May 19th, 2026
Celebrate the very best of Gloucestershire’s food heritage and rural traditions at the beautiful Llanthony Secunda Priory. Set within the stunning historic grounds of the Priory, this family-friendly open day brings together local producers, traditional entertainment,...
Dec 5th, 2023
A brand new family trail is coming to the Cathedral… Between 9 December and 7 January, you’re invited to take part in the Christ-mouse Family Trail! Join the Cathedral mice as they tell the story of the very first Christmas. Find where they are hiding, and...
Aug 29th, 2023 | News, BID, City Centre, Events
Gloucester Day is set to return on Saturday, September 2 to celebrate Gloucester’s rich and interesting history. The annual celebration is organised by Gloucester’s town crier Alan Myatt and supported by Gloucester City Council. The long standing event is intended to...
May 23rd, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Eastgate Quarter, News, Shop Gloucester
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...
Mar 26th, 2026 | BID, City Centre, News, Safety & Security, Shop Gloucester
Gloucester city centre businesses are sending a strong and united message to criminals, ‘thieves should beware’, following the successful launch of the Smart Water City campaign. Over 60 businesses have already signed up to the initiative after last week’s launch...
Jun 4th, 2026 | BID, City Centre, News, Safety & Security
Our City Protection Officers (CPOs) have been hard at work throughout May, helping to keep the city centre safe, welcoming, and supportive for everyone. From assisting vulnerable individuals to tackling shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, their efforts continue to...
Jul 17th, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Events, News
Gloucester’s got the Blues – and we couldn’t be happier! The city swings again with the return of the Rhythm & Blues Festival – ten venues over ten days! A highlight of Gloucester’s summer calendar, the city’s much-loved Rhythm & Blues Festival,...
Sep 9th, 2021 | News, Business in Focus
College Street is claimed to be the best street in Gloucester by its businesses. The route to the cathedral from Westgate Street is cobbled and quirky and is home to a variety of places to shop and visit. We spoke to College Street business owners about what makes...
Feb 10th, 2023 | BID, City Centre, Community, Events
Come and enjoy Gloucester Folk Trail this February. Gloucester’s folk-tastic event returns next weekend with new venues and more workshops. For 2023 the festival sees the return of The Folk of Gloucester, plus new business Mister’s Café, The Pelican Inn, Dean’s Walk...
Jan 20th, 2026
Come join us for a morning of networking, mingling, and making new connections over a cup of coffee! ☕ Join us at Patch, the latest tenant in The Forum, for a relaxed morning of networking, fresh coffee, and meaningful connections. Whether you’re looking to grow your...
May 13th, 2026
Come join us for a morning of networking, mingling, and making new connections over a cup of coffee! Join us at Quayside Wealth Management in Pillar and Lucy House for a relaxed morning of networking, fresh coffee, and meaningful connections. Whether you’re looking to...
Mar 2nd, 2023 | News, BID, City Centre
Over the last 12 months, as part of the Cathedral Quarter project, Gloucester City Council has been working with urban design consultants McGregor Coxall to consider and propose improvements to the public realm in Westgate Street. This includes ways of making the...
Apr 23rd, 2023 | BID, City Centre, Events, Networking, News
Calling all local Gloucester business owners and managers! You are cordially invited to a Coronation Local Business Networking Afternoon Tea! Together with Gloucester BID, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is hosting a local business networking afternoon tea...
Apr 25th, 2023
Calling all local Gloucester business owners and managers! You are cordially invited to a Coronation Local Business Networking Afternoon Tea! Together with Gloucester BID, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is hosting a local business networking afternoon tea...
Aug 9th, 2023
The Annual meeting of the Cotton Motorcycle Owners Club, brings together over 30 bikes and their owners to the spiritual home of the cotton motorcycle. This year we will be celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Isle of Man TT win in 1923 which helped the...
Jul 13th, 2023 | News, City Centre, Community
Rooftop Housing Association and Gloucester City Council have signed a deal that will see a new urban village created, bringing up to 300 new homes to Gloucester city centre. The homes will be built on derelict land at St Oswald’s Park, the site of the former...
Sep 28th, 2023
The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity team will be running Defib CRP Demos and training at 40-44 King’s Walk (in between the Forum shop and The Entertainer), where people can learn how to use the public access defibs. Session times: 12pm to 12.30pm 12.30pm to 1pm...
Mar 27th, 2024
Easter colouring in competition! During the Easter school holidays, we thought we’d have an egg inspired competition for all the budding young designers here in Gloucester! Pick up one of our ‘Draw your own Easter Egg Competition’ leaflets from one...
Aug 1st, 2025 | BID, Business Support, City Centre, Events, Marketing & Promotion, News, Shop Gloucester
12 Restaurants. One Delicious Adventure. Prizes to Be Won! Get ready to eat your way around Gloucester this autumn! The city’s tastiest event, the Foodie Passport, is launching this September, and it’s your golden ticket to a flavour-packed journey through some of...
Sep 5th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business in Focus, City Centre, Events, Marketing & Promotion, Purple Flag, Safety & Security
Gloucester Business Improvement District is thrilled to announce the launch of the Foodie Passport Challenge, a brand-new initiative inviting locals and visitors to explore Gloucester’s vibrant dining scene. Running from 15th September to 31st October 2025, the...
Jun 24th, 2025 | BID, Business Support, Events, Indie Week Blog, News, Shop Gloucester
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...
May 1st, 2024 | News, City Centre, Events
It’s May and teams are counting down to Sunday May, 12th and this years’ Dragon Boat Festival at Gloucester Docks. The charity event is once again organised by the Rotary Club of Gloucester Severn, and is set to see teams racing across the day aiming to be the top...
Mar 21st, 2024
Join us for an EGGstraordinary Easter Beer Festival from March 29th to 31st!  We’ve got it all – live music, delicious food trucks, and a stellar line-up of guest beers to make your weekend hoppy! Entry is just £10, and that gets you a limited edition commemorative...
Mar 27th, 2024
Join us for a day of egg-citing Easter entertainment on Saturday 30th March: Face Painting from 11am to 3pm – Let your little ones’ imaginations run wild with colourful designs! Meet and Greet with the Easter Bunny from 11am to 4pm – Capture precious moments with...
Mar 27th, 2024
Join the businesses on Saturday 30th March between 10am – 1.30pm for some Easter Fun! Easter egg hunt Face paining Meet the Easter bunny! Free to enter. Pick up an Easter Egg Hunt for from Unit 35 on the day.
Mar 27th, 2024
Embark on an egg-citing Easter adventure with Gloucester Quays’ Easter trail! Collect a trail activity sheet* from the Customer Service Desk and set off on a quest to find all the Easter eggs in store windows! Figure out the mystery word, count the eggs and return to...
Jul 5th, 2023 | News, City Centre, Events
The Three Choirs Festival has announced that broadcaster, writer and former politician Ed Balls will be joining the festival line up in Gloucester. He will join forces with the Marsyas Trio as the narrator in the Three Little Mammoths on Saturday 29 July. Written by...
Oct 23rd, 2023
Gloucester Guildhall celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip hop this autumn with a takeover from associate artists Your Next Move and guest artists, The Breaking League. Honouring the roots of hip hop, Elements will celebrate all aspects of the genre from graffiti to...
Sep 28th, 2023
Gloucester City Safe, together with Gloucestershire Police and Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue are joining forces this weekend to celebrate Emergency Services Fun Day this Saturday, 30th September. From 10am-3pm there will be activities at Gloucester Docks, near...
