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Rana, Asiatic Lion, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Get eye-to-eye with giraffes, watch rhinos grazing on the Gothic Manor House lawns or walk with…

Barnwood Park

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

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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

Gloucester Prison

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

Blackfriars

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

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

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

Planes at the Jet Age Museum

The Jet Age Museum is home to a unique collection of historic aircraft and artefacts charting the…

Adventure 001 Helicopters

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

Digi Wall

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

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

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

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

Regency Bike Tour

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

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Roller Express is operated by the same team behind Skate Factory, a retail store in Gloucester with…

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

Sudeley Castle aerial view

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

Laser Quest Gloucester

Laser Quest is the most fun and exhilarating laser-tag experience in the UK.

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…

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…

Discover de Crypt

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

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

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

High St Tredworth

Discover the most decorated street in Gloucester!!

Slimbridge

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

What's On Highlights

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
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
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
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
Summer in The Square

Join Gloucester Quays for the best vibes, views and good times in Pillar and Lucy Square next to…

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12th May 2025-15th September 2025
Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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1st July 2025-15th December 2026
Cubs in the Cathedral

While you're exploring the Lions at Large trail in the city and outside the Cathedral, don't forget…

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11th July 2025-14th September 2025
Lion outside Gloucester Cathedral

For the Summer of 2025, Lions at Large – The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail will be ‘roaring’ onto…

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11th July 2025-14th September 2025
Discover Archaeology Trail

The city of Gloucester is pleased to announce the launch of the Discover Archaeology Trail, a…

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25th July 2025-21st September 2025
Gloucester History Festival

Two hundred events over two weeks explore the best in the world of history.

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6th September 2025-21st September 2025
Heritage Open Days 2025 Front Cover

Gloucester Civic Trust is delighted to announce its line up for Heritage Open Days 2025

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12th September 2025-14th September 2025
A large timber framed Tudor building on Westgate Street in Gloucester

As part of a citywide weekend of free walks, talks, tours and music, The Folk is hosting a…

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12th September 2025-14th September 2025
Pride in Gloucestershire

Pride in Gloucestershire returns to Gloucester Park on Saturday 13th September 2025 for a joyful,…

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13th September 2025
Gloucester Cathedral at Night

Step into the Cathedral after dark, when the beautiful spaces are at their most atmospheric.

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13th September 2025
Parliament Rooms at Gloucester Cathedral

Discover the three historic Parliament Rooms in Church House, right next to the Cathedral. These…

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13th September 2025
Llanthony Secunda Priory

This guided walk explores the priory which was founded in 1136.

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13th September 2025
Llanthony Secunda Priory Open Day

Founded in 1136, the history of this Grade I listed former Augustinian Priory is told throughout 5…

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13th September 2025
She's Electric event - e-bike test-rides

We're excited to invite you to take part in She's Electric Gloucester 2025 – a unique chance for…

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13th September 2025
Heritage Open Days: Behind the Scenes Tour

Ever pondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum?

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13th September 2025
Lena Lenman by Scott Chalmers

Gorgeously ravishing, deliciously risqué and just a little bit ridiculous, travelling vaudeville…

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13th September 2025
Stonemason in the Workshop

Enjoy this rare chance to visit the Stonemasons' Workshop and see the talented team in action.

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13th September 2025
A male tour guide dressed as an Edwardian undertaker opening the wooden front door of a Tudor house.

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

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13th September 2025

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19th September 2025

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20th September 2025

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26th September 2025

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27th September 2025
Gloucestershire Dance Day 14 September 2025

Celebrate the joy of movement at Gloucestershire Dance Day!

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14th September 2025
Imagination

A celebration of abstract art asking the visitor to imagine

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16th September 2025-21st September 2025
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