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Welcome to the city of Gloucester

Things To Do Highlights

Robinswood Hill

Two-hundred and fifty acres of open countryside with viewpoint, pleasant walks, waymarked nature…

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

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

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Around Cheltenham

Run by Blue Badge tourist guides Steve and Sean, Around Cheltenham offers fascinating and fun…

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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

Discover de Crypt

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

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

Stand-up paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks, canal and River Severn. We’ll take you through water…

Laser Quest Gloucester

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

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.…

Gloucester Prison

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

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

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

Trapped Escape Rooms logo

Based on the Japanese online game 'Takagism', Escape Rooms is a real-life room escape game which…

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

Gloucester Antiques Centre has over 11,000 square feet of floor space spread across three floors,…

St John's Northgate Church

St. John's Northgate is an 18th Century Church with visible structural evidence of a previous 14th…

Gloucester Cathedral exterior

A warm welcome awaits you at Gloucester Cathedral - one of the finest medieval buildings in the…

A photo of Highnam Court

Highnam Court is now a privately owned family home. The Gardens are open for special events…

SimAir737

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

A photo of St Michael's Tower

Walking tours of the City of Gloucester. Hear about many famous characters and their associations…

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…

Performers on stage at The Kings Theatre

Tucked just off Eastgate Street, close to the heart of Gloucester City Centre is this little gem of…

Blackfriars

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

Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

What's On Highlights

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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23rd May 2025

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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
Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

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

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24th May 2025

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23rd August 2025

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20th September 2025
Family Trail: Mysteries of May

Get ready for a fun-filled adventure at the museum!

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24th May 2025-1st June 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
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
Moomin Tales & Adventure

Join Us for an Enchanting Moomin Adventure!

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28th May 2025

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22nd August 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

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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
Recycled Moomin Magic

Step into the magical world of the Moomin

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29th May 2025

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29th 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

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30th July 2025

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27th September 2025
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