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Heli Adventures

Heli Adventures is the premier helicopter pleasure flight company in the UK.

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

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,…

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

Gloucester Cathedral exterior

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

VRXPerience

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

Greyfriars Priory

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

Slimbridge

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

Aerial view of Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester

Gloucester Rugby can consider itself to be a unique English rugby club. Founded in 1873 and, with…

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…

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

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

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

Performers on stage at The Kings Theatre

Tucked just off Eastgate Street, close to the heart of Gloucester City Centre is this little gem of…

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Lower Slaughter

Our walking tours are boots-only - we meet you at the agreed start point and leave the transport…

rxp logo

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

outside the Museum of Gloucester

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

Alney Island Nature Reserve

Alney Island is an 80-hectare site, located on the banks of the River Severn and less than one…

A photo of Highnam Court

Highnam Court is now a privately owned family home. The Gardens are open for special events…

Blackfriars Priory

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

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…

Cineworld - Gloucester Quays

Ten-screen state-of-the-art Cineworld cinema showing all the latest blockbusters.

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
King's Bastion

Two metres below the ground, The King's Bastion contains the remains of a section of the Roman city…

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Black is the Color of My Voice

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live.

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15th 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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16th April 2026

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30th April 2026
Civic Trust Tours: Roman Gloucester Walks

Starting from the Museum in Brunswick Road, your first stop will be the Eastgate Chamber, where you…

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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
Suzi Ruffell: The Juggle

Suzi is exhausted and she hasn't even started. This is a stand-up show and a support group!

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17th April 2026
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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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
Creativity Cart

Get creative at our self-directed Creativity Cart!

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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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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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16th May 2026
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
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
MC Hammersmith

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

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23rd April 2026
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
Eastgate Chamber

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

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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
Bravado

Bravado will assume control.

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24th April 2026
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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26th 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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25th April 2026

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