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The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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

A photo of St Michael's Tower

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

Cyclists in front of a Cheltenham sign

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

Gloucester Prison

Activites taking place in the abandoned haunted prison in the middle of Gloucester include: Airsoft…

Terry Jeynes Ski Coaching

Ski lessons and ski coaching for individuals and groups at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre.…

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

Bloomery

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

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…

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

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

Tour and Explore with Anne Bartlett

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

VRXPerience

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

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

Get ready to walk a real life rainbow! If you love colour then you will adore this kaleidoscopic…

Outdoor pitches

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

Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

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

Regency Bike Tour

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

Rainbow Square Street

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

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

Stand-up paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks, canal and River Severn. We’ll take you through water…

Ten Pin

Tenpin bowling is great fun for everyone so visit Gloucester Tenpin where you will be provided with…

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

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

270 Climbing

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

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

Family friendly traditional cinema close to the heart of Gloucester. We show a range of quality…

Gloucestershire Archives

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

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

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

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…

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
Community Cafe

Please come and join us at our Community Cafe coffee morning

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1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Quiet Mornings

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

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18th September 2025-26th March 2026
Weirdsmith - Pop up shop

We're a group of local professional artists who are opening up a pop up shop on Westgate street in…

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1st October 2025-25th December 2025
Tessy Tumblepot's Potion Trail

This Halloween, help Tessy Tumblepot, the museum's most muddled witch, brew her magical potion!

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14th October 2025-2nd November 2025
Sunday Lunch for a year!

️ Win a Free Sunday Roast for a Year! ️

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15th October 2025-3rd November 2025
half term family trail

This October half term, the Garden will be alive with time-travel magic!

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18th October 2025-2nd November 2025
Make Your Mark

Make Your Mark is a giant communal artwork made from tape, created by the people of Gloucester,…

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25th October 2025-31st March 2026
The Time Is Now

Three brilliant Gloucester residents, three historic communities, three extraordinary portraits by…

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25th October 2025-4th January 2026
Autumn Threads

Autumn Threads at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester!   

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25th October 2025-1st November 2025
The Plotters revenge

This year, the plotters are back, and they want REVENGE.

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1st November 2025
Sea Shanties & Songs of the Sea Fundraiser

A fundraiser event aboard Tall Ship, the Kathleen & May, lying in Gloucester Docks.

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1st November 2025

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2nd November 2025
Community in Nature Lantern Making

Join local artist, Ally Goff to create a lantern from recycled materials.

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1st November 2025
Halloween murder mystery night

For one chilling night, Hatherley Manor invites you to solve the haunting mystery that grips the…

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1st November 2025
Emmanuel Sonubi

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee and Best Show nominee, Emmanuel Sonubi is back on tour…

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1st November 2025
Medieval Mercenary Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

Join our Medieval Mercenary Sir Miles for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber.

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1st November 2025

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15th November 2025

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13th December 2025

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31st December 2025
Gloucester Quays Toy Appeal

This Christmas, help Gloucester Quays bring joy to children spending the festive season at…

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1st November 2025-21st December 2025
Gloucester Mind Body Spirit Show - November 2025

Experience Holistic Wellness at the Gloucester Mind Body Spirit Show.

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2nd November 2025
Poster advertising art exhibition by John Steed and Caroline McCatty 3 to 9 Nov at The Gate, 21 Westgate Street.

An exhibition of sculptures

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3rd November 2025-9th November 2025
Set within the stunning Pillar & Lucy House at Gloucester Quays

A Sparkling Season of Celebration at Coal Kitchen Gloucester Quays. This Christmas, step into…

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3rd November 2025-5th January 2026
Guildhall Comedy Club - Dan Evans & El Baldhino

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

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4th November 2025
People laughing and joining in with morris dancing.

Join Strike A Light for an evening of folk dance from around the world, brought to life with a…

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4th November 2025
Splice & Rorschach

A spellbinding display of impressive acrobatics, bodily contortions, dazzling costumes and…

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5th November 2025
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