Gloucester BID - Business Improvement District

Gloucester Quays Christmas Market
2024-12-14 10:00 - 2024-12-15 17:00 (Europe/London) | Gloucester Quays
The Christmas Markets return this year with a fabulous range of festive gifts, locally produced foodie products, delicious street food and pop-up bars.
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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 in the run-up to Christmas, from 2nd & 3rd November to 14th & 15th December, the Christmas Markets will be the perfect place to find that unique gift for friends and loved ones, soak up the festive atmosphere and enjoy a day out for the whole family.
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For those who enjoy the monthly Orchard St Markets, many regular traders will be there with seasonal specials, plus lots of new companies bringing their artisan crafts, gift, homewares, Christmas decorations and essential foodie products for the festive dinner table.
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Entry to the market is free and with so much to see, try, taste and buy, you really will have the perfect day out!

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Christmas Market Dates

Saturday’s 10am – 6pm & Sunday 10am – 5pm on the following dates:

2nd & 3rd November
9th & 10th November
16th & 17th November
23rd & 24th November
30th November & 1st December
7th & 8th December
14th & 15th December

Find out more here – https://www.gloucesterquays.co.uk/event/winter-markets

Wreath Making Workshop
2024-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Museum Of Gloucester, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1TH, United Kingdom
Create your own holiday magic at our wreath-making workshop!
Join us for a festive afternoon of creativity at our sustainable wreath-making workshop! Craft a unique wreath using foraged materials and expert guidance. Add your personal touch with seasonal accents, and create a beautiful, eco-friendly piece for your home or as a handmade gift.
This workshop is perfect for adults and young people over 16, as we’ll be working with wire, spiky plants, and lots of cutting. Tickets are limited—don’t leaf it too late, grab yours today!

Gloucester Retailers' Meeting
2025-01-08 11:00 - 13:30 | Primark, 33-39 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1SS
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 centre.
This is the first of the quarterly meetings where we will be discussing issues and, where possible,, Gloucester BID will take these issues and continue the discussion with various partners in the city, such as Gloucester Constabulary and Gloucester City Council.
Free for BID members to attend. Please book your space today.
It’s free for Gloucester BID members to attend. Please book your space today

Manchester Beer Showcase
2025-01-16 12:00 - 2025-01-19 23:30 | The Thirsty Pine, 5-7 Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1HG
The Thirsty Pine’s first monthly showcase in 2025 comes from the beating heart of the UK, the North West!

Bright Nights: Twist and Shine
2025-02-13 16:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-14 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-15 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-16 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-17 14:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-19 14:00 - 19:00 | Kings Square, Gloucester, United Kingdom
Twist and shape glowing light sculptures in Kings Square.
Twist and Shine by Kaleider is a beautiful landscape of interactive light sculptures. They are made out of interconnected prisms that can be twisted into thousands of different shapes.
Come and move the light sculptures to create your own shapes. Every time a sculpture is changed, you take over from the people who have played before you. By transforming the shape, you change the landscape and add to the sculpture’s story.
You can twist them together with other people, on your own, or simply watch others playing. Imagination for any age, these light sculptures are for everyone to come and explore.

Gloucester Folk Trail
2025-02-14 16:00 - 23:00
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, the city will come to life with live music performances, Morris dancing, workshops and craft activities, bringing together talented musicians, poets and artisans from across the county and country. With events hosted at multiple venues around the city, the Gloucester Folk Trail offers something for everyone—from seasoned folk enthusiasts to families looking for a unique cultural experience.
This event is made possible through the generous support of local businesses, venues and the Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID), which remains dedicated to enriching the city’s vibrant arts and cultural scene.

Gloucester Folk Trail
2025-02-15 10:00 - 23:00, 2025-02-16 11:00 - 21:00 | Gloucester City Centre, Gloucester, GL1 1PD, United Kingdom

Bright Nights: The Whilers
2025-02-27 14:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-28 11:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-01 11:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-02 11:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-03 12:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-05 12:00 - 20:00 | Kings Square, Gloucester, United Kingdom
The Whilers is a new creation from Air Giants, featuring three luminous, larger-than-life creatures engaged in a mystical conversation.
These beings, part sloth, spirit, and dragon, illuminate the night sky, enchanting audiences with their 3-metre-tall presence.
Their interactive, emotive movements are powered by robotic air control and sensing technology. The Whilers’ non-verbal communication occasionally evolves into rhythmic, performative songs, offering a captivating spectacle for all.

The Whilers
2025-02-27 14:00 - 2025-03-05 20:00 | Kings Square, Gloucester, United Kingdom
The Whilers are otherworldly creatures on a journey into the unknown. They use nonverbal sounds and language to communicate with one another and make new friends. They sing, chatter, and happily stay a while somewhere new.
Air Giants’ is a Bristol-based team coming from diverse backgrounds with experience in theatre design, software development and access and inclusion. Their work is centred around connection and companionship, and their pneumatically-controlled robotic creations, made using cutting-edge robotics research, are emotionally expressive to better connect with audiences.
Opening times:

Thursday 27th February: 2pm – 9pm

Friday 28th February: 11am – 9pm

Saturday 1st March: 11am – 9pm

Sunday 2nd March: 11am – 8pm

Monday 3rd March: 12pm – 8pm

Tuesday 4th March: 12pm – 8pm

Wednesday 5th March: 12pm – 8pm

Girls Just Wanna Have Funds
2025-02-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Quayside Wealth Management, Pillar and Lucy House Merchants Road, Gloucester, GL2 5RG, United Kingdom
Building confidence for women and their finances, taking back control in a modern world of uncertainty and changing rules. A focussed session on understanding investments.
Girls Just Wanna Have Funds is back with a focussed session on understanding investments. Be it short, medium or long term, women can learn the essentials of building wealth, making informed financial decisions, and achieving long-term financial security. We’ll dive into practical strategies to build and grow wealth, covering essential topics like ISAs, Lifetime ISAs and Pensions, touching on some more advanced topics too!
This event is an opportunity to connect, learn, and empower. See you there!

Bright Nights@ The Whilers
2025-03-04 12:00 - 20:00 | Kings Square, Gloucester, United Kingdom

Isbourne Trio: International Women's Day Concert
2025-03-06 19:00 - 21:15 | The King’s School, Pitt Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2BG, United Kingdom
King’s School Gloucester is looking forward to welcoming back The Isbourne Trio who will be giving a concert in the Ivor Gurney Hall on Thursday 6th March at 7pm. They are joining with a number of our music students from Junior and Senior School to celebrate International Women’s Day – this will be a varied and eclectic programme from female composers.

Please join us for the concert at 7.00pm and drinks just before – no need to reserve tickets in advance. Our music pupils will have the opportunity to work with these wonderful musicians during the afternoon workshop too.

Mighty Women from History and Science - Puppet and craft activity session
2025-03-08 11:00 - 14:00 | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
In recognition of International Women’s Day and British Science Week, we are inviting families to meet some of our greatest female trailblazers and heroines in puppet form! Let science communicator Sarah Snell-Pym introduce you to science pioneers Ada Lovelace, Mary Anning and Mary Leakey; hero nurses Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole; and Gloucester’s great queen Aethelfled.

Alongside this, kids can get hands-on with crafts and activities related to the life and work of these historical figures, including fossil hunting, snap circuits and cabbage chemistry!

This drop-in event is suitable for children aged 4 and above accompanied by an adult. Entry is free with a suggested donation of £2 per person to support the upkeep of our historic building.

International Women’s Day Social Event
2025-03-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Eastgate Shopping Centre
Join us for a FREE community event celebrating International Women’s Day! This is a space for women-owned businesses, creatives, and the wider community to connect, share, and inspire each other.

Date: Saturday, 8th March 2025
Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
Location: Floodplains Shop, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Gloucester

💜 All ages welcome

What’s on?
Networking for female-led businesses
Live music & poetry open mic
Tea party – enjoy a variety of herbal brews
Book swap – bring a book, take a book!
Clothes & accessories swap/upcycling – give pre-loved items a new life
Creative workshops and skill sharing – group collage, painting, knitting, and crochet

This event is all about empowering women’s voices in Gloucester and shaping a future that represents all people loudly and proudly!

Whether you’re a maker, an entrepreneur, or just looking for an inspiring day out – this event is for you!

The theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 is “Accelerate Action”, emphasizing the urgency of advancing gender equality. This theme calls for swift and decisive measures to address systemic barriers and biases that hinder women’s progress in both personal and professional spheres.

International Women’s Day 2025 – A Celebration of Strength, Legacy & Belonging
2025-03-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Museum Of Gloucester, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1TH, United Kingdom
Arts Diverse-City invites you to a powerful gathering honouring the history, resilience, and identity of women. Rooted in Gloucester’s rich heritage, this event explores the deep connections between HAIR – a symbol of power, belonging, and legacy – and the personal journeys that shape us.

What to Expect:
• Poetry & Spoken Word: A platform for voices to echo history, identity, and cultural strength.
• Exhibition & Installations: Artistic expressions symbolising the significance of HAIR in shaping personal and collective narratives.
• Panel Discussion: Poets, artists, and cultural leaders explore the themes of belonging, home, and heritage.
• Community Conversations: An inclusive space to reflect, connect, and share lived experiences.

Event Schedule:
• 12:00 PM – Doors Open | Welcome & Networking
• 12:30 PM – Opening Remarks & Exhibition Introduction
• 1:00 PM – Tour and discussion about the Exhibition
• 2:30 PM – Open MIC Discussion: Belonging, Home & Hair
• 3:00 PM – Interactive Discussion & Audience Reflections
• 3:30 PM – Closing Performances & Final Words
• 4:00 PM – Event Ends with thanks

The Ultimate Bubble Show
2025-03-09 12:30 - 16:30 | Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Glooucester, GL1 1NS, United Kingdom
Ray Bubbles, an International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble!
This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various different methods to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays. Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carousel, a bubble ghost, and even a tornado inside a bubble!
Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble. This is a fast paced show full of high energy and surprises as Ray uses various different gases to create incredible bubble sculptures, effects and magical displays.
The show was inspired by Ray’s work with SEND schools, adult neurodivergent groups, and science centres across Europe. The performance is suitable for children and adults with additional needs. uildhaSunday 9 Mar 2025

12.30pm
2.30pm

Tickets: Adult £9, Child £5, Family £22.50
Time: 12.30 – 1.30pm and 2.30 – 3.30pm
Unreserved seating
Perfect for all ages!

UpFront Survivors
2025-03-11 10:00 - 2025-03-16 19:00 | The Chambers, 27 St Aldate Street, Kings Square,, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1RP, United Kingdom
Strike a Light and Viv Gordon Company are bringing a pop-up cultural space to Gloucester – with a FREE programme of creative workshops, performances, events and an exhibition for adult survivors of child sexual abuse, friends and allies.

Tuesday 11 – 16 March 2025
The Chambers, Kings Square, Gloucester

Go to vivgordoncompany.co.uk to find out more.

English Tourism Week
2025-03-14 08:00 - 2025-03-23 17:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
VisitEngland is proud to lead English Tourism Week (14-23 March 2025) celebrating our diverse, exciting and vibrant sector, and highlighting the quality and value of the English tourism offer.
English tourism supports 200,000 SME businesses, employs 2.6 million people and generates about £71.6 billion annually for the economy in domestic visitor spending.
English Tourism Week forms part of VisitEngland’s mission to champion the sector through political engagement nationally, regionally and locally – demonstrating to political decision-makers the importance of tourism in England and their local area.
Gloucester plays host to a number of wonderful tourist attractions, including:

Gloucester Cathedral
Museum of Gloucester
Blackfriars Priory
The Folk of Gloucester
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
National Waterways Museum
Llanthony Secunda Priory

What will you come and see?
