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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,…

Barnwood Park

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

Llanthony Secunda Priory

Situated in the heart of Gloucester Docks, the Priory is within walking distance of the Quays…

Couple relaxing on hire boat in Gloucester Docks

Self-drive electric motorboats that can be hired from the Barge Arm of the docks. Prices from £30.…

Experience 1000 years of history at Gloucester Cathedral

Immerse yourself in your favourite film or TV show when you sign up to a Brit Movie Tour. Walk…

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…

St John's Northgate Church

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

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

Roman and medieval gate-towers and moat in underground exhibition chamber.

Nature in Art exterior

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

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

Robinswood Hill

Two-hundred and fifty acres of open countryside with viewpoint, pleasant walks, waymarked nature…

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

Blackfriars

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

Lower Slaughter

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

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

Beautiful 60 acre arboretum with colour and interest all year round. Browse the walled garden plant…

Hopewell Street Mural

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

Young Owls

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

VRXPerience

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

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

An exquisite Tudor timber-framed building that was once the Folk Museum. It is now a community…

Gloucester Walking Tours App

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

Bloomery

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

Ninja Warrior UK logo

Inspired by ITV’s hit programme Ninja Warrior UK! You can climb, balance, jump, swing across…

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
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
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
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
Second Hand Summer Challenge

Everyone loves a bargain and this summer there's more reason than ever to hunt some out in…

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7th July 2025-24th August 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
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
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
CathedrALE at Gloucester Cathedral

This summer, Gloucester Cathedral is teaming up with Gloucester Brewery to launch CathedrALE – a…

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14th July 2025-31st August 2025
A hand sewn cuddly toy eel made from black velvet with gold paisley patterns and gold button eyes

Find the cuddly toy eels hidden around our historic building, write down the letters and unscramble…

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19th July 2025-1st September 2025
Cinema

Here at Sherborne Cinema we are confident that we have you covered this June/July

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21st July 2025-31st August 2025
A screen print of two eels underwater surrounded by seaweed

In partnership with the Somerset Wildlife Trust and international eel expert Andy Don, she has…

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22nd July 2025-28th August 2025
Discover Archaeology Trail

The city of Gloucester is pleased to announce the launch of the Discover Archaeology Trail, a…

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25th July 2025-21st September 2025
Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival 2025

Music-lovers in Gloucestershire are in luck that the Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival is back…

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25th July 2025-3rd August 2025
Meet, Make, Play

Join us for Meet, Make, Play, a free, interactive festival where families can connect, explore, and…

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2nd August 2025
Team Competition Switchback Podium 2024.

Come to Bugsboarding for an action-packed weekend! Spectators go FREE!

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2nd August 2025-3rd August 2025
Cathedral Quarter Pop Up Create & Make

Join us for the monthly Cathedral Quarter Pop Up Market

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2nd August 2025-3rd August 2025

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6th September 2025
GFM radio station celebrating 25 years of broadcasting

This Event is to celebrate GFM radio station broadcasting for 25 years. We will have live music and…

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2nd August 2025
Four crocheted "granny squares" with the anarchy symbol sewn into them

Fancy giving some old clothes a bold new makeover?

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2nd August 2025
Art-In-The-City-Plein-Air-Competition

Dive into a day of creativity and community at Art in the City 2025!

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2nd August 2025
Orchard Street Food & Craft Market

Join us on the first weekend of the month from March to October for our monthly Orchard Street Food…

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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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