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Gloucester Prison

With its rich history and interesting use, Gloucester Prison is a must visit!

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

Robinswood Hill

Two-hundred and fifty acres of open countryside with viewpoint, pleasant walks, waymarked nature…

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…

SimAir737

SimAir737, Realistc Full Size Boeing 737 Cockpit.The most true to life flight simulator out there…

Painswick Rococo Garden

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

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

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

Heli Adventures

Heli Adventures is the premier helicopter pleasure flight company in the UK.

The ski slope at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre

Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre is one of the longest outdoor artificial ski slopes in the UK…

Briery Hill Llamas

Briery Hill Llama farm is perfectly situated in 9 acres of stunning woodland, on a 32 acre site,…

Berkeley Castle

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

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 St Michael's Tower

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

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

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

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

Barnwood Park

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

Alney Island Nature Reserve

Alney Island is an 80-hectare site, located on the banks of the River Severn and less than one…

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

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…

The stage at Gloucester Guildhall

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

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

Hopewell Street Mural

Hopewell Street sits in the heart of the vibrant and multi cultural part of the city, Barton and…

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th 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
A black and white photograph of a crowd of people outdoors raising their fists in the air. They are wearing shirts, jackets, flat caps and trilby hats

A free exhibition featuring personal objects, stories and images connected with campaigns from the…

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2nd May 2026-23rd May 2026
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
Mar LIVE at Café René

Marina Elezović, who performs under the name MAR, has a unique blend of indie-folk and Americana…

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13th May 2026
Maxwell Street Blues Band LIVE at Café René

In the 60s and 70s they knew how to party and that's because they had the best music!

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15th May 2026
The Emo Pub Quiz at Hop Kettle in Gloucester Docks.

The Emo Quiz is back, and we've got a whole quiz where the questions are music questions featuring…

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15th May 2026
Eastgate Chamber

The history of Gloucester from the 2nd century through to the 18th century is visible in the…

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A man in an Edwardian suit and flat cap standing outside an old oak doo

Explore our historic listed buildings with one of our qualified guides and learn about the lives of…

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15th May 2026

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Three young women holding a fabric banner with colourful lettering sewn onto it

Three young activists trace the legacy of Greenham Common Women's Peace protest forty years on and…

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15th May 2026

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15th May 2026
After Ours

Live Music Friday at Brickhampton Court!

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15th May 2026
A crowd of young people cheering with their arms in the air

White Riot follows the Rock Against Racism movement of the 1970s, revealing both the maliciousness…

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16th May 2026

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16th May 2026
Denim embroidered with beads and different coloured thread

On the third Saturday of every month, bring along a pre-loved item of clothing and learn how to…

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16th May 2026

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Gloucester Local History Month - Historic Characters Tour

Hear about the histories of celebrated Gloucester citizens, some known for their eccentric…

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16th May 2026
Gloucester Local History Month

Telling the story of Gloucester’s people, Community Groups and industries.

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16th May 2026-30th May 2026
A white china tea cup and saucer with blue patterns on a white tablecloth

On selected Saturdays, our cosy café is offering special afternoon teas with a selection of…

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16th May 2026

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11th July 2026
Gloucester Local History Month - Westgate Characters come alive

Walk down Westgate Street and find out about all the characters immortalised in the Westgate Street…

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16th May 2026
Gloucester Local History Month - We Are Gathered Here

Come along to St Nicholas church and discover the characters of Gloucester turned into fantastic…

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16th May 2026
Eurovision Watch Party

Get ready for a night of outrageous outfits, questionable key changes, and absolute bangers — we're…

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16th May 2026
Gloucester Local History Month - Festival Day

Gloucester local history month is Gloucester's contribution to the national local history month…

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16th May 2026
Dragon Boat Festival 2026

Dragon boat racing is a fast growing, colourful exhilarating water sport.

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17th May 2026
Rabbits Out of The Hat

Vaudevillian duo Norvil & Josephine present a magical extravaganza!

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17th May 2026
Quentin Blake image for Refugee Week of a family eating and drinking in a tree

Join us for a free community picnic on the Priory lawn, celebrating togetherness, sanctuary,…

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20th May 2026
The Gaffe Comedy Gloucester Takeover with Harriet Dyer

Get ready for a night of top-tier stand-up as The Gaffe Comedy Club brings its award-winning energy…

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21st May 2026
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