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One of Gloucester’s strengths is its array of attractions. For a city of its size it outperforms in terms of things to do. Here are a few of our favourites. You can use the search function to find the full list of attractions in the city.

Gloucester Cathedral

The jewel in the crown, Gloucester Cathedral is an incredible masterpiece in stone. The Cathedral has been a place of worship for over 1,300 years and charts the finest examples of different styles in architecture. It has some of the finest examples of stained glass in the country the highlight being the majestic Great East Window. The setting has been immortalised in some of the biggest films and TV shows including Harry Potter, Mary Queen of Scots, Sherlock, Wolf Hall and Dr Who.

Museums

The City boasts a number of high quality museums to educate and entertain. The Tailor of Gloucester Beatrix Potter Museum and Shop is located in the original building used by Beatrix Potter in her story The Tailor of Gloucester. The Glorious Glosters – the most decorated regiment in the British Army – are celebrated at the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, while there are thousands of fantastic exhibits at the Museum of Gloucester, The Folk of Gloucester, the Jet Age Museum and the National Waterways Museum.

Activities

If you are looking for something a bit more energetic from your visit take a look at our activities page. You can get your adrenaline pumping and take part in a Ninja Warrior challenge or for something a bit gentler why not experience the docks close up on a paddle board.

Shopping

Gloucester is well stocked with stores and shopping centres for all your retail therapy needs. Gloucester Quays designer outlet offers big discounts on your favourite brands, and King's Walk and Eastgate Shopping Centre have a range of retailers from clothes and fashion to opticians and chemists and food shops.

Gloucester Civic Trust Tours

Walking tours of the City of Gloucester. Hear about many famous characters and their associations with the City.
Jet Age Museum

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.
Gloucester Quays

Visit the vibrant Gloucester Quays outlet shopping centre, with an array of shops and a wealth of eateries to choose from!
SUP Gloucester

Stand-up paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks, canal and River Severn. We’ll take you through water safety, paddling skills and board control. You’ll paddle alongside Tall Ships with the Cathedral as a backdrop in Gloucester’s Historic Docks.
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre

Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre is one of the longest outdoor artificial ski slopes in the UK for skiing and snowboarding fun.
Museum of Gloucester

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...
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Gloucester Cathedral

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.
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Blackfriars

Address

Ladybellgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2HN

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 503050

Blackfriars@gloucester.gov.uk

Gloucester

Blackfriars is a stunning example of a 13th century medieval Priory site, nestled at the heart of the waterside City of Gloucester.
Highnam Court Gardens

Address

Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8DP

Telephone
01452 308251

rogerhead@btconnect.com

Gloucester

Highnam Court is now a privately owned family home. The Gardens are open for special events throughout the year and for group visits.
Tour and Explore with Anne Bartlett

Address

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Telephone
+44 (0)1242 584691

anne@tourandexplore.com

Cheltenham

Tour and Explore Gloucester with Anne Bartlett - Blue Badge Tour Guide and Tour Director.
Discover the history and heritage of this fascinating Cathedral city. Anne is an experienced, locally based professional tourist guide, providing a relaxed…
St. John's Northgate Church

Address

St Johns Lane, Northgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2AN

Gloucester

St. John's Northgate is an 18th Century Church with visible structural evidence of a previous 14th Century building. Now with it’s tastefully refurbished interior and historic characters it is well worth visiting. Members are ready to welcome you.
Great Witcombe Roman Villa Remains

Address

Witcombe, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 4TW

Telephone
0870 333 1181

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Gloucester

The remains of a large villa, overlooking an enchanting valley. Built around three sides of a courtyard, it had a luxurious bath-house complex.
St Peter's Catholic Church

Address

London Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3EX

Telephone
+ 44 (0)1452 523603

gloucester.stpeter@parish.cliftondiocese.com

Gloucester

St Peter's is situated in the heart of the historic city of Gloucester and serves not only the immediate city centre area, but also some of the suburbs and surrounding countryside.
The Kings Theatre

Address

Kings Barton Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1QX

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 300130

info@kingstheatregloucester.co.uk

Gloucester

Tucked just off Eastgate Street, close to the heart of Gloucester City Centre is this little gem of a theatre run by volunteers
Gloucestershire Archives

Address

Clarence Row, Alvin Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3DW

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 425295

archives@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Gloucester

Gloucestershire Archives preserves historical records and makes them available for research e.g. family, house and local history. Collections are listed in an online catalogue. Document pre-ordering and an enquiries service are available.
Taena Pottery

Address

Whitley Court, Upton-St-Leonards, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 8EB

Telephone
+44 (0)1452 610908

vici@taenapottery.co.uk

Gloucester

Traditional and very attractive slip-decorated domestic ware from a small rural pottery. Founded in 1948 by Loo Groves and Margaret Leech.