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St Michael's Tower

The impressive St Michael’s Tower is situated in the centre of Gloucester at The Cross. It is a…

Barnwood Park

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

Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

Discover de Crypt

St. Mary de Crypt is a 15th Century Church in the centre of Gloucester. It is famous for it’s Tudor…

A photo of St Michael's Tower

Walking tours of the City of Gloucester. Hear about many famous characters and their associations…

Young Owls

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

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…

Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

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

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

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

Rainbow Square Street

The creator of Gloucester's famous 'Rainbow Street', Tash Frootko, and her team have painted twenty…

Bloomery

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

Gloucester Cathedral exterior

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

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

Slimbridge

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

Person playing football

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

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

The swimming pool in GL1

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

Hopewell Street Mural

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

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…

Greyfriars Priory

Greyfriars is a Franciscan House which was founded in 1231. Is particularly of interest as the nave…

Nature in Art exterior

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

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…

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Quiet Mornings

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

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18th September 2025-26th March 2026
Gloucester History Festival Winter Warmer

The Gloucester History Festival Winter Warmer is back with 50 compelling talks and controversial…

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28th December 2025-11th February 2026
Ghosts & Giggles

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

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1st January 2026-31st December 2026
Red, white and black posterr for art exhibition

Bright and colourful exhibition of work by 19 members of Gloucester Contemporary Artists

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1st January 2026-31st January 2026
The January Challenge

The January Challenge is 31 days of quick, fun and free creative prompts to spark imagination and…

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1st January 2026-31st January 2026
Workshop Week at the Food Dock

New year, new hobby? This January we're dedicating an ENTIRE week to creativity + wellbeing as we…

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19th January 2026-25th January 2026
Crystal Bracelet Workshop at Roots and Seeds at the Food Dock

Join us on Wednesday 21st January 6-8pm at Roots + Seeds at Gloucester Food Docks for a fun and…

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21st January 2026
Board Game Night at Hop Kettle

Catan, dominoes or even a little friendly Monopoly?

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22nd January 2026
National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on…

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22nd January 2026
Peter Pan

Fly away to Neverland with The Hardwicke Players' Annual Pantomime!

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22nd January 2026

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23rd January 2026

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24th January 2026

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24th January 2026
Homemade tonic workshop with Roots and Seeds

A delicious boost for the new year, join Roots + Seeds co-owner Sam Lawson-King as he demos how to…

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22nd January 2026

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22nd January 2026
A view of the main basin in Gloucester Docks

Enjoy a guided tour of our neighbourhood, Gloucester's Historic Docks! Been on a walking tour in…

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24th January 2026
Wrestling Spectacular Gloucester

Live Pro-Wrestling Mega Show comes to Gloucester for an all action packed evening of family…

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24th January 2026
Some Girls Run Club meeting at Hettys Place Cafe

Join @somegirlsrun for a beginner-friendly, wholesome all-girls running club!

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25th January 2026
Salsa Night

Fun salsa and Bachata Every Thursday Night

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29th January 2026
Gloucester Cajun & Zydeco Festival 2026

Europe's longest running Cajun & Zydeco festival is back for its 32nd year.

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30th January 2026-1st February 2026
A cartoon style image of some giant crystals in a forest pool

Got a kid who loves collecting crystals? Bring them along to this fun alternative wellbeing session…

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31st January 2026
Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Show

Kickstart your journey to a healthier, happier you by attending Churchdown's Mind Body Spirit…

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31st January 2026
Shop Gloucester

Love Gloucester is your chance to rediscover the city, from its historic streets and stunning…

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1st February 2026-28th February 2026
Guildhall Comedy Club

Guildhall Comedy Club brings the finest new touring comedians to Gloucester with local comedian Nik…

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3rd February 2026

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7th April 2026

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2nd June 2026
Various shades of denim embroidered with beautiful geometric patterns in white thread

Join us for an introduction to Sashiko and Boro: Japanese hand stitching techniques for mending and…

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4th February 2026

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11th February 2026

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18th February 2026

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25th February 2026

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4th March 2026
A smiling man with curly white hair holding an acoustic guitar.

Gloucestershire's very own Johnny Coppin is a singer/songwriter,

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5th February 2026
Fred, a two-foot-tall white cloth puppet, is stood dramatically with his arms and one leg stuck out, lit up against a darker background. His three pup

Hijinx, in association with Blind Summit, present Meet Fred.

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5th February 2026
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