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A bee painted on a fuse box

Take part in the #BouncingBack Urban Art Nature Trail. Find all the images and complete the…

Ninja Warrior UK logo

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

Digi Wall

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

Discover de Crypt

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

People playing basketball

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

The stage at Gloucester Guildhall

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

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

Sudeley Castle aerial view

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

Hopewell Street Mural

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

Young Owls

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

People working with archive boxes in a records room with shelves and tables.

Our city's story is held in our memories, in written records, but also in hidden objects, waiting…

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…

Gloucester Walking Tours App

Enjoy three self-guided walking tours on your smartphone around Gloucester City Centre and its…

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

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

Laser Quest Gloucester

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

Blackfriars

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

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

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

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.

Greyfriars Priory

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

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
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
Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Lion outside Gloucester Cathedral

For the Summer of 2025, Lions at Large – The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail will be ‘roaring’ onto…

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11th July 2025-14th September 2025
Cubs in the Cathedral

While you're exploring the Lions at Large trail in the city and outside the Cathedral, don't forget…

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11th July 2025-14th September 2025
Crafts that built the Cathedral exhibition

Crafts that Built the Cathedral celebrates the heritage skills behind Gloucester Cathedral.

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12th July 2025-7th September 2025
CathedrALE at Gloucester Cathedral

This summer, Gloucester Cathedral is teaming up with Gloucester Brewery to launch CathedrALE – a…

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14th July 2025-31st August 2025
A hand sewn cuddly toy eel made from black velvet with gold paisley patterns and gold button eyes

Find the cuddly toy eels hidden around our historic building, write down the letters and unscramble…

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19th July 2025-1st September 2025
Cinema

Here at Sherborne Cinema we are confident that we have you covered this June/July

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21st July 2025-31st August 2025
Discover Archaeology Trail

The city of Gloucester is pleased to announce the launch of the Discover Archaeology Trail, a…

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25th July 2025-21st September 2025
From the same stable art show poster

We will be making stained glass and mosaics and everyone will be welcome to come in and chat about…

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25th August 2025-30th August 2025
Girl sitting on beanbag within the Submergence lights

This summer, Submergence is lighting up Gloucester once again, and everyone is invited.

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26th August 2025-30th August 2025
A hand made pirate hat, bandana, eye patch and parrot made from cardboard, fabric and paint

Avast, me hearties! 'Tis time to don thy finest piratical garb!

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29th August 2025
A watercolour style image of an onion in an allotment with the silhouettes of two people arguing in the background

Come along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!

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29th August 2025
A male tour guide dressed as an Edwardian undertaker opening the wooden front door of a Tudor house.

Explore our historic listed buildings with one of our costumed guides representing a real…

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29th August 2025

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Roman Gloucester Walks

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

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29th August 2025

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26th September 2025
Multiverse

Multiverse is a free full-body VR experience with cloud-like visuals, special bodysuits, guided…

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30th August 2025-31st August 2025
A dancer spinning with a large sheet of clear plastic.

No Time to Waste by H&T Creative is a high-energy dance duet showing how plastic pollution harms…

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Season

30th August 2025-31st August 2025
Kings Square Rugby Takeover

Gloucester Rugby is proud to announce a major community rugby event in collaboration with local…

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Season

30th August 2025
Dancers on a white staircase floating on water.

A dance/circus spectacular at Gloucester Docks.

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30th August 2025

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30th August 2025

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31st August 2025

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31st August 2025
Gordon League Fireworks Summer Edition

Gordon League RFC Fireworks Summer Edition by Chase Lane Fireworks.

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30th August 2025
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