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Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

SimAir737

SimAir737, Realistc Full Size Boeing 737 Cockpit.The most true to life flight simulator out there…

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

Gloucester Antiques Centre has over 11,000 square feet of floor space spread across three floors,…

Slimbridge

Award-winning visitor centre, home to a variety of wildfowl and wetland creatures that will…

The stage at Gloucester Guildhall

Gloucester's premier arts venue featuring art galleries, cinema and live musical and theatrical…

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

The remains of a large villa, overlooking an enchanting valley. Built around three sides of a…

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

Award-winning Kayaking and Paddleboarding taster sessions and tours in Gloucester Dock and…

Sudeley Castle aerial view

Award-winning gardens surrounding Castle and medieval ruins. Exhibitions, castle rooms, gift shop &…

The outside of St Nicholas Church

This 12th Century Church is a city landmark with it's 15th Century leaning Tower and Spire. Inside…

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

Roman and medieval gate-towers and moat in underground exhibition chamber.

A photo of Highnam Court

Highnam Court is now a privately owned family home. The Gardens are open for special events…

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

The Museum displays the remarkable story of the Soldiers of Gloucestershire who have served their…

Aerial view of Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester

Gloucester Rugby can consider itself to be a unique English rugby club. Founded in 1873 and, with…

Around Cheltenham

Run by Blue Badge tourist guides Steve and Sean, Around Cheltenham offers fascinating and fun…

Rainbow Square Street

The creator of Gloucester's famous 'Rainbow Street', Tash Frootko, and her team have painted twenty…

People working with archive boxes in a records room with shelves and tables.

Our city's story is held in our memories, in written records, but also in hidden objects, waiting…

St Michael's Tower

The impressive St Michael’s Tower is situated in the centre of Gloucester at The Cross. It is a…

Rana, Asiatic Lion, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Get eye-to-eye with giraffes, watch rhinos grazing on the Gothic Manor House lawns or walk with…

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Roller Express is operated by the same team behind Skate Factory, a retail store in Gloucester with…

Cyclists in front of a Cheltenham sign

The Bicycle Hub is based at the Cheltenham Spa Railway Station within easy access of the spa town…

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

Home of internationally awarded Three Choirs Wine. Self- guided tours take visitors around the…

VRXPerience

PLAY, RACE, EXPERIENCE. Virtual Reality is a fun, exciting and a very accessible experience for…

All Bars

Flying trapeze Experiences and Classes on a full size rig. Fly just like the acrobats you see in…

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

Family friendly traditional cinema close to the heart of Gloucester. We show a range of quality…

What's On Highlights

Ghosts & Giggles

Ghosts & Giggles offers thrilling and informative tours that delve into the eerie and mysterious…

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1st January 2025-31st December 2025
The Moomin Gift Shop

Come and visit our special Moomin Gift Shop, open until October.

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29th March 2025-5th October 2025
Moomin 80: Moomin ABC

As part of the Moomin 80 programme in Gloucester, we invite you and your family into a magical…

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29th March 2025-5th October 2025
City Guided Walk

Hear about the history of Gloucester from the Romans through to the Victorian era.

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1st April 2025-30th September 2025
Summer in The Square

Join Gloucester Quays for the best vibes, views and good times in Pillar and Lucy Square next to…

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12th May 2025-15th September 2025
Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Second Hand Summer Challenge

Everyone loves a bargain and this summer there's more reason than ever to hunt some out in…

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7th July 2025-24th August 2025
Cubs in the Cathedral

While you're exploring the Lions at Large trail in the city and outside the Cathedral, don't forget…

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11th July 2025-14th September 2025
Lion outside Gloucester Cathedral

For the Summer of 2025, Lions at Large – The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail will be ‘roaring’ onto…

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11th July 2025-14th September 2025
Crafts that built the Cathedral exhibition

Crafts that Built the Cathedral celebrates the heritage skills behind Gloucester Cathedral.

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12th July 2025-7th September 2025
CathedrALE at Gloucester Cathedral

This summer, Gloucester Cathedral is teaming up with Gloucester Brewery to launch CathedrALE – a…

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14th July 2025-31st August 2025
Gloucester Festival of Archaeology

Explore Gloucester's 'hidden' history

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14th July 2025-26th July 2025
Aerial view of funfair rides

Come and enjoy all the fun of the fair as we bring our famous family fun fair to Gloucester Park…

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18th July 2025-27th July 2025
A hand sewn cuddly toy eel made from black velvet with gold paisley patterns and gold button eyes

Find the cuddly toy eels hidden around our historic building, write down the letters and unscramble…

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19th July 2025-1st September 2025
Cinema

Here at Sherborne Cinema we are confident that we have you covered this June/July

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21st July 2025-31st August 2025
A screen print of two eels underwater surrounded by seaweed

In partnership with the Somerset Wildlife Trust and international eel expert Andy Don, she has…

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22nd July 2025-28th August 2025
Discover Archaeology Trail

The city of Gloucester is pleased to announce the launch of the Discover Archaeology Trail, a…

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25th July 2025-21st September 2025
Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival 2025

Music-lovers in Gloucestershire are in luck that the Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival is back…

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25th July 2025-3rd August 2025
The Romantics: Poetry & Music

A great opportunity to enjoy an event in this historic church.

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26th July 2025
BAMBOO

BAMBOO is a spectacular new high-impact, high-skill outdoor circus production using only bamboo and…

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26th July 2025
Picnic in the Park

Bring a Picnic and join us for an afternoon of fun in the park

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26th July 2025
Three Counties Food and Drink Festival

The Three Counties Food + Drink Festival is returning to the Showground for another fabulous foodie…

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26th July 2025

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27th July 2025
Festival of Archaeology

Hey there, young explorers! Get ready for an amazing journey through time at Doc Saurus: Fossil…

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26th July 2025

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26th July 2025
A male tour guide dressed as an Edwardian undertaker opening the wooden front door of a Tudor house.

Explore our historic listed buildings with one of our costumed guides representing a real…

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