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Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

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

Outdoor pitches

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

Slimbridge

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

Barnwood Park

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

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

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

Rainbow Square Street

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

Robinswood Hill

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

Painswick Rococo Garden

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

inside St Peter's Catholic Church

St Peter's is situated in the heart of the historic city of Gloucester and serves not only the…

Blackfriars Priory

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

Alney Island Nature Reserve

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

Cineworld - Gloucester Quays

Ten-screen state-of-the-art Cineworld cinema showing all the latest blockbusters.

Gloucester Park Drone Shot By Fluxx Films

By far the largest parkland in the city. Gloucester Park has a large play area for children and a…

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

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

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

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

All Bars

Flying trapeze Experiences and Classes on a full size rig. Fly just like the acrobats you see in…

VRXPerience

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

Young Owls

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

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…

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

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
A black and white photograph of a crowd of people outdoors raising their fists in the air. They are wearing shirts, jackets, flat caps and trilby hats

A free exhibition featuring personal objects, stories and images connected with campaigns from the…

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2nd May 2026-23rd May 2026
WhipZone Sunday Market buy and sell your car, van, motorbike and campervan

The UK's Sunday Market for cars, vans, motorbikes and campervans

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10th May 2026-31st December 2026
Eastgate Chamber

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

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15th May 2026

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4th September 2026
The Emo Pub Quiz at Hop Kettle in Gloucester Docks.

The Emo Quiz is back, and we've got a whole quiz where the questions are music questions featuring…

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15th May 2026
A man in an Edwardian suit and flat cap standing outside an old oak doo

Explore our historic listed buildings with one of our qualified guides and learn about the lives of…

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15th May 2026

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30th May 2026
After Ours

Live Music Friday at Brickhampton Court!

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15th May 2026
Three young women holding a fabric banner with colourful lettering sewn onto it

Three young activists trace the legacy of Greenham Common Women's Peace protest forty years on and…

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15th May 2026

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15th May 2026
Gloucester Local History Month

Telling the story of Gloucester’s people, Community Groups and industries.

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16th May 2026-30th May 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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16th May 2026

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30th May 2026

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13th June 2026

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27th June 2026

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11th July 2026
The Bootleg Shadows

In the company of Geoff, Howard, Nathan, Tim and Binks the audience is taken on a tour of the…

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16th May 2026
Denim embroidered with beads and different coloured thread

On the third Saturday of every month, bring along a pre-loved item of clothing and learn how to…

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16th May 2026

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A crowd of young people cheering with their arms in the air

White Riot follows the Rock Against Racism movement of the 1970s, revealing both the maliciousness…

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16th May 2026

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16th May 2026
Gloucester Local History Month - Historic Characters Tour

Hear about the histories of celebrated Gloucester citizens, some known for their eccentric…

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16th May 2026
Gloucester Local History Month - We Are Gathered Here

Come along to St Nicholas church and discover the characters of Gloucester turned into fantastic…

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16th May 2026
Eurovision Watch Party

Get ready for a night of outrageous outfits, questionable key changes, and absolute bangers — we're…

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16th May 2026
Gloucester Local History Month - Westgate Characters come alive

Walk down Westgate Street and find out about all the characters immortalised in the Westgate Street…

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16th May 2026
Gloucester Local History Month - Festival Day

Gloucester local history month is Gloucester's contribution to the national local history month…

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16th May 2026
Dragon Boat Festival 2026

Dragon boat racing is a fast growing, colourful exhilarating water sport.

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17th May 2026
Rabbits Out of The Hat

Vaudevillian duo Norvil & Josephine present a magical extravaganza!

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17th May 2026
Quentin Blake image for Refugee Week of a family eating and drinking in a tree

Join us for a free community picnic on the Priory lawn, celebrating togetherness, sanctuary,…

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20th May 2026
Glenn Tilbrook

Glenn Tilbrook has more than earned his place at pop's top table as one of our most cherished…

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22nd May 2026
Civic Trust Tours: Roman Gloucester Walks

Starting from the Museum in Brunswick Road, your first stop will be the Eastgate Chamber, where you…

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