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The summer holidays are starting here in Gloucestershire so here are some things to get up to in Gloucester this summer!
Lions At Large
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Lions at Large – The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail has ‘roared’ into the streets of Cheltenham and Gloucester, for the Summer of 2025,
The trail sees 32 large Lion sculptures, designed and painted by local artists; celebrating Gloucestershire’s rich history, culture and diversity. They are joined by the Cub Club – a pride of little Lions lovingly created by local schools and community groups.
Download the App and follow the trail across Gloucester and Cheltenham, claiming rewards as you go, complete them all and you can be in with the chance of winning two fabulous free days out in both destinations. 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. Once the trail finishes, the pride will be reunited for a roaring farewell weekend, the cubs will return to their home schools and groups, and the large lions will be auctioned off to raise funds for the Big Space Cancer Appeal.
Get Retro
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Vintage fashion, retro music festival, hundreds of classic cars, all in one fabulous FREE family day out!
Gloucester Goes Retro will be driving into the city on Saturday 23 August! One of the highlights of the city’s vibrant festival calendar, Gloucester Goes Retro features over 500 classic vehicles filling the historic Gate Streets and Gloucester Docks.
You will find famous car brands from yesteryear including Aston Martin, Jensen, Bentley, Triumph, Morris and Alvis to name just a few. Incredible vehicles from the 1900s through the Roaring Twenties and the War Years to the gleaming chrome of the fifties, the iconic designs of the Swinging Sixties, sports cars from the eighties and an instant nostalgia hit from nineties classics.
Visit A Museum
Take a trip to the Museum of Gloucester to see the Moomin ABC exhibition! Settle down for an hour to explore the magic world of the Moomins with your family and immerse yourself in the adventures of Moominmamma, Sniff, Stinky, Little My, Hodgkins, Snuffkin and Snorkmaiden! In this incredible interactive exhibition, brought to Museum of Gloucester by the award-winning Bakehouse Factory, you can go on an amazing adventure centred on Tove Jansson's iconic stories.
Alongside the Moomin ABC exhibition, you can find a range of Moomin inspired activities and workshops such as Moomin Tales & Adventure, Commit Wishes: A Moomin Story & Craft Adventure, Lego Moominvalley: Moomintroll’s Maker Time, Lego Moominvalley: Snufkin’s Quiet Corner, and Lego Moominvalley: Little My’s Fidgety Fun! They even have a Moomin Gift Shop!
The Discovery Centre is a new addition to the Museums ins Gloucester! As the city changes and buildings are built, what's hidden becomes found, and many of these finds are now held in hundreds of boxes in Museum of Gloucester's collection. Now, with the help of Cotswold Archaeology, The Discovery Centre team are opening up these boxes to explore the incredible stories from beneath our feet – who knows what treasures they might find? And you can witness this in here!
Take a 'Journey Through Britain' in the award winning National Waterways Museum Gloucester, which tells the 200 year story of inland waterways. Two quaysides of historic craft to investigate. The specialist book/gift shop and boat trips all make for an excellent day out. They also have free family yoga, chill out spaces, paddling taster sessions, bridge building, Let's Create days and quilting this summer!
The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum makes for an enjoyable visit for all. There is something for everyone from researchers to young children, from detailed archives and research facilities to children’s quizzes that help to explore and explain the displays. Visitors can experience what it was like for soldiers and their families throughout the last three hundred years.
Enjoy A Film
Sherborne Cinema aims to provide quality affordable film entertainment for adults and younger family audiences in a beautiful art-deco setting which reflects the golden age of traditional cinema. They also offer a range of affordable hot and cold drinks and snacks. Head down to Sherborne Cinema for a range of films for all the family such as Bad Guys 2, Elio, How To Train Your Dragon, Smurfs, Fantastic 4 and many more!
Visit The Cathedral
There is an array of things to do at Gloucester Cathedral this summer. Take part in there family trail ‘Cubs in the Cathedral’ where you can find a pride of playful lion cubs, each one uniquely decorated by local schools and community groups!
While you are find the lion cubs, you can also visit the ‘Crafts That Built The Cathedral Exhibition’ which 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.
Families can also discover health, history and community this summer with their fun-filled activity days!
Take In Nature
Get outdoors and enjoy the nice weather in some of Gloucester green spaces! Robinswood Hill is a great picnic sight for all the family, with an onsite cafe and park! Why not walk to the top and appreciate the view!
Alney Island is a serene nature reserve for walking, biking and bird watching amid grasslands & riverside scenery!
Gloucester Park is the largest parkland in the city and has a large play area for children and a skate park for older kids. It also provides a location for a number of groups such as boot camps, tai chi and yoga.
Grab A Bite
There are some great food & drink places for you to ty this summer!
The Gloucester Food Dock is home to 12 independent restaurants, bars, and cafes. With a range of cuisine including pizza, steak, burgers, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, and a selection of brunch and cocktail menus, there is something for everyone!
The much-loved Dr Foster’s, located in the picturesque waterside setting of Gloucester Docks, reopened last year as a gastropub, with a fresh and re-imagined concept, which is being brought to life by A Rule of Tum.
A favourite of ours is Spago Creperia, located opposite the LV14 SULA Lightship landmark. A unique restaurant serving authentic tapas and the most delectable crepes you ever will try, bringing a taste of Spain to Gloucester Docks.
Family Fun
Have fun with all the family this summer!
Ready for an exhilarating adventure? Visit VRXP UK, Gloucester’s top virtual reality arcade! Dive into immersive VR gaming, test your driving skills in our VR racing experiences, or challenge your mind with our thrilling escape rooms. Whether you’re looking for heart-pounding action or strategic puzzles, VRXP has something for everyone.
270 Climbing has a range of exciting indoor and outdoor aerial adventure activities. They are home to one of the largest, tallest and most challenging ropes course in Europe! And they also have one of the most comprehensive bouldering centres in the country! Perfect family fun!
Putt Putt Social in Kings Walk features nine-hole courses inspired by the beauty and buzz of the Far East, with feature holes at every turn with the courses developed to test keen golfers' skills! You will also be able to tuck into some incredible food created by popular Japanese restaurant You Me Sushi!
Alongside Putt Putt Social is Laser Quest, the UK's most immersive laser-tag experience, pitting teams against each other in the pulse-pounding action of the captivating, spaced-themed Laser Quest Arena!
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