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 business, a guided walk through Gloucester’s historic streets offers a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the city’s fascinating past while strengthening relationships within your team. It’s perfect for local businesses, new starters, or even companies moving into the area who want to feel more connected to the city.
The Gloucester Civic Trust’s knowledgeable volunteer guides are passionate about sharing the city’s stories. From Roman foundations and medieval architecture to the stunning Gloucester Cathedral and historic docks, your team will gain a deeper appreciation for the city many of us work in — but rarely take the time to truly explore.
Each walk is informative yet relaxed, offering plenty of opportunity for questions, conversation, and laughs along the way. It’s a refreshing break from the usual team-building activities, helping to spark creativity, inspire pride in the local community, and strengthen your team’s connection to the place they call home.
Whether you’re interested in Gloucester’s Roman roots, medieval landmarks, fascinating industrial history, or hidden gems off the beaten track, there’s a tour for you.
Benefits of Booking a Civic Trust Guided Walk:
- Team Building: Strengthen bonds outside the workplace in a relaxed and engaging environment.
- Local Knowledge: Gain insights into Gloucester’s vibrant history, architecture, and culture.
- Employee Engagement: Help your team feel more rooted in the community, fostering a greater sense of belonging.
- Flexible Options: Walks can be arranged at a time that suits you, tailored to your team’s needs.
Ready to Explore?
Discover Gloucester like never before — not just as a place to work, but as a city with a rich story to tell.
To book a Civic Trust Guided Walk for your business or to find out more, get in touch with Gloucester Civic Trust today. Step into the past, strengthen your team, and see Gloucester through new eyes! Here’s a list of what the Civic Trust can offer.
City Walks
Discover the City’s fascinating history from the arrival of the Romans nearly two thousand years age.
Gloucester Docks
A circular tour of Gloucester Docks, covering its history from Roman Times and its importance through time as Britain’s most inland port.
Siege of Gloucester
Visit the areas connected with arguably the City’s finest hour. The Siege of Gloucester in 1643, when a small garrison of Parliamentarians, led by Colonel Massey, held the might of Charles I and his Royalist army at bay at a significant point in the English Civil War.
Richard III
This walk around the City tells of Richard III’s important 3-day visit to Gloucester in 1483, explaining his Royal Progress and the granting of the significant charter.
That’s Entertainment
A walk in the city to see the sites of former theatres, cinemas, inns and other places where people have indulged in their pleasures and pastimes.
Monks, Canons & Friars
Join the guide visiting a Priory, an Abbey and two Friaries and hear about the lives of their inhabitants and theor relationships with the local community.
Gloucester Statues
Uncover some insight into the history of Gloucester as commemorated in public statues.
Roman Gloucester.
Hear why the Romans came to Gloucester. Discover Roman walls in the Eastgate Chamber and meet Emperor Nerva.
Medieval Churches
Gloucester’s History and architecture through some of its medieval churches, noting Roman Saxon, Norman and monastic influences.
Tailor of Gloucester
In 1903, Beatrix Potter published one of her best-loved stories, “The Tailor of Gloucester”, based on a true story about John Prichard. The walk shows you places in Gloucester associated with the author.
Robert Raikes
The story of Robert Raikes, publisher, prison reformer and a founder of the Sunday School movement, showing the buildings connected with him.
Gloucester Spa
In the early 1900’s, Gloucester had a thriving Spa. Trace the history of The Spa and take in the fine buildings associated with it.
Cathedral Precincts
Hear about the religious and secular history associated with the beautiful Cathedral Precincts.
Christian Heritage
Gloucester’s history goes back 2,000 years to the time of Jesus. On this walk you will see the places and hear the stories of events and people that shaped Gloucester’s Christian heritage over the intervening years.
Eastgate Chamber
Visit the Eastgate chamber and discover Roman walls, a medieval gate tower and a 16th century horsepool.
Saxon Gloucester
Trace Gloucester’s history between the end of the Roman era and the Norman Conquest. Hear about Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, the only woman to rule an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, who revived the town and was buried here in 918.
Historic Inns & Pubs
This walk visits some of Gloucester’s historic watering holes and the location of some inns lost in antiquity.
Llanthony Secunda Priory
Founded in 1136, this Priory became the richest Augustinian house in England, entertaining the Court of Henry VII in 1500 and 1501.
Historic Characters
Hear about the histories of celebrated Gloucester citizens, some known for their eccentric lifestyles, some for their benevolence as well as those who achieved fame in the fields of literature, music, science and religion.
