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  1. What's On In Gloucester In December?

    It's finally December!

  2. Folk Tour Guides
    A "Behind the Scenes" Tour of three Tudor houses "If only Walls could Talk"
    1. Discover Paddling

      Explore what's on in Gloucester this year!

    Welcome to the city of Gloucester

    Things To Do Highlights

    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…

    Nature in Art

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

    National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

    270 Climbing

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

    Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

    Browse beautiful local arts and crafts or sign up to an upcoming workshop at the Gloucestershire…

    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…

    St Mary de Lode Church

    St. Mary de Lode is the city's oldest Parish Church being built in the 12th Century. It was built…

    Gloucester Park Drone Shot By Fluxx Films

    By far the largest parkland in the city. Gloucester Park has a large play area for children and a…

    Painswick Rococo Garden

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

    Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

    The Museum displays the remarkable story of the Soldiers of Gloucestershire who have served their…

    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,…

    Briery Hill Llamas

    Briery Hill Llama farm is perfectly situated in 9 acres of stunning woodland, on a 32 acre site,…

    Eastgate Viewing Chamber

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

    St Michael's Tower

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

    A bird of prey flying above a crowd of people

    The International Centre for Birds of Prey is the oldest dedicated birds of prey centre in the…

    Ten Pin

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

    Spring at Batsford Arboretum

    Beautiful 56 acre arboretum with colour and interest all year round. Browse the walled garden plant…

    Digi Wall

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

    Rainbow Square Street

    The creator of Gloucester's famous 'Rainbow Street', Tash Frootko, and her team have painted twenty…

    Lower Slaughter

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

    Slimbridge

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

    Person playing football

    Gloucester City AFC were founded back in 1883 and currently compete in the National League North,…

    The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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

    the outside of Sherborne Cinema

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

    What's On Highlights

    Ghosts & Giggles Logo

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

    Openings

    Haunted Tours

    30th June 2023-31st December 2025
    Treasure Seekers Hub

    Book in to an art and craft session at Treasure Seekers Hub.

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    Season

    30th June 2023-30th December 2023
    Image: Coachman's Uniform

    Get ready to embark on a captivating journey through Gloucester's vibrant history, meticulously…

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    Season

    21st October 2023-7th January 2024
    Women creating images using batik

    Hundred Heroines are running a series of workshops exploring and experimenting with different…

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    Season

    27th October 2023-17th December 2023
    Christmas at Coal Kitchen

    Bring some sparkle to your Christmas get-togethers, lunches, dinners & drinks at Coal Kitchen! …

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    Season

    1st November 2023-31st December 2023
    Iceberg painting

    An mesmerising display of Arctic paintings by the award-wining artist, Nicholas Jones.

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    Season

    7th November 2023-10th December 2023
    Gloucestershire Naturalist Society 75th Anniversary Exhibition

    Gloucestershire Naturalists' Society (GNS) is the natural history recording organisation for…

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    Season

    9th November 2023-27th January 2024
    Tree of light (c) Dale Hodgetts

    A festive day out with free activities for all the family. Take part in the glowing lantern parade…

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    Season

    18th November 2023-31st December 2023
    Côte Brasserie

    If you’re searching for the perfect place to host your festive get-together, look no further than…

    Openings

    Season

    23rd November 2023-24th December 2023
    Portivo Lounge Exterior

    Portivo Lounge are now taking booking enquiries for Christmas parties between Thursday 23 November…

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    Season

    23rd November 2023-24th December 2023
    Brewhouse & Kitchen at Christmas

    The Brewhouse & Kitchen Christmas Menu is now available!

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    Season

    23rd November 2023-27th January 2024
    Gloucester Quays Ice Rink

    Gloucester Quays are delighted to announce that the incredible festive Outdoor Ice Rink is back…

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    Season

    24th November 2023-7th January 2024
    Champagne Glasses

    Experience all the spirit and sparkle of the perfect Christmas party at Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa!

    Openings

    Season

    24th November 2023-22nd December 2023
    Magical Winter Lantern Trail

    Embark on a quest to find all of the twinkling lanterns hidden around the museum.

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    Season

    1st December 2023-7th January 2024
    Christmas at Greek on the Docks

    Book now for Christmas at Greek on the Docks!

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    Season

    1st December 2023-24th December 2023
    The entrance to Settebello Trattoria

    Join Settebello this year to celebrate Christmas with their festive menu!

    Openings

    Season

    1st December 2023-24th December 2023
    Sleigh passing by an illuminated Sula Lightship

    Ride on Father Christmas's Floating Sleigh, great festive fun for kids and adults alike!

    Openings

    Season

    1st December 2023-24th December 2023

    Season

    28th December 2023-30th December 2023
    Christmas Food at Bills

    Book now for Christmas at Bills!

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    Season

    1st December 2023-31st December 2023
    Runaway Reindeers!

    12 runaway reindeer have hidden themselves around the city centre. Can you find them all?

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    Season

    2nd December 2023-7th January 2024
    Stories with Santa

    Father Christmas is coming back to the National Waterways Museum Gloucester this December for the…

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    Season

    2nd December 2023-21st December 2023
    Meet Father Christmas in Gloucester

    Father Christmas returns on 7th and 20th December (12:00 pm - 5:00 pm) in Eastgate Shopping Centre.

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    Season

    7th December 2023-24th December 2023
    Christmas salsa party Gloucester Mauricio Reyes in Gloucester

    Christmas party.

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    Season

    8th December 2023-9th December 2023
    Man and boy stood next to locomotive in The Polar Express

    Pop on your best PJ's, pick up your Hot Chocolate and settle into our cosy Cinema as we embark on a…

    Openings

    Season

    9th December 2023
    Behind the Scenes Tour

    Join us for an in insightful and unique tour of the museum galleries and storage areas seldom seen…

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    Season

    9th December 2023
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