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...
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COVID Action Cards
Download COVID action cards, which advises what you should do if there is an outbreak in your organisation. There are specific cards relevant to each of the sectors listed below: Restaurants/pubs/cafés/takeaways DOWNLOAD Campsites and caravan parks DOWNLOAD...
COVID19 Advice for Gloucester Businesses
BID members will, no doubt, already be aware of the many websites that are currently offering business advice and support, but the following links might be of special interest…. If you've not seen, we've set up the website www.SupportGloucester.uk to provide...
CPOs – Keeping the City Clean, working with Urbaser [Amey]
After hearing about a location on Southgate Street, just near to Julian Charles, being littered with needles and other litter, the Gloucester City Protection Officers did not hesitate by assisting Urbaser [Amey] by going to CGL, collecting a needle box and clearing...
CPOs at work in Gloucester
On a daily basis the CPOs are dealing with a wide range of issues from lost children to fly-tipping and shoplifters to street drinkers. We are getting feedback from shops to say their stock loss has reduced and the prolific shoplifters are very frustrated at being...
Customers encouraged to spend their Gloucester Gift Cards in new campaign
Supporting Gloucester’s businesses has never been more important after months of coronavirus restrictions, and a new campaign means there’s also never been a better reason. Spend It is a nationwide initiative which encourages people to use Town and City Gift Cards to...
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...
Declutter for a Cause: Donate Your Preloved Items to Gloucester’s Charity Shops This January
January is the perfect time to start fresh, declutter your home, and make a positive impact in your community. After the festive season, many of us find ourselves surrounded by items we no longer need or use. Why not turn your post-holiday clean-up into an opportunity...
Design a Superhero or Superheroine for Peace
Throughout February 2023, Gloucester Cathedral is host to the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression (also known as the Knife Angel), a giant sculpture in the shape of an angel that is designed to help us think about peace, friendships, kindness, and...
Design the Gloucester Folk Trail T-shirt 2025!
We are pleased to launch our first t-shirt design competition for Gloucester Folk Trail 2025. As a very creative city, young and old, we are looking forward to seeing what inspirational, original and exciting designs you come up with to help celebrate the Gloucester...
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...
Digital high street one step closer with the launch of new gift card
Gloucester is one step closer to creating a digital city centre, after becoming one of the first places in the UK to have its own digital gift card. The Gloucester Gift Card is now available as an E-card which can be sent to the recipient’s phone instantly as either a...
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...
Discover the perfect urban picnic spots in Gloucester
From beautiful grassy spots to hidden medieval churchyards, Gloucester has some perfect places to enjoy an urban picnic – with Gloucester BID and Visit Gloucester teaming up to share the city’s best picnic spots. With the sun in the sky and the easing of some lockdown...
Discretionary Grants via Gloucester City Council
Latest information from Gloucester City Council. We are working hard to get all of the systems up and application platforms running to open up our discretionary restart grant scheme by 18:00 tomorrow – Wednesday 12 May 2021. There will be an application window which...
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...
Don’t Drink and Drive
The campaign will take place across the county throughout December 2021 Drivers are being warned not to get behind the wheel after a pint too many this Christmas with the launch of the annual Anti-Drink and Drug Driving campaign. Motorists can expect to see more...