Gloucester BID - Business Improvement District

Gloucester Folk Trail
2025-02-15 10:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Gloucester City Centre, Gloucester, GL1 1PD, United Kingdom
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.

Bright Nights: Twist and Shine
2025-02-15 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-14 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-13 16:30 - 20:00 | Kings Square
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

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!

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

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 Quays Christmas Market
2024-12-14 10:00 - 2024-12-15 17:00, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 2024-12-08 17:00, 2024-11-30 10:00 - 2024-12-01 17:00, 2024-11-23 10:00 - 2024-11-24 17:00, 2024-11-16 10:00 - 2024-11-17 17:00, 2024-11-09 10:00 - 2024-11-10 17:00, 2024-11-02 10:00 - 2024-11-03 17:00 | 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

Gloucester Santa Fun Run 2024
2024-12-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Kings Square
Save the date!
Come and take part in Gloucester’s very own Santa Fun Run and help some very worthwhile charities.

Indie Pop-Up Market
2024-12-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Join us on Saturday 7th December across King’s Walk Shopping Centre and Eastgate Shopping Centre, where we are hosting an Indie Pop-Up Market!
Perfect place to find:
💚 Independent businesses
💚 Local makers
💚 Local creators
💚 Bakers
💚 Artists
Date: Saturday 7th December
Times: 10am to 5pm
Locations: King’s Walk Shopping Centre and Eastgate Shopping Centre
💛 Inside Stalls
💛 Entertainment and art workshops
💛 Find your special gifts this winter here
TRADERS INFORMATION
Stalls costs £45+VAT – you can apply here.
For all traders that invite a fellow trader, you will get £10 off your fee and theirs! Simply tell us who your stall buddy is!

Small Business Saturday 2024
2024-12-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
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, we’re asking residents of Gloucester and the surrounding areas to go out and support all types of small businesses, online, in offices and in stores. Many small businesses take part in the day by hosting events and offering discounts. Keep an eye on our socials for further details – Facebook & Instagram.

Gloucester Gingerbread Trail
2024-11-30 08:00 - 2025-01-12 16:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Ten members of the Gingerbread Family have run off around Gloucester! Can you help us find them all?
Each of the characters have a name.
To enter, pick up a trail map at one of the listed venues, find the characters, take note of their names and fill in the form.

By Charlie B & Co
Nationwide Building Society
Holland & Barrett
London Camera Exchange
Topoly’s
Glos Bike Project
Janes Pantry
TK Maxx
Andrews
Primark

Whilst you’re going around, why not take a picture at one of our two Selfie Stations – Eastgate Shopping Centre & King’s Walk Shopping Centre.
Post your entry form in the post box in The Body Shop, Eastgate Street.
Find all ten of the Gingerbread family members, complete the entry form and pop it in the post box in The Body Shop, Eastgate Street, to be in with a chance of winning one of 3 x £50 Gloucester gift card!

Gloucester Lantern Parade & Christmas Lights Switch On 2024
2024-11-16 16:00 - 17:45 | Various venues across Gloucester City
The Lantern Parade & Christmas Light Switch-On is back this year! Enchanted Winter Forest lanterns will light the streets of Gloucester to mark the start of the Festive season!
Kicking off the celebrations you can join the Gloucester Cathedral carol service at 4pm, which will be followed by the lantern parade at 4:45pm which will wind through the city centre culminating in the magical Tree of Light switch on in Kings Square.
FREE Lantern making Workshops
If you would like to take part in the parade, there are free lantern making workshops at Folk of Gloucester Saturday 9th November 11am – 3pm & Eastgate Shopping Centre Saturday 16th November 2pm – 4pm. Workshops are free and open to all ages.
Father Christmas and the rousing Gloster Gladiators Scout Band will lead the parade, bringing musical cheer and greeting families as they pass. As the parade arrives, the Tree of Light in Kings Square will have ceremonial switch on as part of the annual Rotary club fundraiser. For the grand finale at Kings Square, Gloucestershire Youth Wind Orchestra will perform a medley of festive and popular tunes to fill the night’s sky,
The event is free to attend, and many Gloucester businesses will be keeping their doors open late for the thousands of visitors expected in the city.
Schedule:
Gloucester Cathedral Carol service: 4:00 – 4:30pm
Lantern Parade start: 4:45pm (Gloucester Cathedral Grounds)
Tree of Light switch on Ceremony: 5:15pm Kings Square
Lantern Parade Finish: approx 5:45pm
Parade route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2777076?units=km
Bright Nights is supported by Gloucester BID and Gloucester City Council

Lantern Making Workshop
2024-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Eastgate Shopping Centre
If you would like to take part in the parade, there are two free Lantern Making Workshops:

Saturday, 9th November (11am-3pm) at The Folk of Gloucester
Saturday, 16th November (2pm-4pm) at Eastgate Shopping Centre

The workshops are free and open to all ages. There’s no need to book, just drop by and take part.

Lantern Making Workshop
2024-11-09 11:00 - 15:00 | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom

The Great Gift Card Giveaway!
2024-10-28 08:00 - 2024-11-09 23:30 | Various venues across Gloucester City
The Great Gift Card Giveaway is here!

Be in with a chance of winning a £50 Gloucester Gift Card, by simply making a purchase in one of the following shops and picking up a promotional card. Scan the QR code on the back and find out if you’ve won!

Bizarre
Busy Creative Bees
Chez Rose
Hop Kettle
Miju Wools
Museum of Gloucester
Suit Direct
The Body Shop
The Candle Tree
The Entertainer
The Fountain Inn
The Scandinavian Coffee Pod
Wholly Gelato
Waterstones

Lots of other prizes to be won too, including Mi Reward points.

You have until 9th November to take part!

More businesses will be added throughout the event

Meet JJ from CoComelon
2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 | The Entertainer, Unit 1, 34-38 Kings Square, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1RX, United Kingdom
JJ from CoComelon will be visiting the city centre during October half-term for a special meet and greet event at The Entertainer in Kings Walk, Gloucester.

Big Pub Push 2024
2024-10-21 08:00 - 2024-10-27 22:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Pubs are so much more than just, well, pubs! They are support for many, a place to socialise, meet, have fun and enjoy. Many of the Gloucester pubs host various events through out the week, from quizzes to brewing sessions.
This week showcases the various regular offerings that our pubs have on, a few special offers and a true Gloucester tradition. If you know about the Assize of Ale, you know, if you don’t your’e in for a treat!
We have Gloucester Civic Trust offering two opportunities to go on The Story of Gloucester’s Pubs and Inns Guided Walk – book tickets here

Ian Oliver - Live at The Dick Whittington
2024-10-19 21:00 - 23:00 | The Dick Whittington, 100 Westgate Street, Gloucester, United Kingdom
The weather has turned cold why not join us for a night of entertainment!! Dance away the cold blues with our live music this month

Mars: War and Peace Exhibition at Gloucester Cathedral
2024-10-15 10:00 - 2024-11-03 17:00 | Gloucester Cathedral
Journey to Planet Mars at Gloucester Cathedral this October!
You are invited to experience the red planet like never before at Gloucester Cathedral this October, with the spectacular Mars: War and Peace artwork by Luke Jerram on display between 15 October – 3 November.
Encounter the wonders of Planet Mars within the sacred walls of Gloucester Cathedral at the exhibition of Mars: War and Peace. Measuring seven metres in diameter, the rotating artwork by artist Luke Jerram features detailed NASA imagery of the Martian surface. The exhibition provides visitors with an atmospheric experience not to be missed.
Find out more here.

Summer Night City (ABBA Tribute)
2024-10-12 21:00 - 23:00 | The Dick Whittington, 100 Westgate Street, Gloucester, United Kingdom
For all you ABBA fans the 12th of October we have the wonderful Summer Nights City

Wellbeing Training for Managers
2024-10-10 10:00 - 12:00
To coincide with World Mental Health Awareness Day on 10th October, we are inviting BID members to an interactive online workshop between 10am – 12pm, which will highlight, discuss and refresh Wellbeing in the Workplace.
This 2 hour interactive virtual workshop will be run by expert workplace wellbeing consultants.
How to support your team’s wellbeing – an interactive session providing the knowledge and skills to enable team members’.
How to support your own wellbeing – integrating wellbeing into your own life while also caring for others.
FREE for BID members. Non-BID members £50 per person.

Orchard St Market
2024-10-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Gloucester Quays
Discover the very finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft carefully selected from Gloucester artisans and businesses local to the South West.
Offering the opportunity to meet the producers, browse the stalls, sample and soak up the atmosphere.
The Orchard Street Market brings together the finest, and often award-winning, food, drink, art and craft producers in the area.
The event will feature handpicked specialists, who source, grow, rear, bake, make, and create the products they sell, which ensures their goods are unique, original and designed to inspire.
