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Coming to Gloucester to watch the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain? Don't miss out on everything that Gloucester has to offer!
1) Unique accommodation
Have you ever wanted to spend the night on a historic lightship? Now’s your chance! Gloucester boasts a number of unique accommodation options, including SULA Lightship, the only stay-aboard historic lightship in the UK. However, if you’d prefer to keep your feet on land, Gloucester is also home to a wide variety of more conventional accommodation, from hotels to self-catering properties.
2) A vibrant foodie scene
No matter what cuisine you’re in the mood for, you’ll be able to find it here in Gloucester, with our restaurants, cafés and takeaways offering a wealth of authentic cuisines from all over the world. Go for Greek at Greek on the Docks, enjoy a taste of Spain at Spago, treat yourself to Thai food at Bangkok Canteen, and much more!
3) Shopping
Treat yourself to some retail therapy! Gloucester is home to a wide variety of shops, from the small independent shops that line the Gate Streets to the Gloucester Quays designer outlet, which offers up to 70% off some of your favourite brands!
4) A boat trip along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal
Experience Gloucester Docks from a different perspective in Queen Boadicea II, a 1930s Thames pleasure boat that played her part in the Second World War as one of the Dunkirk Little Ships.
5) Countryside walks
Both Gloucester and the surrounding area boast a variety of beautiful green spaces, perfect for a late summer walk!
6) Heritage Open Days
With over 120 events, Gloucester is among the top three cities in the UK for this year’s Heritage Open Days. Enjoy a range of guided tours, cultural activities, and live music performances throughout the city, and the best part is that they are all free!
7) Titanic Honour and Glory exhibition
The Museum of Gloucester is giving you the opportunity to explore the legacy of the world’s most famous ship, Titanic, at their exhibition: Titanic Honour and Glory. Discover genuine artefacts from Titanic, as well as props from the movie.
8) Gloucester History Festival
Returning for its 12th year, Gloucester History Festival offers a programme of talks and experiences, set in the stunning Blackfriars Priory. Enjoy talks on a range of different topics, from the secrets of Gloucester’s Westgate Street to the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
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Luxury guest suite on the UK’s only historically registered, stay aboard Lightship. Based in Gloucester Docks within walking distance of Gloucester Quays, museums, Gloucester Cathedral, restaurants, and bars.
Greek on the Docks is a modern Greek / Mediterranean restaurant & bar located in the historic Gloucester Docks.
Located in Bakers Quay, Spago Creperia is a 'tucked away secret café’, where everything that they serve is homemade and fresh.
Visit the vibrant Gloucester Quays outlet shopping centre, with an array of shops and a wealth of eateries to choose from!
Three floors of a Victorian warehouse house interactive displays and galleries, which chart the story of Britain's waterways. Historic craft, working forge, cafe and shop.
Two-hundred and fifty acres of open countryside with viewpoint, pleasant walks, waymarked nature trail.
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 city’s origins as a Roman settlement and its subsequent development through the Dark Ages and Medieval period...
Blackfriars is a stunning example of a 13th century medieval Priory site, nestled at the heart of the waterside City of Gloucester.
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