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Step Inside History at “Shanty in the Dock” Book Your Space Now
Visitors are invited to experience a truly unique celebration of maritime heritage at “Shanty in the Dock,” part of A Weekend by the Water at T. Nielsen’s Historic Dry Dock in Gloucester. Taking place on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April, this special event offers a...
Shanty in the Dock
There are few places where history feels as tangible as it does at T. Nielsen’s Historic Dry Dock in Gloucester. As part of A Weekend by the Water, the “Shanty in the Dock” event offers something genuinely rare: the chance to step down into the very bottom of a...
Register Your Interest in Training Today
Running a business in Gloucester means being part of a vibrant, collaborative community, but it also comes with responsibilities. Ensuring the safety of your staff, customers, and premises is not just a legal requirement, it’s essential for building trust and...
Gloucester Docks to Come Alive with New Free Festival: A Weekend by Water
Gloucester is set to welcome an exciting new waterfront festival this spring, as A Weekend by Water launches at Gloucester Docks on 25th – 26th April 2026. This free, first-of-its-kind event will transform the historic docks into a vibrant hub of live entertainment,...
Gloucester Gears Up for a Community-Powered Spring Clean
Gloucester is set to shine this spring as residents, students, and local workers are invited to roll up their sleeves and take part in the Gloucester Spring Clean, a community-driven event designed to bring people together while giving the city a well-deserved...
City Centre Businesses Unite Over Shoplifting Nightmare with Latest Technology: Thieves Beware!
Gloucester city centre businesses are sending a strong and united message to criminals, ‘thieves should beware’, following the successful launch of the Smart Water City campaign. Over 60 businesses have already signed up to the initiative after last week’s launch...
Three Choirs Festival Announces Programme for 2026 Edition
The Three Choirs Festival returns to Gloucester from 25 July – 1 August 2026, bringing eight days of world-class music to the city in a programme that celebrates Elgar’s enduring legacy, champions living composers, and celebrates a landmark moment for Gloucester...
Iconic sculpture lights up Gloucester on World Happiness Day
Gloucester will mark World Happiness Day with the switch-on of a new light installation to illuminate the iconic Kyneburgh Tower. The 16-metre-tall artwork in Kimbrose Square, is set to be lit up as part of Bright Nights, a series of light installations that brighten...
Gloucester Gift Card celebrates almost £150,000 in sales ahead of Mother’s Day
The Gloucester Gift Card can be spent with over 170 local businesses, including big brands and independent businesses. Over £63,000 in Gloucester Gift Cards were sold in 2025, up 63% on 2024, driving over 2200 visits into the city. Gloucester Business Improvement...
Business Rates Reform
Bricks-and-mortar businesses – on high streets across the country – carry an unfair share of the business-rates burden, holding back the UK economy. The 2025 Autumn Budget confirmed that from 1 April 2026, further significant rate increases will fall on England’s...
Independents Week Business Registration Form
A Department Store of the Imagination: New exhibition launched at City Campus
University of Gloucestershire is set to launch two exhibitions at its new City Campus, exploring the history of one of Gloucester’s most iconic buildings. Marking a moment of transition for the former retail location – now a modern centre of teaching and learning –...
University’s City Campus to host showcase of business enterprise in Gloucester
University of Gloucestershire’s City Campus is hosting a showcase of the city’s budding entrepreneurs and young business owners who have made the shortlist for an exciting business support initiative in partnership with Gloucester City Council. Being held on Monday,...
🌟 Gloucester Businesses – Let’s Support Our Welcome to Gloucester Ambassadors! 🌟
Our Welcome to Gloucester Ambassador Volunteers will be landing in Gloucester this year! They will be the friendly faces that greet visitors, share local knowledge, and help showcase everything that makes Gloucester such a vibrant and historic city. From directing...
Gloucester Launches “Welcome to Gloucester Ambassadors” Volunteer Initiative
A new volunteer initiative is set to bring an even warmer welcome to the city as Welcome to Gloucester Ambassadors launches this year, led by Gloucester BID and local stakeholders. The programme will see a team of friendly, knowledgeable volunteers positioned across...
Wear a Ribbon for Hollie – Wednesday 18th February 2026
Next Wednesday 18th February 2026 at exactly 6:51pm marks 12 years since Hollie was taken too soon. Please join us in remembering Hollie. Gloucester City Safe and Gloucester BID are providing "Purple Ribbons" and encouraging City Centre businesses to allow staff to...
Community heart art installation unveiled at Eastgate Shopping Centre for Love Gloucester month
A vibrant new community art installation has been unveiled at Eastgate Shopping Centre, celebrating creativity, connection and community spirit as part of Love Gloucester month. The striking installation is made up of over 600 beautifully handcrafted hearts,...
Gloucester Folk Trail 2026: Driving footfall, collaboration and cultural value across Gloucester City Centre
The Gloucester Folk Trail returns in 2026 as a flagship city-centre cultural event, bringing together local businesses, venues, artists and audiences for a multi-day celebration of folk music, dance and heritage across Gloucester. Delivered by Gloucester Business...
Love Gloucester Trail Spreads the Love Across the City Centre This February
Residents and visitors of Gloucester are invited to celebrate love, community and local businesses this February with the launch of the Love Gloucester Trail, running throughout the entire month as a part of Gloucester BID’s ‘Love Gloucester’ campaign. The Love...
A Year in Action: Gloucester City Protection Officers 2025 Impact Report
The Gloucester City Protection Officers (CPOs), funded by Gloucester BID, Gloucester City Council, and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire, have once again delivered a year of visible, proactive and impactful support across the city...
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