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Welcome to the city of Gloucester

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Outdoor pitches

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

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

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

Painswick Rococo Garden

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

High St Tredworth

Discover the most decorated street in Gloucester!!

Nature in Art exterior

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

270 Climbing

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

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

Regency Bike Tour

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

Blackfriars

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

Discover de Crypt

St. Mary de Crypt is a 15th Century Church in the centre of Gloucester. It is famous for it’s Tudor…

The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

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

Gloucestershire Archives

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

Bloomery

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

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

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

Sudeley Castle aerial view

Award-winning gardens surrounding Castle and medieval ruins. Exhibitions, castle rooms, gift shop &…

Adventure 001 Helicopters

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

SimAir737

SimAir737, Realistc Full Size Boeing 737 Cockpit.The most true to life flight simulator out there…

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

Ten Pin

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

Llanthony Secunda Priory

Situated in the heart of Gloucester Docks, the Priory is within walking distance of the Quays…

Couple relaxing on hire boat in Gloucester Docks

Self-drive electric motorboats that can be hired from the Barge Arm of the docks. Prices from £30.…

Hopewell Street Mural

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

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Ghosts & Giggles Logo

Held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night at 8pm, we go on a historical and paranormal tour…

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Haunted Tours

30th June 2023-31st 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
Images of art in Gloucester shops 2024

Throughout May and June 2025, Gloucester Contemporary Artists will be working with local businesses…

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1st May 2025-30th June 2025
A grainy pink and black image of Viv on stage with a string of paper dolls behind her.

This is bold, unapologetic, activist theatre that demands to be seen.

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21st May 2025
A guide dressed as a 17th century woman opening an old wooden front door.

Meet our costumed tour guides who represent actual people such as Bishop Hooper, who burned at the…

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UK Subs

This legendary punk band continues to represent the true spirit of punk rock.

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23rd May 2025
Woodcarving Workshop

Join local professional woodcarver Natasha Houseago in the calm surroundings of St Marys Close

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24th May 2025
Morning Yoga at Gloucester Cathedral

You and a small group of other ticket holders will have exclusive access to the Cathedral before it…

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24th May 2025

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26th July 2025
Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

Join auxiliary Roman soldier Lucius for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber to…

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24th May 2025

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21st June 2025
Cushys Table Top Treasures

One of Gloucesters Largest indoor Markets.

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25th May 2025
7-spot ladybird

Put on your explorers hat, grab that magnifying glass and enter the miniature world of bugs!

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27th May 2025
Banned Bandito poster for May 2025

Join Banned Bandito downstairs at the Dick Whittington

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27th May 2025
Children's half term arts and crafts

4 days of children's art sessions

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27th May 2025-30th May 2025
Mars: War & Peace

Ever wondered what goes into building a cathedral?

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27th May 2025
Common frog

Dive into nature this half-term with our fun-filled pond dipping session for children at Robinswood…

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28th May 2025

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28th May 2025
Sarah McQuaid - Live at the Folk

Sarah McQuaid's lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, "subtle mastery…

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28th May 2025
Doc Saurus: Fossil Hunter

Hey there, young explorers! Get ready for an amazing journey through time at Doc Saurus: Fossil…

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28th May 2025
Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

With a Civic Trust guide, visit the Eastgate Chamber

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30th May 2025

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Glorious Glevum Tour

Join Lucius Sita, our resident auxiliary Roman soldier, for a guided introduction to Roman Glevum…

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31st May 2025
Lil Miss Lady

HighRise Entertainment presents a journey into the history of Grime with a multimedia,…

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31st May 2025
Tove (12A)

A mesmerising performance by Alma Pöysti gives vivid life to Finnish artist and writer Tove…

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6th June 2025

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7th June 2025
Evening Painting Workshop

In this 3 hour evening workshop you'll be inspired by religious iconography found in the Cathedral,…

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6th June 2025
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