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Aerial view of Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester

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

Gloucester Prison

With its rich history and interesting use, Gloucester Prison is a must visit!

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…

Bloomery

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

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

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

Gloucester Walking Tours App

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

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

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

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

Gloucestershire Archives

Gloucestershire Archives preserves historical records and makes them available for research e.g.…

Adventure 001 Helicopters

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

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…

Hopewell Street Mural

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

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

All are welcomed

Martial arts club dedicated to promote and develop Korean Martial arts WonHwaDo in Gloucester and…

Digi Wall

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

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…

St. Oswald's Priory

St. Oswald's Priory was founded by Lady Aethelflaed of Mercia, daughter of Alfred the Great, around…

Barnwood Park

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

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

St John's Northgate Church

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

Nature in Art exterior

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

Discover de Crypt

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

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

Slimbridge

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

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Museum Quiet Mornings

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

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16th April 2026-15th April 2027
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
RONiN

A fearless woman swordfighter faces off against powerful adversaries, challenging both herself and…

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22nd 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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23rd April 2026

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30th April 2026
MC Hammersmith

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

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23rd 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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24th April 2026

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29th May 2026

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4th September 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
Bravado

Bravado will assume control.

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24th April 2026
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
Docks Guided Walks

As part of Gloucester's Heritage Harbour - A Weekend by Water, guided walks of the the historic…

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25th April 2026

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25th April 2026

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26th April 2026

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26th April 2026
Kathleen and May

Explore the cargo hold

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25th April 2026

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26th April 2026
Dry Dock Music

T. Nielsen's Historic Dry Dock - A chance to access the bottom of the dry dock.

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25th April 2026

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26th April 2026
Boaters' Crafts Group

Join the Boaters' Crafts Group on Saturday 25th April at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester…

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25th April 2026
Dockside Detectives Trail

Find the location of where we have taken each photo, answer the questions and bring it back to the…

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25th April 2026

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26th April 2026
A Weekend by Water - Let's Paddle

A guided paddle in Gloucester Docks, experience SUP, canoeing and kayaking.

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25th April 2026

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26th April 2026
National Waterways Museum

Visit the National Waterways Museum Gloucester for a fun and educational day out.

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25th April 2026-26th 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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2nd May 2026

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9th May 2026

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13th June 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
Bless My Homeland Forever

Historic, Noble and Traditional Ukrainian Music

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25th April 2026
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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25th April 2026

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16th May 2026
Llanthony Secunda Priory

Join us for to explore Llanthony Secunda Priory as part of A Weekend by Water – celebrating…

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26th April 2026
Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs

Gloucester Rugby host fellow West Country side, Exeter Chiefs, in a hotly anticipated Gallagher…

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26th April 2026
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