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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…

The stage at Gloucester Guildhall

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

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Westgate Park & Boating Lake

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

outside the Museum of Gloucester

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

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…

Young Owls

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

VRXPerience

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

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

The Museum displays the remarkable story of the Soldiers of Gloucestershire who have served their…

Planes at the Jet Age Museum

The Jet Age Museum is home to a unique collection of historic aircraft and artefacts charting the…

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

Blackfriars Priory

Blackfriars is a stunning example of a 13th century medieval Priory site, nestled at the heart of…

Discover Paddling

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

The swimming pool in GL1

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

Nature in Art exterior

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

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

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

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

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

Cineworld - Gloucester Quays

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

Greyfriars Priory

Greyfriars is a Franciscan House which was founded in 1231. Is particularly of interest as the nave…

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…

A photo of Highnam Court

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

People playing basketball

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

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

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

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
Pictures, Places & Story Spaces

Calling all art enthusiasts and mini readers!

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8th August 2026-31st December 2026
One of our guides pointing out the unique 26 Westgate Street , explaining its 500 year contribution to Gloucester's street scene.

Gloucester Civic trust is offering walking tours of Historic Gloucester every Saturday morning at…

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3rd October 2026-27th March 2027
Future Folk Youth Art Sessions

We have 2 exciting new youth art groups @ GASP! In Eastgate Shopping Centre and would love to get…

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8th October 2026-10th December 2026
of Gods and Robots poster

There will be an exhibition by city artists John Steed and Caroline McCatty at the Gate art space

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2nd November 2026-8th November 2026
Example pendant and sun catchers

Join us for this fun workshop to make a Pendant and a Sun Catcher from a large selection of genuine…

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6th November 2026
Mindful Clay at Llanthony Secunda Priory

Join us for three mindful sessions to create your own ceramic lanterns in the historic Llanthony…

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6th November 2026

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20th November 2026
Herbology Group

Held within the Cauldron Creations community, our Herbology Group is guided by Karen, an…

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6th November 2026

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4th December 2026
Devon

Forest of Dean's Devon returns to Gloucester to headline Gloucester Guildhall for the very first…

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7th November 2026
Markets Stalls

The Christmas Markets return this year with a fabulous range of festive gifts, locally produced…

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7th November 2026-8th November 2026

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14th November 2026-15th November 2026

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21st November 2026-22nd November 2026

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28th November 2026-29th November 2026

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5th December 2026-6th December 2026

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12th December 2026-13th December 2026

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19th December 2026-20th December 2026
HouseBound | Café René

HouseBound would like to invite you to The Return to the Cellar Bar.

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7th November 2026
Decorative Lantern Workshop

Join artist Claire Taylor‑Jones for a joyful, hands‑on Decorated Lantern workshop, creating glowing…

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7th November 2026

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7th November 2026
DJ Night

Head to Crimson Spire - Gloucester's only rooftop bar every Friday to party the night away with our…

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7th November 2026

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14th November 2026
Birdlip Mirror

Explore our Birdlip Mirror replicas for yourself and enjoy a friendly chat with our Visitor…

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7th November 2026
Big Harmony Gloucester

Join Sorrel Wilde, Renee Berkhout and Kirsty Abraham for a warm and welcoming afternoon of harmony…

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7th November 2026
Remembrance Week at St Nicholas Church

Remembrance Week is an annual period of reflection in November that honours the service and…

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9th November 2026-13th November 2026
The Social Sofa Project - Crochet and knitting Workshop

Join us in creating a public art piece celebrating the people of Gloucester and the community,…

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9th November 2026

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23rd November 2026

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14th December 2026
Christmas at Coal Kitchen

This Christmas, step into the warmth and magic of the beautifully restored Pillar & Lucy Grade II…

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9th November 2026-3rd January 2027
Artful Adventures

Mindful creative sessions for Parents to enjoy with their children

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10th November 2026

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17th November 2026

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24th November 2026

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1st December 2026

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8th December 2026
ROH Live: Carmen

Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the…

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10th November 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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10th November 2026

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17th November 2026

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24th November 2026

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1st December 2026

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8th December 2026

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15th December 2026
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