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Welcome to the city of Gloucester

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Nature in Art exterior

The world's first museum dedicated exclusively to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by…

Eastgate Viewing Chamber

Roman and medieval gate-towers and moat in underground exhibition chamber.

A photo of Highnam Court

Highnam Court is now a privately owned family home. The Gardens are open for special events…

Scrivens Conduit, Hillfield Gardens

Just outside the city centre lies Hillfield Gardens, a true hidden gem of Gloucester. This public…

The New Gloucester Antiques Centre

Gloucester Antiques Centre has over 11,000 square feet of floor space spread across three floors,…

Brilliant Magpie Bookbinding

Create your own notebook, a sketchbook or a box!

St Mary de Lode Church

St. Mary de Lode is the city's oldest Parish Church being built in the 12th Century. It was built…

Photo of people racing at JDR Karting

Gloucester's premier indoor karting arena! All of the karts are custom built reaching speeds of…

Blackfriars

Blackfriars is a stunning example of a 13th century medieval Priory site, nestled at the heart of…

Dean Forest Railway

Heritage steam railway running between Lydney Junction and Parkend.

Painswick Rococo Garden

This unique Garden restoration, situated in a hidden valley, dates from a period when 18th century…

Around Cheltenham

Run by Blue Badge tourist guides Steve and Sean, Around Cheltenham offers fascinating and fun…

SimAir737

SimAir737, Realistc Full Size Boeing 737 Cockpit.The most true to life flight simulator out there…

Gloucester Prison

Activites taking place in the abandoned haunted prison in the middle of Gloucester include: Airsoft…

Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage), Gloucester

The remains of a large villa, overlooking an enchanting valley. Built around three sides of a…

Gloucester Cathedral exterior

A warm welcome awaits you at Gloucester Cathedral - one of the finest medieval buildings in the…

Gloucester Rugby ground

Gloucester Rugby can consider itself to be a unique English rugby club. Founded in 1873 and, with…

Couple relaxing on hire boat in Gloucester Docks

Self-drive electric motorboats that can be hired from the Barge Arm of the docks. Prices from £30.…

Outdoor pitches

Freedom Leisure, who operate Oxstalls Sports Park and GL1 Leisure Centre on behalf of Gloucester…

High St Tredworth

Discover the most decorated street in Gloucester!!

Llanthony Secunda Priory

Situated in the heart of Gloucester Docks, the Priory is within walking distance of the Quays…

Adventure 001 Helicopters

What better way to see Gloucester, then by helicopter? Let our experienced pilots dazzle you with a…

inside St Peter's Catholic Church

St Peter's is situated in the heart of the historic city of Gloucester and serves not only the…

All Bars

Flying trapeze Experiences and Classes on a full size rig. Fly just like the acrobats you see in…

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Ghosts & Giggles Logo

Held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night at 8pm, we go on a historical and paranormal tour…

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Haunted Tours

30th June 2023-31st December 2025
Moomin 80: Moomin ABC

As part of the Moomin 80 programme in Gloucester, we invite you and your family into a magical…

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29th March 2025-5th October 2025
An Egg-cellent Easter Trail

Explore light and new life in this egg-cellent Easter trail at Gloucester Cathedral this April

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30th March 2025-30th April 2025
Tailor of Gloucester Clock Returns to the Eastgate Shopping Centre

Visitors to Eastgate Shopping Centre in Gloucester are set for a nostalgic treat

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12th April 2025-26th April 2025
Gloucestershire Forces Hub Pop-Up

A new initiative to support veterans, serving military personnel and their families, is launching…

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12th April 2025-25th April 2025
Easter Trail

Keep the family even more entertained and engaged as they explore our galleries with our special…

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12th April 2025-27th April 2025
City Guided Walk

Hear about the history of Gloucester from the Romans through to the Victorian era.

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Easter Craft Workshop

Families in Gloucester are in for a creative treat this Easter as Eastgate Shopping Centre hosts a…

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19th April 2025
Invite to Eastgate Indoor Market Eas EGGStravaganza on Saturday, 19 April, 12 to 3 pm

Hop into our Easter Eggstravaganza!

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19th April 2025
Easter Egg Painting

Young children will love this creative project as we paint exciting designs onto eggs for Easter.

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Two medieval musicians sitting down playing a pipe with one hand and a drum with the other.

As part of our Tudor Day celebrations, why not learn how to play like a Tudor musician?

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A guide dressed as a 17th century woman opening an old wooden front door.

Meet our costumed tour guides who represent actual people such as Bishop Hooper, who burned at the…

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Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber

Join auxiliary Roman soldier Lucius for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber to…

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Easter Basket Creations Workshop

Get Egg-cited for Basket Building!

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19th April 2025
Mark Chadwick (Levellers)

One of the UK's most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick, has co-written 20 chart singles and 6…

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19th April 2025
Tudor Day - at home with Henry VIII

To celebrate the Tudor origins of our unique building, the Folk of Gloucester is going back in time…

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19th April 2025
Live Music at Our House

An evening of live music from Mark

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20th April 2025
Easter basket making crafts

Get the kids creative this school holiday and create your own Easter baskets with our fun basket…

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23rd April 2025-24th April 2025
A Medieval Easter for families

Come and experience a Medieval Easter at Gloucester Cathedral! Illuminate letters, paint eggs and…

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23rd April 2025-24th April 2025
A painting of a medieval queen next to a photo of a female actor holding a sword and a male actor with a colander on his head that has bananas taped t

Spaniel in the Works Theatre Company presents this lively, funny family show looking at the life of…

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CODA - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute…

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24th April 2025
Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend

Fifty of Britain's top historians, broadcasters, politicians and actors visit Blackfriars Priory…

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25th April 2025-27th April 2025
Walk of Hope

At Hope for Tomorrow, we're gathering in Gloucester for our relaxed fundraising "Walk of Hope",…

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25th April 2025
Soup Theatre - Bottom Between the Sheets

Come along for a bowl of soup and a show at lunchtime!

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25th April 2025
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