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People playing basketball

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

The ski slope at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre

Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre is one of the longest outdoor artificial ski slopes in the UK…

Regency Bike Tour

The Regency Bike Tour is a new, self-guided bike tour of Cheltenham.

Brickhampton Court

Brickhampton Court comprises of two charming tree lined golf courses that over the years have…

Barnwood Park

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

Painswick Rococo Garden

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

Blackfriars Priory

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

Person playing football

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

Discover de Crypt

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

St John's Northgate Church

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

All Bars

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

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

Young Owls

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

Dr Jenner's House and Museum

Dr Jenner’s House and Museum shares the story of a country doctor; a remarkable discovery;…

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…

270 Climbing

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

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,…

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

Collection of restored Victorian warehouses, with shops, museums, restaurants and cafe bars. Boat…

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

A photo of St Michael's Tower

Walking tours of the City of Gloucester. Hear about many famous characters and their associations…

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.

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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.

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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
Photo of an entry to the competition last year

A free public art competition for adults (first prize £100) and children (16 and under) (first…

Openings

Season

4th July 2026-15th 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!

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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.

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Season

22nd July 2026-26th August 2026
Solo Stone Exhibition

My Journey With Stone is a free solo stone sculpture exhibition of 20 stone carvings by local…

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Season

1st August 2026-16th August 2026
Children enjoying arts and crafts at the museum

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

Openings

Season

1st August 2026-31st August 2026
The hand-painted fascia sign above the entrance to the Gate

A two-week group exhibition of work by members of Gloucester Contemporary Artists

Openings

Season

3rd August 2026-16th 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…

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Season

5th August 2026-1st November 2026
Inspire to Empower

A free Boxing & Mental wellbeing programme from the 10th - 14th of August for 8-15 year olds.

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Season

10th August 2026-14th August 2026
Summer Crafts

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

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11th August 2026

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13th August 2026

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18th August 2026

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20th August 2026
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