LATEST CITY NEWS
City Protection Officers: Keeping Our City Safe – May Update
Our City Protection Officers (CPOs) have been hard at work throughout May, helping to keep the city centre safe, welcoming, and supportive for everyone. From assisting vulnerable individuals to tackling shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, their efforts continue to...
Food Dock Introduces a Weekly Live Music Series
The Food Dock is staging a series of live music ‘Sunset Sessions’ this Summer on Thursday evenings from 21st May to 6th August. Open to all, new local artists will perform on the Food Dock Deck from 7pm to 8.30pm. In partnership with The Music Works, this new weekly...
GLOUCESTER IS FLYING THE PURPLE FLAG IN 2026
Gloucester is celebrating as it proudly receives the Purple Flag accreditation, a recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night-time economy. Purple Flag – similar to the Blue Flag for beaches – aims to raise the standard...
Llanthony Secunda Priory awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Llanthony Secunda Priory Trust is delighted to announce it has been awarded £235,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its project Llanthony Secunda Priory: Resilient and Sustainable. This investment will help secure a sustainable future for this nationally...
Gloucester Businesses Invited to Sponsor Believe in Gloucester Awards 2026
The organisers of the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2026 are inviting businesses and partners from across the city and beyond to become part of one of Gloucester’s most inspiring celebrations through sponsorship opportunities for next year’s event. Organised by...
A Call For Volunteers – A celebration of courage & belonging!
Help us create a joyful, inclusive celebration of community, diversity at a Courage & Belonging Picnic. Help welcome guests, assist with activities, and ensure a smooth, fun-filled day! Location: Llanthony Secunda Priory Date: Saturday 20th June 2026, event time...
A Prehistoric Adventure: Dino ROAR Weekend Returns to Gloucester
Gloucester BID is delighted to confirm the return of Dino-ROAR Weekend, set to roar into Kings Square on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2026. Bigger and better than ever, the popular event will once again turn the heart of Gloucester into a prehistoric playground,...
Businesses! Reach New Audiences in association with Gloucester Goes Retro and Visit Gloucester
Gloucester Goes Retro hits the streets of our city on Saturday 29 August 2026 where the city will once again come alive with vintage fashion, a retro music festival, hundreds of classic cars, street theatre and more - all in one fabulous FREE family day out! To...
What’s that Sound? It’s Gloucester’s Summer of Sound.
Visit Gloucester has launched the city’s next big visitor campaign celebrating the sounds that make up the city - from some of the UK’s biggest live music acts to the quiet places in the city where you can find moments of connection. The city’s tourism body, run by...
Step Inside History at “Shanty in the Dock” Book Your Space Now
Visitors are invited to experience a truly unique celebration of maritime heritage at “Shanty in the Dock,” part of A Weekend by the Water at T. Nielsen’s Historic Dry Dock in Gloucester. Taking place on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April, this special event offers a...










