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Welcome to the city of Gloucester

Things To Do Highlights

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…

Nature in Art exterior

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

St John's Northgate Church

St. John's Northgate is an 18th Century Church with visible structural evidence of a previous 14th…

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

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…

Gloucester Prison

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

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…

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

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

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

Gloucester Cathedral exterior

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

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

Painswick Rococo Garden

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

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

Escape Entertainment is an independent escape room business that designs, builds, and runs all its…

Young Owls

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

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

The stage at Gloucester Guildhall

Gloucester's premier arts venue featuring art galleries, cinema and live musical and theatrical…

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

Planes at the Jet Age Museum

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

A bird of prey flying above a crowd of people

The International Centre for Birds of Prey is the oldest dedicated birds of prey centre in the…

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

People playing basketball

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

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

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

Sudeley Castle aerial view

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

What's On Highlights

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 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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23rd May 2025

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28th June 2025
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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21st June 2025

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23rd August 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
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
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
Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

With a Civic Trust guide, visit the Eastgate Chamber

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30th May 2025

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Glorious Glevum Tour

Join Lucius Sita, our resident auxiliary Roman soldier, for a guided introduction to Roman Glevum…

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31st May 2025

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30th July 2025

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27th September 2025
Lil Miss Lady

HighRise Entertainment presents a journey into the history of Grime with a multimedia,…

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31st May 2025
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