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Welcome to the city of Gloucester

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Blackfriars

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

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

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

St Michael's Tower

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

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

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

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…

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…

Person playing football

Gloucester City AFC were founded back in 1883 and currently compete in the National League North,…

Regency Bike Tour

The Regency Bike Tour is a new, self-guided bike tour of Cheltenham.

Planes at the Jet Age Museum

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

VRXPerience

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

High St Tredworth

Discover the most decorated street in Gloucester!!

Robinswood Hill

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

Rainbow Square Street

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

Around Cheltenham

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

A photo of Highnam Court

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

Rana, Asiatic Lion, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Get eye-to-eye with giraffes, watch rhinos grazing on the Gothic Manor House lawns or walk with…

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

Stand-up paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks, canal and River Severn. We’ll take you through water…

Adventure 001 Helicopters

What better way to see Gloucester, then by helicopter? Let our experienced pilots dazzle you with a…

Ninja Warrior UK logo

Inspired by ITV’s hit programme Ninja Warrior UK! You can climb, balance, jump, swing across…

The outside of St Nicholas Church

This 12th Century Church is a city landmark with it's 15th Century leaning Tower and Spire. Inside…

Gloucester Prison

Activites taking place in the abandoned haunted prison in the middle of Gloucester include: Airsoft…

Nature in Art exterior

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

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

Beautiful 60 acre arboretum with colour and interest all year round. Browse the walled garden plant…

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Ghosts & Giggles Logo

Held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night at 8pm, we go on a historical and paranormal tour…

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30th June 2023-31st December 2025
Moomin 80: Moomin ABC

As part of the Moomin 80 programme in Gloucester, we invite you and your family into a magical…

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29th March 2025-5th October 2025
An Egg-cellent Easter Trail

Explore light and new life in this egg-cellent Easter trail at Gloucester Cathedral this April

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30th March 2025-30th April 2025
Tailor of Gloucester Clock Returns to the Eastgate Shopping Centre

Visitors to Eastgate Shopping Centre in Gloucester are set for a nostalgic treat

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12th April 2025-26th April 2025
Gloucestershire Forces Hub Pop-Up

A new initiative to support veterans, serving military personnel and their families, is launching…

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12th April 2025-25th April 2025
Easter Trail

Keep the family even more entertained and engaged as they explore our galleries with our special…

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12th April 2025-27th April 2025
A guide dressed as a 17th century woman opening an old wooden front door.

Meet our costumed tour guides who represent actual people such as Bishop Hooper, who burned at the…

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City Guided Walk

Hear about the history of Gloucester from the Romans through to the Victorian era.

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Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend

Fifty of Britain's top historians, broadcasters, politicians and actors visit Blackfriars Priory…

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25th April 2025-27th April 2025
Walk of Hope

At Hope for Tomorrow, we're gathering in Gloucester for our relaxed fundraising "Walk of Hope",…

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25th April 2025
Soup Theatre - Bottom Between the Sheets

Come along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!

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25th April 2025
A painting of a medieval queen next to a photo of a female actor holding a sword and a male actor with a colander on his head that has bananas taped t

Spaniel in the Works Theatre Company presents this lively, funny family show looking at the life of…

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Morning Yoga at Gloucester Cathedral

Led by experienced Christian practitioner Lucy, these sessions take place in breathtaking locations…

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26th April 2025
Banned Bandito performance poster April 2025

Join Banned Bandito downstairs at the Dick Whittington for a lively evening of performance poetry.

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29th April 2025
Blair Chadwick - Into the Stream

"Into the stream" is an evening of original music and personal stories performed and narrated by…

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1st May 2025
Images of art in Gloucester shops 2024

Throughout May and June 2025, Gloucester Contemporary Artists will be working with local businesses…

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1st May 2025-30th June 2025
Art from Oksana Fursovych, a Ukrainian artist currently living in Cheltenham

Part of the Gloucester Ukraine Festival, the exhibition runs from the 3rd to the 18th or May.

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3rd May 2025-18th May 2025
VE Day 80 Celebration

Children and families will love exploring the museum galleries with their tribute to VE Day.

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3rd May 2025-5th May 2025
A nineteenth century pencil drawing of the young Charles Dickens next to a similar drawing of his wife Catherine.

The true story of the marriage of Charles and Catherine Dickens as told by playwright Ellie Dickens.

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Orchard Street Food & Craft Market

Join us on the first weekend of the month from March to October for our monthly Orchard Street Food…

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Llanthony Secunda Priory

Step inside our beautifully restored medieval buildings, explore the landscaped grounds, and learn…

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4th May 2025
Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids

Join world record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo (they/them) who makes amazing music with just a…

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4th May 2025
Star Wars Trivia Knight

Hop Kettles Big Star Wars Quiz.

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4th May 2025
Guildhall Comedy Club

Guildhall Comedy Club brings the finest new touring comedians to Gloucester with local comedian Nik…

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6th May 2025
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