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Greyfriars Priory

Greyfriars is a Franciscan House which was founded in 1231. Is particularly of interest as the nave…

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

The swimming pool in GL1

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

Nature in Art exterior

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

270 Climbing

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

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…

St John's Northgate Church

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

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

An exquisite Tudor timber-framed building that was once the Folk Museum. It is now a community…

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

Lower Slaughter

Our walking tours are boots-only - we meet you at the agreed start point and leave the transport…

Ninja Warrior UK logo

Inspired by ITV’s hit programme Ninja Warrior UK! You can climb, balance, jump, swing across…

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.…

Bloomery

Come and join us for an interactive relaxing sustainable flower, terrarium, wreath, bouquet, or…

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

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

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…

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…

The stage at Gloucester Guildhall

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

Slimbridge

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

A bird of prey flying above a crowd of people

The International Centre for Birds of Prey is the oldest dedicated birds of prey centre in the…

St Michael's Tower

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

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…

Briery Hill Llamas

Briery Hill Llama farm is perfectly situated in 9 acres of stunning woodland, on a 32 acre site,…

Gloucester Prison

Activites taking place in the abandoned haunted prison in the middle of Gloucester include: Airsoft…

Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

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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
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
Poster for art exhibition

The Adopt an Artist 2025 art trail is closing with a very special art exhibition at 21 Westgate…

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21st June 2025-28th June 2025
banned bandito poster for june 24, 2025

Join Banned Bandito performance poets for a lively evening downstairs at the Dick Whittington.

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24th June 2025
Showdown

SIX ACROBATS. ONE WINNER. WHO WILL BE THE "NEW FACE OF CIRCUS"?

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Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

With a Civic Trust guide, visit the Eastgate Chamber

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An old fashioned painting of the Battle of Waterloo showing soldiers riding into battle

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

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27th June 2025
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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The Sunset Sessions

Daytime al fresco Ibiza house anthems. Dance until you want to go home!

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28th June 2025
Painting Religious Iconography

In this 1 day workshop you'll be inspired by religious iconography found in the Cathedral, and in…

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28th June 2025
An 18th century woodcut of a man in a tricorn hat holding a forked stick out in front of him

A friendly workshop with Gloucestershire Dowsers providing an introduction to the ancient art of…

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28th June 2025
Classical Guitar Recital

An opportunity to see inside this historic church and enjoy Nicolas Morrow Brown playing music

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28th June 2025
Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Show

Relax this Summer at the Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Show! ✨

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28th June 2025
Armed Forces Day 2025

This event is a joint venture between the Gloucester Armed Forces Day Committee and the Soldiers of…

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28th June 2025
Guildhall Comedy Club

Guildhall Comedy Club brings the finest new touring comedians to Gloucester with local comedian Nik…

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1st July 2025
Ghosts & Ancestors

Inspired by The Exploits of Moominpappa, where ghosts and ancestors appear by fireplace, this…

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2nd 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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The Drunken Duck Turns 2

Our 2nd birthday party. We have a weekend of live music, real ale, a quiz.

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4th July 2025-6th July 2025
Roman Gloucester Walks

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

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St. Peter's Catholic Primary School Summer Fayre.

A jam packed fun filled family afternoon, with something for everyone.

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4th July 2025
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