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Welcome to the city of Gloucester

Things To Do Highlights

Bloomery

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

Gloucester Prison

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

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

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

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

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

Greyfriars Priory

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

High St Tredworth

Discover the most decorated street in Gloucester!!

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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

Ten Pin

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

Person playing football

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

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…

Hopewell Street Mural

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

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

Laser Quest Gloucester

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

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

St John's Northgate Church

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

Around Cheltenham

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

Briery Hill Llamas

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

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

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

Blackfriars

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

Gloucester Cathedral exterior

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

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

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…

Tour and Explore with Anne Bartlett

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

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

Openings

Season

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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Season

18th September 2025-26th March 2026
Hatherley Manor

Join Hatherley Manor for your Christmas celebrations!

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Season

22nd November 2025-17th January 2026
Gloucester History Festival Winter Warmer

The Gloucester History Festival Winter Warmer is back with 50 compelling talks and controversial…

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Season

28th December 2025-11th February 2026
The January Challenge

The January Challenge is 31 days of quick, fun and free creative prompts to spark imagination and…

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Season

1st January 2026-31st January 2026
Ghosts & Giggles

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

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1st January 2026-31st December 2026
A cartoon style image of some giant crystals in a forest pool

Got a kid who loves collecting crystals? Bring them along to this fun alternative wellbeing session…

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10th January 2026

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31st January 2026
The Royal Opera: La Traviata

At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisian courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo…

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Season

14th January 2026
The Smiths Ltd

The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths.

Openings

Season

17th January 2026
Fawlty Towers Weekend 17/01/2026

You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will…

Openings

Season

17th January 2026-18th January 2026
A group of Morris dancers in white outfits with bells and sticks dancing in front of a crowd of people in winter outdoors

Welcome in the new year with our traditional folk ceremony!

Openings

Season

17th January 2026
National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on…

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Season

22nd January 2026
Peter Pan

Fly away to Neverland with The Hardwicke Players' Annual Pantomime!

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22nd January 2026

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23rd January 2026

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24th January 2026

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24th January 2026
Wrestling Spectacular Gloucester

Live Pro-Wrestling Mega Show comes to Gloucester for an all action packed evening of family…

Openings

Season

24th January 2026
Gloucester Cajun & Zydeco Festival 2026

Europe's longest running Cajun & Zydeco festival is back for its 32nd year.

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Season

30th January 2026-1st February 2026
Shop Gloucester

Love Gloucester is your chance to rediscover the city, from its historic streets and stunning…

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Season

1st February 2026-28th February 2026
Guildhall Comedy Club

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

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Season

3rd February 2026

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7th April 2026

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2nd June 2026
Various shades of denim embroidered with beautiful geometric patterns in white thread

Join us for an introduction to Sashiko and Boro: Japanese hand stitching techniques for mending and…

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4th February 2026

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11th February 2026

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18th February 2026

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25th February 2026

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4th March 2026
A smiling man with curly white hair holding an acoustic guitar.

Gloucestershire's very own Johnny Coppin is a singer/songwriter,

Openings

Season

5th February 2026
Fred, a two-foot-tall white cloth puppet, is stood dramatically with his arms and one leg stuck out, lit up against a darker background. His three pup

Hijinx, in association with Blind Summit, present Meet Fred.

Openings

Season

5th February 2026
The Royal Ballet: Woolf Works

Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling…

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Season

9th February 2026
Gloucester Folk Trail

From traditional tunes to hands-on workshops and lively ceilidhs, the Gloucester Folk Trail offers…

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Season

13th February 2026-15th February 2026
Ghosts & Giggles: Family Tour of Haunted Gloucester

A spooky stroll through Gloucester's hidden history. Starts at Museum of Gloucester

Openings

Season

13th February 2026
Hundred Watt Club

An evening of burlesque & cabaret!

Openings

Season

14th February 2026
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