Independent Shops in Gloucester - Gloucester BID

Gloucester boasts a vibrant selection of independent shops, each offering unique products and personalised experiences. Here are seven must-visit independent stores in the city:

Vinyl Vital Signs

A must-visit for music lovers, Vinyl Vital Signs is an independent record shop offering a fantastic collection of vinyl records across all genres. Whether you’re searching for classic albums, rare finds, or new releases, this shop is a treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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Chez Rose

Chez Rose is a welcoming lifestyle boutique located at the lower end of Westgate Street in Gloucester. The shop offers a thoughtfully selected range of stylish gifts for you and your home, all presented in a calm and relaxing atmosphere. Their collection includes luxurious Italian leather handbags, crystal square earrings, beaded cuffs, beaded bib-style necklaces, lemon branches, forsythia stems, and oversized botanical velvet totes.

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Gloucester Antiques Centre

Housed in a beautiful historic building on Westgate Street, Gloucester Antiques Centre is a haven for collectors and history enthusiasts. The centre features a diverse collection of antiques, from furniture and homeware to jewellery and collectibles.

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Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre

A paradise for art lovers, this independent store showcases a wide range of handmade crafts, artwork, and unique creations by local artists. Located in the Cathedral Quarter, it’s the perfect spot to find a meaningful gift or a special piece for your home.

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Truscott Jewellers

A family-run independent jeweller, Truscott Jewellers has been serving Gloucester for decades. Known for their exquisite designs and high-quality craftsmanship, they offer a range of fine jewellery, including bespoke pieces and repairs.

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Supporting Gloucester’s Independent Shops

Shopping at these independent stores not only provides a unique and personal experience but also helps support local businesses and artisans. Whether you’re searching for antiques, handcrafted gifts, or ethical products, Gloucester’s independent shopping scene offers something for everyone.

These are a few of the many independent shops and businesses we have in this glorious city – take a trip down any Gloucester street, you’ll find an independent shop, full of passion and delivering you a special something when you spend local.

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by Marketing | July 8, 2025 | City Centre, Community, News | 0 Comments

Visitors to Gloucester city centre will soon notice four eye-catching new digital screens in place across King’s Walk and Eastgate Shopping Centre. These portable displays represent the latest investment by the centres’ management company. They are designed to support...

Second Hand Summer Challenge returns to Gloucester city centre

by Marketing | July 8, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Community, Events, Marketing & Promotion, News, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

Celebrate sustainable shopping, support local charities – and win big! This summer, the Second Hand Summer Challenge makes its exciting return to Gloucester! Now through to the 24th August 2025, participants are encouraged to explore the city’s fantastic charity...

‘Support local with teacher gifts’, urge business leaders

by Marketing | July 8, 2025 | BID, City Centre, News, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

With the end of the school year on its way, residents are encouraged to think local with teacher gifts to boost Gloucester’s economy. A clear ‘support local’ message has been shared ahead of the end of term on behalf of Gloucester businesses. The backers of the...

Independents Week – Blog – Alastair Kerr

by Emily | June 25, 2025 | BID, Business Support, City Centre, Indie Week Blog, Marketing & Promotion, News | 0 Comments

Alastair Kerr, South West Regional Representative of the Campaigns for Pubs Pubs remain a strong key part of the independent businesses in Gloucester. One of the strengths of our city, is the diverse pubs and hospitality sector that this city can proudly boast about....

Independents Week – Blog – Luke Lutman

by Emily | June 25, 2025 | BID, Business Support, City Centre, Indie Week Blog, Marketing & Promotion, News | 0 Comments

Luke Lutman, Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Independant businesses are a highlight of Gloucester city centre and have been growing in numbers over the last few years. Food and drink have seen great gains in the city with Westgate Street becoming an independent food...

Independents Week – Blog – Colin Munro

by Emily | June 25, 2025 | BID, Business Support, City Centre, Indie Week Blog, Marketing & Promotion, News | 0 Comments

Colin Munro, Miconex - Town and City Gift Cards The Gloucester Gift Card continues to go from strength to strength thanks to the choice on offer, including the fantastic array of independent businesses. The 2024 partnership with Gloucester Food Dock brought a raft of...

Independents Week – Blog – Sam Holliday

by Emily | June 25, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Indie Week Blog, News | 0 Comments

Sam Holliday, FSB Development Manager Every thriving town or city needs those big, well established, universally known brands to ensure a sense of familiarity and encourage footfall. However, much as we all like to visit and are reassured by seeing those...

Independents Week – Blog – Iain Nicholson

by Emily | June 25, 2025 | BID, Indie Week Blog, News, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

Iain Nicholson, Founder of The Vacant Shops Academy The Vacant Shops Academy is an initiative from prbi, founded in 2022 by Iain Nicholson,a #placemaking specialist focused on tackling #highstreet empty shops challenges and improving the mix of uses in town and city...

Gloucester Joins National Effort to Promote Respect in Retail During ShopKind Week 2025

by Marketing | June 24, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, Events, News, Safety & Security, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

Gloucester BID is proud to support ShopKind Week, running from 30th June to 6th July 2025, a national campaign that calls for kindness and respect towards shopworkers and highlights the essential role they play in our communities. Led by the Home Office and supported...

Discover Local Treasures with New ‘Local Business Bingo’!

by Marketing | June 24, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Events, Indie Week Blog, News, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

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...

Nominations now open for 2025 Believe in Gloucester Awards

by Marketing | June 20, 2025 | BID, Business Awards & Achievements, Events, News, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

Nominations are now open for this year’s Believe in Gloucester Awards, celebrating the people, businesses and organisations that help Gloucester thrive. The awards, run by Gloucester BID, shine a light on those who go above and beyond to support the city and its...

Great Gift Card Giveaway campaign launches in Gloucester!

by Marketing | June 18, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, News, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

£350 of Gloucester Gift Cards are set to be given away between 30th June and 13th July by local businesses, encouraging ‘shop local’ and boosting the local economy. A new Great Gift Card Giveaway campaign is due to go live in Gloucester on 30th June, giving people a...

A Huge Floating Artwork Inspired by the Moomins Coming to Gloucester, Alongside a Programme of Art, Film, and Community Events

by Emily | June 12, 2025 | Business, City Centre, Community, Events, Feature | 0 Comments

Join us in Gloucester to celebrate 80 years of the Moomins with a joyful programme of art, activities, and storytelling across Gloucester Docks, the Museum of Gloucester, and Gloucester Guildhall. Inspired by The Moomins and the Great Flood, this city-wide celebration...

Showdown: A high-energy, satirical circus show about our obsession with winning where the audience votes for their favourites.

by Emily | June 12, 2025 | Business, City Centre, Community, Events, Feature | 0 Comments

Showdown opens at Gloucester Guildhall from Thursday 26 - Saturday 28 June, including a Saturday matinee performance. The show follows on from their mockumentary Common Ground, available on YouTube, which went behind the scenes of the fictional search for a Global...

Vinyl Revival: All-Day Wax Celebration Returns to Gloucester!

by Emily | June 9, 2025 | Business, Business Support, City Centre, Community, Events, Feature, News, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

It’s back! The much-loved summer vinyl celebration returns for another unforgettable day uniting music lovers, collectors, and DJs in the heart of Gloucester. On 21st June 2025, the courtyard of Café René will come alive with the crackle of vinyl, the rhythm of DJ...

Gloucester Gears Up for Independents Week

by Marketing | June 5, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, Indie Week Blog, Marketing & Promotion, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

Exclusive Deals and Local Delights Await June 30 – July 6! Come and discover your local independent businesses this Independents Week, 30th June- 6th July 2025. Local independent businesses are calling on the community for support as they showcase the exceptional...

Gloucester Celebrates Independents Week

by Emily | June 3, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Indie Week Blog, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

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Gloucester Encourages Sustainable Shopping with Citywide Charity Shop Treasure Hunt

by Emily | June 2, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Marketing & Promotion, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

Everyone loves a bargain, and this summer, Gloucester is giving shoppers even more reason to explore the city’s bustling network of charity shops with the launch of the Second Hand Summer Challenge. Running through from 7th July to August 24th, 2025, this initiative...

City centre blooms with colour this summer!

by Marketing | May 23, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Eastgate Quarter, News, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

For the sixth year running, Gloucester BID is transforming the city centre with stunning summer planters. Over the coming weeks, more than 125 displays - ranging from hanging baskets and multitiered arrangements to boxed and barrier planters - will brighten up key...

Prestigious Purple Flag Award Win for Gloucester

by Marketing | May 20, 2025 | BID, City Awards & Achievements, City Centre, Events, News, Purple Flag, Safety & Security | 0 Comments

Gloucester’s new foodie heaven, Gloucester Food Dock, has helped to scoop the city yet another coveted purple flag award for a great night out. This years’ judges were wowed by the huge regeneration taking place across the city including the Food Dock, which has been...

Roaring into Gloucester: Dino-ROAR Weekend Set to Thrill Families This June

by support@gloucesterbid.org.uk | May 20, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Events, News | 0 Comments

Get ready for a prehistoric party in the heart of the city! Gloucester is set to host an exciting Dino-ROAR Weekend on 7–8 June 2025 in Kings Square, promising two days of dinosaur-sized fun for the whole family. In collaboration with RentaDinosaur, this...

Prestigious Purple Flag Award Win for Gloucester

by Emily | May 16, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Awards & Achievements, Business Support, City Awards & Achievements, City Centre, Feature, Marketing & Promotion, Purple Flag, Safety & Security | 0 Comments

Gloucester's new foodie heaven, Gloucester Food Dock, has helped to scoop the city yet another coveted purple flag award for a great night out. This years' judges were wowed by the huge regeneration taking place across the city including the Food Dock, which has been...

Volunteer Opportunities: Moomin 80 & Gloucester Refugee Week – A Celebration of Belonging

by Marketing | May 13, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Community, News | 0 Comments

Help us create a joyful, inclusive celebration of community, diversity, and the 80th anniversary of the Moomins! Locations: Gloucester Docks, Gloucester Guildhall, Kings Square Dates: Friday 13th – Saturday 21st June 2025 No experience needed – full training provided!...

Gloucester to Celebrate the Spirit of Local with Independents Week 2025

by Emily | May 12, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Events, Indie Week Blog, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

Gloucester is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of entrepreneurship, creativity, and community pride as Independents Week 2025 returns from 30 June to 6 July. Organised by Gloucester BID, this week-long campaign shines a spotlight on the incredible independent...

Gloucester charity shop reopened following a exciting revamp

by Marketing | May 9, 2025 | City Centre, Eastgate Quarter, News, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is pleased to announce that its Gloucester shop has now reopened following a small revamp. The shop, which is located in unit 8-10 The Forum at Eastgate Shopping Centre, now offers a new and improved layout to provide a better customer...

Sixteenth Century Timber-Framed Townhouse in Gloucester Restored with £300K Historic England Grant

by Marketing | May 6, 2025 | BID, News | 0 Comments

Repairs to the Grade-I listed 26 Westgate in Gloucester have been completed, aided by a £314,163 grant from Historic England. The timber-framed merchant’s house, dating back to the late 16th century, is the largest surviving historic timber-framed townhouse in the...

Discover Gloucester’s Hidden Treasures: Book a Civic Trust Guided Walk for Your Team

by Emily | April 11, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, News | 0 Comments

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...

🎓 Calling All Businesses!

by Emily | April 10, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

Students are always looking for great deals — and your business could be their next favourite find.If you offer a student discount or special promotion, we want to hear from you! Submit your offer today and get featured where students are already searching for the...

The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe Announces Inaugural Jazz Festival This May

by Marketing | April 10, 2025 | BID, Business, Events, News, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new musical celebration — the first-ever Jazz at The Pines festival, taking place from 1–3 May 2025. This exciting new event promises three unforgettable evenings of live jazz, with a must-see...

City Protection Officers: March 2025 Monthly Review

by Emily | April 4, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, Community, Cost Reduction, Environmental, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, News, Public Bodies, Safety & Security, Street Cleanliness | 0 Comments

The City Protection Officers (CPOs) continue to make a tangible impact across the community, and the March 2025 report reflects their dedication to safety, visibility, and community engagement. During March, the CPO team responded to: 760 Store Visits – Supporting...

Cathedral Quarter Pop-Up Market Returns to Gloucester This April

by Emily | April 3, 2025 | BID, Events, Marketing & Promotion | 0 Comments

Gloucester's vibrant Cathedral Quarter is set to host its much-anticipated Pop-Up Market this month, bringing together local artisans and crafters. This event offers residents and visitors an opportunity to explore unique, handcrafted products while supporting the...

Gloucester Food Dock Welcomes Its Twelfth Independent Eatery – Roots + Seeds Café and Kitchen

by Emily | April 3, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Feature, Marketing & Promotion, News | 0 Comments

Officially opening their doors on the 8th of April, Gloucester Food Dock is excited to announce the arrival of Roots + Seeds, the latest independent eatery to join their thriving food destination. After establishing a successful restaurant in Cirencester, co-owners...

Gloucester Cathedral announces new Chief Operating Officer and Chapter Steward

by Marketing | April 2, 2025 | City Centre | 0 Comments

Gloucester Cathedral has announced that Barry McMaster has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer and Chapter Steward. With extensive experience in finance, property and HR, Barry brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. His formative career was spent as...

TV advert filmed in Gloucester city centre

by Admin | April 2, 2025 | City Centre | 0 Comments

Insurance broker Howden Insurance has opened its new branch in Gloucester, relocating from 59 Eastgate Street to 9/11 Eastgate Street. And to add to the excitement, Howden has filmed its first nationwide TV advert in the new branch this week, adding a further...

Tailor of Gloucester clock to make return to Eastgate Shopping Centre

by Marketing | March 31, 2025 | City Centre | 0 Comments

It was always a highlight when visiting the Eastgate Shopping Centre! The Tailor of Gloucester clock will be making a return next month. The clock featuring the tailor, Simkin and the mice was dismantled in 2013 after claims it no longer fitted in with the look of the...

Gloucester Quays bid to turn empty upper deck into ‘climbing wall theme park’

by Marketing | March 31, 2025 | City Centre | 0 Comments

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter There are plans to use the upper deck of Gloucester Quays for a “theme park meets climbing wall” centre. Gloucester Quays LLP wants permission to change the use of the empty area which is currently designated for...

Ex-cheesemonger at ‘The Bon’ delighted Gloucester landmark is saved

by Marketing | March 31, 2025 | City Centre | 0 Comments

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A man who worked at Gloucester’s Bon Marché in the 1960s is delighted the former Debenhams building is being retained as a university campus. The University of Gloucestershire is looking to open the first two floors...

Additional police officers to patrol Gloucester city centre on Saturday night

by Marketing | March 31, 2025 | City Centre | 0 Comments

Extra police will be on patrol in Gloucester tonight as part of an operation to tackle offending in the night-time economy. Operation Comet aims to ensure the safety of people as they enjoy a night out in the city centre. Following a successful pilot in the run-up to...

Gloucester Cathedral receives funding boost for conservation of its world-famous Cloister

by Marketing | March 31, 2025 | City Centre | 0 Comments

Gloucester Cathedral has received a generous grant of £40,000 from the Headley Trust towards the conservation of the Cathedral’s extraordinary 14th century Cloister. The grant will help fund the next phase of the Cathedral’s Cloister Project, which aims to protect...

‘Support local and spoil mum’ this Mother’s Day

by Marketing | March 24, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Marketing & Promotion, News, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

Mother’s Day takes place on Sunday 30th March, and we’re encouraging everyone to ‘shop local’ to help boost Gloucester’s economy. A strong ‘support local’ message is being issued ahead of Mother’s Day on behalf of Gloucester businesses. The backers of the Gloucester...

Gloucester monument preserved and protected

by Marketing | March 24, 2025 | City Centre | 0 Comments

Work has begun at St Oswald’s Priory, to conserve and enhance the nationally important monument, thought to be the resting place of Queen Athelflaed. The work is taking place thanks to a grant from Historic England and the government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF)...

Help to Grow Management Programme

by Emily | March 21, 2025 | Business | 0 Comments

The University of Gloucestershire is delighted to announce that we have been approved to deliver 2 cohorts of the Help to Grow Management programme in 2025. 50 hours worth of learning via face to face and online delivery, including 10 hours with a mentor that you...

Spring Newsletter – 2025

by Emily | March 21, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, Cost Reduction, Environmental, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Networking, News, Public Bodies, Safety & Security, Street Cleanliness | 0 Comments

Gloucester City Safe and Gloucester BID Collaborate with Police and Partners for Business Crime Awareness Week

by Marketing | March 18, 2025 | BID, News, Safety & Security | 0 Comments

Gloucester City is proud to participate in the inaugural National Business Crime Reduction Partnerships (BCRP) Awareness Week. Commencing on Monday, March 17th, this week-long initiative is designed to spotlight the pivotal role BCRPs play in tackling retail crime and...

End of Tax Year Call for Firms to ‘Make Unused Budgets Count’

by Marketing | March 18, 2025 | BID, News | 0 Comments

Leaders are suggesting that organisations invest unused end of the tax year budgets in local gift cards for rewards, support and incentives. The Gloucester Gift Card can be spent in over 170 local businesses. As the end of the tax year approaches, organisations are...

The Festival of Archaeology Returns to Gloucester this Summer

by Marketing | March 12, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Events | 0 Comments

The much-anticipated Festival of Archaeology returns to Gloucester in July 2025, promising an exciting programme of events celebrating the city’s rich and diverse history. Organised in partnership with a range of city centre venues and charities, the festival will...

New fruit and veg stall opens in Gloucester

by Marketing | March 10, 2025 | City Centre | 0 Comments

A new independent stall selling fresh fruit and vegetables has opened in Gloucester. The stall has officially opened at Eastgate Indoor Market inside Eastagte Shoppping Centre. After 10 years in Bristol, Adina and Mustafa have brought their passion for high-quality,...

🎨 Cathedral Quarter Makers Market – A Celebration of Creativity! 🏺

by Emily | March 7, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Events, Marketing & Promotion | 0 Comments

Calling All Artisans, Creators & Makers! Are you a passionate artisan, designer, or craftsperson? The Cathedral Quarter Makers Market is the perfect platform to showcase your work to a vibrant community of shoppers who love unique, handmade, and high-quality...

Independents Week – Blog – Hey It’s Gabbey

by Emily | March 7, 2025 | BID, Business, Business Support, Events, Indie Week Blog, Marketing & Promotion, Shop Gloucester | 0 Comments

Gabrielle Faulkner-Aston, @HeyItsGabbey I see first-hand just how many incredible independent businesses make up our community. Every day I am blown away by the passion, time, and love that are poured into these enterprises- and it’s beyond measure.I asked Sophie of...

Independents Week – Spotlight – Norville Opticians

by Emily | March 7, 2025 | News, BID, City Centre, Events, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion | 0 Comments

Norville Opticians, Eastgate Street We have been in the city centre from 1898 . We are an Independent Opticians in the City centre, offering the best patient care. We offer enhanced exams, highly qualified and experiences professional staff. We also offer some...

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