Gloucester BID - Business Improvement District

Brick History Exhibition (LEGO®)
2024-06-29 10:00 - 2024-10-06 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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!

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.

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.

Ghosts and Giggles Haunted Tours
2024-07-15 20:00 - 22:30, 2024-07-17 20:00 - 22:30, 2024-07-20 20:00 - 22:30 | Various venues across Gloucester City
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.

Farmers Market
2024-07-19 09:30 - 15:00 | Gloucester
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.

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
