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Blackfriars

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

Slimbridge

Award-winning visitor centre, home to a variety of wildfowl and wetland creatures that will…

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

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

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…

St Michael's Tower

The impressive St Michael’s Tower is situated in the centre of Gloucester at The Cross. It is a…

Discover de Crypt

St. Mary de Crypt is a 15th Century Church in the centre of Gloucester. It is famous for it’s Tudor…

Laser Quest Gloucester

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

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

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

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

St John's Northgate Church

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

Bloomery

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

Young Owls

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

Nature in Art exterior

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

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

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

Painswick Rococo Garden

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

A bee painted on a fuse box

Take part in the #BouncingBack Urban Art Nature Trail. Find all the images and complete the…

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

People playing basketball

Gloucester Basketball compete as the Gloucester City Queens in the WBBL.

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,…

VRXPerience

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

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

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

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

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

Performers on stage at The Kings Theatre

Tucked just off Eastgate Street, close to the heart of Gloucester City Centre is this little gem of…

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

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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
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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James Gilchrist

Songs by Gustav and Imogen Holst, Benjamin Britten, John Dowland, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Madeleine…

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7th March 2026
Library Tours

Located up a winding spiral staircase, the medieval library at Gloucester Cathedral contains a…

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7th March 2026

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A cartoon style image of some giant crystals in a forest pool

A fun learning experience where children can find out about the crystals associated with each…

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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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Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to Mars

Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it.

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7th March 2026
James Acaster

Comedian James Acaster unleashes his infectious energy as he explores his love/hate relationship…

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10th March 2026
Filipino Heritage Day 2025 funded by Together Gloucester

Join us for a free evening of creative decision making with Together Gloucester and Gloucester Soup…

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11th March 2026
A collage of board game photos.

Game Night but make it Hop Kettle

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12th March 2026
Llanthony Secunda Priory

Join Martin Watts from Cotswold Archaeology as he describes the archaeological recording undertaken…

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12th March 2026
Inua stands against a brightly coloured, patterned backdrop, wearing glasses, a blue shirt and a traditional patterned hat.

Inua Ellams and Fuel present An Evening with an Immigrant

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12th March 2026
A watercolour painting of a basket of brown eggs on a table with two sets of plates and knives.

Cathy Tattersfield and Jess Arrowsmith, known as "TatterSmith", are bringing their new album of…

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12th March 2026
A photo of a woman sitting in a field of purple flowers surrounding her and tall trees behind her. She is wearing blue knee-high boots and a black lac

Kate Nash returns to the Guildhall stage for the first time since performing in Gloucester over 10…

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13th March 2026
Mother's Day 1

The best roast. The best place. The best lady in your life.

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15th March 2026
Ferocious Dog UK Farewell Tour 2026

Ferocious Dog are a six-piece band who deal in a vibrant vein of Celtic-folk infused punk rock,…

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15th March 2026
Llanthony Secunda Priory

Join us for a tour of the Grade I and Grade II listed buildings.

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15th March 2026

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15th March 2026
Llanthony Secunda Priory

Join us for a chance to look inside the buildings and learn more about the Priory from our…

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15th March 2026
Event poster for James Bass Chatfield at Our House at the Food Dock.

Head into Our House to enjoy a live music session from the wildly talented James 'Bass' Chatfield…

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19th March 2026
A collage of board game photos.

Game Night but make it Hop Kettle

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19th March 2026
Pizza making class at the Food Dock.

We'll show you the ropes… the rest is on you

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20th March 2026
BIFF to the Future

The iconic villain of "Back to the Future" takes centre stage in this comedic reimagination of…

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20th March 2026
Gloucester Half Marathon

Join RunThrough for an exciting event in the scenic Gloucester Park

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22nd March 2026
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