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The swimming pool in GL1

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

Planes at the Jet Age Museum

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

Young Owls

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

All are welcomed

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

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

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

Gloucester Walking Tours App

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

Regency Bike Tour

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

Gloucestershire Archives

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

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

The Museum displays the remarkable story of the Soldiers of Gloucestershire who have served their…

Ninja Warrior UK logo

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

Briery Hill Llamas

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

270 Climbing

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

Gloucester Cathedral exterior

A warm welcome awaits you at Gloucester Cathedral - one of the finest medieval buildings in 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…

Adventure 001 Helicopters

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

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

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

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Nature in Art exterior

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

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…

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

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

Gloucester Prison

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

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

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
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
Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Lion outside Gloucester Cathedral

For the Summer of 2025, Lions at Large – The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail will be ‘roaring’ onto…

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11th July 2025-14th September 2025
Cubs in the Cathedral

While you're exploring the Lions at Large trail in the city and outside the Cathedral, don't forget…

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11th July 2025-14th September 2025
Crafts that built the Cathedral exhibition

Crafts that Built the Cathedral celebrates the heritage skills behind Gloucester Cathedral.

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12th July 2025-7th September 2025
Discover Archaeology Trail

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

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25th July 2025-21st September 2025
Two dancers wearing bright pink suits with their arms intertwined.

A spellbinding display of impressive acrobatics, bodily contortions, dazzling costumes and…

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5th September 2025
Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

With a Civic Trust guide, visit the Eastgate Chamber

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5th September 2025

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19th September 2025
Sambroso All Stars present Buena Vista Social Club

Is there a more iconic Cuban album than Buena Vista Social Club's eponymous debut?

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5th 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…

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5th September 2025

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12th September 2025

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27th September 2025
Cathedral Quarter Pop Up Create & Make

Join us for the monthly Cathedral Quarter Pop Up Market

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6th September 2025-7th September 2025
Orchard Street Food & Craft Market

Join us on the first weekend of the month from March to October for our monthly Orchard Street Food…

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6th September 2025

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7th September 2025

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4th October 2025

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5th October 2025
Gloucester History Festival

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

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6th September 2025-21st September 2025
A procession of people in historical costumes walking up Westgate Street in Gloucester, including a medieval knight on horseback and an 18th century m

Originally established to celebrate the lifting of The Siege of Gloucester in 1643, Gloucester Day…

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6th September 2025
MC Grammar

Multi-award winning rapping teacher and World Book Day ambassador MC Grammar is BACK!

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7th September 2025
Pride Singles Mingle

Open to all members of the LGTBQ+ community as our Pride Week alternative to online dating.

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Season

7th September 2025
Big Gay Quiz

A whole night of gay trivia, £100 cash prize.

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10th September 2025
Pride Paint Pot Party

A fun night of painting, cocktails and celebrating pride in colour.

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11th September 2025
A large timber framed Tudor building on Westgate Street in Gloucester

As part of a citywide weekend of free walks, talks, tours and music, The Folk is hosting a…

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Season

12th September 2025-14th September 2025
Cathedral Archivist Becky

Get up close to treasures from the Cathedral Library, specially brought to the Chapter House on the…

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Season

12th September 2025
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