You are here: What's On > Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat Festival

About

Sunday May 18th is the annual Dragon Boat Racing at Gloucester Docks. 16 teams have signed up and are ready to race for the coveted Dragon Boat Shield.

The event is free to watch.

The first race starts at 10.30am and the final will be at approximately 4pm.

So with racing taking place all day, good weather on the way, and with an array of food and drink outlets around the docks its the perfect way to while away a few hours in the sun.

Book Now

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Free AdmissionFree

Visit the website for more information

Book Tickets Online

Map & Directions

Map Link

Click here to view map

Dragon Boat Festival

Type:Free Event

Main Basin, The Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2EH

Add Dragon Boat Festival to your Itinerary

Website

Close window

Call direct on:

Tel01452308153

Opening Times

Season (18 May 2025)
DayTimes
Sunday10:30 - 16:30

What's Nearby

  1. National Waterways Museum Gloucester

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

    0.01 miles away
  2. Gloucester Leisure Cruises

    The Dunkirk ship Queen Bodicea II which makes the public journeys can also be hired for…

    0.01 miles away
  3. Historic Docks

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

    0.1 miles away
  4. Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

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

    0.19 miles away
  1. Llanthony Secunda Priory

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

    0.22 miles away
  2. Discover de Crypt

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

    0.24 miles away
  3. VRXPerience

    PLAY, RACE, EXPERIENCE. Virtual Reality is a fun, exciting and a very accessible…

    0.25 miles away
  4. Blackfriars

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

    0.24 miles away
  5. Gloucester Prison

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

    0.26 miles away
  6. Gloucester Civic Trust Tours

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

    0.28 miles away
  7. Greyfriars Priory

    Greyfriars is a Franciscan House which was founded in 1231. Is particularly of interest…

    0.3 miles away
  8. St Michael's Tower

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

    0.37 miles away
  9. The Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

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

    0.37 miles away
  10. Tour and Explore with Anne Bartlett

    Tour and Explore Gloucester with Anne Bartlett - Blue Badge Tour Guide and Tour Director…

    0.38 miles away
  11. Gloucester Walking Tours App

    Enjoy three self-guided walking tours on your smartphone around Gloucester City Centre…

    0.38 miles away
  12. The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

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

    0.38 miles away
Previous Next
More

© Visit Gloucester 2023. All Rights Reserved. Visit Gloucester is owned and managed by Gloucester City Council.