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One of Gloucester’s strengths is its array of attractions. For a city of its size it outperforms in terms of things to do. Here are a few of our favourites. You can use the search function to find the full list of attractions in the city.

Gloucester Cathedral

The jewel in the crown, Gloucester Cathedral is an incredible masterpiece in stone. The Cathedral has been a place of worship for over 1,300 years and charts the finest examples of different styles in architecture. It has some of the finest examples of stained glass in the country the highlight being the majestic Great East Window. The setting has been immortalised in some of the biggest films and TV shows including Harry Potter, Mary Queen of Scots, Sherlock, Wolf Hall and Dr Who.

Museums

The City boasts a number of high quality museums to educate and entertain. The Tailor of Gloucester Beatrix Potter Museum and Shop is located in the original building used by Beatrix Potter in her story The Tailor of Gloucester. The Glorious Glosters – the most decorated regiment in the British Army – are celebrated at the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, while there are thousands of fantastic exhibits at the Museum of Gloucester, The Folk of Gloucester, the Jet Age Museum and the National Waterways Museum.

Activities

If you are looking for something a bit more energetic from your visit take a look at our activities page. You can get your adrenaline pumping and take part in a Ninja Warrior challenge or for something a bit gentler why not experience the docks close up on a paddle board.

Shopping

Gloucester is well stocked with stores and shopping centres for all your retail therapy needs. Gloucester Quays designer outlet offers big discounts on your favourite brands, and King's Walk and Eastgate Shopping Centre have a range of retailers from clothes and fashion to opticians and chemists and food shops.

Gloucester Civic Trust Tours

Walking tours of the City of Gloucester. Hear about many famous characters and their associations with the City.
Jet Age Museum

The Jet Age Museum is home to a unique collection of historic aircraft and artefacts charting the history of Gloucestershire's aviation heritage and telling the story of the people who made the first Allied jet powered flight possible.
Gloucester Quays

Visit the vibrant Gloucester Quays outlet shopping centre, with an array of shops and a wealth of eateries to choose from!
SUP Gloucester

Stand-up paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks, canal and River Severn. We’ll take you through water safety, paddling skills and board control. You’ll paddle alongside Tall Ships with the Cathedral as a backdrop in Gloucester’s Historic Docks.
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre

Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre is one of the longest outdoor artificial ski slopes in the UK for skiing and snowboarding fun.
Museum of Gloucester

Found within the City of Gloucester is an internationally important collection of treasures of over 750,000 objects... The Museum of Gloucester tells the story of the city’s origins as a Roman settlement and its subsequent development through the Dark Ages and Medieval period...
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Gloucester Cathedral

A warm welcome awaits you at Gloucester Cathedral - one of the finest medieval buildings in the country and the burial place of royalty. Please refer to the Cathedral website www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk for services and events times.
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Gloucester Civic Trust Tours

Address

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1TP

tours@gloucestercivictrust.org

Gloucester

Walking tours of the City of Gloucester. Hear about many famous characters and their associations with the City.
Alney Island Nature Reserve

Address

Westend Terrace, GLOUCESTER, Gloucestershire, GL1 2RX

GLOUCESTER

Alney Island is an 80-hectare site, located on the banks of the River Severn and less than one kilometre from the City Centre.
The Folk of Gloucester

Address

Bishop Hooper’s House, 99-101 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG

info@thefolkofgloucester.co.uk

Gloucester

An exquisite Tudor timber-framed building with some beautifully preserved original features.
Discover de Crypt

Address

Southgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1TP

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 422829

mail@discoverdecrypt.org.uk

Gloucester

St. Mary de Crypt is a 15th Century Church in the centre of Gloucester. It is famous for it’s Tudor Schoolroom adjacent to the Church and for it’s two famous ‘Sons’- George Whitfield 18thC Evangelist and Robert Raikes who started Sunday Schools.
Robinswood Hill Country Park

Address

Reservoir Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 6SX

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 303206

Countryside@gloucester.gov.uk

Gloucester

Two-hundred and fifty acres of open countryside with viewpoint, pleasant walks, waymarked nature trail.
The Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

Address

47 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2NW

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 307161

gloucestershire.arts.crafts@googlemail.com

Gloucester

Browse beautiful local arts and crafts or sign up to an upcoming workshop at the Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre.
Brit Movie Tours

Address

Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR

Telephone
+44 (0) 84 42471 007

info@britmovietours.com

Immerse yourself in your favourite film or TV show when you sign up to a Brit Movie Tour.
Walk down the corridors of Hogwarts, listen to behind the scenes information and trivia which bring the sets to life.
WonHwaDo martial arts club Gloucester

Address

Unit 15, St James Trading Estate, Barton Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4JJ

Telephone
07517635338

kubalos.stefan@gmail.com

Gloucester

Martial arts club dedicated to promote and develop Korean Martial arts WonHwaDo in Gloucester and the Uk
The Rainbow Square

Address

St Kilda Parade, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1QE

Gloucester

The creator of Gloucester's famous 'Rainbow Street', Tash Frootko, and her team have painted twenty five houses on three adjoining streets with bold and vivid colours.
St. Mary de Lode Church

Address

St Mary's Square, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2QT

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 521670

Gloucester

St. Mary de Lode is the city's oldest Parish Church being built in the 12th Century. It was built over a Saxon Church and a Roman Building.
The Roman Mosaic tiled floor can still be seen in the church today.
The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

Address

26 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2NG

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 529716

mick@mandccards.co.uk

Gloucester

Gloucester Antiques Centre has over 11,000 square feet of floor space spread across three floors, packed with antiques and collectables of all descriptions. There is a cafe located on the second floor for your convenience.
Blackfriars Priory

Address

Ladybellgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2HN

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 503050

Blackfriars@gloucester.gov.uk

Gloucester

Blackfriars is a stunning example of a 13th century medieval Priory site, nestled at the heart of the waterside City of Gloucester.
Historic Docks

Address

The Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2ER

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 311190

info@glosdocks.co.uk

Gloucester

Collection of restored Victorian warehouses, with shops, museums, restaurants and cafe bars. Boat trips and guided walks in summer months.
Gloucester Rugby

Address

Gloucester Rugby, Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3AX

Telephone
01452 942060

customerservices@gloucesterrugby.co.uk

Kingsholm Road, Gloucester

Gloucester Rugby can consider itself to be a unique English rugby club. Founded in 1873 and, with its Kingsholm Stadium home situated near the heart of the city, the club enjoys an enviably close relationship with its supporters.
St Michael's Tower

Address

Southgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2DH

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 526955

enquiries@gloucestercivictrust.org

Gloucester

The impressive St Michael’s Tower is situated in the centre of Gloucester at The Cross. It is a Heritage Centre operated by Gloucester Civic Trust Volunteers. The Tower is the surviving 15th century tower of the Church of St Michael the Archangel.…
Over Bridge

Address

Over, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8DB

Telephone
0370 333 1181

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Gloucester

A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn built by Thomas Telford between 1825 and 1827.
Gloucester Walking Tours App

Address

City Centre and Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2AP

Gloucester

Enjoy three self-guided walking tours on your smartphone around Gloucester City Centre and its historic Docks. Free of charge and no downloads required. Just type www.gloucestertours.co.uk into your phones internet browser.
St. Nicholas Church

Address

Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2QT

Gloucester

This 12th Century Church is a city landmark with it's 15th Century leaning Tower and Spire. Inside the Church are Norman and Gothic Arcades, Victorian Pews, elaborate monuments and a fine decorated Stuart Chest Tomb.
National Waterways Museum Gloucester

Address

Llanthony Warehouse, Gloucester Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2EH

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 318200

gwm@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Gloucester

Three floors of a Victorian warehouse house interactive displays and galleries, which chart the story of Britain's waterways. Historic craft, working forge, cafe and shop.
Gloucester Park

Address

Trier Way, GLOUCESTER, Gloucestershire, GL1 1LB

GLOUCESTER

By far the largest parkland in the city. Gloucester Park has a large play area for children and a skate park for older kids.