Group Travel

With over 2,000 years of history, heritage and nature attractions and major events like Gloucester Gloucester Goes Retro and Gloucester History Festival, along with markets and live music; there are so many group-friendly things to in Gloucester and the surrounding countryside. 

The city centre is compact and very walkable with iconic attractions such as Gloucester Cathedral and fascinating museums like the Folk of Gloucester and the Museum of Gloucester. Book a group tour with Gloucester Civic Trust and you can discover the real historical characters who put Gloucester on the map and made a huge impact on England’s history. 

The historic Gloucester Docks is the most inland port in the country. You will find the captivating Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum which tells the story of one of the most decorated regiments in the British Army. National Waterways Museum Gloucester celebrates the history of the nation’s waterways and the magnificent engineering feats of the Gloucester Sharpness Canal and the city’s Victorian docks. Departing from the museum quay, groups can take a fun and fascinating tour of the canal and docks on board one of the ‘Dunkirk Little Ships’. 

Just across Llanthony Bridge, Gloucester Brewery hosts tours that take you through the day in the life of a brewer and you can sample their Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) award winning beers. If you prefer a tipple of the grape variety, the Three Choirs Vineyards In nearby Newent, offers tours and tastings set in 75 acres of south-facing slopes. 

On the outskirts of the Gloucester, groups can experience nature at top class outdoor attractions including the beautiful Painswick Rococo Gardens, The Barn Owl Centre, the International Centre for Birds of Prey. 

Coach & Mini Bus Parking 
 

Coach and Mini Bus Parking is available in Westgate Street Car Park. 

Coaches

City centre coach parking in Gloucester is limited; please reserve your space at Westgate Street Car Park prior to your visit, by emailing parkingadmin@gloucester.gov.uk.

Minibuses

If you are driving a mini bus with 16 passengers or more, please email parkingadmin@gloucester.gov.uk to arrange your space.
 

If you are driving a mini bus carrying less than 16 people please park across two car bays in Westgate Street Car Park, you will need to pay for both bays.
 

Toilets for drivers and passengers are available on site at this car park.
There is a height barrier, so coaches need to leave by 7pm, when the barrier is reinstated.
 

Useful Information 

When planning your visit to the city of Gloucester, you may find the following information of use: 

Walks and Tours for Groups (PDF 0.2MB) 

Gloucester Map featuring attractions, food and drink (PDF 5.0MB)