Group Travel

With over 2,000 years of history, heritage and nature attractions and major events like Gloucester Tall Ships and the Gloucester Quays Victorian Market; there are so many group-friendly things to in Gloucester and the surrounding countryside. 

The city centre is compact and very walkable with iconic attractions such as Gloucester Cathedral and fascinating museums like the Folk of Gloucester and the Museum of Gloucester. Book a group tour with Gloucester Civic Trust and you can discover the real historical characters who put Gloucester on the map and made a huge impact on England’s history. 

The historic Gloucester Docks is the most inland port in the country. You will find the captivating Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum which tells the story of one of the most decorated regiments in the British Army. National Waterways Museum Gloucester celebrates the history of the nation’s waterways and the magnificent engineering feats of the Gloucester Sharpness Canal and the city’s Victorian docks. Departing from the museum quay, groups can take a fun and fascinating tour of the canal and docks on board one of the ‘Dunkirk Little Ships’. 

Just across Llanthony Bridge, Gloucester Brewery hosts tours that take you through the day in the life of a brewer and you can sample their Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) award winning beers. If you prefer a tipple of the grape variety, the Three Choirs Vineyards In nearby Newent, offers tours and tastings set in 75 acres of south-facing slopes. 

On the outskirts of the Gloucester, groups can experience nature at top class outdoor attractions including the beautiful Painswick Rococo Gardens, The Barn Owl Centre, the International Centre for Birds of Prey. 

Coach Facilities 

Free coach parking is available for pre-booked groups at Westgate Street Car Park. Book with Gloucester Tourist Information Centre and you’ll benefit from award-winning customer service, support and advice when bringing your group to Gloucester. Gloucester Quays have their own coach park dedicated for visitors shopping at the outlet centre or attending one of their popular events such as the Food Festival and the Victorian Christmas Market - the largest free Christmas market in the South West. 

Westgate Street Car Park 

Westgate Street Car Park is well signposted and conveniently located in the city centre - just a short walk to Gloucester Cathedral. There are on-site toilets located Westgate Street Coach & Car Park with onsite toilets. Benefits include: 

• Complimentary ‘Meet & Greet Service’ from the knowledgeable Gloucester Greeters 
• Historic Streets & City Treats – a discount booklet offering great savings within the city for all your passengers 
• Complimentary guide to Gloucester for all coach party members 
• Discounted group entry to a range of Gloucester city attractions 
• Complimentary refreshment vouchers for coach drivers 
• Up to date advice on events and attractions from the award-winning Tourist Information Centre 
• Advice on the City Councils Shopmobility service 

To pre-book your coach, please contact the dedicated coach line on 01452 396131 or email museum@gloucester.gov.uk   

Booking line open: Monday - Saturday (9:30am – 5:00pm). Please note that bookings are not required for Sunday or Bank Holiday parking, spaces are on a first come first serve basis. 
 

Gloucester Quays Coach Parking 

Free coach parking is available on and offsite at Gloucester Quays for pre-booked coaches. Bookings must be made 24 hours in advance to secure a meet & greet. 
Benefits include: 

• Meet and greet service on arrival 
• Free meal voucher for the driver at one of Gloucester Quays restaurants 
• Free coach parking 

Wheelchairs or scooters are available for use within the Shopping Centre and Docks. Please contact Gloucester Quays in advance to ensure this is booked for you and can be waiting for you on arrival. Call 01452 338901 or reception@gloucesterquays.co.uk to book. 

Visiting with a group? 

If you are visiting the city as part of a group, you can make use of the following benefits: 

• Complimentary Meet and Greet service where a Gloucester Greeter will meet your group on arrival and will lead you to your required destination, answering any questions you may have about the city (Monday-Friday, subject to pre-booking and availability) 
• Complimentary admission for the group organiser to various city attractions 
• Historic Streets & City Treats – a discount booklet offering savings within the city 
• Destination literature sent in advance if required 
• Preferential group rate at a wide range of city attractions* 
• Up to date advice on events, accommodation and parking from our award-winning team 
• Assistance in arranging private city tours with local tour guides/experts 
• Visiting by coach? Then you’ll receive all the benefits listed above as well. 

*subject to minimum group numbers 

To find out more about the group offer in Gloucester, you can contact the dedicated groups team on 01452 396500 or email groups@gloucester.gov.uk. 
 

Useful Information 

When planning your visit to the city of Gloucester, you may find the following information of use: 

Coach Driver Information (PDF 0.4MB) 

Walks and Tours for Groups (PDF 0.2MB) 

Gloucester Map featuring attractions, food and drink (PDF 5.0MB)