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Welcome to the city of Gloucester

Things To Do Highlights

Barnwood Park

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

Gloucester Cathedral exterior

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

All Bars

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

Hopewell Street Mural

Hopewell Street sits in the heart of the vibrant and multi cultural part of the city, Barton and…

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Outdoor pitches

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

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

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

Laser Quest Gloucester

Laser Quest is the most fun and exhilarating laser-tag experience in the UK.

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

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…

Gloucester Prison

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

Painswick Rococo Garden

This unique Garden restoration, situated in a hidden valley, dates from a period when 18th century…

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

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

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,…

Bike & E-Bike Hire from The Bicycle Hub

The Bicycle Hub is based at the Cheltenham Spa Railway Station within easy access of the spa town…

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

The swimming pool in GL1

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

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

VRXPerience

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

Digi Wall

Housed in an old Victorian Warehouse, near Gloucester's Historic Docks, The Warehouse Climbing…

Trapped Escape Rooms logo

Based on the Japanese online game 'Takagism', Escape Rooms is a real-life room escape game which…

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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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Haunted Tours

30th June 2023-31st December 2025
The Moomin Gift Shop

Come and visit our special Moomin Gift Shop, open until October.

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29th March 2025-5th October 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
City Guided Walk

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

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1st April 2025-30th September 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
A grainy pink and black image of Viv on stage with a string of paper dolls behind her.

This is bold, unapologetic, activist theatre that demands to be seen.

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21st May 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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UK Subs

This legendary punk band continues to represent the true spirit of punk rock.

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23rd May 2025
Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

Join auxiliary Roman soldier Lucius for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate Chamber

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24th May 2025

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20th September 2025
Family Trail: Mysteries of May

Get ready for a fun-filled adventure at the museum!

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24th May 2025-1st June 2025
Woodcarving Workshop

Join local professional woodcarver Natasha Houseago in the calm surroundings of St Marys Close

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24th May 2025
Morning Yoga at Gloucester Cathedral

You and a small group of other ticket holders will have exclusive access to the Cathedral before it…

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24th May 2025

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26th July 2025
Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

Join auxiliary Roman soldier Lucius for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber to…

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24th May 2025

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21st June 2025
Cushys Table Top Treasures

One of Gloucesters Largest indoor Markets.

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25th May 2025
7-spot ladybird

Put on your explorers hat, grab that magnifying glass and enter the miniature world of bugs!

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27th May 2025
Banned Bandito poster for May 2025

Join Banned Bandito downstairs at the Dick Whittington

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27th May 2025
Children's half term arts and crafts

4 days of children's art sessions

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27th May 2025-30th May 2025
Mars: War & Peace

Ever wondered what goes into building a cathedral?

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27th May 2025
Moomin Tales & Adventure

Join Us for an Enchanting Moomin Adventure!

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28th May 2025

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22nd August 2025
Doc Saurus: Fossil Hunter

Hey there, young explorers! Get ready for an amazing journey through time at Doc Saurus: Fossil…

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28th May 2025

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Common frog

Dive into nature this half-term with our fun-filled pond dipping session for children at Robinswood…

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28th May 2025

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28th May 2025
Sarah McQuaid - Live at the Folk

Sarah McQuaid's lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, "subtle mastery…

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28th May 2025
Doc Saurus: Fossil Hunter

Hey there, young explorers! Get ready for an amazing journey through time at Doc Saurus: Fossil…

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28th May 2025
Recycled Moomin Magic

Step into the magical world of the Moomin

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29th May 2025

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29th May 2025

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29th May 2025
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