Nov 13th, 2024
Join us on Saturday 7th December across King’s Walk Shopping Centre and Eastgate Shopping Centre, where we are hosting an Indie Pop-Up Market! Perfect place to find: 💚 Independent businesses 💚 Local makers 💚 Local creators 💚 Bakers 💚 Artists Date: Saturday 7th...
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...
Oct 24th, 2023
Brand new pop-up street food event incoming! King’s Feast Gloucester hits King’s Square in the city centre. Amazing food trucks, bars, coffee and baked treats, with DJs and relaxed vibes under a cool stretch tent. Free entry. Find out more on the Kings...
Sep 26th, 2023 | BID, City Centre, Community, Education, Events, News, Safety & Security
This Thursday sees the launch of two more 24×7 public accessible defibrillators in the city centre, with demos and training of this essential lifesaving equipment. At 11am on Thursday 28th September, Gloucester City Safe, along with partner organisation...
Apr 26th, 2023 | BID, Events, News
This Friday, Gloucester Farmers’ Market will be welcoming two additional stalls on to Westgate Street, in the Cathedral Quarter. Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with Fresh n Local, the managers of Gloucester Farmers’ Market, are bringing...
Oct 19th, 2023 | News, Business, City Centre, Events
Handmade arts, crafts and all sorts besides will be on offer in Gloucester’s Westgate Street this week as a new market makes only its second appearance in the city. The Cathedral Quarter Makers’ Market will feature vibrant stalls selling lovingly crafted,...
Oct 15th, 2024 | BID, News
Led by Gloucester Business Improvement District, Mi Rewards now features a variety of local offers, such as money off products and services, free experiences and discounted gift cards. A city loyalty programme has relaunched following a major update as part of a...
Dec 28th, 2022 | BID, Marketing & Promotion, News
We are pleased to welcome Claire Knight as the new Marketing and Business Engagement Lead for Gloucester BID. Claire is a chartered marketer and brings with her 20 years’ of marketing communications, event organising and social media management experience....
Sep 12th, 2023 | BID, City Centre, Events, News
The new Gloucester Americana Festival will commence this weekend, with over a dozen gigs to choose from, across several city centre venues. Starting this Friday at 4pm until 8pm on Sunday, the newest music festival to come to Gloucester will kick off with Dave Luke...
Aug 9th, 2023 | News, BID, City Centre, Community
A new defibrillator has been installed in Gloucester thanks to a partnership with the Gloucester Quays Rotary Club, One to One Recruitment, Gloucester Business Improvement District, Gloucester City Safe and Eastgate Shopping Centre. This is another 24/7 publicly...
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...
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...
Sep 11th, 2023 | BID, Business Support, City Centre, News, Safety & Security, Street Cleanliness
“Good morning all, I just wanted to send a quick update with regards to the PSPO enforcement operation that is currently taking place between the Police, City Council, City Protection Officers and City Safe. CPO Gemma has counted through all the seized items...
Mar 12th, 2024
Join us to support 12 local charities as we auction off our 12, much-loved, runaway reindeers, individually decorated by local artists. Gloucester recently played host to a captivating public art project organised by Gloucester BID. Twelve magnificent, six-foot tall...
Nov 19th, 2020 | BID, Business, News
If you are providing a delivery or click & collect service In Your Area are giving local retail businesses the chance to get their name in front of their users – for FREE! In Your Area have teamed up with their sister Reach PLC titles around the country to...
Jul 18th, 2024 | News, BID, City Centre, Events
The long-running Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival returns this weekend, Friday 19th until Sunday 28th July, at various venues across the city. Bringing joy to music fans near and far! A mainstay of Gloucester’s festival season, local, national and international...
May 17th, 2024 | News, BID, City Centre, Events
Businesses, schools and community groups can join the pack to support an incredible wildlife sculpture trail coming to Gloucestershire. It will see more than 30 majestic lions individually decorated by artists taking to the streets of both Cheltenham and Gloucester...
Nov 28th, 2023 | News, BID, Business, Christmas, City Centre, Community, Events
Runaway Reindeers will be dashing all across Gloucester this Christmas as part of a magical, free art trail in the city centre. Twelve colourful, six-foot tall reindeer statues, all individually customised by brilliant local artists, will be scattered across the city...
Sep 7th, 2021 | BID, News
To make sure Gloucester is safe and welcoming for all, the city council has launched a consultation to find out what residents and businesses think about existing Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). A PSPO places rules on a public place and can restrict certain...
Nov 28th, 2023 | News, BID, Business, Business Support, Christmas, City Centre, Community, Marketing & Promotion
With less than four weeks to go until the BIG day, Gloucester BID asks the community to consider supporting local businesses in Gloucester this December. From hampers, jewellery and jumpers, to best sellers, crystals and gig tickets, Gloucester has a rich offering of...
Dec 2nd, 2023
Gloucester’s Small Business Saturday aims to highlight small business success and encourage local residents to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in our wonderful city centre. The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each...
Sep 11th, 2023 | BID, City Centre, Community, News, Safety & Security
“Our ongoing No Alcohol PSPO enforcement operation, being conducted by Police and CPOs, is still in full swing with our haul of alcohol still growing by the day. However I am pleased to report that we have seen, and continue to see, a reduction in the number of...
Jul 4th, 2022 | BID, Events, News
There are lots of events to attract people into Gloucester this summer. Here we list some of the main ones in date order: Now until 29th Sept – Titanic Honour and Glory Exhibition: Museum of Gloucester. This explores the legacy of the world’s most famous...
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...
May 13th, 2024 | News, BID, Community, Events
Ships ahoy! Gloucester Business Improvement District and the Graphic Design Team at Gloucestershire College have joined forces to bring the city of Gloucester some pirate inspired window art installations in time for the Tall Ships Festival this month. Â The project...
Mar 12th, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Events
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...
Oct 26th, 2021 | News, BID, Business Support
Starting on Friday the 29th of October, Town and City Gift Cards will be going live on Facebook every Friday until the 31st of December, to give away over £1000 worth of gift cards. For a chance of winning all you need to do is order a gift card...
Oct 28th, 2024
The Great Gift Card Giveaway is here! Be in with a chance of winning a £50 Gloucester Gift Card, by simply making a purchase in one of the following shops and picking up a promotional card. Scan the QR code on the back and find out if you’ve won! Bizarre Busy...
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...
Dec 20th, 2022 | BID, City Centre, Events, Marketing & Promotion, News, Safety & Security
A thought-provoking monument which aims to inspire social change will visit Gloucester Cathedral next February, as part of the UK Tour and Programme. The National Monument for Serious Violence and Aggression, the Knife Angel, is being supported by county wide...
Feb 1st, 2024 | Events, BID, Business, Business Support, News
A thought-provoking sculpture is making a beeline for Gloucester from 16 – 20 February to spark discussions with young people about the dangers of weapons and violence, and to encourage people to become active bystanders. Made from weapons seized off the streets, this...
