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In search of a cold pint in a sunny spot? You’re in the right place, from serene waterfront bars to historic ale houses and our very own brewery, Gloucester is just the place to soak up the summer sun and enjoy a refreshing beverage.

Gloucester hosts a vibrant programme of cultural events and activities all year round, from roof top festivals to City poetry trails and fashion shows. With a fantastic community of arts organisations, Gloucester is a great place for young burgeoning creatives.

Half Term is fast approaching, and you may well be starting to make plans to entertain the kids, or just yourselves! There is so much to do in the City of Gloucester come rain or shine, which is probably just as well going by the weather we have had recently! Listed below are a few ideas that you might want to consider, although, just wandering round the City itself is the perfect place to start and see what takes your fancy. 

Cyclists from Gloucester Cathedral will be taking part in a nationwide relay ride on a new cycle route linking every Church of England cathedral! The route is launching on 30 May to coincide with the start of Bike Week, the annual celebration of cycling delivered by Cycling UK.

With English Tourism Week fast approaching we at Visit Gloucester wanted to plan something to truly celebrate all the amazing things and the people behind them that our City has to offer.

To celebrate the release of the film, Peter Rabbit 2 – The Runaway, and of course, with such huge links to the City of Gloucester, Visit Gloucester are running ‘Glossy the Rabbit’s Book Trail’ from 21 May 2021 until 6 June 2021, sponsored by Gloucester BID and Gloucester Guildhall. 

It is National Sandwich week, and here in Gloucester there is no end to the variety of sandwiches to choose from, here are a few ideas for your to try.

Supporting Gloucester’s businesses has never been more important after months of coronavirus restrictions, and a new campaign means there’s also never been a better reason.

The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Gloucester 

It’s Vegetarian Week and there are so many good reasons to give up meat this May, not least because our restaurants are making it oh so easy for us, tempting us with great menus and delicious dishes.  

The Museum of Gloucester Gift Shop is extremely happy to announce that we have had two bespoke and completely exclusive ranges designed for the gift shop.

With the first May Bank Holiday weekend fast approaching, and as per usual, no guarantees of balmy weather and tropical sunshine, we at Visit Gloucester have been looking at what we might do this weekend, and in case you are at a loose end, we

With the 93rd Academy Awards held last night, The Oscars celebrated, and honoured films produced in 2020, which as for many sectors, was a hugely difficult year for the film industry.