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Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

Westgate Park & Boating Lake

Westgate Park & Boating Lake is a 9-hectare open space on the banks of the River Severn.

Laser Quest Gloucester

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

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Planes at the Jet Age Museum

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

VRXPerience

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

270 Climbing

270 Climbing Park is home to one of Europe’s tallest, newest and most exciting high ropes course…

Blackfriars Priory

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

Bloomery

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

Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

Discover Paddling

Award-winning kayaking and paddleboarding experiences on the waterways of Saul Junction and…

Rainbow Square Street

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

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

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

Outdoor pitches

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

Alney Island Nature Reserve

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

People playing basketball

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

Greyfriars Priory

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

Person playing football

Gloucester City AFC were founded back in 1883 and currently compete in the National League North,…

Barnwood Park

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

Ghosts & Giggles

Ghosts & Giggles offers thrilling and informative tours that delve into the eerie and mysterious…

The Kings Theatre

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

A photo of Highnam Court

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

Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

Browse beautiful local arts and crafts or sign up to an upcoming workshop at the Gloucestershire…

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

Openings

Season

1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Gloucesters Best Roast

The best Sunday Roast in Gloucester, and the queues prove it.

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Season

1st January 2026-31st December 2026
Sunday Lunch at Brickhampton Court

Looking for the perfect place for a traditional Sunday roast near Cheltenham and Gloucester?

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Season

1st January 2026-31st December 2026
Museum Quiet Mornings

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

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Season

16th April 2026-15th April 2027
After Work Club

Long day? We've got you.

Openings

Season

5th May 2026-1st September 2026
WhipZone Sunday Market buy and sell your car, van, motorbike and campervan

The UK's Sunday Market for cars, vans, motorbikes and campervans

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Season

10th May 2026-31st December 2026
Margs on the Terrace

Pull up a chair, soak up the sun, and let the good times pour.

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Season

18th May 2026-1st September 2026
Live Violin Music with Frances every Tuesday between 11 am to 1 pm at Eastgate Indoor Market

Enjoy live violin music with Frances

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Season

19th May 2026-29th September 2026
City Guided Walks

Hear about the history of Gloucester from the Romans through to the Victorian era.

Openings

Season

22nd May 2026-30th September 2026
Members of the public looking at an artwork in a city centre business window

A public art trail showing contemporary art in the windows of over 20 businesses throughout the…

Openings

Season

4th July 2026-28th August 2026
Nines Golf League

Nines is a new golf league for Gloucestershire & Cheltenham golfers.

Openings

Season

6th July 2026-6th September 2026
Lloyd of the Flies Trail

From the 18th July until 7th September, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust are partnering with Aardman…

Openings

Season

17th July 2026-7th September 2026
Operation: Museum Heist

Enemy soldiers have infiltrated the museum and are attempting to steal our treasured artefacts!

Openings

Season

18th July 2026-30th August 2026
We're Going on a Hattie Hunt Afternoon Tea

Join us this summer for a magical family afternoon tea adventure at Hatherley Manor!

Openings

Season

20th July 2026-30th August 2026
Painted signs at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester

Visit the National Waterways Museum Gloucester this summer to explore our "Written on the…

Openings

Season

21st July 2026-29th August 2026
Nxt Gen Summer events

A Summer programme of events for deaf and hard of hearing tweens and teens aged 9 - 16.

Openings

Season

22nd July 2026-26th August 2026
Foodie Passport

Embark on a delectable journey through Gloucester's finest independent eateries.

Openings

Season

1st August 2026-31st October 2026
Children enjoying arts and crafts at the museum

Complete all 9 challenges in and around the museum to collect your prize.

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Season

1st August 2026-31st August 2026
Lines Of Resistance

Watch artist Russell Haines complete his monumental painting telling the story of Gloucester's…

Openings

Season

3rd August 2026-28th August 2026
The Ready-Set-Sing Family Trail

Can you help the Cathedral's new chorister, Clara, get ready for her first big service at…

Openings

Season

5th August 2026-1st November 2026
MP Cameron Thomas and Cllr Anne Radley visit Cathy Steed's studio.

Members of Gloucester Contemporary Artists will open their studios – here is a chance to meet the…

Openings

Season

15th August 2026-23rd August 2026
A skateboarder performs a trick on a skateable sculpture made of wood and metal on an urban street, showcasing skill and style amidst vibrant surround

Drift Tricks: Tidelines is an exciting programme bringing 9 large-scale skateable sculptures to…

Openings

Season

17th August 2026-22nd August 2026
Summer Crafts

Get creative with our family-friendly craft sessions, designed to keep young minds busy throughout…

Openings

Season

18th August 2026

Season

20th August 2026
King's Bastion

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

Openings

Season

18th August 2026
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