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The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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

Slimbridge

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

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…

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

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

Adventure 001 Helicopters

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

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

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

A bee painted on a fuse box

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

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…

Ten Pin

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

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

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

Barnwood Park

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

Digi Wall

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

Aerial view of Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester

Gloucester Rugby can consider itself to be a unique English rugby club. Founded in 1873 and, with…

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

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

Painswick Rococo Garden

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

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

St Michael's Tower

The impressive St Michael’s Tower is situated in the centre of Gloucester at The Cross. It is a…

Blackfriars

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

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

Gloucester's premier indoor karting arena! All of the karts are custom built reaching speeds of…

Regency Bike Tour

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

Lower Slaughter

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

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

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

The outside of St Nicholas Church

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

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

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

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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Season

1st July 2025-15th December 2026
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
Set within the stunning Pillar & Lucy House at Gloucester Quays

A Sparkling Season of Celebration at Coal Kitchen Gloucester Quays. This Christmas, step into…

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3rd November 2025-5th January 2026
Pizza Express

Getting together this Christmas? Let the countdown begin.

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Season

11th November 2025-5th January 2026
Hatherley Manor

Join Hatherley Manor for your Christmas celebrations!

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22nd November 2025-17th January 2026
Gloucester History Festival Winter Warmer

The Gloucester History Festival Winter Warmer is back with 50 compelling talks and controversial…

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28th December 2025-11th February 2026
The January Challenge

The January Challenge is 31 days of quick, fun and free creative prompts to spark imagination and…

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1st January 2026-31st January 2026
Ghosts & Giggles

Ghosts & Giggles offers thrilling and informative tours that delve into the eerie and mysterious…

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1st January 2026-31st December 2026
A cartoon style image of some giant crystals in a forest pool

Got a kid who loves collecting crystals? Bring them along to this fun alternative wellbeing session…

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10th January 2026

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31st January 2026
The Royal Opera: La Traviata

At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisian courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo…

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14th January 2026
The Smiths Ltd

The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths.

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17th January 2026
Fawlty Towers Weekend 17/01/2026

You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will…

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17th January 2026-18th January 2026
A group of Morris dancers in white outfits with bells and sticks dancing in front of a crowd of people in winter outdoors

Welcome in the new year with our traditional folk ceremony!

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Season

17th January 2026
National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on…

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Season

22nd January 2026
Peter Pan

Fly away to Neverland with The Hardwicke Players' Annual Pantomime!

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22nd January 2026

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23rd January 2026

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24th January 2026

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24th January 2026
Gloucester Cajun & Zydeco Festival 2026

Europe's longest running Cajun & Zydeco festival is back for its 32nd year.

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Season

30th January 2026-1st February 2026
Shop Gloucester

Love Gloucester is your chance to rediscover the city, from its historic streets and stunning…

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Season

1st February 2026-28th February 2026
Various shades of denim embroidered with beautiful geometric patterns in white thread

Join us for an introduction to Sashiko and Boro: Japanese hand stitching techniques for mending and…

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4th February 2026

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11th February 2026

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18th February 2026

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25th February 2026

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4th March 2026
A smiling man with curly white hair holding an acoustic guitar.

Gloucestershire's very own Johnny Coppin is a singer/songwriter,

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5th February 2026
Fred, a two-foot-tall white cloth puppet, is stood dramatically with his arms and one leg stuck out, lit up against a darker background. His three pup

Hijinx, in association with Blind Summit, present Meet Fred.

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Season

5th February 2026
The Royal Ballet: Woolf Works

Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling…

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9th February 2026
Ghosts & Giggles: Family Tour of Haunted Gloucester

A spooky stroll through Gloucester's hidden history. Starts at Museum of Gloucester

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Season

13th February 2026
Hundred Watt Club

An evening of burlesque & cabaret!

Openings

Season

14th February 2026
Group of children holding brass instruments

The Big Blast is our annual two-day February half term orchestral project for wind, percussion and…

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Season

18th February 2026-19th February 2026
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