Step into a world where fabrics tell stories! Get ready to embark on a captivating journey through Gloucester’s vibrant history, meticulously woven into fabric! Join us at the Museum of Gloucester for our extraordinary exhibition, Buttons, Badges and Blazers, generously funded by the Arts Council England. Chosen from the city’s collection of 4,500 costumes, Gloucester’s […]
The Gloucester Quays Christmas Ice Rink is back from the 24th November until the 7th January! For more details, visit the Gloucester Quays Christmas Ice Rink Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterChristmasIceRink Pre-book your tickets today: https://christmasicerinks.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
“We are delighted to invite you to join us as we come together to celebrate the season of Advent and Christmas. From worship and choral music to beautiful decorations and family-friendly activities, there are so many opportunities to come and explore this sacred space. Whether you’re a regular visitor or have never been here before, […]
A "Behind the Scenes" Tour of three Tudor houses "If only Walls could Talk". Take a trip back in time guided by the colourful characters who lived and worked in this row of Tudor houses. Immerse yourself in fascinating facts and gory stories while you explore the many rooms with a serving maid, or an […]
Twelve Runaway Reindeers have escaped all around Gloucester city centre! Can you find them all? This colourful, Christmas arts trail is a brilliant free activity for families, and features twelve different, 6ft tall reindeer, all customised by brilliant local artists, scattered across the city. Find them all using our trail map and enter weekly competitions to win great prizes.
Gloucester's Small Business Saturday aims to highlight small business success and encourage local residents to 'shop local' and support small businesses in our wonderful city centre. The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses. On Small Business Saturday, […]
Enjoy Christmas shopping in a warm and cosy indoor venue where everyone is welcome. Come along to Christmas FUNtastic Fair on Saturday, 2nd December, 10 am to 3 pm at Discover De Crypt, Southgate St., Gloucester, GL1 1TP. FUNtastic Fair is a celebration of creative small businesses in Gloucester. It is a full day family […]
Come along to our Local Makers Market, Come and meet local makers with their stalls full of fantastic gifts for this time of year. A chance to meet makers and find out the inspirations behind their gifts and the little stories that make them special. With carols and music with a possible dash of a […]
60 stalls of all vegan and cruelty free shopping, food, drinks and gifts. Get your Christmas shopping done and also enjoy a some yummy vegan food and drink! From 10am-3pm, entry is £3!
The Winter Markets return this year with a fabulous range of festive gifts, locally produced foodie products, delicious street food and pop-up bars. Located across Gloucester Quays and the historic docks, over 90 traders will showcase the very best craft, gifts and food from the Southwest region for you to experience and enjoy. Every weekend […]
Our Lunch and Learn series is back at the museum! We will guide you through specially selected areas of our collection in this series of one-hour talks on selected Wednesday lunchtimes this Autumn and next Spring… Sessions will last for approx. 30 minutes with time for Q&A after the talk. Dates/Times (As a guide) sessions will be […]
Join us for our Sing-Along-A-Christmas Carol event at the historic Blackfriars Priory, (off Ladybellegate Street) Gloucester on Wednesday 6th December; 7.15pm until 9.30pm. Doors open at 6.45pm to enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie which are included in the ticket price (a suitable drink for the youngsters). Take a chance in our […]
A "Behind the Scenes" Tour of three Tudor houses "If only Walls could Talk". Take a trip back in time guided by the colourful characters who lived and worked in this row of Tudor houses. Immerse yourself in fascinating facts and gory stories while you explore the many rooms with a serving maid, or an […]
Saffy and Jane Springham are pleased to have started running a monthly Storytelling Café at The Folk. The Café is on every first Thursday of the month from 7pm for ages 14+. There will be invited guest storytellers, music and open mic every month. We want to hear all kinds of storytelling – so whether […]
A brand new family trail is coming to the Cathedral... Between 9 December and 7 January, you're invited to take part in the Christ-mouse Family Trail! Join the Cathedral mice as they tell the story of the very first Christmas. Find where they are hiding, and collect your prize once you've found them all. The […]
Gloucester’s very own Santa Fun Run - Run, Walk, Stroll or Jog a 1 or 5 kilometre course! We're back in the city and can’t wait to see you in your festive fancy dress. This year the #GlosSantaFunRun is on Saturday 9th December 2023 outside the old Debenhams Store in Kings Square. Registration from 9.30am for […]
The Winter Markets return this year with a fabulous range of festive gifts, locally produced foodie products, delicious street food and pop-up bars. Located across Gloucester Quays and the historic docks, over 90 traders will showcase the very best craft, gifts and food from the Southwest region for you to experience and enjoy. Every weekend […]
Come along and join the fun on Saturday 9th December from 11am to 2pm. There will be a festive trail, face painting and a tombola. Fun for everyone!
The Winter Markets return this year with a fabulous range of festive gifts, locally produced foodie products, delicious street food and pop-up bars. Located across Gloucester Quays and the historic docks, over 90 traders will showcase the very best craft, gifts and food from the Southwest region for you to experience and enjoy. Every weekend […]
The Winter Markets return this year with a fabulous range of festive gifts, locally produced foodie products, delicious street food and pop-up bars. Located across Gloucester Quays and the historic docks, over 90 traders will showcase the very best craft, gifts and food from the Southwest region for you to experience and enjoy. Every weekend […]
The Winter Markets return this year with a fabulous range of festive gifts, locally produced foodie products, delicious street food and pop-up bars. Located across Gloucester Quays and the historic docks, over 90 traders will showcase the very best craft, gifts and food from the Southwest region for you to experience and enjoy. Every weekend […]
Join in with the Runaway Reindeer Trail and come along to one of our FREE kids’ arts and crafts activities in Eastgate Shopping Centre and make your own reindeer antlers. Session dates: Saturday 2nd, 9th & 23rd December Session times: 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm Will you be inspired by one of our […]
