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Welcome to the city of Gloucester

Things To Do Highlights

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…

Barnwood Park

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

Westgate Park & Boating Lake

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

Gloucestershire Archives

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

St Mary de Lode Church

St. Mary de Lode is the city's oldest Parish Church being built in the 12th Century. It was built…

Robinswood Hill

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

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

Tour and Explore with Anne Bartlett

Tour and Explore Gloucester with Anne Bartlett - Blue Badge Tour Guide and Tour Director. Discover…

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…

Young Owls

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

Sudeley Castle aerial view

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

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

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

outside the Museum of Gloucester

Found within the City of Gloucester is an internationally important collection of treasures of over…

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…

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

If you love colour then you will adore this kaleidoscopic street, now fondly known as 'The Rainbow…

Rainbow Square Street

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

Blackfriars Priory

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

Greyfriars Priory

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

The stage at Gloucester Guildhall

Gloucester's premier arts venue featuring art galleries, cinema and live musical and theatrical…

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

Aerial view of Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester

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

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!

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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
Abject Fantasies: Solo Art Exhibition by LJ Ellam

ABJECT FANTASIES, an exhibition of paintings, sculptures and installations by LJ Ellam. Opening at…

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27th April 2026-3rd May 2026
A black and white photograph of a crowd of people outdoors raising their fists in the air. They are wearing shirts, jackets, flat caps and trilby hats

A free exhibition featuring personal objects, stories and images connected with campaigns from the…

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2nd May 2026-23rd May 2026
Orchard Street Food & Craft Market

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

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Gloucester Storytelling-Cafe

Join us at Gloucester Storytelling Café on 7th May when Fiona Eadie tells us traditional tales of…

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7th May 2026
Civic Trust Tours: Roman Gloucester Walks

Starting from the Museum in Brunswick Road, your first stop will be the Eastgate Chamber, where you…

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8th May 2026

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A man in an Edwardian suit and flat cap standing outside an old oak doo

Explore our historic listed buildings with one of our qualified guides and learn about the lives of…

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ZZ Toppd Tribute

This two hour show is the ultimate tribute to the Texas Blues legends

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8th May 2026
The House of Love

Shiny ringing guitars, pseudo-psychedelic melodies, and bursts of noise

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8th May 2026
Culture & Company

Monthly Arts and Social Club for people over 50. This club is free to attend, however booking is…

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9th May 2026

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Tower Tours

Climb 269 steps to the top of Gloucester's most iconic landmark and enjoy breathtaking views of 40…

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9th May 2026

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13th June 2026
Polish Heritage Day in Gloucester

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Polish culture, community, and tradition at Polish Heritage…

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9th May 2026
The Puppini Sisters

Close harmonies, corsets and clever covers.

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9th May 2026
Colour Up For Kids

Get ready for a splash of colour, bubbles, music, and inflatables!

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9th May 2026
On the Left, three young men on bass guitar, mandolin and drums and a young woman singing. On the Right, a man with short grey hair singing and playin

Join us for an evening of protest songs from local musicians and songwriters to commemorate 100…

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9th May 2026
Zine Workshop

Got something to say? Say it in print. Fold it, cut it, collage it — welcome to the wonderfully…

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10th May 2026

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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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10th May 2026-31st December 2026
A family looking at one of our LEGO MOCS

A LEGO fan event dedicated to all things brick!

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10th May 2026
Big Harmony Gloucester

Come and sing in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary de Crypt in central Gloucester on Sunday…

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10th May 2026
After Ours

Live Music Friday at Brickhampton Court!

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15th May 2026
Eastgate Chamber

The history of Gloucester from the 2nd century through to the 18th century is visible in the…

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The Emo Pub Quiz at Hop Kettle in Gloucester Docks.

The Emo Quiz is back, and we've got a whole quiz where the questions are music questions featuring…

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15th May 2026
Three young women holding a fabric banner with colourful lettering sewn onto it

Three young activists trace the legacy of Greenham Common Women's Peace protest forty years on and…

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15th May 2026

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15th May 2026
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