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Things To Do Highlights

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…

Painswick Rococo Garden

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

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…

inside St Peter's Catholic Church

St Peter's is situated in the heart of the historic city of Gloucester and serves not only the…

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Hopewell Street Mural

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

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,…

Laser Quest Gloucester

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

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

Gloucester Antiques Centre has over 11,000 square feet of floor space spread across three floors,…

Sudeley Castle aerial view

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

Person playing football

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

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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

Around Cheltenham

Run by Blue Badge tourist guides Steve and Sean, Around Cheltenham offers fascinating and fun…

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!

Outdoor pitches

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

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

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

Nature in Art exterior

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

The swimming pool in GL1

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

Gloucester Cathedral exterior

A warm welcome awaits you at Gloucester Cathedral - one of the finest medieval buildings in the…

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

The Museum displays the remarkable story of the Soldiers of Gloucestershire who have served their…

Bike & E-Bike Hire from The Bicycle Hub

The Bicycle Hub is based at the Cheltenham Spa Railway Station within easy access of the spa town…

What's On Highlights

Ghosts & Giggles Logo

Held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night at 8pm, we go on a historical and paranormal tour…

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Haunted Tours

30th June 2023-31st December 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
Images of art in Gloucester shops 2024

Throughout May and June 2025, Gloucester Contemporary Artists will be working with local businesses…

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1st May 2025-30th June 2025
A guide dressed as a 17th century woman opening an old wooden front door.

Meet our costumed tour guides who represent actual people such as Bishop Hooper, who burned at the…

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Cathedral Quarter monthly Pop Up Market.

Join us for the monthly Cathedral Quarter Pop Up Market

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3rd May 2025-4th May 2025

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5th July 2025-6th July 2025

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6th September 2025
Art from Oksana Fursovych, a Ukrainian artist currently living in Cheltenham

Part of the Gloucester Ukraine Festival, the exhibition runs from the 3rd to the 18th or May.

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3rd May 2025-18th May 2025
VE Day 80 Celebration

Children and families will love exploring the museum galleries with their tribute to VE Day.

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3rd May 2025-5th May 2025
A nineteenth century pencil drawing of the young Charles Dickens next to a similar drawing of his wife Catherine.

The true story of the marriage of Charles and Catherine Dickens as told by playwright Ellie Dickens.

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3rd May 2025

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3rd May 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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Llanthony Secunda Priory

Step inside our beautifully restored medieval buildings, explore the landscaped grounds, and learn…

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4th May 2025
Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids

Join world record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo (they/them) who makes amazing music with just a…

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4th May 2025
Star Wars Trivia Knight

Hop Kettles Big Star Wars Quiz.

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4th May 2025
Guildhall Comedy Club

Guildhall Comedy Club brings the finest new touring comedians to Gloucester with local comedian Nik…

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6th May 2025
Robert Jon & The Wreck

Reigning from southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck has been taking the southern rock sound…

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7th May 2025
VE Day Official Proclamation

Gloucester Town Crier, Alan Myatt reads the official VE Day 80 proclamation

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8th May 2025
VE Day Beacon Lighting

VE Day 80 Beacon Lighting. Gloucester lights the Beacon as a symbol of peace. Beacons around…

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8th May 2025
VE Day Celebrations

A shared moment of celebration, a special VE Day History Huddle followed by music and dancing with…

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8th May 2025
RHS Malvern Spring Festival

RHS Malvern Spring Festival is a must-attend event in the UK's horticultural calendar.

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8th May 2025-11th May 2025
Walking Gallery art happening 20 May poster

The artists process through the city centre 'gate' streets carrying their art to promote the Adopt…

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10th May 2025
Ukrainian Craft Workshops

On the 10th and 17th of May we have a range of Ukrainian workshops.

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10th May 2025

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17th May 2025
A traditional Ukrainian beaded necklace, embroidered amulet and cloth doll ornament

As part of Gloucester Ukraine Festival, members of the local Ukrainian community are running…

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10th May 2025
VE Day Tea Dance

Get ready to step back in time and celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in true vintage style!

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10th May 2025
Parry – Songs of Farewell, plus Bach, Rheinberger and Hepplewhite

Gloucester Choral Society present an unforgettable musical experience that will transport you to a…

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10th May 2025
Wonderland Faery Parade

Calling all Fairies Steampunks Musicians Happy Wonderful Quirky people .

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10th May 2025
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