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Welcome to the city of Gloucester

Things To Do Highlights

Hopewell Street Mural

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

St John's Northgate Church

St. John's Northgate is an 18th Century Church with visible structural evidence of a previous 14th…

Gloucestershire Archives

Gloucestershire Archives preserves historical records and makes them available for research e.g.…

St Michael's Tower

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

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

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

High St Tredworth

Discover the most decorated street in Gloucester!!

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

Children's author Beatrix Potter created one of her most loved characters here. This charming shop…

Digi Wall

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

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

270 Climbing

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

Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

Browse beautiful local arts and crafts or sign up to an upcoming workshop at the Gloucestershire…

Experience 1000 years of history at Gloucester Cathedral

Immerse yourself in your favourite film or TV show when you sign up to a Brit Movie Tour. Walk…

People playing basketball

Gloucester Basketball compete as the Gloucester City Queens in the WBBL.

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…

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

Three floors of a Victorian warehouse house interactive displays and galleries, which chart the…

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

Just outside the city centre lies Hillfield Gardens, a true hidden gem of Gloucester. This public…

Adventure 001 Helicopters

What better way to see Gloucester, then by helicopter? Let our experienced pilots dazzle you with a…

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

Beautiful 60 acre arboretum with colour and interest all year round. Browse the walled garden plant…

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…

Outdoor pitches

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

Blackfriars

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

Couple relaxing on hire boat in Gloucester Docks

Self-drive electric motorboats that can be hired from the Barge Arm of the docks. Prices from £30.…

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
Images of art in Gloucester shops 2024

Throughout May and June 2025, Gloucester Contemporary Artists will be working with local businesses…

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1st May 2025-30th June 2025
Family Trail: Mysteries of May

Get ready for a fun-filled adventure at the museum!

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24th May 2025-1st June 2025
The Tailor of Gloucester Mouse Trail

The Tailor of Gloucester Mouse Trail, which was first introduced in 2003 for the book's 120th…

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27th May 2025-1st June 2025
Children's half term arts and crafts

4 days of children's art sessions

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27th May 2025-30th May 2025
Marvellous Medieval Family Trail

Step back in time this half term with our Marvellous Medieval Family Trail at Llanthony Secunda…

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29th May 2025
Vince Freeman

Vince Freeman, Platinum selling song writer, co-writer and vocalist with over 80 million streams on…

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29th May 2025
Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

With a Civic Trust guide, visit the Eastgate Chamber

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30th May 2025

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A guide dressed as a 17th century woman opening an old wooden front door.

Meet our costumed tour guides who represent actual people such as Bishop Hooper, who burned at the…

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30th May 2025

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Kings Square Film Screening

Join us in Kings Square for a day filled with movies and magic at our free to attend film…

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31st May 2025
Glorious Glevum Tour

Join Lucius Sita, our resident auxiliary Roman soldier, for a guided introduction to Roman Glevum…

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31st May 2025

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30th July 2025

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27th September 2025
Lil Miss Lady

HighRise Entertainment presents a journey into the history of Grime with a multimedia,…

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31st May 2025
Pop Culture Quiz

First Tuesday of every month

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3rd June 2025
Scott Bennett - Blood Sugar Baby

One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby

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5th June 2025
Roman Gloucester Walks

With a Civic Trust guide, learn why the Romans came to Gloucester.

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6th June 2025

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26th September 2025
Tove (12A)

A mesmerising performance by Alma Pöysti gives vivid life to Finnish artist and writer Tove…

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6th June 2025

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7th June 2025
Evening Painting Workshop

In this 3 hour evening workshop you'll be inspired by religious iconography found in the Cathedral,…

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6th June 2025
Tower Talk: MP Price : our man in Moscow

A talk by Jim Dillon Tour Guide about Mr MP Price A story of a

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7th June 2025
Moomins on the Riviera (U)

The Moomins set sail for the Riviera

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7th June 2025
Gloucester's Dino-ROAR Weekend

Get ready for a prehistoric party in the heart of the city!

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7th June 2025

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8th June 2025
Morning Yoga at Gloucester Cathedral

You and a small group of other ticket holders will have exclusive access to the Cathedral before it…

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7th June 2025

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21st June 2025

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12th July 2025

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26th July 2025
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