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July is a jam packed month here in Gloucester! With ROARsome fun, exhibitions, festivals, and live music, it looks to be the best month so far this year!
Lions at Large
11 July - 14 September
For the Summer of 2025, Lions at Large – The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail will be ‘roaring’ onto the streets of Cheltenham and Gloucester! Over 30 large Lion sculptures will be designed and painted by local artists; celebrating Gloucestershire’s rich history, culture and diversity. They will be joined by the Cub Club – a pride of little Lions lovingly created by local schools and community groups. This is a fun, free and family-friendly Wild in Art event. Streets, parks and open spaces will dazzle with their vibrant colours and surprising designs. Helping to bring together our community to explore and feel pride in their local area!
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Ghosts & Ancestors: A Moomin Story & Craft Adventure
02 July
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Inspired by The Exploits of Moominpappa, where ghosts and ancestors appear by fireplace, this storytelling and craft session explores the mysterious and playful spirits of Moomin stories. You'll create your own island ghosts and ancestors using pom-poms and fabric - no sewing needed! Turn them into decorations to hang at home or transform into a keychain to carry with you!
Orchard St Food & Craft Market
05 - 06 July
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Located at the stunning Gloucester Quays, the market offers a great mix of delicious, locally sourced food and drink, artisan arts and crafts, jewellery, homeware, plants and seasonal goods, plus amazing streetfood and bars. Come along, enjoy great food and drink, soak up the atmosphere of market day and meet the friendly, dedicated, and enthusiastic producers.
Library Tour & Tea Package
08 July
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Located up a winding spiral staircase, the medieval library at Gloucester Cathedral contains a wonderful collection of books and manuscripts dating back to the 11th century. Join the Cathedral on one of the dates below for a rare opportunity to take a peek inside, to hear about the history of the Library and explore the medieval items in the collection.
Cubs in the Cathedral
11 July - 14 September
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While you're exploring the Lions at Large trail in the city and outside the Cathedral, don't forget to step inside Gloucester Cathedral! Hidden around the building are a pride of playful lion cubs, each one uniquely decorated by local schools and community groups. Can you find them all?
Crafts That Built The Cathedral
12 July - 07 September
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Crafts that Built the Cathedral celebrates the heritage skills behind Gloucester Cathedral. Throughout 2025, participants have taken part in specialist workshops and community events led by experts in the field. This exhibition showcases and celebrates some of their glorious creations. Enjoy taking them all in on a visit this summer or have a go at participating in a workshop yourself!
Gloucester Festival of Archaeology
14 July - 26 July
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Explore Gloucester's 'hidden' history with lots to see and do, including family activities, fascinating talks, 3D interactive art, tours, meet the detectorists and archaeologists. Plus, lots of FREE activities!
Gloucester Quays Food Festival
19 - 20 July
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Gloucester Quays famous Food Festival is back to cook up a storm at the historic docks. If you love cooking, watching talented TV chefs show you how it's done - this is a 'must save' date for your diary! Get ready for a weekend filled with culinary delights, live cooking demos, fantastic shopping from over 150 traders, live music, and a feast for the senses. Don't miss out on this tasty event!
The Giant Balloon Show
20 July
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The Giant Balloon Show will have the audience in stitches and in awe simultaneously. Expect feverous balloon sculptures, high energy comic performance and of course the all important giant balloon! Take everything you know about balloons, add an award winning entertainer and an 80's soundtrack, and twist that into a highly entertaining show for the whole family.
Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival
25 July - 03 August
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Music-lovers in Gloucestershire are in luck that the Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival is back in the city! Multiple performances across multiple venues including Cafe Rene, Dick Whittington's, The Drunken Duck, Engalnd's Glory, The Fountain Inn, Hop Kettle, and more!
Outdoor Theatre - Alice Through The Looking Glass
27 July
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This adaptation by Michael Whitmore, performed at Llanthony Secunda Priory, faithfully charts the fabulous, wonderful and rather perplexing world created by the great Lewis Carroll and retaining the particularly British humour and quirkiness we've all come to hold dear in these classic tales: truly a show for all the family.
For a full list of what's on in July, click HERE!
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