Apr 7th, 2024
Come and enjoy a coffee and a conversation around a table with fellow retailers in Gloucester. Share insights and potential collaborations. This is a meeting for retailers in the city centre. We’re hoping this to be a regular meeting to discuss topics and...
Oct 19th, 2023 | News, Business, Business Support, City Centre, Events
Gloucester’s inaugural ‘Big Pub Push’ kicks off this weekend (October 21), showcasing the city’s inns and bars with an eight-day programme of highlights including a guided tour telling the stories of their rich history. Organised by Gloucester Business Improvement...
Apr 3rd, 2023 | News, BID, Business Awards & Achievements, City Centre
Blackfriars Priory that has seen hundreds of happy couples tie the knot, has won gold at the South West Tourism Awards. The beautiful and historic venue owned by English Heritage and managed by Gloucester City Council, has pipped two other prestigious venues to the...
Sep 20th, 2019 | News, Business in Focus
There’s always news about shops closing but what about the ones that are opening? Bringing variety and opportunity to Gloucester City Centre, so far, we have seen many new and exciting stores and restaurants join us here in Gloucester and many more are on the horizon...
Mar 28th, 2023 | BID, City Centre, Community, Events, News
Ten fluffy bunnies have hopped off around Gloucester, carrying with them a letter, find the bunnies, unscramble the word and be in with the chance of winning a £50 gift card. This Easter, collaborating with ten fantastic Gloucester businesses and venues, Gloucester...
Dec 23rd, 2022 | BID, City Centre, News
Kara’s Hair & Beauty have recently celebrated being a firm fixture in Gloucester high streets for 55 years. Since 1967, Kara’s Hair & Beauty salon has been a firm fixture in Gloucester’s high street, from their humble beginnings in Northgate Street, to their...
Apr 12th, 2023 | News, BID, City Centre, Community
Next month, the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey, and Gloucester Cathedral and the Diocese of Gloucester invite you to join in marking this historic occasion. On Monday 8 May, all are warmly welcome to...
Jun 19th, 2023
The force is strong at the Museum of Gloucester! On Saturday 24 June 2023, from a galaxy far, far away comes an absolute must see for fans of Star Wars and the silver screen… One of the UK’s finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema...
Apr 7th, 2024 | BID, Business Awards & Achievements, City Awards & Achievements, Events, Marketing & Promotion
Calling all customers, eventgoers and charity supporters – Gloucester needs you! Nominations are now open for the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2024 with categories honouring a range of different businesses, community projects and dedicated individuals. The awards are...
Jun 20th, 2025 | BID, Business Awards & Achievements, Events, News, Shop Gloucester
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...
Apr 11th, 2023
Join Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin at Llanthony Secunda Priory on their hair-raising adventures in Mr McGregor’s garden in a delightful new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved Tales. Quantum Theatre presents an enchanting adaptation of two of...
Aug 29th, 2023 | BID, Business, Marketing & Promotion, News
Thousands has been spent locally through the Gloucester Gift Card with restaurants, cafés and shops some of the most popular venues. As the Gloucester Gift Card reaches a milestone of £20,000 cards sold, local businesses are encouraging people to buy and spend the...
Jul 2nd, 2024 | News
The much-loved Dr Foster’s, located in the picturesque waterside setting of Gloucester Docks will re-open this July as a gastropub, with a fresh and re-imagined concept, which is being brought to life by A Rule of Tum. The acclaimed restaurant group is renowned for...
Jan 22nd, 2024 | BID, Business Support, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion, News
Sign up to accept the Gloucester Gift Card this month and your business could win £100! Yes, simply register and sign up to accept the Gloucester Gift Card in January and you could win a £100 Gloucester Gift Card to treat your staff! It’s free for Gloucester...
Dec 5th, 2023 | City Centre, Business, News
Work is almost complete on the refurbishment of the Kings Walk Shopping Centre, a key part of the £200 million transformation of Gloucester city centre. Just in time for Christmas, the revamp has seen the shopping centre given a facelift to complement the new look...
Jul 31st, 2023 | Events, BID, City Centre, Education, News
The school holidays have started and wow, have we got a jam-packed calendar in store for you! Keep your children occupied and entertained with us here at The Soldiers of Gloucestershire this summer. From bouncy castles, meet the veterans and Tank Buster, to historical...
Nov 19th, 2024 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, News
Gloucester Quays have replaced their existing gift card with their city’s local gift card. Over 160 businesses now accept the Gloucester Gift Card, which is designed to drive footfall and encourage local spending. Gloucester Quays, is now accepting the city’s local...
Dec 5th, 2022 | BID, News
It’s time to ‘shine a light on local’ and nominate your favourite local business say Gloucester BID – a £500 Gloucester Gift Card for the business and nominator is up for grabs! Gloucester BID is encouraging people to vote for their favourite local business in...
Sep 11th, 2023 | BID, Business, News
Traditional Greek dishes and refreshing cocktails offer the perfect pre-movie dinner stop off before seeing the latest blockbuster at Gloucester Quays. Authentic restaurant group, The Real Greek, will be offering diners a traditional Greek Meat Platter and specially...
Nov 16th, 2023 | News, Business, Community, Marketing & Promotion
The Win Your Dream Christmas competition gives people the chance to win a £1,000 Gloucester Gift Card. New research shows that our favourite thing about Christmas is the festive atmosphere with 40% of people saying it’s what they love most about the festive season....
Jan 26th, 2021 | News, BID, Marketing & Promotion
Check out the Hot List by SoGlos: 20 of the tastiest Gloucester takeaways to enjoy this lockdown Take your pick from 20 Gloucester businesses offering takeaway and deliveries to enjoy at home during lockdown three, whether it’s a traditional taste of Italy, a curry...
Oct 5th, 2023
To coincide with World Mental Health Awareness Day on 10th October, we are inviting BID members to an interactive online workshop between 10am – 12pm, which will highlight, discuss and refresh Wellbeing in the Workplace. This 2 hour interactive virtual workshop...
