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Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

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

Couple relaxing on hire boat in Gloucester Docks

Self-drive electric motorboats that can be hired from the Barge Arm of the docks. Prices from £30.…

Sudeley Castle aerial view

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

Blackfriars

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

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…

Young Owls

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

Robinswood Hill

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

Bloomery

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

Briery Hill Llamas

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

Rainbow Square Street

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

Adventure 001 Helicopters

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

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

Gloucester Antiques Centre has over 11,000 square feet of floor space spread across three floors,…

All Bars

Flying trapeze Experiences and Classes on a full size rig. Fly just like the acrobats you see in…

High St Tredworth

Discover the most decorated street in Gloucester!!

A bee painted on a fuse box

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

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

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

Planes at the Jet Age Museum

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

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

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

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…

A child feeding a goat at St James City Farm

An inner city farm providing real hands on contact with farm animals. Rare breeds of pigs, sheep,…

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…

VRXPerience

PLAY, RACE, EXPERIENCE. Virtual Reality is a fun, exciting and a very accessible experience for…

St John's Northgate Church

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

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
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
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
Second Hand Summer Challenge

Everyone loves a bargain and this summer there's more reason than ever to hunt some out in…

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7th July 2025-24th August 2025
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
A screen print of two eels underwater surrounded by seaweed

In partnership with the Somerset Wildlife Trust and international eel expert Andy Don, she has…

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22nd July 2025-28th 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
Friar Phil's Medieval Quest

Step back in time and join Friar Phil's Medieval Quest—a fun and interactive family trail through…

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4th August 2025-25th August 2025
Art exhibition

Art exhibition with 2D and 3D artworks

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18th August 2025-25th 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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19th August 2025-23rd August 2025

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26th August 2025-30th August 2025
Medicine and Mayhem at Gloucester Cathedral

Discover Gloucestershire's rich history, community and commitment to wellbeing through our…

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20th August 2025
A brightly coloured version of the famous Lord Kitchener recruitment poster with him pointing at the onlooker. The text reads - what are you listening

Join us in celebrating the musical memories and tastes of the people of Gloucester and…

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21st August 2025

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22nd August 2025

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23rd August 2025
A man energetically playing melodeon on stage

John Otway, legend, guitar hero and Theremin maestro, presents a set of songs

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21st August 2025
Upstairs Downstairs

The Dick Whittington Presents: Little Ian and Friends

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22nd 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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22nd August 2025

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27th September 2025
Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

With a Civic Trust guide, visit the Eastgate Chamber

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22nd August 2025

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5th September 2025

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19th September 2025
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