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Welcome to the city of Gloucester

Things To Do Highlights

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

The stage at Gloucester Guildhall

Gloucester's premier arts venue featuring art galleries, cinema and live musical and theatrical…

SimAir737

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

The swimming pool in GL1

Freedom Leisure, who operate GL1 Leisure Centre and Oxstalls Sports Park on behalf of Gloucester…

Around Cheltenham

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

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

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

Barnwood Park

Barnwood Park is a formal park with mature trees and ducks. Barnwood Arboretum is a local nature…

Gloucester Cathedral exterior

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

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,…

St John's Northgate Church

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

Planes at the Jet Age Museum

The Jet Age Museum is home to a unique collection of historic aircraft and artefacts charting the…

VRXPerience

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

Historic Gloucester Docks

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

Outdoor pitches

Freedom Leisure, who operate Oxstalls Sports Park and GL1 Leisure Centre on behalf of Gloucester…

Rainbow Square Street

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

The outside of St Nicholas Church

This 12th Century Church is a city landmark with it's 15th Century leaning Tower and Spire. Inside…

Slimbridge

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

Hopewell Street Mural

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

Laser Quest Gloucester

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

Adventure 001 Helicopters

What better way to see Gloucester, then by helicopter? Let our experienced pilots dazzle you with a…

Gloucester Rugby ground

Gloucester Rugby can consider itself to be a unique English rugby club. Founded in 1873 and, with…

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

Just outside the city centre lies Hillfield Gardens, a true hidden gem of Gloucester. This public…

Spring at Batsford Arboretum

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

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

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

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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
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
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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The Tale of Two Bad Mice Family Trail

Two naughty mice have snuck into the Museum of Gloucester and stolen some treasures!

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12th February 2025-3rd March 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
Create Your Morris Masterpiece: Rosettes & Bells Workshop

Dive into the colourful world of Morris Dancing with this hands-on family-friendly workshop!

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15th February 2025

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15th 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: 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
Neon green with bold text saying "GRIEF RAVE" and "Dance your day away" in bold black text

Want to shake up your day? Join our GRIEF RAVE on the Sabrina 5 barge at National Waterways Museum…

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15th February 2025
Carnival Mask & May Day Crown Workshop

Step into the spirit of spring and folk tradition at this creative drop-in session!

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19th February 2025

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19th February 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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22nd February 2025

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Giant multi coloured inflatable creature in a dark church garden

The Whilers are otherworldly creatures on a journey into the unknown.

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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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Ultimate Floyd at The Kings Theatre show starts 7:30pm Tickets £20.00 Available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/kingtheatregloucester

Join us for a evening of Pink Floyd greatest songs

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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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