Gloucester BID - Business Improvement District

Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
2024-06-01 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nature Safari
2024-05-30 11:00 - 2024-05-31 15:00 | 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.

Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night in Gloucester
2024-05-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Gloucester Brewery
Funhouse Comedy Club is back at Gloucester Brewery, on Tuesday May 28th for another night full of laughter.
Topping the bill is the jaunty and engaging Danny Ward, winner of ‘Amused Moose Laughter Award People’s Choice’ at the Edinburgh Festival. Regular opening act on Mark Simmons theatre tours. Entertaining the crowds with his wonderful observations and amusingly sharp comments, his relaxed style and extraordinary structure of words are a breath of fresh air.
Opening the night will be the extremely likeable Tom Glover with his sharp wit and contemporary tales; his wickedly funny observations leave his audiences in stitches.
Also appearing is the uniquely funny Neil Cantillion.
Completing the line-up will be the creative and laid back Rick Goodman.
Compere for the night is winner of Silver Stand Up Competition 2022, the cheery and chatty Nik Hill.
Cost: £10 in advance
Doors 7.00pm
Show 8.00pm
Info and tickets www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

Small Ships Trail
2024-05-28 10:00 - 2024-06-02 17:00 | Museum Of Gloucester, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1TH, United Kingdom
Ahoy there, matey! Are you ready to embark on a nautical adventure like no other?
Join us at this May Half-term for our exciting Small Ships Trail!
Set sail through the museum and discover all the nautical themed objects in our collection.
While you’re here, make sure you don’t miss our nautical themed LEGO® sessions and pirate dress-up!
Price: £2 (per trail) – pay for your trail at the museum reception!
More: And the fun doesn’t stop there! We also have nautical and pirate themed dress-up and colouring stations!
Please Note: Suitable for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tall Ships, Tall Tales and a County Pirate
2024-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
Gloucester and its Tall Ships
For nearly 200 years Gloucester Docks have been welcoming Tall masted sailing ships, this weekend is a reminder of the days when Gloucester traded with the world.
The last masted ships stopped trading around 1960 since then sailing ships have visited for pleasure, maintenance and for film work.
This is a short history of the ships visiting the docks and the stories behind the voyages and the people involved.

Gloucester Pirate Walk 2024
2024-05-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Cafe Rene, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TP
Ahoy ye city Shanty lovers, landlubbers, sea farers and river people.
We weigh anchor from Cafe Rene at 3pm.
All salty seadogs are welcome to join us on a lively jaunt around the city centre raising funds for the gallant Severn Area Rescue Association Sharpness.
A great chance for your littler ones to join in the shenanigans of Gloucester Shanty Festival and Tall Ships Festival weekend……. Fair winds to all once again!

Gloucester Shanty Festival 2024
2024-05-25 12:00 - 2024-05-26 23:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Back for 2024 with a plethora of Shanty shenanigans for all lovers of Maritime music.
Gloucester Shanty Festival is a fringe event for Gloucester Tall Ships and all venues for the Shanty Festival are FREE ENTRY!
The event is funded by Gloucester BID and city centre venues.
Aye aye to our venues for 2024:
The Fountain Inn
Café Rene
The Tall Ship
Warehouse 4 at Gloucester Brewery
The Pelican Inn
The New Inn
The Turks Head Inn
The Folk of Gloucester
Kings Square
Mary de Crypt Church
Yo Ho Ho to our acts:
Nordet
Flash Jack
Short Drag Roger
The Silver Darlings
The Rusty Tubs
The Steepholmers
Blackthorn Buskers
Captain Crabb
Freddie’s Barnet
Gloucester Diamonds
Gloucester Folk Choir
High and Dry Shanty
Kings Shilling Shanty Crew
Lil Cabin Buoy
LocTup Together
Lower Deckers Shanty Group
Mighty Shinkickers
Mel Babb
Portsmouth Shanty Men
Rod Penlington
Ships and Giggles Shanty
Gloucester Pirate Walk from Café Rene at 3pm. Find out more here – https://www.facebook.com/events/807025301269158
Raising funds for Severn Area Rescue Association Sharpness across the weekend.

Spring Bank Holiday Open Weekend
2024-05-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Llanthony Secunda Priory, llanthony secunda priory, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5QT, United Kingdom
Step inside our listed buildings and find out more about the events and people that shaped Llanthony’s history, including an Archbishop of Canterbury, and King Henry VII.
This is also during the Tall Ships Festival in Gloucester so there will be lots to enjoy and visit!

Gloucester Tall Ships
2024-05-25 10:00 - 2024-05-27 17:00
Get Ready to Rock the Docks!
Coming soon!
Join the mailing list via the link below to find out when tickets to this amazing nautical festival go on sale, and to hear first as the line-up gets announced.
https://www.gloucestertallships.co.uk/

Pirates Retreat Children's Activities
2024-05-25 10:00 - 16:00 | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
Join us at the Folk of Gloucester where you can explore making your own pirate-themed costumes. Local artist Ally Goff will be running craft sessions helping you to create pirate hats, bandanas, and eye patches.
All materials included and be dressed in style for the Tall Ships festival!
To enable total flexibility to enjoy the day, we will offering drop-in sessions throughout the day, buy a ticket for each child and come along when you like from 10am to 4pm.

Pirates Retreat at The Folk of Gloucester
2024-05-24 19:00 - 2024-05-27 19:00 | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
To celebrate the Tall Ships returning to Gloucester, the Folk is becoming a haven for Pirates, Buccaneers, Mini pirates, and Music lovers.
With a range of activities for all, from Talks about The Titanic and Gloucester’s own Pirate to Music from the Gloucester Shanty Festival.
For the three-day weekend, there will be a Steampunk Pirates Market where all sea lovers can find extra supplies or a little treat for a loved one in their lives.
There will be Children’s activities on Saturday helping Mini pirates to get ready to set sail for the seven seas.
So… if you are looking for a little calm from the hustle and bustle of the Docks or just want to stock up, come along and check out the Pirate Retreat at the Folk of Gloucester.

Folk Talks – A Titanic Magic Lantern Show
2024-05-24 19:00 - 20:30 | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
A Titanic Magic Lantern Show 112 years since its sinking on the 14th-15th April 1912.
A show using all original magic lantern plates and vintage cinema Equipment. Pat Furley shares this story having researched and visited The Titanic Museum in Belfast.
Come and spend an evening at the Folk with this fantastic storyteller. This emotive story of how this magnificent ship met an iceberg.
Doors open at 7pm with performance starting at 7:30pm

Pirate Window Bingo
2024-05-20 09:00 - 2024-06-04 10:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Ahoy me’ hearties! Join us for bingo with a twist… Instead of numbers, it’s pirate themed art!

Find all twelve, shout ‘Full House’ and be in with a chance of winning!

You can pick up a bingo card from any of the participating businesses, the Museum of Gloucester is a great place to start!

Follow the map and make a note of where you find the pieces.

To enter, fill your details on the back of the flyer and hand it into the Museum of Gloucester to be in with the chance to win some piratey prizes!

Dragon Boat Festival 2024
2024-05-12 10:00 - 17:00
On Sunday 12th May 2024, The Rotary Club of Gloucester Severn’s Dragon Boat Festival returns raising money for Young Gloucestershire and other local charities.
The Festival is now a hugely popular event in the Gloucestershire events’ calendar that pits teams of 10 paddlers plus a drummer against each other to see who is the fastest. There are morning and afternoon competitions each culminating in a final race to crown either the morning or afternoon champions, with a Dragon Boat Shield presented to the fastest team of the morning and afternoon races.
Come on down to Gloucester Docks between 10am – 5pm to watch the fun!
Find out more here.

Gloucester Brick Festival
2024-05-12 10:00 - 16:00 | GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way, , Gloucester, GL1 1DT, United Kingdom
A LEGO fan event dedicated to all things brick!
This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, traders selling loose bricks, new LEGO sets, retired LEGO sets, minifigures & accessories plus a dedicated building area.
Established in 2018, this celebration of all things LEGO is open to fans of all ages. Booking tickets to secure your place is strongly advised as we regularly sell out. Early Bird tickets are also available giving you an hour of extra fun and a FREE LEGO gift on entry too!
The Gloucester Brick Festival will take place on Sunday 12th May 2024 at the GL1 Centre.

Meet the Tudors at The Folk of Gloucester
2024-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
To celebrate the Tudor origins of this unique building in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter in Gloucester the Folk of Gloucester is proud to launch our first Tudor day.
On Saturday the 4th of May 2024 from 10am to 4pm, the Folk will go back in time and allow everyone to meet the Tudors.
Vidor the Monk displays his fantastical willow-making abilities, creating fantastic birds, beasts and flying creatures just as they would have done in Tudor times.
Hear Tudor music drifting through the timber-framed building with the Bristol Waites and Bygonz.
For the crafters, there will be spinning yarns, sewing and carving of utensils and costumes of the Tudor Court.
If you would like to test your competitive spirit have a try at some Tudor games like Quoits available to play on the day.
Entry is Free of charge.

Pysanky Easter Egg Decorating Workshop
2024-04-20 11:00 - 15:30 | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
Pysanky are traditional Ukrainian Easter Eggs decorated with wax symbols and dipped in coloured dye.

They represent rebirth and resurrection. Ex colour and symbol holds meaning and significance. Traditionally 13 eggs would be made – one for Christ and for each of the disciples.

This workshop is suitable for all and all materials are provided.

Because we want everyone to be able to take part, especially Ukrainians who have been displaced by war, we are selling tickets at just £5.50. This covers materials. However, we believe that this workshop is worth much more than that, so we encourage you, if you can, to make a donation of at least £10 to the workshop leader on arrival.

Workshop times:
11.00am to 1.00pm – First session12.30pm to 2.00pm – Break for lunch
2.00pm to 4.00pm – Second session

Gloucester Mind Body Spirit Show April 2024
2024-04-13 11:00 - 17:00 | Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Glooucester, GL1 1NS, United Kingdom
Feeling off colour and not sure why? Tired, anxious, stressed?
Its National Stress Awareness Month, so why not come down to the Gloucester Mind Body Spirit Show and see if you can find out what’s going on with you.
The Gloucester Mind Body Spirit Show is bigger and better than ever. The show has been moved back to its original venue – Gloucester Guildhall.
At this event, you can speak to one of our holistic, spiritual or self-help experts. Have a massage, some Reiki or reflexology.
Or if you prefer, you can have a look through our retail stands for something that will help you relax – candles, crystals, pamper and wellbeing products and much more!
If you want some insights into your future or past, why not try a 1-1 reading from one of our team of top local, national and international readers.
And if you’re feeling pretty good at the moment, why not take a day out for yourself and enjoy the positive energy and great vibe with family, good friends and like-minded people.
We also have a full programme of talks, workshops and demos – free with entry, where you can get information and insights into yourself, your wellbeing, the world around you and your Universe.
Prices:
Saturday single ticket: GBP 3.00 – (under 16s free with adult)
Saturday group of 5: GBP 10.00
Pay on the door or in advance – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gloucester-mind-body-spirit-show-tickets-648231035477

Motanka Doll Making Workshop
2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:30 | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
The Motanka Doll is a charming family amulet that has been decorating Ukrainian homes for more than 5000 years. It symbolises tradition and is believed to provide protection to the home.
In this 3 hour workshop you will learn how to make one… and take it home. The class is suitable for all. No sewing or stitching is required. All materials are provided.
We want this workshop to be accessible to all, especially Ukrainians who have been displaced to the UK because of the war, so we are pricing this workshop at just £5 to cover the cost of materials. However, we believe that this workshop is worth much more than that. So, if you can, we suggest an additional donation of £10 should be given on the day to the workshop leader.

Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend
2024-04-12 12:00 - 2024-04-14 20:30 | Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2HN, United Kingdom
Join Britain’s top historians and broadcasters for a weekend of compelling talks and controversial debates featuring the very best in the world of history. Explore Kings and Queens, power and politics, past and future in the magical surroundings of Gloucester’s Blackfriars Priory.
Speakers include BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen, Trigger Happy TV’s Dom Joly, Call the Midwife’s Stephen McGann, Philippa Langley, Will Hutton, Peter Frankopan, Michael Wood, Sathnam Sanghera, Suzannah Lipscomb, Ian Mortimer, Janina Ramirez and many more.
Tickets on sale now visit: gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk Tel 07834 406228 or visit the box office at the Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Road, Gloucester.

Reindeer Charity Auction
2024-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Gloucester Brewery
Join us to support 12 local charities as we auction off our 12, much-loved, runaway reindeers, individually decorated by local artists.
Gloucester recently played host to a captivating public art project organised by Gloucester BID. Twelve magnificent, six-foot tall reindeer statues, each uniquely customised by talented local artists, graced our city’s streets, capturing the hearts and imaginations of residents and visitors alike.
Now, as we embark on the next phase of this remarkable project, we invite you to be a part of something truly special. We are delighted to announce that Gloucester BID, in collaboration with Gloucester Brewery, will be hosting an exclusive auction to raise vital funds for twelve deserving local charities.
This promises to be an evening of excitement, camaraderie, and giving back to our community.
Join us on Thursday, 11th April, from 7pm to 9pm at Warehouse 4, for an opportunity to bid on these exquisite works of art and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.
By participating in this event, you will not only be contributing to our local charities, with winning bids receiving a unique piece of artwork to do with as they please, but you’ll also be showcasing your commitment to the well-being of our community.
Your presence will help us raise significant funds and create a lasting impact for those who need it most locally.
Find out more and book your place here – https://gloucesterbid.eventcube.io/events/57944/reindeer-charity-auction/

Gloucester Retailers Coffee Break
2024-04-11 10:30 - 11:30 | 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.
We’re hoping this to be a regular meeting to discuss topics and support where we can.
This first one is kindly hosted by Primark on Eastgate Street.
Free for Gloucester BID members to attend. Please book your space today.

Jonathan's Jungle Roadshow
2024-04-03 10:30 - 14:00 | National Waterways Museum Gloucester, Llanthony Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester, GL1 2EH, United Kingdom
Come and meet some amazing reptiles and invertebrates at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester this Easter, with Jonathan’s Jungle Roadshow. There will be two sessions available on Wednesday 3rd April 2024.
Museum visitors with an annual ticket or Canal & River Trust Membership can book a 90-minute session with Jonathan, held on Sabrina 5.
Tickets are £7.00 per child which includes up to one adult for free. Any additional adults will need to buy a ticket as space is limited.
The session is suitable for age 4 and up – the 90-minute session might not be suitable for younger children.
Children need to be accompanied by an adult throughout.
The 90-minute sessions will run at 10.30am and 12.30pm
If you don’t have a Museum annual ticket you will need to add one to your basket or buy a day ticket. The museum annual ticket allows you to come back as many times as you like for 12-months, to take advantage of seasonal holiday and weekend activities.
Museum annual ticket prices: Adult (16+) £15.00; Child (4-15) £8.00; Child (Under 4) Free; Family (2 adults & 2 Children) £37.00.
Day ticket prices Adult £10.00 (16+) Child (4-15) £6 Child (Under 4) Free . Family (2 adults & 2 Children) £25.
Book your tickets here – https://canalrivertrust.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/54712

Free Open Air Film Screening - 'The Lego Movie' and 'The Greatest Showman'
2024-03-30 12:30 - 17:00 | Kings Square
COMING TO KING’S SQUARE!

This Easter, prepare for an afternoon of cinematic delight! We’re excited to announce our outdoor cinema event on Saturday 30th March, featuring ‘The Lego Movie’ and ‘The Greatest Showman’ in the glorious Easter sun.

Get ready for a double-feature extravaganza!
– Free deckchairs available, first come, first served (you are welcome to bring your own)
– Range of food and drink available

Easter Entertainment at Gloucester Quays
2024-03-30 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for a day of egg-citing Easter entertainment on Saturday 30th March:

Face Painting from 11am to 3pm – Let your little ones’ imaginations run wild with colourful designs!

Meet and Greet with the Easter Bunny from 11am to 4pm – Capture precious moments with everyone’s favourite furry friend and receive a chocolate treat!

Easter Bench for photos on Pillar & Lucy Square – Strike a pose and create lasting memories in our delightful Easter-themed setting!

Easter themed phone box – Take a photo in our phone box and tag us for your chance to win a £50 Gloucester Quays Gift Card

Easter Fun at Eastgate Indoor Market
2024-03-30 10:00 - 13:30 | Eastgate Market, 1 The Forum, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1XN, United Kingdom
Join the businesses on Saturday 30th March between 10am – 1.30pm for some Easter Fun!

Easter egg hunt
Face paining
Meet the Easter bunny!

Free to enter. Pick up an Easter Egg Hunt for from Unit 35 on the day.
