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This spring, the Gloucester History Festival returns with a dazzling weekend of ideas, debate and storytelling.

Join BBC history presenter Mary Beard, Radio 4's Edward Stourton, Newsnight security expert Gordon Corera, medievalist Janina Ramirez and Cotswold-lover Pam Ayres for an unforgettable celebration of history in all its richness, from ancient worlds to modern geopolitics, royal courts to everyday lives.

Fresh thinking, lively conversation and inspiration await with 25 events over three days in the magical medieval surroundings of Blackfriars Priory.

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Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend

Type:Festival

Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2HN

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Opening Times

Season (17 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026)
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Friday - Sunday09:00 - 10:00

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