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Welcome to the city of Gloucester

Things To Do Highlights

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

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…

Sudeley Castle aerial view

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

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…

Gloucester Prison

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

Blackfriars

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

Gloucestershire Archives

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

A photo of Highnam Court

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

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

Home of internationally awarded Three Choirs Wine. Self- guided tours take visitors around the…

Around Cheltenham

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

Painswick Rococo Garden

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

Person playing football

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

Terry Jeynes Ski Coaching

Ski lessons and ski coaching for individuals and groups at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre.…

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

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

The swimming pool in GL1

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

Tour and Explore with Anne Bartlett

Tour and Explore Gloucester with Anne Bartlett - Blue Badge Tour Guide and Tour Director. Discover…

Barnwood Park

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

Briery Hill Llamas

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

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…

Adventure 001 Helicopters

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

270 Climbing

270 Climbing Park is home to one of Europe’s tallest, newest and most exciting high ropes course…

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

Get ready to walk a real life rainbow! If you love colour then you will adore this kaleidoscopic…

Ninja Warrior UK logo

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

What's On Highlights

Ghosts & Giggles

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

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1st January 2025-31st 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
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
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
Summer in The Square

Join Gloucester Quays for the best vibes, views and good times in Pillar and Lucy Square next to…

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12th May 2025-15th September 2025
poster promoting the art exhibition at 21 Westgate Street 7 to 14 June

'POP-UP', a contemporary art exhibition by eight professional Gloucester artists, will appear from…

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7th June 2025-14th June 2025
Royal Three Counties Show

The region's biggest celebration of food and farming, Royal Three Counties Show, is set to return…

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13th June 2025-15th June 2025
Welcome Chorus

Experience an immersive light and sound installation by Squidsoup & Vilk Collective Welcome Chorus…

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14th June 2025

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17th June 2025-20th June 2025

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17th June 2025-20th June 2025

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21st June 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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14th June 2025

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20th June 2025

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21st June 2025

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27th June 2025

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28th June 2025
You Look as Though You Might Be a Relation

A floating installation by socially engaged artist Dana Olărescu invites us to reflect on how we…

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14th June 2025-22nd June 2025
What the DIckens!! Evening Music

Two fantastic local bands

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14th June 2025
Behind the Scenes Tour

Ever pondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum?

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14th June 2025

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12th July 2025

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10th January 2026

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14th February 2026
Monumental Lettering Workshop

Join local lettering mason Isobel Harper in this one day (10am - 4pm) workshop set in the medieval…

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14th June 2025
Wedding Wonders

Many Suppliers that can help made your day that EXTRA special.

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15th June 2025
Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure

7 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting…

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17th June 2025
a group of people walking on a canal

The Canal and River Trust welcomes you to join our Language Walk and Talk on Wednesday 18th June…

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18th June 2025
Vitamin G & Mr Slipz + Chaka

Vitamin G,making up one third of the rambunctious Brighton based trio CMPND,is without a doubt one…

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20th June 2025
The Greatest Showman

This is the greatest show!

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20th June 2025
Moonlit Arrival

As the moon rises, the Moomin raft will embark on its final journey across the dock.

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20th June 2025

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20th June 2025
Roman Gloucester Walks

With a Civic Trust guide, learn why the Romans came to Gloucester.

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20th June 2025

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29th August 2025

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26th September 2025
family paddling in a canoe

A guided paddle led by Canal and River Trust volunteers to watch "Moonlit Arrival".

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20th June 2025

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20th June 2025
Moomin

Join us in the centre of Gloucester for a surprise visit from the very special Moomintroll!

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Gloucester Docks

21st June 2025

Kings Square

21st June 2025

Museum of Gloucester

21st June 2025
Moomin Picnic

Join us for a Moomin-style picnic to mark the finale of a fantastic week of city-wide events

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21st June 2025
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