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Slimbridge

Award-winning visitor centre, home to a variety of wildfowl and wetland creatures that will…

The swimming pool in GL1

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

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…

Llanthony Secunda Priory

Situated in the heart of Gloucester Docks, the Priory is within walking distance of the Quays…

Ultimate Warriors

The ultimate family adventure! Action-packed obstacle venue to challenge all ages and abilities.

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

Alney Island Nature Reserve

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

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

Ghosts & Giggles

Ghosts & Giggles offers thrilling and informative tours that delve into the eerie and mysterious…

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…

Young Owls

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

People playing basketball

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

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…

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

Lower Slaughter

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

Westgate Park & Boating Lake

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

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…

Cineworld - Gloucester Quays

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

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

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

Robinswood Hill

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

Gloucester Cathedral exterior

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

Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

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

Dr Jenner's House and Museum

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

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
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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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.

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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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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
Independents Week 2026

Get ready to celebrate the heartbeat of our High Street!

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Season

29th June 2026-5th July 2026
Photo of an entry to the competition last year

A free public art competition for adults (first prize £100) and children (16 and under) (first…

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Season

4th July 2026-15th August 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
Orchard Street Food & Craft Market

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

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5th July 2026

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1st August 2026

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2nd August 2026

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5th September 2026

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6th September 2026

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3rd October 2026

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4th October 2026
Nines Golf League

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

Openings

Season

6th July 2026-6th September 2026
Help shape Gloucester's 2027 celebrations

Have your say on the celebrations across Gloucester by letting us know the activities and events…

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Season

6th July 2026
Synthesis of Art

Sharing local art with Gloucester and it's visitors

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Season

7th July 2026-12th July 2026
Go Electric Gloucestershire

Attend an EV showcase hosted by Lease Electric and C2S, bringing together leading vehicle…

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Season

8th July 2026

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8th July 2026
Learn from Us

The premiere livestream of new dance theatre work exploring the lessons and laughter of life after…

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Season

8th July 2026
Food Dock Introduces: Sunset Sessions

Join us as we celebrate the Sounds of Summer, with bustling kitchens, clinking glasses and the…

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Season

9th July 2026
Ypotryll band stand with their medieval musical instruments

Join us for our monthly History Huddle, this month with medieval music performers Ypotryll.

Openings

Season

9th July 2026
Eastgate Chamber

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

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10th July 2026

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24th July 2026

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14th August 2026

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21st August 2026

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4th September 2026
A dancer in the street parade surrounded by musicians

A rip-roaring parade from Paraorchestra and Strike A Light

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Season

10th July 2026
A brightly coloured cartoon of a boom box, a CD and a Walkman.

On Saturday the 11th of July, we'll be playing the best of pop music through the ages. Come along…

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
Llanthony Secunda

A talk by Ian Holt local historian about the stories connected with the ancient Augustinian Priory…

Openings

Season

11th July 2026
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