The city of Gloucester is pleased to announce the launch of the Discover Archaeology Trail, a vibrant public heritage initiative running from today until Saturday 20 September 2025. This interactive trail invites residents and visitors alike to explore 15 curated...
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Discover Gloucester’s Hidden Treasures: Book a Civic Trust Guided Walk for Your Team
Are you looking for a unique and memorable team-building activity that also offers a dose of local culture and history? Why not step outside the office and into the rich heritage of Gloucester with a Civic Trust Guided Walk? Whether you're a small team or a larger...
Discover Local Treasures with New ‘Local Business Bingo’!
To celebrate Independents Week 2025 and encourage support for local businesses, Gloucester BID is launching a new Local Business Bingo - a fun and interactive way to explore the city’s local businesses. From Monday 30th June, you can collect a bingo card from any of...
Discover the monastic heritage of Gloucester Cathedral this summer!
Throughout August, a packed programme of activities will offer visitors of all ages the chance to learn more about this remarkable place Gloucester Cathedral is delighted to launch a brand-new, family-friendly Summer Challenge that will run between Friday 4 August and...
Dive into Tradition: Workshops and Ticketed Events at the 2025 Gloucester Folk Trail
The Gloucester Folk Trail, one of the most anticipated cultural events of the new year, is set to enchant audiences from February 14 to 16, 2025. With its rich mix of workshops, ticketed performances, and community spirit, this year’s festival offers an unparalleled...
Dr Foster is for Families — New Kids’ Movie Breakfast Club Leads the Way
Dr Foster is doubling down on family time at Gloucester Docks with a simple promise: good food, friendly service and easy-going events that parents can trust and kids can’t wait to attend. Kids’ Movie Breakfast Club - Sunday 24th August Next screening: Paddington •...
Dragon Boat Festival returns raising money for Young Gloucestershire and other local charities!
It’s May and teams are counting down to Sunday May, 12th and this years’ Dragon Boat Festival at Gloucester Docks. The charity event is once again organised by the Rotary Club of Gloucester Severn, and is set to see teams racing across the day aiming to be the top...
Easter Egg Hunt – Eggsplore the Quays
Somebody has dropped their eggs in shop windows all over the Quays. Use your eggsperience to track them down and you will be rewarded with a free Lindt chocolate egg. Pick up a trail map from Gloucester Quays Customer Services  and begin to Explore the Quays Find all...
Easter Eggsplorers 2-24 April
Eggsplore Gloucester this Easter! Collect 10 different stickers from a choice of 15 locations, before collecting your very own wooden Easter egg to decorate at home. This is a completely free activity, and will hopefully help you to discover some new places around the...
Ed Balls to feature at Three Choirs Festival in Gloucester
The Three Choirs Festival has announced that broadcaster, writer and former politician Ed Balls will be joining the festival line up in Gloucester. He will join forces with the Marsyas Trio as the narrator in the Three Little Mammoths on Saturday 29 July. Written by...
Emergency Services Join Forces for a Day of Fun this Weekend in Gloucester!
Gloucester City Safe, together with Gloucestershire Police and Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue are joining forces this weekend to celebrate Emergency Services Fun Day this Saturday, 30th September. From 10am-3pm there will be activities at Gloucester Docks, near...
Enjoy the 2021 Gloucester History Festival In-Person or Online!
A fantastic range of events both in-person and online are being hosted by the Gloucester History Festival from 4-19 September! The 2021 offer includes an eclectic programme of talks, events and podcasts to bring together local and internationally known, renowned...
Enjoy the awe and wonder of Gloucester Cathedral this Easter
Gloucester Cathedral welcomes all to participate in its services and events during the festival of Easter, as it proclaims the message of hope. There is something for everyone at Gloucester Cathedral this Holy Week and Easter. From services to fun family activities,...
Events Coming Soon
Yes Gloucester, you heard it, events are coming back. We are working very closely (well at a distance of 2m at least) with City Council's events team and they are keeping us up to date on events that are being planned, ones in the pipeline and ones that are coming...
Excitement Builds for Gloucester Goes Retro!
Businesses are gearing up for a busy boost of a day at Gloucester Goes Retro this Saturday 28 August! With only one week to go, the excitement is building for the vintage car, fashion, and music festival which is one of the highlights of the city's vibrant festival...
Exciting Festival Brings Americana Music Back to City Centre Venues
Following its success last year, the Gloucester Americana Festival is back this weekend and will be better than before! With more locations across the city, the Americana Music Festival will be heard far and wide during the weekend of 4th & 5th October, so save...
Exciting year for Gloucester
2022 is set to be an exciting year for Gloucester as the city announces its festival and events programme including the launch event for the newly developed Kings Square. The cultural and creative feast is kicked off by the return of Bright Nights this month, which...
Feel Good in Gloucester Trail 29 May – 6 June
Launching this Saturday is the Feel Good in Gloucester Trail. Get out and about this week with The Gloucester Trail! Created by a group of local and passionate businesses, retailers and attractions combined; this adventure around our home of Gloucester is a fun and...
Festive ‘runaway reindeer’ trail comes to gloucester
TWELVE festive reindeers painted by local artists will be bringing Christmas joy to Gloucester. From Tuesday 23th November, you’ll be able to spot the colourful reindeers on the loose around the city and, if you help Father Christmas find all of his runaway reindeers...
Finalists revealed for the 2025 Believe in Gloucester Awards
The shortlist for the 2025 Believe in Gloucester Awards has been revealed, and the excitement is building across the city. Fifteen categories are packed with incredible finalists, each reflecting the passion, resilience and creativity Gloucester is known for. From...























