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A photo of Highnam Court

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

Cineworld - Gloucester Quays

Ten-screen state-of-the-art Cineworld cinema showing all the latest blockbusters.

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…

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

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

Ghosts & Giggles

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

Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

Nature in Art exterior

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

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

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Roller Express is operated by the same team behind Skate Factory, a retail store in Gloucester with…

A bee painted on a fuse box

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

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

Discover Paddling

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

Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle is unique; lived in by the same family for almost 900 years, longer than any other…

A photo of St Michael's Tower

Walking tours of the City of Gloucester. Hear about many famous characters and their associations…

All Bars

Flying trapeze Experiences and Classes on a full size rig. Fly just like the acrobats you see in…

VRXPerience

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

Painswick Rococo Garden

This unique Garden restoration, situated in a hidden valley, dates from a period when 18th century…

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

Lower Slaughter

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

Young Owls

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

St Michael's Tower

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

Barnwood Park

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

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!

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

Calling all art enthusiasts and mini readers!

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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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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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5th September 2026-20th September 2026
Pub Quiz at Dr Foster

Think you've got what it takes to be the brains of the docks? Join us for our legendary Pub Quiz…

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8th September 2026

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CraftEoke Paint Pot Party- At Roots and Seeds

Get creative and celebrate Pride Week with a CraftEoke Paint Pot Party at Roots + Seeds.

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8th September 2026
The Big Gay Quiz – at Hop Kettle

Get ready for The Big Gay Quiz at Hop Kettle!

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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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10th 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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13th September 2026
Heritage Open Days

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

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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 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
Comedy Night

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

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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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12th September 2026

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13th September 2026
Pride in Gloucester

A spectacular line-up across 3 stages!

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12th 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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12th September 2026
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