Our Venue The 13th century Blackfriars Priory is the most complete collection of medieval Dominican buildings in England. Built under the patronage Henry III, the Priory boasts an array of monastic buildings built around a beautiful Cloistered courtyard. We have a strict fire-limit capacity of 350 people; including staff. Therefore; when the festival reaches capacity; […]
April 12th is the date for the SportBeat Battle of the Bands at the Gloucester Guildhall. Its open to the public so come on down to witness the Battle. Some amazing bands have entered and we can't wait for them to showcase their talents at Gloucester's finest stage. May the best musicians win for a […]
A not too serious talk on doing business under democracies, dictatorships and communists. The event is taking place on Wednesday 16th April at the New County Hotel, Southgate St. commencing at 7-30pm and includes a three course meal and wine as per the attached menu at a price of £25 per person. This event is […]
This Good Friday, 18 April, sees a first for Gloucester Cathedral and the city's churches as they come together to perform a brand new telling of the Passion, the last hours of Christ in the streets of Gloucester. Performed by people from the Christian community, it is a chance for the people of Gloucestershire to […]
Children can look forward to an Easter egg hunt in the picturesque surroundings of Blackfriars
Take a fresh look at Robinswood Hill by taking part in the Robinswood Hill Evening Birdsong Walk. Lovers of the Countryside may rise early to take part in a dawn chorus walk, but many people don’t realise that the evening chorus and hopefully the beautiful sunsets from the Tuffley side can be just as […]
You've seen Eggheads and The Chase, well forget that. Let's Get Quizzical is a quiz with a difference. Quite simply it's the zaniest quiz in Gloucester. General knowledge buffs will need to utilise all six of their senses as they traverse a varied landscape of crazy questions and tasks. It's a night full of fun […]
Taking place from 26th to 27th April 2014 from 10:00 - 17:00, an Aladdin’s cave awaits visitors as the modern, bright and purpose built exhibition centre, The Upper Deck, plays host to this annual antiques event. Located at Gloucester Quays Outlet, and directly accessed from the Gloucester Quays car park, the Upper Deck will showcase […]
Experience the wonderful sound of the Dawn Chorus with the Countryside Rangers at Alney Island. Rangers from the City Council will be taking visitors on a two hour walk around Alney Island to enjoy the Dawn Chorus of the watery warblers. Councillor Sajid Patel, cabinet member for environment, Gloucester City Council said: “We have fantastic […]
To mark the centenary of the Great War, on Saturday 3 May 2014, Gloucester Choral Society will host a very special concert featuring poetry, music and wartime classics that kept the county going during those dark times. Taking place at Gloucester Cathedral, the special evening will be a tribute to those who fought and those […]
