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Gloucestershire Rare Plants & Orchid Fair

To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Cheltenham & District Orchid Society are hosting the…

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5th July 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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KICKBACK CUSTOM SHOW: life behind bars

Custom bikes and hot rods plus choppers, vintage trucks and custom cars. On display inside…

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6th July 2025
Library Tour

Located up a winding spiral staircase, the medieval library at Gloucester Cathedral contains a…

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8th July 2025
A diverse audience of all ages watches a dynamic PechaKucha-style talk and speaker presentation at Jolt Studios and event space, part of a creative co

Jolt is the beating heart of Gloucester's creative network.

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9th July 2025

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10th October 2025
A woodcut style drawing of a guitar

Fire in the Belly is a tribute to the life and stories of Woodrow 'Woody' Wilson Guthrie.

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10th July 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
Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

With a Civic Trust guide, visit the Eastgate Chamber

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11th July 2025

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AirHop Gloucester - Opening Day!

Come and celebrate the launch of AirHop Gloucester!

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11th July 2025
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
Stained Glass Making

In this 6 and a half hour workshop, you will gain an understanding and appreciation of the stained…

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12th July 2025

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9th August 2025
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