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Gloucestershire Archives

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

All Bars

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

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

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

A child feeding a goat at St James City Farm

An inner city farm providing real hands on contact with farm animals. Rare breeds of pigs, sheep,…

Gloucester Cathedral exterior

A warm welcome awaits you at Gloucester Cathedral - one of the finest medieval buildings in the…

inside St Peter's Catholic Church

St Peter's is situated in the heart of the historic city of Gloucester and serves not only the…

Sudeley Castle aerial view

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

Briery Hill Llamas

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

The Kings Theatre

Tucked just off Eastgate Street, close to the heart of Gloucester City Centre is this little gem of…

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

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

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…

Berkeley Castle

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

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

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

Greyfriars Priory

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

Around Cheltenham

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

SimAir737

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

A bee painted on a fuse box

Take part in the #BouncingBack Urban Art Nature Trail. Find all the images and complete the…

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

Gloucester Prison

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

Lower Slaughter

Our walking tours are boots-only - we meet you at the agreed start point and leave the transport…

Gloucester Park Drone Shot By Fluxx Films

By far the largest parkland in the city. Gloucester Park has a large play area for children and a…

Rainbow Square Street

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

Barnwood Park

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

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
Eastgate Chamber

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

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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
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
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
The Bootleg Shadows

In the company of Geoff, Howard, Nathan, Tim and Binks the audience is taken on a tour of the…

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16th 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
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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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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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 - 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
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
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
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