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Heli Adventures

Heli Adventures is the premier helicopter pleasure flight company in the UK.

Slimbridge

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

A bee painted on a fuse box

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

A child feeding a goat at St James City Farm

An inner city farm providing real hands on contact with farm animals. Rare breeds of pigs, sheep,…

270 Climbing

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

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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

Around Cheltenham

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

Rainbow Square Street

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

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

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

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Outdoor pitches

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

VRXPerience

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

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…

Planes at the Jet Age Museum

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

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…

Briery Hill Llamas

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

Laser Quest Gloucester

Laser Quest is the most fun and exhilarating laser-tag experience in the UK.

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

St. Oswald's Priory

St. Oswald's Priory was founded by Lady Aethelflaed of Mercia, daughter of Alfred the Great, around…

Alney Island Nature Reserve

Alney Island is an 80-hectare site, located on the banks of the River Severn and less than one…

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

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

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

Escape Entertainment is an independent escape room business that designs, builds, and runs all its…

A photo of St Michael's Tower

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

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Museum Quiet Mornings

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

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16th April 2026-15th April 2027
Gloucester History Festival

This spring, the Gloucester History Festival returns with a dazzling weekend of ideas, debate and…

Still Standing Exhibition

A Voices Gloucester project, Still Standing, is led by Harriet Hughes, showcasing an exhibition of…

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Season

20th April 2026-26th April 2026
A smiling young man with wavy light brown hair sitting on a stool holding an acoustic guitar

Chris Avery's training in classical guitar means he soars effortlessly through jigs and reels with…

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21st April 2026
RONiN

A fearless woman swordfighter faces off against powerful adversaries, challenging both herself and…

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22nd April 2026
Board game nights upstairs in Hop Kettle.

Clear your Thursdays and grab your favourite board games — Board Game Night at Hop Kettle is on!

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23rd April 2026

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30th April 2026
MC Hammersmith

The viral sensation brings an evening of improvised hip hop comedy to Gloucester.

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23rd April 2026
Eastgate Chamber

The history of Gloucester from the 2nd century through to the 18th century is visible in the…

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24th April 2026

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1st May 2026

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15th May 2026

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29th May 2026

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5th June 2026

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19th June 2026

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26th June 2026

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10th July 2026

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24th July 2026

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14th August 2026

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21st August 2026

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4th September 2026
Image of Ash Alexander-Cooper

From the Choir Stall to the Front Line. A conversation on resilience, service and overcoming life's…

Openings

Season

24th April 2026
Bravado

Bravado will assume control.

Openings

Season

24th April 2026
Event poster for the 2000s Music Quiz at Hop Kettle.

That's right baby! It's the 2000s music quiz with questions covering the best genres of the 00s…

Openings

Season

24th April 2026
Bless My Homeland Forever

Historic, Noble and Traditional Ukrainian Music

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25th April 2026
Tower Tours

Climb 269 steps to the top of Gloucester's most iconic landmark and enjoy breathtaking views of 40…

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25th April 2026

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2nd May 2026

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9th May 2026

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13th June 2026
A white china tea cup and saucer with blue patterns on a white tablecloth

On selected Saturdays, our cosy café is offering special afternoon teas with a selection of…

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25th April 2026

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16th May 2026
A cartoon style image of some giant crystals in a forest pool

A fun learning experience where children can find out about the crystals associated with each…

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25th April 2026
A Weekend by Water

Join us for a fun weekend at Gloucester's historic docks as we celebrate its rich heritage, vibrant…

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25th April 2026

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26th April 2026
Llanthony Secunda Priory

Join us for a tour of the Grade I and Grade II listed buildings as part of A Weekend by Water

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26th April 2026

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26th April 2026
Last Unicorn Airways

Embark on a magical journey with Last Unicorn Airways!

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26th April 2026

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26th April 2026
Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs

Gloucester Rugby host fellow West Country side, Exeter Chiefs, in a hotly anticipated Gallagher…

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26th April 2026
Event image for Tony Conder's History of the Docks pub talk at Hop Kettle.

Join Tony Conder for a fascinating History Talk on Gloucester Docks as part of A Weekend by Water…

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26th April 2026
Llanthony Secunda Priory

Join us for to explore Llanthony Secunda Priory as part of A Weekend by Water – celebrating…

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26th April 2026
Abject Fantasies: Solo Art Exhibition by LJ Ellam

ABJECT FANTASIES, an exhibition of paintings, sculptures and installations by LJ Ellam. Opening at…

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Season

27th April 2026-3rd May 2026
CODA

CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute…

Openings

Season

30th April 2026
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