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The Rainbow Street - Copyright Tash Frootko

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

Painswick Rococo Garden

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

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

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

Beautiful 60 acre arboretum with colour and interest all year round. Browse the walled garden plant…

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

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

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

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

House of the Tailor of Gloucester

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

Outdoor pitches

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

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Blackfriars

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

Lower Slaughter

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

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…

National Waterways Museum Gloucester

Three floors of a Victorian warehouse house interactive displays and galleries, which chart the…

Laser Quest Gloucester

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

Regency Bike Tour

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

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

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

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…

Escape Entertainment Escape Rooms

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

Llanthony Secunda Priory

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

270 Climbing

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

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…

St Michael's Tower

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

A child feeding a goat at St James City Farm

An inner city farm providing real hands on contact with farm animals. Rare breeds of pigs, sheep,…

What's On Highlights

Salsa At Butlers

Your friendly weekly dance night in Gloucester!

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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
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
Shop Gloucester

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

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1st February 2026-28th 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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5th February 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
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
Murder Mystery Night

Enjoy a Pre Valentine's Murder Mystery Evening at Rodway Hill Golf Club in conjunction with Death…

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13th February 2026
Gloucester Folk Trail

From traditional tunes to hands-on workshops and lively ceilidhs, the Gloucester Folk Trail offers…

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13th February 2026-15th February 2026
Fabulous Family Ceilidh with Banter

Banter are back this Feb to soundtrack another lively ceilidh in the Ballroom!

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13th February 2026
Art Explorer: Arts & Crafts Trail

Step into the world of Arts & Crafts!

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14th February 2026-22nd February 2026
Hundred Watt Club

An evening of burlesque & cabaret!

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14th February 2026
Making Folk: Crafting Charms and Folk Motifs

Join us for a relaxed, hands-on drop-in session where creativity flows.

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14th February 2026
Hands-On History: Object Handling with the Birdlip Mirror

Step into the past and experience history up close.

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15th February 2026

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18th February 2026
Stories of the Cathedral: February Half Term

Follow in a thousands years of footsteps and tales at Gloucester Cathedral this February Half Term.…

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17th February 2026

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19th February 2026
Brick Builders Club: The Great Outdoors

Let imaginations run wild at our drop-in LEGO building sessions perfect for kids aged 5 and up!

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17th February 2026
Group of students holding brass instruments

Our annual February half term orchestral project for young musicians aged 5 to 18, from Grade 1 to…

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18th February 2026-19th February 2026
Glorious Glevum Tour

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

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18th February 2026
SIX: Teen Edition

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX…

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19th February 2026-21st February 2026
A photograph of the top floor of The Folk of Gloucester with the stairwell and a large black dog sculpture

Join Becki of Ghosts & Giggles and her team for a ghost investigation into our 500-year-old…

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20th February 2026

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19th June 2026
A cartoon style image of some giant crystals in a forest pool

A fun learning experience where children can find out about the crystals associated with each…

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21st February 2026

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28th February 2026

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14th March 2026

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25th April 2026
UK Foo Fighters

This World-Famous tribute band 'UK Foo Fighters' takes you on a journey spanning 3 decades of music…

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Season

21st February 2026
Medieval Mercenary Tour of Eastgate Chamber

Join our Medieval Mercenary Sir Miles for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber.

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Season

21st February 2026
A woman in a traditional Ingusheti headdress in bright red and yellow embroidered with green peacock feathers standing outside in front of green folia

Daria Kulesh has been described by Mike Harding as "one of the finest voices and one of the most…

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21st February 2026
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