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Gloucester has played an important role throughout England’s story from ancient Roman and Anglo-Saxon times, from the Middle Ages through to the English Civil War, and as a bustling Victorian port to the modern day, and a day out here wouldn't be complete with taking one of the many guided tours available! 

Gloucester Civic Trust

Gloucester Civic Trust offer a range of guided tours around the city!

Grab a guided character tour of The Folk of Gloucester. Immerse yourself in fascinating facts and gory stories while you explore the many rooms with a serving maid, an undertaker, a Bishop or other larger than life characters from the past 500 years. The Tour Guides will be dressed in costume, representing a real person connected to the building. Don’t forget to sit down for a cuppa in the on-site café.

You can also join a Gloucester Civic Trust guided for a historic walking tour of the city! Hear about the history of Gloucester from the Romans through to the Victorian era!

Museum of Gloucester

The Museum of Gloucester has a range of tours for all ages this autumn! Get in the Halloween spirit with their Museum Ghost Tour! This family-friendly ghost tour is packed with laughter and excitement as you explore the museum's mysterious past. For the history lovers, you can take a peek at the museum galleries and storage areas with the Collections Team or go underground to visit the Eastgate Chamber with your medieval mercenary tour guide!

Gloucester Cathedral

There are two tours available at the Cathedral this autumn! Climb 269 steps to the top of the Cathedral tower and marvel the views of the city while also getting the chance to see parts of the Cathedral not usually open to the public! You can also jump at rare chance to see the Cathedrals 15th century monastic library which holds a wonderful collection of books and manuscripts dating back to the 11th century.

Gloucester Prison

With its rich history and interesting use, Gloucester Prison is a must visit! In use since the Normans, the site was the location for a huge castle possibly bigger than the Tower of London! This was used as the original county prison until it was demolished and the new Gloucester County Goal and Penitentiary was opened in 1791. Dates for guided tours are added monthly. Dates for November are available to book now! 

Llanthony Secunda Priory

Immerse yourself in the History of Llanthony Secunda Priory - where past meets the present! This hidden gem invites you to wander through centuries-old ruins and discover the secrets of a bygone era. You can take part in a fascinating 60-90 minute tour of the Grade I and Grade II listed buildings. Learn about the people that shaped Llanthony’s history, including Priors and Patrons, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Edward II, King Henry VII and many more.

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