Gloucester BID is thrilled to invite local businesses to participate in an exciting new project: Love Gloucester. This initiative aims to encourage residents to explore Gloucester and shop on our city during a traditionally quieter time of year. How Does It Work?• A...
https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/wp-content/uploads/Wrap-up-24-ver-2Animated-Social-Media-Graphic.mp4 In 2024, Gloucester BID showed its commitment to supporting local businesses, enhancing a safer city, fostering community engagement, and creating vibrant cultural...
Gloucester Civic Trust is delighted to announce its line up for Heritage Open Days 2025, the city’s largest free festival of history and culture, taking place from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September 2025. This year’s national theme is Architecture, and Gloucester is...
Gloucester is set to shine a spotlight on its vibrant independent business community during Independents Week, running from Monday, June 30 to Sunday, July 6, 2025. Organised by Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID), this annual celebration aims to highlight...
For over a decade, Gloucester City Safe has been at the forefront of efforts to make Gloucester a safer place. This vital business-led initiative works closely with local businesses, law enforcement, and community groups to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour across...
Everyone loves a bargain, and this summer, Gloucester is giving shoppers even more reason to explore the city’s bustling network of charity shops with the launch of the Second Hand Summer Challenge. Running through from 7th July to August 24th, 2025, this initiative...
The Gloucester Folk Trail is back! From February 14th to 16th, the streets of Gloucester will come alive with music, workshops, performances, and the vibrant traditions of folk culture. This family-friendly festival, organised by Gloucester Business Improvement (BID)...
The Gloucester Folk Trail is back for another packed year, taking place from February 14th to 16th, 2025. Audiences can immerse themselves in the vibrant traditions of folk music, dance and arts, all set against the historic backdrop of Gloucester. Over three days,...
Officially opening their doors on the 8th of April, Gloucester Food Dock is excited to announce the arrival of Roots + Seeds, the latest independent eatery to join their thriving food destination. After establishing a successful restaurant in Cirencester, co-owners...
Elder Statesman Michael Heseltine Tells All Plus Art, Archaeology and Anglo-Saxons this Spring Former Deputy Prime Minister and Life Peer, Michael Heseltine, will share the inside story of Downing Street and his six decades in British politics when he appears at the...
We are proud to announce the return of the Big Pub Push, a week-long celebration of the city’s vibrant pub culture, running from October 20th to 26th, 2025. This year’s campaign promises to be bigger and better, spotlighting the essential role pubs play in the social...
Come and enjoy a coffee and a conversation around a table with fellow retailers in Gloucester. Share insights and potential collaborations. This is a meeting for retailers in the city. Free for BID members to attend. Please book your space today. Non BID members are...
Gloucester’s Big Pub Push is back, bigger and better, to celebrate the city’s rich and varied venues. Pubs are so much more than simply a place to drink, and the Big Pub Push – returning after a successful introduction in 2023 – seeks to shine a spotlight...
Gloucester is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of entrepreneurship, creativity, and community pride as Independents Week 2025 returns from 30 June to 6 July. Organised by Gloucester BID, this week-long campaign shines a spotlight on the incredible independent...
The University of Gloucestershire is delighted to announce that we have been approved to deliver 2 cohorts of the Help to Grow Management programme in 2025. 50 hours worth of learning via face to face and online delivery, including 10 hours with a mentor that you...
Gloucester, a city steeped in history, offers a delightful array of antique shops that cater to collectors, decorators, and history enthusiasts alike. Among these, the Gloucester Antiques Centre and Janners Emporium stand out as must-visit destinations. Gloucester...
📢 Calling all Hospitality Professionals – here is an early date for your 2025 diary……. 📅 The Federation of Small Businesses is delighted to be hosting an online networking session in January to bring together people from across the hospitality...
The appearance of a city centre reflects its vibrancy and community spirit, and everyone can play a role in its upkeep. One simple yet effective way to contribute is by using the app Fix My Street. This tool empowers citizens to report issues such as potholes,...
Gloucester boasts a vibrant selection of independent shops, each offering unique products and personalised experiences. Here are seven must-visit independent stores in the city: Vinyl Vital Signs A must-visit for music lovers, Vinyl Vital Signs is an independent...
Alastair Kerr, South West Regional Representative, Campaign for Pubs “There is nothing more important than independent businesses, indeed in all aspects they are the beating heart of our communities, cornerstone of our lives and backbone of our local economy and...
Gabrielle Faulkner-Aston, @HeyItsGabbey I see first-hand just how many incredible independent businesses make up our community. Every day I am blown away by the passion, time, and love that are poured into these enterprises- and it’s beyond measure. I asked Sophie of...
Alastair Kerr, South West Regional Representative of the Campaigns for Pubs Pubs remain a strong key part of the independent businesses in Gloucester. One of the strengths of our city, is the diverse pubs and hospitality sector that this city can proudly boast about....
Colin Munro, Miconex – Town and City Gift Cards The Gloucester Gift Card continues to go from strength to strength thanks to the choice on offer, including the fantastic array of independent businesses. The 2024 partnership with Gloucester Food Dock brought a...
Sam Holliday, FSB Development Manager, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath & South Gloucestershire Gloucester is, proudly, a city of small, independent businesses. In 2023 over 85 per cent of all the city’s businesses were either run by sole traders or had less than...
Iain Nicholson, Founder of The Vacant Shops Academy The Vacant Shops Academy is an initiative from prbi, founded in 2022 by Iain Nicholson,a #placemaking specialist focused on tackling #highstreet empty shops challenges and improving the mix of uses in town and city...
Luke Lutman, Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Independant businesses are a highlight of Gloucester city centre and have been growing in numbers over the last few years. Food and drink have seen great gains in the city with Westgate Street becoming an independent food...
Sam Holliday, FSB Development Manager Every thriving town or city needs those big, well established, universally known brands to ensure a sense of familiarity and encourage footfall. However, much as we all like to visit and are reassured by seeing those...
Southgate Street, Welcome to Aroma Indian Restaurant, your gateway to an Indian inspired dining experience in the heart of Gloucester. Renowned for its culinary heritage, our restaurant brings a rich tapestry of flavours and traditional recipes to your table. The...
Cafe Rene, Marylone, Southgate Street, Cafe Rene is a corner stone of the Gloucester Food and Drink Scene. We pride ourselves on our commitment to supporting local music! We have a diverse menu full of home made dishes, all freshly prepared. Our drinks range is wide,...
Cauldron Creations, Cathedral Quarter, College Court I am a witchcraft and spiritual shop, bringing a touch of magick to Gloucester. I also am a reiki master offering reiki to a range of my clients. I have always been spiritual. We craft and make as much of our own...
Cathedral Quarter, Westgate Street. We are a shop of over 40 makers and artists Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre is a not for profit company founded by Helen Lomberg. To create space for local artists and makers to show their work. Aims to create a space for...
Gloucester Food Dock, The Docks and Commercial Road. Ryan, General Manager of Hop Kettle says “With supporting independent businesses you are a valued customer rather than being just being a number. The quality of the produce is also better due to smaller...
Southgate Street. Kara Hair & Beauty is proud to support Independents week in Gloucester. As one of the oldest businesses in the city, first opening in 1967. We are proud to invest in apprentices, being one of the few remaining salons to do so. We currently have 7...
Love2Pets, 134-136 Bristol Road We started Love2pets in May 2020, as I have a keen interest in pet welfare. I wanted to offer only the best products for pets. I mystery shopped some of the big pet stores and was surprised to find that the products that they...
Online My name’s Molly and I’m a wedding coordinator, planner & lover of love! I believe that love, and individuality, wins so I create unique weddings & events with this always in mind. Check out MW Weddings & Events’s Independents Week...
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