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    2024 seemed to absolutely fly by, although actually, I think we feel that every year! 

Welcome to the city of Gloucester

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Slimbridge

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

Around Cheltenham

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

Couple relaxing on hire boat in Gloucester Docks

Self-drive electric motorboats that can be hired from the Barge Arm of the docks. Prices from £30.…

A photo of Highnam Court

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

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…

Trapped Escape Rooms logo

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

People playing basketball

Gloucester Basketball compete as the Gloucester City Queens in the WBBL.

All Bars

Flying trapeze Experiences and Classes on a full size rig. Fly just like the acrobats you see in…

Ten Pin

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

Hopewell Street Mural

Hopewell Street sits in the heart of the vibrant and multi cultural part of the city, Barton and…

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…

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

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

Person playing football

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

Tour and Explore with Anne Bartlett

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

Bike & E-Bike Hire from The Bicycle Hub

The Bicycle Hub is based at the Cheltenham Spa Railway Station within easy access of the spa town…

Digi Wall

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

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…

Blackfriars

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

the outside of Sherborne Cinema

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

St Michael's Tower

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

Sudeley Castle

Award-winning gardens surrounding Castle and medieval ruins. Exhibitions, castle rooms, gift shop &…

Greyfriars Priory

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

Gloucestershire Archives

Gloucestershire Archives preserves historical records and makes them available for research e.g.…

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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
RPS International Photography Exhibition (IPE)165

Welcome to RPS International Photography Exhibition (IPE) 165 at The Museum of Gloucester!

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26th October 2024-2nd March 2025
Gloucester History Festival Winter Warmer

Enjoy 50 events broadcast over 25 days all from the comfort of home this winter.

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24th January 2025-6th March 2025
Character Tour of The Folk of Gloucester

A listed historic building, the Folk offers you fascinating stories and gory tales while giving you…

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Ghost Hunt of Medieval Blackfriars Priory

Come join Becki from Ghosts & Giggles, & her team for a night of seeking the ghostly monks of…

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31st January 2025
Soup Theatre - Comic Sans Script

Come along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!

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31st January 2025
Gloucester City AFC

It's second versus third in this huge top of the table clash which could have a massive bearing on…

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1st February 2025
{Infinite} Unplugged | Humanhood

A mystical journey through the elements, where dance meets meditation.

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6th February 2025
Ink Wells creative workshop

Want to unlock your creativity? Stuck in the middle of a project? Or just need to stop…

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6th February 2025
Seasonal Mini Yoga Retreat

Join Dr. Julia Frearson for Seasonal Wellbeing Retreats at Blackfriars Priory in 2025

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7th February 2025

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28th November 2025
Bright Nights: Twist & Shine

Twist and Shine by Kaleider is a beautiful landscape of interactive light sculptures. They are made…

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Emily Gibbon

The Gloucester Folk Trail is an annual celebration of traditional folk music, dance, and arts.

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14th February 2025-16th February 2025
Celebrating Gloucestershire: Photography Exhibition

As part of Gloucester Cathedral's activities this half term, local camera clubs from across the…

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15th February 2025-27th February 2025
Longlevens Library - Valentine's - Essence of Love: Bath Oil Workshop

Join Friends with Nature to create together this Valentine's season.

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15th February 2025
Medieval Mercenary Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

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

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15th February 2025

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15th March 2025
Celebrating Gloucestershire: Family activities

Discover the heritage, culture and crafts of the wonderful county of Gloucestershire this Half Term…

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19th February 2025-20th February 2025
Heka

Juggling and Magic are like long lost sisters. So similar and yet so different.

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20th February 2025
Hamley's Prickly Problem and the Incredible Journey to Hedgehog Hospital

This half term, join us for Hamley's Prickly Problem and the Incredible Journey to Hedgehog…

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An ancient churchlike building interior.

Join us for an inspirational wedding open evening on Thursday, February 27th.

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27th February 2025
Soup Theatre - Waiting for Samuel

Come along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!

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28th February 2025
A Welsh fishing village with a small beach and wooded cliffs on either side

In celebration of St David's Day, Spaniel in the Works Theatre Company will be performing the 1954…

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1st March 2025
Orchard Street Food & Craft Market

Join us on the first weekend of the month from March to October for our monthly Orchard Street Food…

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Another Audience Without Jake Thackray

A new show celebrating the life and work of one of our finest and funniest wordsmiths, performed…

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8th March 2025
Behind the Scenes Tour

Ever pondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum?

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8th March 2025
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