Gloucester Business Improvement District is inviting the Gloucestershire business community to a rare, and exciting, opportunity to obtain one of twelve unique and vibrant sculptures and be the envy of their peers in their upcoming auction! Standing at 6ft tall, the...
Bricks-and-mortar businesses – on high streets across the country – carry an unfair share of the business-rates burden, holding back the UK economy. The 2025 Autumn Budget confirmed that from 1 April 2026, further significant rate increases will fall on England’s...
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...
In celebration of International Women’s Day, on the 8th of March, the Museum of Gloucester is launching a new initiative to showcase the contributions of local Gloucester women in everyday life. The project will feature portraits of 100 heroic women taken by 100 women...
Visit Gloucester are excited to announce their Summer Campaign, My Gloucester Passport, all the details of the campaign can be found in the attached sponsorship pack. Gloucester Summer Passport Sponsorship Pack Participants will receive a passport, this a loyalty...
The first weekend of July sees the return of UK Indie Day, 2nd-3rd July. If you're an indie business in Gloucester - please fill in the form and we'll create a celebration page! For more information on how retailers and shoppers can get involved, please follow this...
Guess the weight and enter on Eastgate Shopping Centre's website for the chance to win it! 🥚⚖️ 📍 Come and take a look at the giant Easter egg next to JD Sports and see if you can guess the weight! Competition closes at 9am on the 19th April and a winner will be...
Westgate Street will this week play host to a unique light installation celebrating the history of architecture as part of Gloucester’s Bright Nights Festival and the Cathedral Quarter High Street Heritage Action Zone. Windows Through Time will see a series of windows...
Gloucester's vibrant Cathedral Quarter is set to host its much-anticipated Pop-Up Market this month, bringing together local artisans and crafters. This event offers residents and visitors an opportunity to explore unique, handcrafted products while supporting the...
How much do you know about Historic Westgate Street? Take part in the Westgate Quiz and you could win a £25 Gloucester Gift Card. Visit your local Westgate pubs and restaurants for clues! Quiz Link: https://forms.office.com/r/xfF6RN59Ph
This February Half Term, all are warmly welcome to join a celebration of Gloucestershire’s heritage and creativity. From a photography exhibition and family-friendly activities, to tours of the hidden library and a spectacular concert, there is something for everyone...
Centuries have passed since Napoléon Bonaparte branded Britain ‘a nation of shopkeepers’, yet the term – originally intended as an insult, revealed a truth that continues to be a source of national pride - small businesses form the backbone to our economy. As the...
Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall will play host to the next Gloucestershire Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast on Wednesday 26th September 2018. Hosted by Ian Mean, Director of the Gloucestershire Chamber of Commerce, this event welcomes a range of businesses...
Gloucester Day is set to return on Saturday, September 2 to celebrate Gloucester’s rich and interesting history. The annual celebration is organised by Gloucester’s town crier Alan Myatt and supported by Gloucester City Council. The long standing event is intended to...
The City Protection Officers (CPOs) continue to make a tangible impact across the community, and the March 2025 report reflects their dedication to safety, visibility, and community engagement. During March, the CPO team responded to: 760 Store Visits – Supporting...
Gloucester’s got the Blues - and we couldn’t be happier! The city swings again with the return of the Rhythm & Blues Festival - ten venues over ten days! A highlight of Gloucester’s summer calendar, the city’s much-loved Rhythm & Blues Festival, coordinated by...
Come and enjoy Gloucester Folk Trail this February. Gloucester’s folk-tastic event returns next weekend with new venues and more workshops. For 2023 the festival sees the return of The Folk of Gloucester, plus new business Mister’s Café, The Pelican Inn, Dean’s Walk...
A vibrant new community art installation has been unveiled at Eastgate Shopping Centre, celebrating creativity, connection and community spirit as part of Love Gloucester month. The striking installation is made up of over 600 beautifully handcrafted hearts,...
Calling all local Gloucester business owners and managers! You are cordially invited to a Coronation Local Business Networking Afternoon Tea! Together with Gloucester BID, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is hosting a local business networking afternoon tea...
To celebrate the Centenary of the Cotton Motorcycle company and the 25th anniversary of the Cotton Motorcycle Club, the largest collection of Cotton Motorcycles will be roaring up to the “The Folk of Gloucester” on Saturday the 10th of August 2019 from 11am to 4pm....
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