Mar 24th, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Marketing & Promotion, News, Shop Gloucester
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...
Jul 8th, 2025 | BID, City Centre, News, Shop Gloucester
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...
May 23rd, 2023 | News, City Centre, Education
Gloucester Civic Trust has unveiled the latest and final exhibition of its exciting heritage project Rebirth of The Folk of Gloucester; What, Where, When, Why? “We Stitched” is a celebration of Tudor creativity inspired by the medieval wall art uncovered when the...
Apr 2nd, 2024 | News, Business, City Centre, Community
Thanks to the Sam Polledri Foundation, Gloucester Brewery, and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC), residents of Gloucester will soon have their best chance on their worst day. A public access defibrillator is being installed on the Warehouse 4 building on...
Feb 27th, 2023
This rescheduled concert promises to be every bit as special as the occasion deserves. Herbert Howells’s Hymnus Paradisi was first performed at the Gloucester Three Choirs Festival of 1950. Hymnus Paradisi is set in six movements that combine the texts of psalms, the...
Nov 29th, 2024 | BID, City Centre, News
Gloucester BID have called upon valued partners around the city to create ‘Winter in Gloucester’, an entertainment and dining guide for the winter period. Helping you to plan and make wonderful memories with friends, family and colleagues. This winter there are some...
May 24th, 2023 | Events, City Centre, Community, News
We’re fast approaching the May half-term school holidays, plus another bank holiday, and Gloucester city centre will be a hive of activity for children of all ages! Don your gown, fix your crown and get selfie ready on the throne fit for a King or Queen at Gloucester...
Apr 28th, 2026 | BID, Business, City Centre, Events, News, Shop Gloucester
Gloucester BID is delighted to confirm the return of Dino-ROAR Weekend, set to roar into Kings Square on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2026. Bigger and better than ever, the popular event will once again turn the heart of Gloucester into a prehistoric playground,...
Oct 28th, 2024 | City Centre, News
Based in the heart of Gloucester Docks, the newly reimagined well-known waterside retreat, has added some exciting new additions to their offering this Autumn. Following a successful reopening earlier this summer, with a complete design overhaul by renowned restaurant...
Feb 21st, 2024 | News, BID, City Centre, Events
Gloucester Tall Ships, the bi-annual festival that celebrates the city’s global connections and vibrant maritime heritage has announced its biggest music line-up ever, which is set to electrify Gloucester Docks for three days over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, from...
Mar 21st, 2023 | BID, Community, Eastgate Quarter, News, Safety & Security
Hundred Heroines, the Gloucester based charity dedicated to celebrating women in photography, is delighted to announce the three winners of the Knife Angel Photography Competition. Congratulations to Annie Blick, Christine Smith and Paul Clark, whose entries showed...
Jan 20th, 2026 | BID, Community, News
The Three Choirs Festival announces Andrew Reid as the new Artistic Director of the Hereford Three Choirs Festival, following his appointment as Hereford Cathedral’s Director of Music and Conductor of the Hereford Choral Society. Andrew succeeds Geraint Bowen, who...
Jan 20th, 2026
Welcome in the new year with our traditional folk ceremony! Become part of a centuries-old custom as we bless the apple trees in the Folk of Gloucester garden to bring in a year of good health, good luck and fruitful harvests. Our 500-year-old historic building is...
Mar 25th, 2024
Where will your choices lead you? On Eastgate Street, in a completely dark shipping container, immerse yourself in a choose-your-own-adventure experience like no other. This isn’t any ordinary arcade and these are not ordinary arcade machines. Step into a world...
Jan 28th, 2025 | Business, City Centre, News
ART Hospitality Group (previously known as A Rule Of Tum) experienced its most successful year yet with a whole host of new openings, business ventures, investments and refurbishments. 2024 was a year to remember for the Herefordshire-based hospitality group, with...
Jul 23rd, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Events, News, Shop Gloucester
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the historic Gloucester Docks will burst into colour as artists, families, and the local community come together for Art in the City 2025. Hosted by That White Room in partnership with Gloucester BID, this vibrant outdoor event celebrates...
Aug 5th, 2024 | News, City Centre, Community, Events
A call-out is being made for artists of all abilities to join us for a creative day, ‘Plein Air painting competition and exhibition, with prizes! Are you a local budding artist and are you free on Saturday 17th August? If you are, then this will be the event for you!...
Oct 8th, 2025 | BID, Business, City Centre, News, Shop Gloucester
Local artists are testing out ideas in partnership with supportive landlords of Gloucester’s vacant properties in a bid to revive the high street. Whilst initiatives like the recently announced High Street Rental Auctions are formulated, artists from Jolt (the city’s...
Sep 27th, 2023 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, News, Safety & Security
A new way of reporting anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Gloucestershire has been introduced online. We’ve launched a new online tool that will make it easier for victims of ASB to report incidents. ASB covers a variety of unacceptable activity, such as vandalism,...
Oct 5th, 2023
We are bringing the Autumn Faeries to The Folk of Gloucester. Join us for Faery Fun at our Autumn Faery Fayre from 10.30am – 5.00pm, with free entry, on the 7th & 8th of October 2023 We will have a wonderful display of Faery related stalls including artists,...
Oct 5th, 2023
Join us for our Autumn Faery Wingding Celebration at The Folk of Gloucester on Saturday 7th October 7.30pm. We have a magical evening of entertainment for you with dancing from Aziza Cheltenham Belly Dance Troupe, amazing artists ,Julia Mosley, Jessica Law, Ominous...
May 29th, 2024
Get ready to rock, Gloucester! We’re thrilled to announce the ultimate Battle of the Bands is happening on August 17th at Kings Square, Gloucester, and we want YOU to be a part of it! ???????? This is your band’s chance to shine! If you think you’ve got what it...
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May 22nd, 2024
Ever pondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum? Satiate your curiosity with our exclusive Behind the Scenes tour! Dive deep into the inner workings of our vibrant institution for an hour-long journey filled with intrigue and discovery. Join us for an...
May 22nd, 2024
Ever pondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum? Satiate your curiosity with our exclusive Behind the Scenes tour! Dive deep into the inner workings of our vibrant institution for an hour-long journey filled with intrigue and discovery. Join us for an...
May 22nd, 2024
Ever pondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum? Satiate your curiosity with our exclusive Behind the Scenes tour! Dive deep into the inner workings of our vibrant institution for an hour-long journey filled with intrigue and discovery. Join us for an...
Oct 3rd, 2023
A “Behind the Scenes” Tour of three Tudor houses “If only Walls could Talk”. Take a trip back in time guided by the colourful characters who lived and worked in this row of Tudor houses. Immerse yourself in fascinating facts and gory stories...
Oct 31st, 2023 | Business Awards & Achievements, BID, News
Businesses across the city have come together to re-launch the Believe in Gloucester awards for 2024. Gloucester BID is bringing back the popular event for next year to help celebrate the city’s retailers, businesses, charities and community projects. There will be 15...
May 22nd, 2024
We love a fun fact and we love wine even more so make sure you don’t miss our wine tasting evenings at Our House in Gloucester Food Dock. Spend an evening with us and leave as the friend who ‘knows their wines’. The masterclass will be made up of 5 wines, tasted and...
