CITY CENTRE NEWS
Gloucester Shanty Festival Returns in 2027 as Part of Gloucester Docks’ Bicentenary Celebrations
The much-loved Gloucester Shanty Festival will return in 2027 as part of a spectacular programme of events celebrating the 200th anniversary of the completion of Gloucester Docks and the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. Taking place as part of a season of...
Working Together to Make Gloucester Safer
This morning, Gloucester City Safe and Gloucester BID welcomed 26 attendees to a Day Safe/Night Safe meeting at The Lord High Constable. Representatives from Gloucester City Council, Gloucestershire Police, City Protection Officers, city centre businesses and security...
Gloucester’s Biggest Ever Foodie Passport Returns with a New Digital Experience!
Discover. Eat. Stamp. Repeat. Twenty restaurants, cafés and bars are inviting diners to eat their way around Gloucester this summer as the city's biggest-ever Foodie Passport returns with a brand-new digital experience. Organised by Gloucester BID, the popular Foodie...
Always look up: Gloucester’s new Ambassadors want to show you the city’s hidden gems
There's more to Gloucester than meets the eye, and a growing team of volunteers is out on the streets to prove it. The Welcome to Gloucester Ambassadors are now live across the city, on hand to point visitors, workers and residents towards the shops, eateries,...
The Blues Are Back! Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival Returns with 10 Days of Free Live Music
Gloucester city centre is set to come alive with the sound of blues this summer as the much-loved Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival returns from Friday 24 July to Sunday 2 August 2026. A highlight of the city's events calendar and now proudly part of Gloucester's...
Guest Blog: Rafferty’s Take on Independent Businesses.
With the familiar tendency to gravitate towards big brands and corporations, shopping in Gloucester can offer a straightforward and comfortable way of purchasing what you need from the brands you know. Big companies play a crucial role in our high-streets ecosystem,...
Guest Blog: Rafferty’s Take on the Welcome to Gloucester Ambassadors
A city with a history that cannot be understated, Gloucester has a culture steeped in the relics and stories of the past that must continue to be showcased. This is where the new Gloucester Ambassadors initiative is crucial in retaining the cultural core of our city....
Guest Blog: Rafferty’s Take on Gloucester
A 17 year old in Gloucester - Rafferty B. Gloucester - a city with its identity rooted in its Roman past - is abundant with celebrated symbols of the past. The cathedral's medieval spires pinpoint the city from afar, whilst centuries old churches stand as spaces for...
Gloucester Festival of Archaeology Returns with Two Weeks of Heritage Events Across the City
Gloucester Civic Trust is proud to announce the return of the Gloucester Festival of Archaeology, taking place from 18 July to 2 August 2026. Organised in partnership with Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester BID and a network of heritage organisations, museums, community...
Have Your Say on Anti-Social Behaviour During National Awareness Week
Residents and businesses are being invited to help shape a safer Gloucester as part of National Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week (29 June – 5 July). Gloucestershire Constabulary is supporting the national campaign, which raises awareness of anti-social behaviour...
Help Shape Gloucester’s 2027 celebrations
In 2027, Gloucester will mark an incredible milestone – **200 years since the opening of Gloucester Docks**. To make sure this bicentenary is a true celebration of the city and its communities, local people are being invited to help shape the programme. Join the...
Show Some Love for Local: Nominate Your Favourite Independent Business This Indie Week
Gloucester's independent businesses are the heart and soul of our city. From unique retailers and artisan makers to cafés, salons, restaurants and service providers, these businesses bring personality, creativity and community spirit to our high streets every day. As...
Support Local and Win Big: Join Gloucester’s Quest for the Keys to Celebrate Independents Week 2026
Residents, families and visitors are invited to uncover hidden treasures, win fantastic prizes and discover the independent businesses that make Gloucester special. An exciting city-wide treasure hunt is coming to Gloucester this summer, and everyone is invited to...
Believe in Gloucester Awards 2026 open for nominations!
Gloucester's biggest celebration of community spirit, business success and local pride is back as nominations officially open for the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2026. Organised by Gloucester BID, the annual awards recognise the people, businesses, charities and...
From Amazon to Gloucester: Fasthosts Makes Local Investment Through Staff Rewards
Fasthosts has moved from Amazon vouchers to the Gloucester Gift Card as part of its Star of the Month Awards. The Gloucester Gift Card can be spent with over 170 local businesses Gloucester based Fasthosts has moved from using Amazon vouchers to the Gloucester Gift...
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...
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