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Things To Do Highlights

Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

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

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…

People playing basketball

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

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

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

St John's Northgate Church

St. John's Northgate is an 18th Century Church with visible structural evidence of a previous 14th…

Young Owls

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

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

Gloucester Prison

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

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

An exquisite Tudor timber-framed building with some beautifully preserved original features.

All Bars

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

The swimming pool in GL1

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

Barnwood Park

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

A photo of St Michael's Tower

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

St. Oswald's Priory

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

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

Alney Island Nature Reserve

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

Berkeley Castle

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

Dr Jenner's House and Museum

Dr Jenner’s House and Museum shares the story of a country doctor; a remarkable discovery;…

Gloucestershire Archives

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

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

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…

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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Season

1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Gloucesters Best Roast

The best Sunday Roast in Gloucester, and the queues prove it.

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-31st 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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Season

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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Season

16th April 2026-15th April 2027
After Work Club

Long day? We've got you.

Openings

Season

5th May 2026-1st September 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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Season

10th May 2026-31st December 2026
Margs on the Terrace

Pull up a chair, soak up the sun, and let the good times pour.

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Season

18th May 2026-1st September 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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Season

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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Season

22nd May 2026-30th September 2026
Members of the public looking at an artwork in a city centre business window

A public art trail showing contemporary art in the windows of over 20 businesses throughout the…

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Season

4th July 2026-28th August 2026
Nines Golf League

Nines is a new golf league for Gloucestershire & Cheltenham golfers.

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Season

6th July 2026-6th September 2026
Lloyd of the Flies Trail

From the 18th July until 7th September, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust are partnering with Aardman…

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Season

17th July 2026-7th September 2026
Operation: Museum Heist

Enemy soldiers have infiltrated the museum and are attempting to steal our treasured artefacts!

Openings

Season

18th July 2026-30th August 2026
We're Going on a Hattie Hunt Afternoon Tea

Join us this summer for a magical family afternoon tea adventure at Hatherley Manor!

Openings

Season

20th July 2026-30th August 2026
Painted signs at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester

Visit the National Waterways Museum Gloucester this summer to explore our "Written on the…

Openings

Season

21st July 2026-29th August 2026
Nxt Gen Summer events

A Summer programme of events for deaf and hard of hearing tweens and teens aged 9 - 16.

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Season

22nd July 2026-26th August 2026
Foodie Passport

Embark on a delectable journey through Gloucester's finest independent eateries.

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Season

1st August 2026-31st October 2026
Children enjoying arts and crafts at the museum

Complete all 9 challenges in and around the museum to collect your prize.

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Season

1st August 2026-31st August 2026
Lines Of Resistance

Watch artist Russell Haines complete his monumental painting telling the story of Gloucester's…

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Season

3rd August 2026-28th August 2026
The Ready-Set-Sing Family Trail

Can you help the Cathedral's new chorister, Clara, get ready for her first big service at…

Openings

Season

5th August 2026-1st November 2026
MP Cameron Thomas and Cllr Anne Radley visit Cathy Steed's studio.

Members of Gloucester Contemporary Artists will open their studios – here is a chance to meet the…

Openings

Season

15th August 2026-23rd August 2026
Kids Eat Free

Family days out just got even better. At Dr Foster, we're making weekday dining easy and affordable…

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Season

17th August 2026-1st September 2026
Hit the target: firing range

Ready to test your aim? Visit our family firing range and use our soft pump-action guns to take on…

Openings

Season

22nd August 2026-23rd August 2026
Two students playing a piano

For pianists aged 9-18, initial Grade to 6+

Openings

Season

24th August 2026-26th August 2026
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