to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
There is plenty to keep all the family entertained in Gloucester this Summer!
- Gloucester Passport
Kids can explore the City, collecting stickers on their passport along the way! Everyone who completes their passport, wins a free funky Aluminium Drinks Bottle, which is sponsored by Gloucester Quays. There is also the chance to win an amazing 6 Months Aspire Academy Membership! There are only 1000 passports available, so what are you waiting for?
The activity runs from 1st August until the 5th of September, or whilst stocks last
- Museum of Gloucester
Get nostalgic this summer at the Wonderful World of Ladybird Book Artists Exhibition! This beautiful and colourful exhibition is supported by fabulous activities including bug hunts, music, dancing, storytelling, trails and lots of vintage books to browse and share!
- Gloucester Waterways Museum
With fun, interactive exhibits, café and museum shop you'll discover the stories of the communities that lived and continue to thrive here as well as Boat trips along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal on the Dunkirk Little Ship, Queen Boadicea II. Remember, your ticket allows you to return as many times as you like in 12 months!
- Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
Discover the lives of Gloucestershire soldiers from the last 300 years. Try on Army uniforms, look into a First World War trench, learn about medals and how soldiers won them through history with interactive displays.
- Painswick Rococo Garden
Discover a haven of peace and tranquillity, sprinkled with quirky features to surprise and delight you at the UK’s only complete surviving rococo garden. Enjoy the Family Magic Mayhem Trail, and Meet Unipiggle, a muddy, loud and proud Unicorn Pig with special Magical Powers.
- A Walk up Robinswood Hill
A Country Park since 1972 Robinswood hill provides a fantastic countryside experience on the doorstep of our City. Explore traditional meadows, woodland, traditional orchards and ponds stuffed with wildlife. A great place to let the kids run wild in the fresh air with views of the severn Bridge, the Malvern Hills and the Black Mountains. Robinswood Hill Café is now open Monday to Sunday, serving hot drinks, ice creams, pasties and cakes.
- Gloucester Cathedral
Follow the map to this building's most interesting areas and fill out the trail guide as you go. Enjoy a new trail experience at Gloucester Cathedral. The Family Discovery Guide is designed is interactive meaning children can have fun and learn at the same time.
- Paddle Boarding
Have a go at the world’s fastest growing water sport in the UK’s most inland dock! Go on a water adventure and see Gloucester Dock from a new perspective. Learn the basics of paddle boarding with step by step instructions from the highly qualified and friendly instructors over at Discover Paddle Boarding!
- Take to the Slopes
Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre’s slopes are the venue for year-round snow sports. The centre cater for all levels of skiers and snowboarders and even have a fun park- designed in conjunction with customers, it provides endless hours of fun for skiers and boarders. The fun park is surfaced in Snowflex, for a softer landing giving a great experience to riders of all levels.
- Visit Coopers Hill
We recommend walking part of the Cotswold way - Cotswold Way Circular Walk: 7. Cranham, Coopers and the Beechwoods if you’re looking for an active day out. A beautiful little walk you will see England’s most treasured habitats and beech woodlands. This walk leads you to the Iconic Cooper’s Hill where locals have tumbled after wheels of Double Gloucester Cheese.
- St James City Farm
Located in the middle of Gloucester, little ones will love seeing cows and sheep running about the farm. St James City Farm has provided a taste of the countryside in the heart of the city of Gloucester since 1998.
- Library Challenge
This year’s theme is Wild World Heroes - with great new books and activities at the city library to help the kids learn more about nature and how to protect our environment. Pop in to the library anytime from the 10th July to join in!
- The Tailor of Gloucester Museum and Shop
Nestled in the beautiful College Court this quaint museum and shop is a great place for all to enjoy. Discover a world of Beatrix Potter souvenirs from Peter Rabbit to Mrs Tiggly Wiggle and learn about where Potter drew Inspiration for her favourite tale.
- Enjoy a Cinema Trip
A vibrant venue and home to a grand 100 seat cinema room, the Guildhall Gloucester is the place to see brand new movie releases. This summer you can sit back and watch Emma Stone star in Disney’s Cruella, Go on an adventure with The Croods and much more!
- Ice Cream from Wholly Gelato
Visit the Gelato Scoop Shop for fresh gelato that goes from cow to cone all at Barhouse Farm! From White Chocolate, Lavender, Lemon Meringue, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Biscoff to Wholly Milk and everything in between you won’t be disappointed.
*Keep an eye out on their Instagram for flavour availability.
- PYO Strawberries at Overfarm
Named as one of the 5 Best Pick-Your-Own Farms in the UK, take a trip to the farm for great experience. A fabulous way to get kids out into the fresh air whilst learning about where their food comes from. Pick your strawberries, grab a double cream from the farm shop and dig in!
- Orchard Street Market
Sample Gloucester's Finest Food & Drink as well as find Unusual Local Treasures & Unique Gift Ideas at the outdoor summer market.
- Ninja Warrior
Climb, balance, jump and swing across different obstacles using and developing your Ninja skills, plus we also have the famous Warped Wall for every aspiring Ninja to conquer. Do you have what it takes to be a Ninja Warrior?
- Summer Socials at Blackfriars
Get social at the priory this August, enjoy a series of live events in the beautiful Cloister Garden. Book a plot, and enjoy a sun filled evening of live music, comedy & more with drinks & snacks delivered to you via app.
Summer Socials: Thrill Collins + Support
Summer Socials: Gigglebox Comedy Night
- Find Your Zen
Cotswold Yoga will be hosting three yoga taster sessions, set against the stunning backdrop of Blackfriars ancient Medieval Priory. Enjoy an oasis of piece in the Priory with high ceilings, wooden beams and a traditional oak floor.
- Jet Age Museum
Escape the Jet Age Museum located just outside the city in Staverton. Get close up with vintage planes & aviation artifacts, plus enjot guided cockpit tours of jet fighters & an airliner.
Keep up to date with What's On in Gloucester by taking a look at our calender and sign up to our newsletter for regular updates about events in the city.
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The Jet Age Museum is home to a unique collection of historic aircraft and artefacts charting the history of Gloucestershire's aviation heritage and telling the story of the people who made the first Allied jet powered flight possible.
Blackfriars is a stunning example of a 13th century medieval Priory site, nestled at the heart of the waterside City of Gloucester.
Inspired by ITVโs hit programme Ninja Warrior UK! You can climb, balance, jump, swing across different obstacles using your ninja skills. Ninja Warrior UK Gloucester has the famous warped wall for every aspiring Ninja to conquer.
Visit the vibrant Gloucester Quays outlet shopping centre, with an array of shops and a wealth of eateries to choose from!
Gloucester's premier arts venue featuring art galleries, cinema and live musical and theatrical performances. The Guildhall's café-bar is a laid-back and peaceful haven just a step away from the hustle and bustle of Eastgate Street.
Children's author Beatrix Potter created one of her most loved characters here. This charming shop and museum is the original building that inspired the very story and is used in the illustrations. Free entry and open to the public every day.
An inner city farm providing real hands on contact with farm animals. Rare breeds of pigs, sheep, goats & poultry. Ideal for family visits and school groups. Education room available. Outdoor picnic site. Guides available - simply enquire within.
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre is one of the longest outdoor artificial ski slopes in the UK for skiing and snowboarding fun.
A warm welcome awaits you at Gloucester Cathedral - one of the finest medieval buildings in the country and the burial place of royalty. Please refer to the Cathedral website www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk for services and events times.
Two-hundred and fifty acres of open countryside with viewpoint, pleasant walks, waymarked nature trail.
The Museum displays the remarkable story of the Soldiers of Gloucestershire who have served their regiments since 1694. It depicts their courage, humour, traditions and their sacrifices in exciting and colourful exhibitions for all ages.
Found within the City of Gloucester is an internationally important collection of treasures of over 750,000 objects... The Museum of Gloucester tells the story of the cityโs origins as a Roman settlement and its subsequent development through the Dark Ages and Medieval period...
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