Jan 17th, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Events, Highlighted Events, News
The Gloucester Folk Trail, one of the most anticipated cultural events of the new year, is set to enchant audiences from February 14 to 16, 2025. With its rich mix of workshops, ticketed performances, and community spirit, this year’s festival offers an unparalleled...
Aug 20th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, Events, Shop Gloucester
Dr Foster is doubling down on family time at Gloucester Docks with a simple promise: good food, friendly service and easy-going events that parents can trust and kids can’t wait to attend. Kids’ Movie Breakfast Club – Sunday 24th August Next screening:...
Jan 30th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion, News
Gloucester, a vibrant city rich in history and culture, is brimming with attractions that cater to every taste. Whether you’re seeking fun-filled activities, historical insights, or a place to unwind, this city has it all. Here’s a roundup of the must-visit...
Sep 5th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Awards & Achievements, Business in Focus, Business Support, City Awards & Achievements, City Centre, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, Public Bodies
The shortlist for the 2025 Believe in Gloucester Awards has been revealed, and the excitement is building across the city. Fifteen categories are packed with incredible finalists, each reflecting the passion, resilience and creativity Gloucester is known for. From...
May 7th, 2026 | BID, Business, Business Support, Cost Reduction
As businesses across the UK continue to face mounting financial pressures, managing day-to-day operating costs has never been more important. Rising energy bills, increasing staffing expenses, and ongoing inflation in essential goods and services are creating...
Nov 28th, 2024 | BID, City Centre, Events
Two funding pots held by Gloucester City Council worth a combined £77,000 have launched to support people and organisations in Gloucester to create, take part in and experience high quality creative activities and events next year between April 2025 and March 2026....
Nov 28th, 2024 | BID, Business Support, Christmas, City Centre, News
Christmas is on its way, and you can now effortlessly reward your people AND show your support for local with digital Town & City Gift Cards! Brand new technology – introduced this October – allows your organisation to distribute Gloucester digital...
Dec 2nd, 2025 | Business, City Centre, Community
We need you to join the city’s bold bid to make festive history this December. Gloucester is no stranger to making headlines and this December, the city is tuning up for another historic moment. Dave Purchase, aka “Mr Toasty”, will lead a 40+ hour non-stop Christmas...
Dec 20th, 2024 | BID, City Centre, Community, Environmental, Public Bodies, Street Cleanliness
Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) continues a strong partnership with the city centre council team, focusing on maintaining and improving the cleanliness of our beloved city centre. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to creating an...
Oct 5th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business in Focus, Business Support, City Centre, Community, Events, Marketing & Promotion, News, Shop Gloucester
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. All participating...
Feb 12th, 2026 | News
Ambassador Coordinator & Welcome to Gloucester Ambassador Part-time | Fixed-term until 30 September 2027 15 hours per week Gloucester City Centre Gloucester BID is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Volunteer Coordinator & Welcome to Gloucester Ambassador...
Jan 17th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, Environmental, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, News, Public Bodies, Safety & Security, Street Cleanliness
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...
May 7th, 2026 | BID, Business, Business Awards & Achievements, City Awards & Achievements, City Centre, Community, Events, Marketing & Promotion
The organisers of the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2026 are inviting businesses and partners from across the city and beyond to become part of one of Gloucester’s most inspiring celebrations through sponsorship opportunities for next year’s event. Organised by...
Sep 5th, 2025 | BID, Business, City Centre, Events, Marketing & Promotion
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...
Jun 3rd, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Indie Week Blog, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion, Shop Gloucester
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...
Jan 29th, 2025 | BID, Business Support, City Centre, News, Safety & Security, Street Cleanliness
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...
Jun 2nd, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Marketing & Promotion, Shop Gloucester
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...
Jan 29th, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Events, Marketing & Promotion
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)...
Feb 2nd, 2026 | BID, City Centre, Community, Events, Marketing & Promotion
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...
Jan 9th, 2026 | BID, Business, City Centre, Community, Events, Marketing & Promotion, News
The much-loved Gloucester Folk Trail returns for 2026, promising three days of vibrant folk music, dance, hands-on workshops, performances and community spirit across the heart of the city from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 February 2026. Organised by Gloucester Business...
Dec 29th, 2025 | BID, Events, Marketing & Promotion
Gloucester will come alive with music, dance and creativity as the Gloucester Folk Trail returns from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 February 2026, celebrating folk traditions old and new across the city. Organised by Gloucester BID, the Gloucester Folk Trail is a vibrant,...
Jan 10th, 2025 | BID, Business Awards & Achievements, Business Support, City Centre, Events, Highlighted Events, Marketing & Promotion, News
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,...
Apr 3rd, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion, News
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...
Mar 7th, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Community, Events
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...
May 14th, 2026 | BID, Business, Business Awards & Achievements, Business in Focus, Business Support, City Awards & Achievements, City Centre, Community, Cost Reduction, Environmental, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, Public Bodies, Purple Flag, Safety & Security, Street Cleanliness
Gloucester is celebrating as it proudly receives the Purple Flag accreditation, a recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night-time economy. Purple Flag – similar to the Blue Flag for beaches – aims to raise the standard...
Feb 20th, 2026 | BID, Business, Business in Focus, Business Support, City Centre, Community, Events, Feature, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, Public Bodies
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...
Oct 3rd, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, Events, Marketing & Promotion, News, Purple Flag
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...
Dec 17th, 2024 | BID, Business Support, City Centre, Networking
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...
Oct 20th, 2024 | BID, Business Support, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion
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...
May 12th, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Events, Indie Week Blog, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion, Shop Gloucester
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...
Mar 21st, 2025 | Business
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...
Jan 31st, 2025 | BID, Business, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion, News
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...
Feb 9th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business in Focus, Business Support, City Awards & Achievements, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion, News, Shop Gloucester
Gloucester offers a diverse and vibrant retail experience, blending high-street favourites, independent boutiques, and outlet shopping. Whether you’re seeking the latest fashion trends, everyday essentials, or discounted designer brands, Gloucester caters to...
Dec 5th, 2024 | BID, Business, Business Support, Community, Education, News
📢 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...
Dec 5th, 2024 | BID, City Centre, Community, Environmental, Public Bodies, Safety & Security, Street Cleanliness
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,...
Feb 5th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business in Focus, City Centre, Indie Week Blog, Marketing & Promotion, News
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...
