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Tour and Explore with Anne Bartlett

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

Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle is unique; lived in by the same family for almost 900 years, longer than any other…

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 racing at JDR Karting

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

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

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

outside the Museum of Gloucester

Found within the City of Gloucester is an internationally important collection of treasures of over…

Regency Bike Tour

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

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Martial arts club dedicated to promote and develop Korean Martial arts WonHwaDo in Gloucester and…

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

An exquisite Tudor timber-framed building that was once the Folk Museum. It is now a community…

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Roller Express is operated by the same team behind Skate Factory, a retail store in Gloucester with…

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

The stage at Gloucester Guildhall

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

Barnwood Park

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

Laser Quest Gloucester

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

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

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…

Robinswood Hill

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

Terry Jeynes Ski Coaching

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

Adventure 001 Helicopters

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

Slimbridge

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

Bloomery

Come and join us for an interactive relaxing sustainable flower, terrarium, wreath, bouquet, or…

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

Just outside the city centre lies Hillfield Gardens, a true hidden gem of Gloucester. This public…

Nature in Art exterior

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

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Museum Quiet Mornings

Our weekly Quiet Mornings offer a calmer museum experience, especially suited to visitors who…

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16th April 2026-15th April 2027
Gloucester History Festival

This spring, the Gloucester History Festival returns with a dazzling weekend of ideas, debate and…

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17th April 2026-19th April 2026
Creativity Cart

Get creative at our self-directed Creativity Cart!

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A man in an Edwardian suit and flat cap standing outside an old oak doo

Explore our historic listed buildings with one of our qualified guides and learn about the lives of…

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An 18th Century woodcut of a man in a tricorn hat holding a forked branch

A friendly workshop with Gloucestershire Dowsers providing an introduction to the ancient art of…

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18th April 2026
A white china tea cup and saucer with blue patterns on a white tablecloth

On selected Saturdays, our cosy café is offering special afternoon teas with a selection of…

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18th April 2026

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Two male singers in smart shirts and waistcoats and two female singers in long dresses enacting a dramatic scene on stage indoors.

The group will perform popular solos, duets, trios, and quartets from well-known composers…

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18th April 2026
Denim embroidered with beads and different coloured thread

On the third Saturday of every month, bring along a pre-loved item of clothing and learn how to…

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Still Standing Exhibition

A Voices Gloucester project, Still Standing, is led by Harriet Hughes, showcasing an exhibition of…

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20th April 2026-26th April 2026
A smiling young man with wavy light brown hair sitting on a stool holding an acoustic guitar

Chris Avery's training in classical guitar means he soars effortlessly through jigs and reels with…

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21st April 2026
RONiN

A fearless woman swordfighter faces off against powerful adversaries, challenging both herself and…

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22nd April 2026
Board game nights upstairs in Hop Kettle.

Clear your Thursdays and grab your favourite board games — Board Game Night at Hop Kettle is on!

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23rd April 2026

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30th April 2026
MC Hammersmith

The viral sensation brings an evening of improvised hip hop comedy to Gloucester.

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23rd April 2026
Bravado

Bravado will assume control.

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24th April 2026
Image of Ash Alexander-Cooper

From the Choir Stall to the Front Line. A conversation on resilience, service and overcoming life's…

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24th April 2026
Eastgate Chamber

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

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Event poster for the 2000s Music Quiz at Hop Kettle.

That's right baby! It's the 2000s music quiz with questions covering the best genres of the 00s…

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24th April 2026
Bless My Homeland Forever

Historic, Noble and Traditional Ukrainian Music

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25th April 2026
A cartoon style image of some giant crystals in a forest pool

A fun learning experience where children can find out about the crystals associated with each…

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25th April 2026
Tower Tours

Climb 269 steps to the top of Gloucester's most iconic landmark and enjoy breathtaking views of 40…

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A Weekend by Water

Join us for a fun weekend at Gloucester's historic docks as we celebrate its rich heritage, vibrant…

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25th April 2026

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Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs

Gloucester Rugby host fellow West Country side, Exeter Chiefs, in a hotly anticipated Gallagher…

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26th April 2026
Last Unicorn Airways

Embark on a magical journey with Last Unicorn Airways!

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26th April 2026

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26th April 2026
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