Gloucester BID is thrilled to invite local businesses to participate in an exciting new project: Love Gloucester. This initiative aims to encourage residents to explore Gloucester and shop on our city during a traditionally quieter time of year. All participating...
Events
Gloucester BID Launches Tour of Britain Summer Trail
Find all ten golden cycling related items hidden in Gloucester businesses in the run up to the Tour of Britain, and you could win a prize! Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) is launching its summer trail this Saturday 6 August. To take part, people can...
Gloucester BID Seeks Enthusiastic Reindeer Project Manager for Christmas Campaign
Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Project Manager for their Runaway Reindeer Trail around this city this Christmas. The trail, which includes 12 x 6ft reindeers decorated by local artists, are due to ‘runaway’...
Gloucester BID’s Year in Review: 2024
In 2024, Gloucester BID showed its commitment to supporting local businesses, enhancing a safer city, fostering community...
Gloucester brews up a storm in a teacup, coffee cup and beer glass
Gloucester Brew Week | 30th March – 5th April 2020 Gloucester Brew Week is set to celebrate all things brewed - from tea and coffee to craft ale and cider, in a variety of Gloucester venues. Organised by Gloucester BID with support from Gloucester City Council,...
Gloucester Bright Nights in February and March
Light installations as part of the Gloucester Bright Nights events will continue to bring colour, light and joy to the city this February. Following on from a triumphant return to Gloucester in November 2021, Gloucester City Council are pleased to announce the...
Gloucester Business Brunch
Join us for a delicious morning of networking and good food at Coal Kitchen in Gloucester, UK. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect with local business owners and professionals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Whether you're looking to make...
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...
Gloucester Cathedral hosts new installation created by young people, in collaboration with The Music Works and Squidsoup
‘Lights Out’ will be on display in the Lady Chapel of the Cathedral during February 2023 Gloucestershire-based charity, The Music Works, has been working with young people from the local community to create powerful new audio content in response to The Knife Angel,...
Gloucester Cathedral to celebrate past residents of Gloucester’s Westgate Street with special service
Gloucester Cathedral invites the community to celebrate the city’s rich heritage with a special service on Friday 26 April at 7pm to recognise and remember the contributions from past residents and employees of the city’s vibrant Westgate Street. Drawing to a close...
Gloucester Celebrates Heritage Open Days 2025 with Packed Programme of Free Events
Gloucester Civic Trust is delighted to announce its line up for Heritage Open Days 2025, the city’s largest free festival of history and culture, taking place from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September 2025. This year’s national theme is Architecture, and Gloucester is...
Gloucester City Becomes Event-full this Weekend!
This weekend will be another bumper schedule for events in Gloucester. From heritage days, guest appearances and flower shows to dragon boat racing, coffee concert and Eurovision events! On Friday 12th and Saturday 13th May, the National Association of Flower...
Gloucester City Celebrates its Diverse Independents!
Independent businesses are so important. They are the personality in any place and bring to life the diversity of the city! Independents account for around 65% of the approximately 290,000 retail outlets in the UK and are at the heart of local communities throughout...
Gloucester Commemorates Armed Forces Day
A Spitfire flypast, military parade, music and stalls are promised as part of Gloucester’s commemoration of Armed Forces Day this June. Armed Forces Day, on Saturday 25th June, includes a military parade that leaves Gloucester Cathedral grounds at 12:30. This will...
Gloucester Community Awards 2021
Eastgate, Gloucester’s popular city centre shopping destination will be a focal point this winter for the launch of the city’s NEW Community Awards! The Community Awards have been developed to recognize and reward inspiring individuals who have made positive...
Gloucester Docks to Come Alive with New Free Festival: A Weekend by Water
Gloucester is set to welcome an exciting new waterfront festival this spring, as A Weekend by Water launches at Gloucester Docks on 25th – 26th April 2026. This free, first-of-its-kind event will transform the historic docks into a vibrant hub of live entertainment,...
Gloucester Festival of Archaeology Builds on Previous Success to be Bigger and Better!
In its third year, the Gloucester Festival of Archaeology, starting this weekend and continuing until the 30th of July, is a city-wide event that encourages visitors and residents to explore the city and gain a greater appreciation of what lies beneath. Steeped in...
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...
Gloucester Festival of Archaeology shining a light on what lies beneath!
In its fourth year, the Gloucester Festival of Archaeology, which starts on Monday 15th of July and continues until the 27th of July, is a city-wide event that encourages visitors and residents to explore the city and gain a greater understanding of what lies beneath....
Gloucester Folk Trail 2020 announces line up
The line-up of the Gloucester Folk Trail 2020 has been announced for the popular music festival taking place on 21 to 23 February. This year’s programme features over 50 live performances with more than 40 acts across 16 local venues. There will also be a special...

























