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Blackfriars

Blackfriars is a stunning example of a 13th century medieval Priory site, nestled at the heart of…

Hopewell Street Mural

Hopewell Street sits in the heart of the vibrant and multi cultural part of the city, Barton and…

The ski slope at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre

Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre is one of the longest outdoor artificial ski slopes in the UK…

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

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

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

Get ready to walk a real life rainbow! If you love colour then you will adore this kaleidoscopic…

The stage at Gloucester Guildhall

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

270 Climbing

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

Performers on stage at The Kings Theatre

Tucked just off Eastgate Street, close to the heart of Gloucester City Centre is this little gem of…

All are welcomed

Martial arts club dedicated to promote and develop Korean Martial arts WonHwaDo in Gloucester and…

St Mary de Lode Church

St. Mary de Lode is the city's oldest Parish Church being built in the 12th Century. It was built…

Nature in Art exterior

The world's first museum dedicated exclusively to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by…

Outdoor pitches

Freedom Leisure, who operate Oxstalls Sports Park and GL1 Leisure Centre on behalf of Gloucester…

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

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…

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…

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

Gloucester's premier indoor karting arena! All of the karts are custom built reaching speeds of…

Ten Pin

Tenpin bowling is great fun for everyone so visit Gloucester Tenpin where you will be provided with…

Digi Wall

Housed in an old Victorian Warehouse, near Gloucester's Historic Docks, The Warehouse Climbing…

Historic Gloucester Docks

Collection of restored Victorian warehouses, with shops, museums, restaurants and cafe bars. Boat…

VRXPerience

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

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

Person playing football

Gloucester City AFC were founded back in 1883 and currently compete in the National League North,…

A photo of St Michael's Tower

Walking tours of the City of Gloucester. Hear about many famous characters and their associations…

Young Owls

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

What's On Highlights

Ghosts & Giggles

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

Openings

Season

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

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

Openings

Season

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…

Openings

Season

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

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

Openings

Season

1st April 2025-30th September 2025
Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

Openings

Season

1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Discover Archaeology Trail

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

Openings

Season

25th July 2025-21st September 2025
Gloucester History Festival

Two hundred events over two weeks explore the best in the world of history.

Openings

Season

6th September 2025-21st September 2025
Imagination

A celebration of abstract art asking the visitor to imagine

Openings

Season

16th September 2025-21st September 2025
Quiet Mornings

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

Openings

Season

18th September 2025-26th March 2026
Witness for the Prosecution

Leonard finds himself at the centre of a gripping trial, accused of the brutal murder of a wealthy…

Openings

Season

19th September 2025

Season

20th September 2025
Actor John Bassett in several different Victorian costumes representing different social classes, edited to look as if they are all in the same sepia

Come along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!

Openings

Season

19th September 2025
Gloucester Quays Rotary Beer, Cider & Gin Festival

Join us for one of our Rotary clubs most popular events of the calender!

Openings

Season

19th September 2025-20th September 2025
Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

With a Civic Trust guide, visit the Eastgate Chamber

Openings

Season

19th September 2025
Home, Elsewhere: Moomin & Belonging

Home, Elsewhere: Exploring Tove Jansson and the Timeless Moomin Characters

Openings

Season

19th September 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…

Openings

Season

19th September 2025

Season

20th September 2025

Season

26th September 2025

Season

27th September 2025
ReFresh - An Opportunities Fair

On Saturday 20th September (11am–3pm), Kings Square will come alive with ReFresh

Openings

Season

20th September 2025
Len Copeland

Listen Dance is a brand new night out, a chance for you to dance.

Openings

Season

20th September 2025
Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

Join auxiliary Roman soldier Lucius for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate Chamber

Openings

Season

20th September 2025
Llanthony Secunda Priory

Experience ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation at "Renewal at the Quays" on 20th September.

Openings

Season

20th September 2025
Doves of Peace

Gloucester Comes Together for "Doves of Peace" Art Project in King's Square

Openings

Season

20th September 2025
Fawlty Towers Basil's Twin Weekend 20/09/2025

You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will…

Openings

Season

20th September 2025-21st September 2025
Together, We share, Chinese Culture

Celebrating Chinese Culture and Community in Gloucester

Openings

Season

21st September 2025
Abba Tribute Night

Dig out your sequins, grab your dancing shoes, and join us for a glitter-filled ABBA Tribute Night

Openings

Season

26th September 2025
The film poster for "I Get Knocked Down", featuring Dunstan Bruce, frontman of Anarchist band humbawamba, sitting on a chair in a living room and look

"I Get Knocked Down" is the untold story of a burnt-out middle-aged ex-pop star in search of his…

Openings

Season

26th September 2025
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