Nature Safari
2024-05-30 11:00 - 2024-05-31 15:00 (Europe/London) | Gloucester Cathedral
This May half term, you are invited to take part in our Nature Safari and connect with the great outdoors. Embark on an adventure with our themed games and discover the wonders of nature in our packed programme of family-friendly activities, including:

· A healing herb guessing game, where your senses will lead the way to discovering nature’s remedies.
· The chance to get creative and design your own cloister garden.
· Giving a helping hand to our feathered friends by crafting your very own bird feeder!
· Checking into our bug hotel construction zone, where bugs of all shapes and sizes are welcome to stay.

These activities are all free to take part in, with no booking required, but we are grateful for donations to the Cathedral. The activities will take place between 11am-3pm and you are very welcome to drop in and get stuck in with as much or as little as you like.

Behind the Scenes Tour
2024-05-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Museum Of Gloucester, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1TH, United Kingdom
Ever pondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum? Satiate your curiosity with our exclusive Behind the Scenes tour! Dive deep into the inner workings of our vibrant institution for an hour-long journey filled with intrigue and discovery.
Join us for an insightful and unique tour of the museum galleries and storage areas seldom seen at the Museum of Gloucester with the Collections Team. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will show you many highlights in the collections including dinosaur fossils, a sword belonging to King Richard III and forgotten Roman remains…

Best of Summer Wine Tasting Evening - Our House
2024-05-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Our House, Unit 11, Gloucester Food Dock, 23-29 Commercial Road, The Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2EP, United Kingdom
We love a fun fact and we love wine even more so make sure you don’t miss our wine tasting evenings at Our House in Gloucester Food Dock.
Spend an evening with us and leave as the friend who ‘knows their wines’. The masterclass will be made up of 5 wines, tasted and talked through by our WSET L2 & 3 qualified wine expert Cicely and all round wine buff and enthusiast Felix.
Every guest will also be provided with a selection of wine matched nibbles & charcuterie.
Arrival from 6PM if you’d like drinks beforehand.

Little Brick Builders
2024-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Museum Of Gloucester, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1TH, United Kingdom
Welcome to LEGO® Club for the under-5’s!
Join us for a delightful session of relaxed play and creativity with LEGO® bricks in the museum. Let your little ones explore their imagination and construct nautical-themed creations while having a blast.
These drop-in sessions allow flexibility, so feel free to arrive anytime within the session timeframe.
Prices:
£1 minimum donation per person.
Please Note:
This club is specifically designed for children under the age of 5.
Parents or guardians are required to attend with their children.

Gloucester Quays 15th Birthday Bonanza
2024-05-31 10:00 - 2024-06-02 16:00 | Gloucester Quays
To celebrate their 15th Anniversary, Gloucester Quays is spreading the joy with fantastic offers, photo opportunities and a roaming Brass Band this weekend!

From Friday 31st until June 2nd, selected stores will be offering an exclusive 15% discount in-store!
A Brass Band will be roaming the centre 11-4pm on Saturday.
Themed Phone Box and Selfie Stand for keepsake photos.
Their Orchard St Market on Orchard Square – Saturday & Sunday.

Bigger Brick Builders
2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Museum Of Gloucester, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1TH, United Kingdom
Welcome to Bigger Brick Builders!
It’s time for older kids to unleash their creativity and building skills with LEGO® bricks in our museum. Join us for an exciting session where you can relax, play, and let your imagination soar. Dive into the world of nautical-themed creations and embark on a journey of building fun.
These drop-in sessions offer flexibility, so come by anytime within the session timeframe.
Prices:

£1 minimum donation per person.

Please Note:

This club is designed for children over the age of 5.

Parents or guardians are required to attend with their children.

Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
2024-06-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Museum Of Gloucester, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1TH, United Kingdom
Join auxiliary Roman soldier Lucius for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber to see how and why the original City walls were built and what happened to them through the centuries.
Dates/Times
Saturday 1 June 2024 (2-3pm)
Saturday 24 August 2024 (2-3pm)
Saturday 28 September 2024 (2-3pm)
Places
Max places of 25 people per tour.
Prices
Adult: £7.50
Child: £5.00
Family: £25.00
Please Note
Tour last approx. 1 hour.
Please meet in the museum reception before the start of the tour.
Due to the nature of the building, multiple stairs, and some small spaces, this tour is unfortunately not suitable for disabled access.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

BiG Gloucester Clean-Up
2024-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Join us and our team of volunteers as we clean up Gloucester city centre one street at a time.
Starting at 10am until 12pm, we’ll remove posters, stickers & zip ties, we’ll litter pick and tidy up green spaces with light weeding.
If you would like to volunteer and help us clean up Gloucester, contact us via info@gloucesterbid.org.uk and we’ll let you know where we’ll be.
Please bring your own gloves and tools as necessary.
These events take place most months on the first Monday, between 10am-12pm.

Gloucester Armed Forces Day 2024
2024-06-12 00:00 | Gloucestershire
Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.
What will be going on? Details subject to confirmation
A PARADE
12:10 Parade participants arrive and form up, see Parade Admin. Please do not assemble before 12:00 as the Cathedral have an ordination beforehand.
12:20 Parade blessed by Canon Craig Huxley Jones
12:30 Parade starts from Gloucester Cathedral to the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum at Gloucester Docks
Featuring Nailsworth Silver Band to lead the parade.
FAMILY DAY AT GLOUCESTER DOCKS
From 12:30 to 17:00
Come and meet our Forces, visit the stalls & displays!

Brick History Exhibition (LEGO®)
2024-06-29 10:00 - 2024-10-06 16:00 | Museum Of Gloucester, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1TH, United Kingdom
Unlocking the Past, One Brick at a Time!
Discover Brick History at the Museum of Gloucester from 29 June – 6 October 2024.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION:
Build memories brick by brick at our captivating LEGO® exhibition, where iconic moments and figures are vividly brought to life. From Mozart to Martin Luther King Jr., from the Big Bang to DNA, and from mobile phones to moon landings, experience history on a relatable, human scale.
Marvel at our intricate LEGO® models, from miniature marvels like the Concorde to sprawling spectacles like a bustling castle. Join us on a journey through time, where the past is reimagined in vibrant LEGO® form. Let’s make history together, one brick at a time!

Gloucester 10K
2024-06-30 08:30 - 11:00 | Gloucestershire
The Gloucester 10k is non profit community event sponsored by many local businesses and the Gloucester Quays Rotary. All profits go to local Charities.
Event details

Date: Sunday, 30th June 2024 at 8.30am
Venue: Gloucester Park, Gloucester
Distance: 10km
Surface: Road, footpath and towpath
Route: 1 lap partially retraced
Setting: City centre taking in tourist attractions and also canal towpath
Profile: Predominantly flat
Wheelchair accessible: Unfortunately the organisers are disappointed to confirm that the course is not accessible for Wheelchair users
Water stations: Yes, at 3K and 7K
Distance markers: Every 1K
Traffic free: Yes

Entry

Online entry: Yes
Postal entry: No, online only
On-the-day entry: No
Minimum age: 15
Entry cost: £21.00 affiliated, £23.00 unaffiliated. From May there will be a £2 price increase
Refunds: No refunds can be provided by the organisers for non-participation
Optional Virtual Race: There will also be a virtual race run

Sharing The Same One Sky
2024-06-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Glooucester, GL1 1NS, United Kingdom
Come along to Guildhall to enjoy a showcase of Chinese arts, as a variety of performers and speakers open a window on this ancient and beautiful culture, to tell stories of those who have travelled halfway across the world to settle in Gloucester.
We’ll be treated to a spectacular demonstration of traditional Chinese dance, costume, music, poetry, folk tales – all interwoven with local history, with opportunities to participate and discover a rich heritage.
Our community producer, Candice Yu, will introduce us to performers and artists, including the Oriental Heritage Enchanting group, Ella Backhouse, Jinjing, Zhuzhu, Gigi, Estelle, Helen Marriott, Wendy Mo-Keat, and Sasha Wilson.
Drop in between 4 and 8pm – this event is free, however booking is essential.

Independents Week 2024
2024-07-01 08:00 - 2024-07-07 17:00 | Gloucestershire
Independent businesses are so important!
They are the personality in any place and bring to life the diversity of the City.
Independents account for around 65% of the approximately 290,000 retail outlets in the UK and are at the heart of local communities throughout the country. Getting involved with Independents Week is your chance to show some love for local retailers that you couldn’t live without.
Independent businesses offer choice, diversity of product and service, tradition as well as innovation, and a more personal service to customers. They are also job creators and contributors to local and national economies.
It’s no secret that shoppers want diversity in their High Streets and independent retailers that give their towns a distinct character and service.

Morning Yoga at Gloucester Cathedral
2024-07-06 08:30 - 2024-08-24 09:30 | Gloucester Cathedral
Begin your day with tranquillity at our morning yoga classes and enjoy exclusive access to the Cathedral before it opens to the public, finding a sense of peace amid the hustle and bustle of daily life!
Taking place on various Saturday morning throughout July and August.

Future Dance Fest
2024-07-06 12:30 - 17:00 | Kings Square, Gloucester, United Kingdom
A FREE outdoor dance fest. DJs, sunshine and 100s of dancers. Don’t miss it!!
WHAT TO EXPECT:

Exciting live dance performances, all set to high energy soundtracks.
Young people from across Gloucester coming together to bring the energy and showcase their skills.
Plenty of places nearby to get food, drink, ice cream – perfect to soak up the vibe in the sunshine.
Absolutely everyone is welcome – all ages, styles, musical tastes. We promise you’ll find something to enjoy.

WHEN:
Future Dance Fest will happen on Saturday 6th July, between 12.30pm and 5pm.
SCHEDULE:

12.30pm: mass dance
12.50pm: Next Gen Dance
1.25pm: ‘4 Minutes’
1.35pm: Dance Battle – Your Next Move
2.15pm: Jamaal O’Driscoll
3pm: Contakt
4.10pm: ‘4 Minutes’
4.30pm: Jamaal O’Driscoll

WHERE:
We’re taking over Kings Square (GL1 1AD) to turn it into a series of dance stages!

Second Hand Summer Challenge 2024
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-08-16 17:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Everyone loves a bargain and this summer there’s more reason than ever to hunt some out in Gloucester’s own treasure trove of charity shops.
Pre-loved clothes, brilliantly retro homewares and vintage finds – there’s something extra special about rooting them out for a steal, while supporting worthwhile causes along the way. And now there’s more incentive than ever to visit the city centre’s amazing network of charity outlets and nose through all they have to offer, by taking part in the Second Hand Summer Challenge.
Simply pick up a stamp card with any purchase at a participating charity shop, collect six stamps in total and you’ll be in with a chance of winning a Gloucester Gift Card to spend on whatever you like and keep supporting city centre retailers.
We have some amazing city centre charity shops taking part this year and this is how you can get involved:

Pick up a loyalty stamp card from one of the participating charity shops.
Visit and purchase from at least three of the participating charity shops to qualify to enter the prize draw.
Collect six stamps on your card on six different visits before 16th August 2024.
Once the you have collected six stamps, fill in the card and hand it into any of the charity shops’ collection points and be in with a chance to win one of the super prizes!
Watch out for the different T&Cs in the different shops i.e. spend £3+
If you complete a stamp card – you can start a new one!

There are also workshops and demonstrations being planned. If you upcycle or can’t get enough of pre-loved purchasing, please get in touch.

Gloucester Festival of Archaeology 2024
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-27 17:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Gloucester Civic Trust organises Gloucester Festival of Archaeology in partnership with Gloucester Cathedral and several organisations and Heritage venues in Gloucester. Working together we bring a host of activities designed to appeal to residents and visitors alike by encouraging everyone to look up and down and explore the city for the day through a range of fun and low-cost activities.
This year our theme is Gloucester under the surface. Through a series of talks in amazing venues like the Guildhall, Gloucester Cathedral and The Folk of Gloucester we will be shining a light on the amazing archaeology that has been undertaken in the city and exploring what it means for the understanding of the past.
There will be lots of talks, tours, trails and activities for all.
Find out more here.

Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival 2024
2024-07-19 12:00 - 2024-07-28 21:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Music-lovers in Gloucestershire are in luck that the Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival is returning to the city in 2024!
Take a look at the website for the line up, when confirmed, and follow the Facebook page for updates.

Chill on the Green at Gloucester Cathedral
2024-07-19 12:00 - 2024-08-30 16:00 | Gloucester Cathedral
Watch the world go by on Cathedral Green during these summer afternoon sessions.
Expect live acoustic music, street food and a relaxing atmosphere.
Every Friday afternoon from 19th July to 30th August between 12noon – 4pm
This event is free and there is no booking required.

Gloucester Quays Food Festival 2024
2024-07-20 10:00 - 2024-07-21 17:00 | Gloucester Quays
The most popular food festival in the Southwest is back to cook up a storm at the historic docks. If you love cooking or simply watching talented TV chefs show you how it’s done – this is a ‘must save’ date for your diary!
Hosted on both days by chef, TV presenter and author, Chris Bavin in an open-air Cookery Theatre in Mariners Square.
Live cookery sessions will feature a mouth-watering line-up of celebrity chefs.
Dates/Times:

Saturday July 20th 10am-7pm
Sunday July 21st 10am-5pm

Jenny Wren Productions' Twelfth Night
2024-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
“If music be the food of love”, to start,
A small band of players take many parts
In this tale of mistaken identity.
Unrequited love, drunken jollity,
Live music, yellow stockings and a fight
Make for the most entertaining of nights.
There’s pathos too, and joy and sadness
And moments to fill the heart with gladness.
Join Jenny Wren Productions for some fun
In the open-air, under “the glorious sun”.
This is an open air performance.
The Café and Bar will be open an hour before the performance so come along and see our special menu and enjoy a special evening at The Folk!
Tickets are £14 each.

BiG Gloucester Clean Up - August
2024-08-05 10:00 | Westgate Street, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NF
Cleaning up Gloucester city centre one street at a time.
Join us on Monday 5th August as we litter pick and generally tidy up Westgate Car Park and up through Westgate Street itself, to make it more attractive for residents, businesses and visitors alike.
Through our BiG Gloucester Clean Up Campaign, we have tidied up Northgate Street, The Oxbode, St Oswald’s Priory and Southgate Moorings Car Park / Southgate Street, with a team of local volunteers.
Together we can make a difference!
If you would like to join us, message via marketing@gloucesterbid.org.uk, so we can manage numbers. We’ll be meeting at the entrance to Westgate Car Park at 10am. Please bring your own tools. Refreshments will be provided.

Art In The City 2024
2024-08-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Art In The City is an event for all in Gloucester City centre.
Join us in Gloucester for a creative day! ‘Plein Air’ painting competition and exhibition.
Compete for prizes and enjoy a day of art. Register now!
In it’s seventh year Art In The City looks to host both professional artists and present the opportunity for amateurs and first-timers to get involved.
2024 ITINERARY INCLUDES:

Competitions
Plein Air
Open Art
Family Fun

Battle of the Bands
2024-08-17 12:00 - 17:00 | Kings Square, Gloucester, United Kingdom
Get ready to rock, Gloucester!

We’re thrilled to announce the ultimate Battle of the Bands is happening on August 17th at Kings Square, Gloucester, and we want YOU to be a part of it! ???????? This is your band’s chance to shine! If you think you’ve got what it takes, now’s the time to show it!

* You MUST be available to perform on August 17th if selected.
* By completing this form, you give us permission to use your video in any marketing and promotion of the event.

The best entries will go to a vote on our Facebook page, with the favourites performing LIVE in Kings Square on Saturday, August 17th.

Gather your bandmates, perfect your best tracks and send in your entries. Spread the word, tag your friends, and let’s make this a day to remember!

Enter here.

Gloucester Goes Retro 2024
2024-08-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Gloucester Goes Retro is coming back on Saturday, 24 August 2024!
​One of the highlights of the city’s vibrant festival calendar, Gloucester Goes Retro features over 500 classic vehicles filling the historic Gate Streets and Gloucester Docks. You will find famous car brands from yesteryear including Aston Martin, Jensen, Bentley, Triumph, Morris and Alvis to name just a few. Incredible vehicles from the 1900s through the Roaring Twenties and the War Years to the gleaming chrome of the fifties, the iconic designs of the Swinging Sixties, sports cars from the eighties and an instant nostalgia hit from nineties classics.
There’s an amazing array of nautical activities at Retro on the Water from boat trips to aquatic displays. There’s delicious food and drink aplenty, as well as vintage fashion and shopping.
For music and dance enthusiasts, visit the Mariners Square Stage where you’ll be serenaded by a host of retro acts and get your boogie on with swing dancing.​ We’ve also got 80’s Cheese and Cool Britannia-inspired 90s music over on our Kings Square stage, overseen by the incredible young musicians of The Music Works.
​There is so much to see and do at Gloucester Goes Retro, don’t miss it!

BiG Gloucester Clean Up - September
2024-09-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2HN, United Kingdom
Cleaning up Gloucester city centre one street at a time.
Join us on Monday 2nd September as we litter pick and generally tidy up Blackfriars, to make it more attractive for residents, businesses and visitors alike.
Through our BiG Gloucester Clean Up Campaign, we have tidied up Northgate Street, The Oxbode, St Oswald’s Priory, Southgate Moorings Car Park / Southgate Street and Westgate Street Car Park with a team of local volunteers.
Together we can make a difference!
If you would like to join us, message via marketing@gloucesterbid.org.uk, so we can manage numbers. We’ll be meeting at the entrance to Blackfriars Priory at 10am.
You just need to bring your gloves, weeding tools and a bottle of water. We’ll supply litter pickers and bags.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Gloucester Retailers Meeting - September 2024
2024-09-04 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 second meeting, kindly hosted by Primark on Eastgate Street, to discuss topics and support where we can.
It’s free for Gloucester BID members to attend. Please book your space today via marketing@gloucesterbid.org.uk.

Gloucester Day 2024
2024-09-07 11:00 - 18:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Celebrating all things Gloucester!
Gloucester Day falls on 7 September this year, and the Cross Streets of Gloucester will come alive with stalls, stands, lively performances, and all the pomp and ceremony of the traditional Gloucester Day parade through the four main gated streets, led by the Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester, in full Civic Regalia.
The Gloucester Day event is the reinstatement of the original Gloucester Day – a day of celebration on the lifting of the siege of Gloucester – in 1643. The annual celebration is organised by Gloucester’s town crier Alan Myatt and supported by Gloucester City Council.
Events taking place include:
11.00am – Mock Mayor of Barton’s Parade – Starting along Constitution Walk. This intentionally comic parade is filled with larger than life Gloucester characters, traditional entertainers, music and fun.
12.00pm – 12.30pm – Thanksgiving Service at St Mary de Crypt – Everyone is invited to attend this free service.
1.00pm – Siege of Gloucester Show at The Cross, Gloucester City Centre. Enjoy the new comic drama featuring real characters associated with the Folk of Gloucester.
Gloucester Day Parade
2.00pm – Gloucester Day Parade – Starting along Constitution Walk, the second parade of the day is a more formal affair – involving hundreds of participants led by the Right Worshipful Mayor of Gloucester. Hundreds of people, young and old, march to show their pride for their city.
2.00pm – 4.00pm – Music on the Green at Gloucester Cathedral – Gloucester Strings Ukulele Club will be returning to perform a selection of music outside The Monk’s Kitchen, which will be open and serving food and drinks as usual.
4.00pm – Siege of Gloucester Show at The Folk, 99-103 Westgate Street. Second chance to see the comic drama. Enjoy the rustic garden with bar and café selling home-made cakes and lunches.

Gloucester History Festival - Autumn 2024
2024-09-07 12:00 - 2024-09-22 20:00 | Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2HN, United Kingdom
Chef Tom Kerridge, wordsmith Susie Dent, comedian Stewart Lee, historian David Olusoga, explorer Ranulph Fiennes, newscaster Jonathan Dimbleby, actor Mark Gatiss and Horrible Histories guru Greg Jenner are just some of the world-class speakers who will be sharing their love of history in Gloucester this September.
Join 100 of Britain’s top historians, actors, comedians and broadcasters in a mouthwatering programme including the unique tradition of Gloucester Day, Heritage Open Days and the Blackfriars Talks in the magical setting of Blackfriars Priory.
New this year: enjoy events in person at the Priory or live-stream at home.
Book now at www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk
