The countdown is on for Gloucester’s free three-day Folk Trail when the city will be alive with activity! Venues across the city will attract folk fans from across the country during the Folk Trail from Friday 18th February to Sunday 20th February. The annual event...
Events
Day of entertainment launches Kings Square
A day of spectacular entertainment, music and family activities is set to mark the opening of the new Kings Square following its £5 million transformation. Taking place on Saturday, April 30, the day’s events will show off the newly revamped square’s design based on...
Dig Into History: Gloucester Celebrates Festival of Archaeology
The Gloucester Festival of Archaeology returns from 14th to 26th July 2025, offering an immersive exploration of the city’s hidden past. Presented in partnership with Gloucester BID Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester Civic Trust, Museum of Gloucester, Gloucestershire...
Dine Out, Stamp Up, Win Big – Gloucester’s Foodie Passport Challenge Awaits
12 Restaurants. One Delicious Adventure. Prizes to Be Won! Get ready to eat your way around Gloucester this autumn! The city’s tastiest event, the Foodie Passport, is launching this September, and it’s your golden ticket to a flavour-packed journey through some of...
Dine Out, Stamp Up, Win Big — Gloucester’s First-Ever Foodie Passport Launching Soon with Exciting New Additions
Gloucester Business Improvement District is thrilled to announce the launch of the Foodie Passport Challenge, a brand-new initiative inviting locals and visitors to explore Gloucester’s vibrant dining scene. Running from 15th September to 31st October 2025, the...
Discover Archaeology Trail Launches in Gloucester: Uncover 15 “Hidden” Artefacts Across the City
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...
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...
























