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Welcome to the city of Gloucester

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The swimming pool in GL1

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

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

St Michael's Tower

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

270 Climbing

270 Climbing Park is home to one of Europe’s tallest, newest and most exciting high ropes course…

The ski slope at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre

Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre is one of the longest outdoor artificial ski slopes in the UK…

Ninja Warrior UK logo

Inspired by ITV’s hit programme Ninja Warrior UK! You can climb, balance, jump, swing across…

Painswick Rococo Garden

This unique Garden restoration, situated in a hidden valley, dates from a period when 18th century…

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…

Gloucester Leisure Cruises

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

The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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

Barnwood Park

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

Paddleboarding in Gloucester

Award-winning Kayaking and Paddleboarding taster sessions and tours in Gloucester Dock and…

All Bars

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

High St Tredworth

Discover the most decorated street in Gloucester!!

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

Gloucester's premier indoor karting arena! All of the karts are custom built reaching speeds of…

A bee painted on a fuse box

Take part in the #BouncingBack Urban Art Nature Trail. Find all the images and complete the…

Photo of people paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks

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

Around Cheltenham

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

Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

Regency Bike Tour

The Regency Bike Tour is a new, self-guided bike tour of Cheltenham.

People playing basketball

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

Greyfriars Priory

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

Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

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

Beautiful and peaceful vineyard setting.

Home of internationally awarded Three Choirs Wine. Self- guided tours take visitors around the…

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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30th June 2023-31st December 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
An Egg-cellent Easter Trail

Explore light and new life in this egg-cellent Easter trail at Gloucester Cathedral this April

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30th March 2025-30th April 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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Llanthony Easter Open Days

Plan an extraordinary day out during the Easter Holidays.

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Fireside

Gather around the fire for a performance that combines circus, dance, theatre and live music with…

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10th April 2025-11th April 2025
Wayward Sons

The Sons are back!

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10th April 2025
Now That's What I Call A Music Quiz

Hop Kettles Big Music Quiz!

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10th April 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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Easter bunting activity

Families and children can help to decorate our new Veterans Garden Area this Easter.

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12th April 2025

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Easter Trail

Keep the family even more entertained and engaged as they explore our galleries with our special…

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12th April 2025-27th April 2025
A cartoon of two brightly-coloured, patterned Easter eggs against a green background.

Follow the trail around our historic building and garden, find our hidden Easter egg pictures and…

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A young guitarist and a young fiddle player sitting on the floor holding their instruments

Filkin's Drift reimagine traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar tunes,…

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12th April 2025
Behind the Scenes Tour

Ever pondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum? Satiate your curiosity with our exclusive…

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Morning Yoga at Gloucester Cathedral

Led by experienced Christian practitioner Lucy, these sessions take place in breathtaking locations…

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Seasonal Mini Yoga Retreat

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

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CDCH Easter Open Day

Come along to CDCH Sunday 13th April from 12pm to 3pm for a day filled with fun for the whole…

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13th April 2025
a pump track

Join Trash Free Trails and partner Velosolutions for a spring clean at the Churchdown Pump Track!

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13th April 2025
Easter Crafts: Cards & Decorations Workshop

Get Creative This Easter!

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13th April 2025
A card with yellow chicks on it and two cloth rabbits made out of socks

Learn how to make an Easter card or an adorable sock bunny with workshop leader Ally

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15th April 2025
A Medieval Easter for families

Come and experience a Medieval Easter at Gloucester Cathedral! Illuminate letters, paint eggs and…

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Easter Egg Craft puzzle activity

Create your own puzzle with our craft making activity based on Scrumpty, the egg designed for the…

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16th April 2025-17th April 2025
Bouncing Bunny Builders Workshop

Hop into Fun and Sustainability!

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17th April 2025
Dylan Fowler - Guitar Journeys

Welsh guitarist and singer-songwriter Dylan Fowler has been a recording artist for the prestigious…

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17th April 2025
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