Week of Events
Pirate Window Bingo
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 […]
Pirates Retreat at The Folk of Gloucester
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 […]
Gloucester Tall Ships
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/
Small Ships Trail
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 […]
Nature Safari
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 […]
Gloucester Quays 15th Birthday Bonanza
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 […]
Ghosts and Giggles Haunted Tours
Held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night at 8pm, we go on a historical and paranormal tour of Gloucester. Taking in Westgate Street, Southgate Street and Northgate Street, we delve into the history and paranormal surrounding some of the historic buildings.
Funhouse Comedy Club – Comedy Night in Gloucester
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 […]
Ghosts and Giggles Haunted Tours
Held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night at 8pm, we go on a historical and paranormal tour of Gloucester. Taking in Westgate Street, Southgate Street and Northgate Street, we delve into the history and paranormal surrounding some of the historic buildings.
Character Tours: Tudor listed building
Meet our costumed tour guides who represent actual people such as Bishop Hooper, who burned at the stake, and other characters connected to the buildings. A listed historic building, the Folk offers you fascinating stories and gory tales while giving you a feel for how life was lived here since Tudor times. Sign up now […]
Behind the Scenes Tour
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 […]
Best of Summer Wine Tasting Evening – Our House
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 […]
Farmers Market
Visit Gloucester Farmers Market with stalls of local goodies by local people, Support the city and enjoy the fruits of their labor and buy some yummy locally made produce.
Little Brick Builders
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: […]
Character Tours: Tudor listed building
Meet our costumed tour guides who represent actual people such as Bishop Hooper, who burned at the stake, and other characters connected to the buildings. A listed historic building, the Folk offers you fascinating stories and gory tales while giving you a feel for how life was lived here since Tudor times. Sign up now […]
Bigger Brick Builders
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 […]
Orchard St Market
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 […]
Roman Soldier Tour of the Eastgate Chamber
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 […]
Ghosts and Giggles Haunted Tours
Held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night at 8pm, we go on a historical and paranormal tour of Gloucester. Taking in Westgate Street, Southgate Street and Northgate Street, we delve into the history and paranormal surrounding some of the historic buildings.
Orchard St Market
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 […]