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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…

Tour and Explore with Anne Bartlett

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

outside the Museum of Gloucester

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

Barnwood Park

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

Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

Cyclists in front of a Cheltenham sign

The Bicycle Hub is based at the Cheltenham Spa Railway Station within easy access of the spa town…

St Michael's Tower

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

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…

Robinswood Hill

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

Gloucestershire Archives

Gloucestershire Archives preserves historical records and makes them available for research e.g.…

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

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

Around Cheltenham

Run by Blue Badge tourist guides Steve and Sean, Around Cheltenham offers fascinating and fun…

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

The remains of a large villa, overlooking an enchanting valley. Built around three sides of a…

St. Oswald's Priory

St. Oswald's Priory was founded by Lady Aethelflaed of Mercia, daughter of Alfred the Great, around…

Aerial view of Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester

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

A photo of St Michael's Tower

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

Terry Jeynes Ski Coaching

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

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

Award-winning Kayaking and Paddleboarding taster sessions and tours in Gloucester Dock and…

Berkeley Castle

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

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,…

Westgate Park & Boating Lake

Westgate Park & Boating Lake is a 9-hectare open space on the banks of the River Severn.

270 Climbing

270 Climbing Park is home to one of Europe’s tallest, newest and most exciting high ropes course…

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Black is the Color of My Voice

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live.

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15th April 2026
Board game nights upstairs in Hop Kettle.

Clear your Thursdays and grab your favourite board games — Board Game Night at Hop Kettle is on!

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16th April 2026

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30th April 2026
Gloucester History Festival

This spring, the Gloucester History Festival returns with a dazzling weekend of ideas, debate and…

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17th April 2026-19th April 2026
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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Suzi Ruffell: The Juggle

Suzi is exhausted and she hasn't even started. This is a stand-up show and a support group!

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17th April 2026
Civic Trust Tours: Roman Gloucester Walks

Starting from the Museum in Brunswick Road, your first stop will be the Eastgate Chamber, where you…

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Two male singers in smart shirts and waistcoats and two female singers in long dresses enacting a dramatic scene on stage indoors.

The group will perform popular solos, duets, trios, and quartets from well-known composers…

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18th April 2026
Creativity Cart

Get creative at our self-directed Creativity Cart!

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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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An 18th Century woodcut of a man in a tricorn hat holding a forked branch

A friendly workshop with Gloucestershire Dowsers providing an introduction to the ancient art of…

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18th April 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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Still Standing Exhibition

A Voices Gloucester project, Still Standing, is led by Harriet Hughes, showcasing an exhibition of…

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20th April 2026-26th April 2026
A smiling young man with wavy light brown hair sitting on a stool holding an acoustic guitar

Chris Avery's training in classical guitar means he soars effortlessly through jigs and reels with…

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21st April 2026
RONiN

A fearless woman swordfighter faces off against powerful adversaries, challenging both herself and…

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22nd April 2026
MC Hammersmith

The viral sensation brings an evening of improvised hip hop comedy to Gloucester.

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23rd April 2026
Bravado

Bravado will assume control.

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24th April 2026
Image of Ash Alexander-Cooper

From the Choir Stall to the Front Line. A conversation on resilience, service and overcoming life's…

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24th April 2026
Eastgate Chamber

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

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Event poster for the 2000s Music Quiz at Hop Kettle.

That's right baby! It's the 2000s music quiz with questions covering the best genres of the 00s…

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24th April 2026
A cartoon style image of some giant crystals in a forest pool

A fun learning experience where children can find out about the crystals associated with each…

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25th April 2026
Tower Tours

Climb 269 steps to the top of Gloucester's most iconic landmark and enjoy breathtaking views of 40…

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A Weekend by Water

Join us for a fun weekend at Gloucester's historic docks as we celebrate its rich heritage, vibrant…

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25th April 2026

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Llanthony Secunda Priory

Join us for a tour of the Grade I and Grade II listed buildings as part of A Weekend by Water

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26th April 2026

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26th April 2026
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