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Things To Do Highlights

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

Beautiful 60 acre arboretum with colour and interest all year round. Browse the walled garden plant…

Gloucester Prison

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

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

Family friendly traditional cinema close to the heart of Gloucester. We show a range of quality…

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

Escape Entertainment is an independent escape room business that designs, builds, and runs all its…

Sudeley Castle aerial view

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

VRXPerience

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

Rainbow Square Street

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

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

Get ready to walk a real life rainbow! If you love colour then you will adore this kaleidoscopic…

A photo of St Michael's Tower

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

Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

Aerial view of Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester

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

Barnwood Park

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

Bloomery

Come and join us for an interactive relaxing sustainable flower, terrarium, wreath, bouquet, or…

Ultimate Warriors

The ultimate family adventure! Action-packed obstacle venue to challenge all ages and abilities.

Slimbridge

Award-winning visitor centre, home to a variety of wildfowl and wetland creatures that will…

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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

St Mary de Lode Church

St. Mary de Lode is the city's oldest Parish Church being built in the 12th Century. It was built…

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

High St Tredworth

Discover the most decorated street in Gloucester!!

Tour and Explore with Anne Bartlett

Tour and Explore Gloucester with Anne Bartlett - Blue Badge Tour Guide and Tour Director. Discover…

St Michael's Tower

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

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Quiet Mornings

Our weekly Quiet Mornings offer a calmer museum experience, especially suited to visitors who…

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18th September 2025-26th March 2026
The Time Is Now

Three brilliant Gloucester residents, three historic communities, three extraordinary portraits by…

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25th October 2025-4th January 2026
Set within the stunning Pillar & Lucy House at Gloucester Quays

A Sparkling Season of Celebration at Coal Kitchen Gloucester Quays. This Christmas, step into…

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3rd November 2025-5th January 2026
Festive Bottomless Brunch

A Sparkling Season of Celebration at Coal Kitchen, Gloucester Quays

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10th November 2025-3rd January 2026
Pizza Express

Getting together this Christmas? Let the countdown begin.

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11th November 2025-5th January 2026
Gloucester Quays Ice Rink

Gloucester Quays are delighted to announce that the incredible festive Open-Air Ice Rink is…

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20th November 2025-4th January 2026
Hatherley Manor

Join Hatherley Manor for your Christmas celebrations!

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22nd November 2025-17th January 2026
Gloucester Quays Christmas Trail

Get involved in the festive fun this season with Gloucester Quays!

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29th November 2025-4th January 2026
Winter Windows

This Christmas, the Museum of Gloucester is proud to present Winter Windows, a festive display…

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2nd December 2025-4th January 2026
Lights, Feasts and Fire Trail

A seasonal adventure through stories, creativity and winter traditions

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2nd December 2025-4th January 2026
The Good Tidings Family Trail

As you explore the Cathedral, help the angels share the joyful Christmas message and bring Good…

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5th December 2025-4th January 2026
Gloucester History Festival Winter Warmer

The Gloucester History Festival Winter Warmer is back with 50 compelling talks and controversial…

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28th December 2025-11th February 2026
New Years Eve

Cocktails, Canapés & Live Music – New Year's Eve at Coal Kitchen Gloucester Quays

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31st December 2025-1st January 2026
Ghosts & Giggles

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

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Season

1st January 2026-31st December 2026
The January Challenge

The January Challenge is 31 days of quick, fun and free creative prompts to spark imagination and…

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1st January 2026-31st January 2026
A cartoon style image of some giant crystals in a forest pool

Got a kid who loves collecting crystals? Bring them along to this fun alternative wellbeing session…

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3rd January 2026

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10th January 2026

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31st January 2026
The Royal Opera: La Traviata

At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisian courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo…

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14th January 2026
Fawlty Towers Weekend 17/01/2026

You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will…

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17th January 2026-18th January 2026
A group of Morris dancers in white outfits with bells and sticks dancing in front of a crowd of people in winter outdoors

Welcome in the new year with our traditional folk ceremony!

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Season

17th January 2026
The Smiths Ltd

The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths.

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17th January 2026
National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on…

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22nd January 2026
Peter Pan

Fly away to Neverland with The Hardwicke Players' Annual Pantomime!

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22nd January 2026

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23rd January 2026

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24th January 2026

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24th January 2026
Gloucester Cajun & Zydeco Festival 2026

Europe's longest running Cajun & Zydeco festival is back for its 32nd year.

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Season

30th January 2026-1st February 2026
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