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VRXPerience

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

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…

Lower Slaughter

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

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

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

Hopewell Street Mural

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

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

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

Barnwood Park

Barnwood Park is a formal park with mature trees and ducks. Barnwood Arboretum is a local nature…

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

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

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

Tour and Explore with Anne Bartlett

Tour and Explore Gloucester with Anne Bartlett - Blue Badge Tour Guide and Tour Director. Discover…

Briery Hill Llamas

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

Around Cheltenham

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

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

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

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

Ten Pin

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

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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

A bee painted on a fuse box

Take part in the #BouncingBack Urban Art Nature Trail. Find all the images and complete the…

Rainbow Square Street

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

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…

Digi Wall

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

Robinswood Hill

Two-hundred and fifty acres of open countryside with viewpoint, pleasant walks, waymarked nature…

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Ghosts & Giggles Logo

Held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night at 8pm, we go on a historical and paranormal tour…

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Haunted Tours

30th June 2023-31st December 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
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
Art from Oksana Fursovych, a Ukrainian artist currently living in Cheltenham

Part of the Gloucester Ukraine Festival, the exhibition runs from the 3rd to the 18th or May.

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3rd May 2025-18th May 2025
VE Day 80 Celebration

Children and families will love exploring the museum galleries with their tribute to VE Day.

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3rd May 2025-5th May 2025
Guildhall Comedy Club

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

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6th May 2025
Robert Jon & The Wreck

Reigning from southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck has been taking the southern rock sound…

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7th May 2025
VE Day Official Proclamation

Gloucester Town Crier, Alan Myatt reads the official VE Day 80 proclamation

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8th May 2025
VE Day Beacon Lighting

VE Day 80 Beacon Lighting. Gloucester lights the Beacon as a symbol of peace. Beacons around…

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8th May 2025
VE Day Celebrations

A shared moment of celebration, a special VE Day History Huddle followed by music and dancing with…

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8th May 2025
RHS Malvern Spring Festival

RHS Malvern Spring Festival is a must-attend event in the UK's horticultural calendar.

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8th May 2025-11th May 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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Walking Gallery art happening 20 May poster

The artists process through the city centre 'gate' streets carrying their art to promote the Adopt…

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10th May 2025
Ukrainian Craft Workshops

On the 10th and 17th of May we have a range of Ukrainian workshops.

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10th May 2025

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17th May 2025
A traditional Ukrainian beaded necklace, embroidered amulet and cloth doll ornament

As part of Gloucester Ukraine Festival, members of the local Ukrainian community are running…

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10th May 2025
VE Day Tea Dance

Get ready to step back in time and celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in true vintage style!

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10th May 2025
Parry – Songs of Farewell, plus Bach, Rheinberger and Hepplewhite

Gloucester Choral Society present an unforgettable musical experience that will transport you to a…

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10th May 2025
Wonderland Faery Parade

Calling all Fairies Steampunks Musicians Happy Wonderful Quirky people .

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10th May 2025
Wonderland Spring Faery Fayre

Come along dressed as your favourite theme Faery or Alice in Wonderland Character anything goes…

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10th May 2025

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11th May 2025
Wonderland Faery Ball

Step into Faery Wonderland at The Gloucester Guildhall Saturday 10th May for an enchanted evening…

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10th May 2025
Allo Allo Weekend 10/05/2025

At 8pm the Allo Allo show will commence, and you will enjoy a fabulous 3 Course Meal, followed by a…

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10th May 2025-11th May 2025
Eco Market at Roots Coffee and Community

We are delighted to be back at Roots Coffee and Community in Kingsholm for another planet friendly…

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10th May 2025
Behind the Scenes Tour

Ever pondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum? Satiate your curiosity with our exclusive…

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10th May 2025

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14th February 2026
Italian Automoto Festival, Sunday 11th May at Gloucester Docks.

Gloucester Docks will host a dedicated Italian Automoto Festival with up to 200 Italian cars on…

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11th May 2025
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