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National Waterways Museum Gloucester

Three floors of a Victorian warehouse house interactive displays and galleries, which chart the…

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…

All Bars

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

Sudeley Castle aerial view

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

Bloomery

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

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

The swimming pool in GL1

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

SimAir737

SimAir737, Realistc Full Size Boeing 737 Cockpit.The most true to life flight simulator out there…

Gloucester Prison

Activites taking place in the abandoned haunted prison in the middle of Gloucester include: Airsoft…

Young Owls

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

Rana, Asiatic Lion, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Get eye-to-eye with giraffes, watch rhinos grazing on the Gothic Manor House lawns or walk with…

Rainbow Square Street

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

Slimbridge

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

Briery Hill Llamas

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

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

Award-winning Kayaking and Paddleboarding taster sessions and tours in Gloucester Dock and…

Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

Greyfriars Priory

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

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

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

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…

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…

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

Painswick Rococo Garden

This unique Garden restoration, situated in a hidden valley, dates from a period when 18th century…

Laser Quest Gloucester

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

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
A diverse audience of all ages watches a dynamic PechaKucha-style talk and speaker presentation at Jolt Studios and event space, part of a creative co

Jolt is the beating heart of Gloucester's creative network.

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9th July 2025

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10th October 2025
A woodcut style drawing of a guitar

Fire in the Belly is a tribute to the life and stories of Woodrow 'Woody' Wilson Guthrie.

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10th July 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
Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

With a Civic Trust guide, visit the Eastgate Chamber

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11th July 2025

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AirHop Gloucester - Opening Day!

Come and celebrate the launch of AirHop Gloucester!

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11th July 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
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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Stained Glass Making

In this 6 and a half hour workshop, you will gain an understanding and appreciation of the stained…

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12th July 2025

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9th August 2025
Morning Yoga at Gloucester Cathedral

You and a small group of other ticket holders will have exclusive access to the Cathedral before it…

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12th July 2025

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26th July 2025
Behind the Scenes Tour

Ever pondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum?

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12th July 2025

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14th February 2026
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
Si Cranstoun

Si Cranstoun is a fabulous throwback to the old swing blues shouters of the 1940s and 1950s.

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12th July 2025
Gloucester Festival of Archaeology

Explore Gloucester's 'hidden' history

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14th July 2025-26th July 2025
The large brown warehouse buildings of Gloucester Docks bordering the water of the canal, with narrowboats in the foreground.

Over the last 200 years the docks themselves have changed and each decade has left reminders of the…

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16th July 2025
Roman Gloucester Walks

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

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18th July 2025

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26th September 2025
Shrek Quiz

Shrek Quiz at Hop Kettle

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18th July 2025
Gloucester Quays Food Festival

We are excited to announce that on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July, our famous Food Festival is…

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19th July 2025

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20th July 2025
A photograph of Gloucester Docks including warehouse buildings, the canal and a narrowboat in the foreground.

Over the last 200 years the docks themselves have changed and each decade has left reminders of the…

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19th July 2025
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