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Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

Get ready to walk a real life rainbow! If you love colour then you will adore this kaleidoscopic…

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…

Barnwood Park

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

Painswick Rococo Garden

This unique Garden restoration, situated in a hidden valley, dates from a period when 18th century…

The swimming pool in GL1

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

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

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

Adventure 001 Helicopters

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

Blackfriars

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

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…

Gloucester Prison

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

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

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

Robinswood Hill

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

A photo of Highnam Court

Highnam Court is now a privately owned family home. The Gardens are open for special events…

Nature in Art exterior

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

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

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

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

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

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

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

A photo of St Michael's Tower

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

Ultimate Warriors

The ultimate family adventure! Action-packed obstacle venue to challenge all ages and abilities.

Bloomery

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

Hopewell Street Mural

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

Lower Slaughter

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

What's On Highlights

Community Cafe

Please come and join us at our Community Cafe coffee morning

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1st January 2025-31st December 2025
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
Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Foodie Passport

Embark on a delectable journey through Gloucester's finest eateries.

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15th September 2025-31st October 2025
Quiet Mornings

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

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18th September 2025-26th March 2026
Weirdsmith - Pop up shop

We're a group of local professional artists who are opening up a pop up shop on Westgate street in…

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1st October 2025-25th December 2025
Tessy Tumblepot's Potion Trail

This Halloween, help Tessy Tumblepot, the museum's most muddled witch, brew her magical potion!

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14th October 2025-2nd November 2025
Poppy Fields

This autumn, Poppy Fields will transform the beautiful setting of Gloucester Cathedral into a…

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17th October 2025-25th October 2025
half term family trail

This October half term, the Garden will be alive with time-travel magic!

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Season

18th October 2025-2nd November 2025
Big Pub Push

Pubs are so much more than just, well, pubs!

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Season

20th October 2025-26th October 2025
The Metropolitan Opera: La Sonnambula

Following triumphant Met turns in Roméo et Juliette, La Traviata, and Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine…

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21st October 2025
Toby Lee

Dubbed a future superstar of the blues by Joe Bonamassa, 17-year-old Toby Lee boasts an impressive…

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22nd October 2025
Snapped Ankles

They came from the trees. Now settled in fertile east London, Snapped Ankles maintain the feral…

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23rd October 2025
Operation Wishmas

Calling all of Santa's little helpers! His team of snow elves need your help to max out on…

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23rd October 2025

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22nd December 2025
National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren's Profession

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter…

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23rd October 2025
The interior of The Folk of Gloucester's historic Tudor building showing its timber framed ceiling, wattle and daub walls and cabinets with various hi

Join Becki of Ghosts & Giggles and her team for a ghost investigation into The Folk of Gloucester's…

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24th October 2025-25th October 2025
Tap Takeover

Tap Takeover Weekend!

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24th October 2025-26th October 2025
A smiling man in an Edwardian costume with flat cap and waistcoat opening a large old oak door

Explore our historic listed buildings with one of our costumed guides representing a real…

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24th October 2025

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25th October 2025

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31st October 2025
Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It

Hal is back with a brand-new tour for 2025 with a show that promises to stick it to 'The Man', as…

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24th October 2025
Siege of Gloucester Civil War Tour

Join local guide Jon Eeles for a Siege of Gloucester Civil War Tour starting here at the Museum of…

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25th October 2025

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15th November 2025
Autumn Threads

Autumn Threads at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester!   

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25th October 2025-1st November 2025
Kris Barras' Hollow Souls

British virtuoso blues-rock guitarist, former pro MMA fighter and hard rock frontman Kris Barras…

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Season

25th October 2025
A blurred image of an old fashioned pocket watch

As the nights draw in and the shadows deepen, Severn Playwrights present their latest show, The…

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25th October 2025
Jekyll & Hyde

Step into the atmospheric Upper East Range at Blackfriars Priory, and journey with us to Victorian…

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Season

27th October 2025
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