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Things To Do Highlights

Discover Paddling

Award-winning kayaking and paddleboarding experiences on the waterways of Saul Junction and…

Cineworld - Gloucester Quays

Ten-screen state-of-the-art Cineworld cinema showing all the latest blockbusters.

Planes at the Jet Age Museum

The Jet Age Museum is home to a unique collection of historic aircraft and artefacts charting the…

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…

Alney Island Nature Reserve

Alney Island is an 80-hectare site, located on the banks of the River Severn and less than one…

Gloucester Walking Tours App

Enjoy three self-guided walking tours on your smartphone around Gloucester City Centre and its…

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

Stand-up paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks, canal and River Severn. We’ll take you through water…

VRXPerience

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

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

Escape Entertainment is an independent escape room business that designs, builds, and runs all its…

A photo of Highnam Court

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

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

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

270 Climbing

270 Climbing Park is home to one of Europe’s tallest, newest and most exciting high ropes course…

Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle is unique; lived in by the same family for almost 900 years, longer than any other…

Aerial view of Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester

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

Dr Jenner's House and Museum

Dr Jenner’s House and Museum shares the story of a country doctor; a remarkable discovery;…

Laser Quest Gloucester

Laser Quest is the most fun and exhilarating laser-tag experience in the UK.

A child feeding a goat at St James City Farm

An inner city farm providing real hands on contact with farm animals. Rare breeds of pigs, sheep,…

Young Owls

Bird of Prey Experiences & Photography Days at The Barn Owl Centre. The Barn Owl Centre's mission…

Westgate Park & Boating Lake

Westgate Park & Boating Lake is a 9-hectare open space on the banks of the River Severn.

Brickhampton Court

Brickhampton Court comprises of two charming tree lined golf courses that over the years have…

Terry Jeynes Ski Coaching

Ski lessons and ski coaching for individuals and groups at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre.…

Regency Bike Tour

The Regency Bike Tour is a new, self-guided bike tour of Cheltenham.

All Bars

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

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…

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

Openings

Season

1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Gloucesters Best Roast

The best Sunday Roast in Gloucester, and the queues prove it.

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Season

1st January 2026-31st December 2026
Sunday Lunch at Brickhampton Court

Looking for the perfect place for a traditional Sunday roast near Cheltenham and Gloucester?

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Season

1st January 2026-31st December 2026
Museum Quiet Mornings

Our weekly Quiet Mornings offer a calmer museum experience, especially suited to visitors who…

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Season

16th April 2026-15th April 2027
After Work Club

Long day? We've got you.

Openings

Season

5th May 2026-1st September 2026
WhipZone Sunday Market buy and sell your car, van, motorbike and campervan

The UK's Sunday Market for cars, vans, motorbikes and campervans

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Season

10th May 2026-31st December 2026
Margs on the Terrace

Pull up a chair, soak up the sun, and let the good times pour.

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Season

18th May 2026-1st September 2026
Live Violin Music with Frances every Tuesday between 11 am to 1 pm at Eastgate Indoor Market

Enjoy live violin music with Frances

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Season

19th May 2026-29th September 2026
City Guided Walks

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

Openings

Season

22nd May 2026-30th September 2026
Members of the public looking at an artwork in a city centre business window

A public art trail showing contemporary art in the windows of over 20 businesses throughout the…

Openings

Season

4th July 2026-28th August 2026
Photo of an entry to the competition last year

A free public art competition for adults (first prize £100) and children (16 and under) (first…

Openings

Season

4th July 2026-15th August 2026
Nines Golf League

Nines is a new golf league for Gloucestershire & Cheltenham golfers.

Openings

Season

6th July 2026-6th September 2026
Lloyd of the Flies Trail

From the 18th July until 7th September, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust are partnering with Aardman…

Openings

Season

17th July 2026-7th September 2026
Gloucester Festival of Archaeology

Working together we are bringing a host of activities designed to appeal to residents and visitors…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026-2nd August 2026
Operation: Museum Heist

Enemy soldiers have infiltrated the museum and are attempting to steal our treasured artefacts!

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Season

18th July 2026-30th August 2026
We're Going on a Hattie Hunt Afternoon Tea

Join us this summer for a magical family afternoon tea adventure at Hatherley Manor!

Openings

Season

20th July 2026-30th August 2026
Painted signs at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester

Visit the National Waterways Museum Gloucester this summer to explore our "Written on the…

Openings

Season

21st July 2026-29th August 2026
Nxt Gen Summer events

A Summer programme of events for deaf and hard of hearing tweens and teens aged 9 - 16.

Openings

Season

22nd July 2026-26th August 2026
Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival

The city swings again with the return of the Rhythm & Blues Festival!

Openings

Season

24th July 2026-2nd August 2026
Jane Foot Exhibition

Free exhibition of bold, colourful semi-abstract paintings with an intriguing textural depth.

Openings

Season

24th July 2026-1st August 2026

Season

2nd August 2026
A Three Choirs Festival Concert

Experience the power of live choral music at the 2026 Three Choirs Festival in Gloucester.

Openings

Season

25th July 2026-1st August 2026
Café René Rhythm & Blues Festival 2026

Now in it's twenty third year.. Café René is very excited to announce this years line up for the…

Openings

Season

27th July 2026-2nd August 2026
Children enjoying arts and crafts at the museum

Complete all 9 challenges in and around the museum to collect your prize.

Openings

Season

1st August 2026-31st August 2026
Switchback Team Competition Podium 2025

SwitchBack 2026 is the UK's Mountainboard Championships, taking place on August 1st & 2nd at…

Openings

Season

1st August 2026-2nd August 2026
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