Easter weekend will soon be upon us and there is lots going on in the city, and lots of Easter Activities over the coming weeks too. Find some of the highlights below ...


The Secret Easter Garden Trail

Gloucester Cathedral
15 March - 12 April

Cathedral Daffoldils

Can you spot the flowers hidden around the Cathedral?

Set off on a fun, family-friendly adventure as you explore the building in search of beautiful blooms.

Identify the plants you discover along the way, then use them as inspiration to design and draw your very own Secret Easter Garden. 

Find out more HERE


Bunnies Art Class with Stephanie Cole Design

Hetty's Place, Gloucester Food Dock
27 March
Hettys Place Art Class
Make your very own Easter bunny decoration with illustrator @stephaniecole_design at one of two lovely workshop dates planned for March. Whether a beginner or complete pro, it's sure to be a wonderful, creative couple of hours of relaxing fun rummaging through ribbons and paint tubes!
Find out more HERE


Kids' Easter / Beltane Craft Workshop

The Folk of Gloucester
31 March, 1, 7 & 8 April

Easter Crafts

Join resident textiles artist Ally Goff in a two-hour session making three high-quality springtime objects including:
Green Man felt mask
Leaping hare mobile
Fuzzy butterfly hair clip / decoration

Plus, find the hares hiding around our historic building to win a prize!
Find out more HERE


Easter Goose Trail

Llanthony Secunda Priory
2 April
Goose Easter Poster

Join the Easter Goose Trail at Llanthony Secunda Priory!

This Easter, set off on a fun-filled adventure around the beautiful grounds of Llanthony Secunda Priory! There are nine hidden geese waiting to be found- can you spot them all?
Find out more HERE


Brick Builders Club: Dragons & Castles

Museum of Gloucester
4 April
Lego Building
Step into a world of knights, dragons and magical castles in this relaxed, self-directed LEGO session for families. Build at your own pace, follow fun themed prompts, or let your imagination run wild!
Find out more HERE


Afternoon Tea at The Folk

Folk of Gloucester
4, 11, 18 & 25 AprilTea Cup
On selected Saturdays, the cosy café is offering special afternoon teas with a selection of delicious homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches. Enjoy living the high life in the surroundings of the beautiful 500-year-old historic building and garden on Westgate Street!
Find out More HERE


Children's Crystal and Mindfulness Workshop

The Folk of Gloucester
4. 11 & 25 April
Crystal
A fun learning experience where children can find out about the crystals associated with each Chakra. Local instructor Enchanting Aruella will take kids through the emotions associated with each Chakra and how each crystal can help balance them out.
Find out more HERE


Orchard St Food & Craft Market

4 & 5 April
Gloucester Quays
Bread stall OSM
Wander, taste, and soak up the vibrant market-day atmosphere while meeting our friendly, passionate producers and makers. With around 70 fantastic traders each month, including all your regular favourites and some brilliant new businesses joining us for 2026, there's always something new to discover.
Find out more HERE


Thats Amore! Jazz night!

Topoly's Italian Restaurant
6 AprilMenu
 

THAT'S AMORE! Something new. Something smooth.

We're so excited about the first-ever Jazz Night at Topolys Italian — an intimate evening filled with live jazz, moody lighting, and beautiful bites.
Find out more HERE


Guildhall Comedy Club

Gloucester Guildhall
7 April
Mic
Guildhall Comedy Club brings the finest new touring comedians to Gloucester with local comedian Nik Hill as your MC. 

Hosted in the Guildhall Cinema, this intimate version of our comedy club offers the perfect atmosphere for a good weeknight laugh.
Find out More HERE


Spring into Easter: Family Activities

Gloucester Cathedral
7, 8 & 9 April
Book Reading

Spring into Easter at the Cathedral Family Days this April. Discover the signs of new life around the Cathedral and explore how the natural world connects with our favourite Easter traditions.

Take home everything you make. Drop in, no booking required. Donations welcome.
Find out More HERE


Library Tours - Easter Theme

Gloucester Cathedral
11 April
Cathedral Library

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.

Explore the easter story in the Bible collection and maybe spot a few bunnies and chicks as well on this Easter themed library tour.
Find out More HERE


This is just a snapshot of the events and activities that are taking place throughout April.

Keep an eye out for our April What's On Guide for more events, or why not visit our What's On Calendar and view them all - What's On Calendar


However you enjoy the city this April, don't forget to share your pics with us #visitgloucester


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Afternoon Tea at The Folk
Food and Drink
A white china tea cup and saucer with blue patterns on a white tablecloth

On selected Saturdays, our cosy café is offering special afternoon teas with a selection of delicious homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches.

Easter Goose Trail
Family
Easter Goose Trail

This Easter, set off on a fun-filled adventure around the beautiful grounds of Llanthony Secunda Priory!

Bunnies Art Class with Stephanie Cole Design — At Hetty's Place
Art
Event poster for the Bunnies Art Class at Hetty's Place at the Food Dock.

Something wonderfully spring-like has been brewing!

The Secret Easter Garden Trail
Free Event
The Secret Easter Garden Trail

Can you spot the flowers hidden around the Cathedral?

Brick Builders Club: Dragons & Castles
Children's
Brick Builders Club: Dragons & Castles

Step into a world of knights, dragons and magical castles in this relaxed, self-directed LEGO session for families.

Children's Crystal and Mindfulness Workshop
Participatory Event
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 Chakra.

Orchard St Food & Craft Market
Market
Orchard Street Food & Craft Market

Join us on the first weekend of every month from March to October for the Orchard Street Food and Craft Market.

Thats Amore! Jazz night!
Food and Drink
Thats Amore! Jazz night!

THAT'S AMORE! Something new. Something smooth.

Guildhall Comedy Club
Comedy
Guildhall Comedy Club

Guildhall Comedy Club brings the finest new touring comedians to Gloucester with local comedian Nik Hill as your MC.

Kids' Easter / Beltane Craft Workshop
Participatory Event
A mask made of felt leaves, a butterfly clip with a furry pipe cleaner body and jewelled wings, and a black card hare with ribbons and feathers hangin

Join our resident textiles artist Ally Goff in a two-hour session making three high-quality springtime objects

Spring into Easter: Family Activities
Free Event
Spring into Easter

Spring into Easter at our Family Days this April.

Library Tours - Easter Theme
Tour
Library Tours

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.

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