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The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

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

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

Gloucester Walking Tours App

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

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

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

Rainbow Square Street

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

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,…

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…

Digi Wall

Housed in an old Victorian Warehouse, near Gloucester's Historic Docks, The Warehouse Climbing…

Barnwood Park

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

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…

Llanthony Secunda Priory

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

270 Climbing

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

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

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

All Bars

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

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…

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

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

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

Briery Hill Llamas

Briery Hill Llama farm is perfectly situated in 9 acres of stunning woodland, on a 32 acre site,…

Ghosts & Giggles

Ghosts & Giggles offers thrilling and informative tours that delve into the eerie and mysterious…

The swimming pool in GL1

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

Outdoor pitches

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

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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
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
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
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
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
Gloucester Storytelling Cafe

Nights are drawing in and strange tales will abound at Gloucester Storytelling Café on November 6th

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6th November 2025
The Remarkable Ben Hart

Following sold-out shows around the world, Ben Hart returns with a brand-new show - his most…

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6th November 2025
A trio of young musicians with a violin, concertina and double bass, next to a young man playing the accordion

A double-header gig showcasing two rising stars in the instrumental folk music scene

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6th November 2025
Venus 2.0 // Impermanence

Follow the scandalous true story of a Suffragette-turned-Fascist through a time travelling cabaret.

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7th November 2025

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8th November 2025
Iron Ladies poster

Iron Ladies is the untold story of the working-class women who, during the 1984–85 Miners' Strike,…

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8th November 2025

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12th November 2025
Behind the Scenes Tour

Ever pondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum?

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8th November 2025
Churchdown Art Group Exhibition

25 artists showcasing 250 paintings

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8th November 2025
The Half Light

The Half Light are from London and play twilight pop.

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8th November 2025
A headshot of the author and a cover image of her book You Had Me at Pumpkin Patch, with text including the same information included in the event lis

Anita Faulkner's latest novel, You Had Me at Pumpkin Patch, will transport you to a farm in the…

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8th November 2025
Llanthony Secunda priory Wedding Ready

We are excited to invite you to a Winter Wedding Showcase at Llanthony Secunda Priory...

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8th November 2025
Two rows of Market Stalls with people browsing.

The Christmas Markets return this year with a fabulous range of festive gifts, locally produced…

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Sam Avery: Thunderstorm

Back with a bang, award-winning comedian Sam Avery returns with his electrifying new show,…

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8th November 2025
Remembrance Sunday

Service of Remembrance and Wreath Laying

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9th November 2025
Rethinking enclosure

The Gloucestershire Branch of the national Historical Association welcomes you to hear Professor…

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10th November 2025
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