Sep 29th, 2023 | Business in Focus, BID, Business
If you’re looking for an independent char-grill and bar in Gloucester, then look no further than Coal Kitchen at Gloucester Quays. Overlooking Pillar & Lucy Square, the atmosphere at the Coal Kitchen Gloucester is warm, friendly and inviting. Whatever the time of...
May 11th, 2023 | Business in Focus, BID, Business, City Centre
Newly named Pizza place is talk of the City! Based in the centre of the Westgate Street community, you’ll find a delicious pizza place called Dough From Dough. Newly named and rebranded, Dough From Dough is a family run, rugby crazed pizza place. Formerly known as...
Dec 11th, 2018 | Business in Focus
Business in Focus with Josephine Bartosch from the Furniture Recycling ProjectThe Furniture Recycling Project (FRP) is a charity that has long been at the heart of the city of Gloucester. Their aim is to ‘Create a Better Community’ and that is exactly what they do....
Aug 11th, 2022 | BID, Business in Focus
Jolt Studios is encouraging local groups to ‘bring us your sparkle and shine in a room!’ in its bookable creative space. Creative groups of all kinds, even knitting and reading groups are invited to hold their own events, classes and talks at Jolt which has now been...
Sep 2nd, 2024 | Business in Focus, News
When was the last time you had your eyes tested? Local and independent business, Norville Opticians has been providing eye care for over 125 years and can be found a short distance down Eastgate Street. Current owner Becci Zawadzki, an optometrist, loves being able to...
Oct 24th, 2019 | Business in Focus
Clean lines, custom designs and traditional practices. Located on Westgate Street, Black Letter Tattoo Studio are a professional tattoo & piercing shop offering the very best in realism, traditional and Japanese tattooing. Previously the sister studio to...
Jul 3rd, 2019 | News, Business in Focus
Choosing the right Childcare provider for your little ones is an important decision. Which Nursery should you choose? We met up with Sarah & Russell, owners of local independent nursery, Hugo & Holly Day Nursery to discover more about the services they offer...
Jan 10th, 2020 | Business in Focus
New kids on the block bringing a twist to casual dining on Eastgate Street. The Vine Bar & Kitchen are a gin & cocktail bar, offering something a little extra. Drinks, casual dining, afternoon teas and chic function rooms. We met up with Angela...
Jun 14th, 2023
This session will focus on the threat posed by cyber criminals, who pose on of the main threats to businesses but about whom most of us know very little. We’ll look at the extent and reality of attacks based on latest available data, and we’ll run through some of the...
Mar 27th, 2024 | News, BID
Wanted for our Tall Ship shop window art installation for May, to help us deliver an exciting project for May 2024. The successful candidate will be asked to provide and deliver two parts of this project. Part one is to design 12 pirate and/or tall ship designs or...
Jan 4th, 2021 | News, Business, City Centre
Learn more about Gloucester’s High Street Heritage Action Zone – Cathedral Quarter, Westgate Gloucester Westgate is one of the oldest and best preserved areas of Gloucester and the main commercial route linking the cathedral to the rest of the city. One of...
Feb 15th, 2022 | BID, Events, News
Westgate Street will this week play host to a unique light installation celebrating the history of architecture as part of Gloucester’s Bright Nights Festival and the Cathedral Quarter High Street Heritage Action Zone. Windows Through Time will see a series of windows...
Oct 16th, 2023
Following on the from the first market in August – Gloucester Business Improvement District and Catherdral Quarter are hosting another local makers market in Westgate Street on 20th & 21st of October! There will be 15 stalls offering unique and hand crafted...
Feb 3rd, 2025 | City Centre, Events, News
This February Half Term, all are warmly welcome to join a celebration of Gloucestershire’s heritage and creativity. From a photography exhibition and family-friendly activities, to tours of the hidden library and a spectacular concert, there is something for everyone...
Jun 30th, 2021 | News, BID, Events, Marketing & Promotion
Centuries have passed since Napoléon Bonaparte branded Britain ‘a nation of shopkeepers’, yet the term – originally intended as an insult, revealed a truth that continues to be a source of national pride – small businesses form the backbone to our economy. As...
May 24th, 2016
May 22nd, 2024
Meet our costumed tour guides who represent actual people such as Bishop Hooper, who burned at the stake, and other characters connected to the buildings. A listed historic building, the Folk offers you fascinating stories and gory tales while giving you a feel for...
Mar 7th, 2024 | BID, Business, City Centre, News
Peel has announced that Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first-ever multi-charity shop, is set to open its next pop-up at premier southwest urban outlet Gloucester Quays. The 4,000 sq ft store will launch at the outlet on March 14th, introducing its popular ‘second-hand...
Apr 16th, 2021 | BID, Business Support, Marketing & Promotion
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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,...
Oct 31st, 2019
The perfect place to grab a bite to eat or pick up that special gift, the market on lower Southgate Street and Kimbrose Triangle continues the festive Victorian experience into the city centre.
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...
Nov 6th, 2018
Ring in the festive cheer with Gloucester’s stunning annual Lantern Procession. Local artists and schoolchildren have been working on a series of giant lanterns based on this year’s theme: ‘The Snow Queen’. The parade travels along Southgate Street,...
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...
Apr 15th, 2019
Welcome to the City of Gloucester 10k Run in the beautiful and historic city of Gloucester, in the South West of England. The real beauty of this challenge and although it is a City 10K Run this event is for runners of all abilities charity, recreation runners, club...
Feb 1st, 2022 | News, BID, City Centre, Safety & Security
The graph shows the data for February 2021, supplied by Gloucester City Safe 80 Police CCTV Incidents attended for January 2022 Highlights for the Month 1st- Welfare incident where a male was spoken to and escorted back to the hospital, he had left to get some fresh...
Nov 2nd, 2020 | News, BID, Safety & Security
Highlights for the Month 1st- Called to speak with and remove a very large group of street drinkers who were creating a disturbance in a public space area. Engaged with several groups of youths who were becoming a public nuisance, could have led to further anti-social...
Feb 15th, 2021 | News, BID, Safety & Security
The graph shows the data for January 2021, supplied by Gloucester City Safe 75 Police CCTV Incidents attended for January 2021. Highlights for the Month 1st- Called to investigate two males acting very strangely around the city, spoke with them and found no issues to...
Oct 9th, 2018 | News, BID, Safety & Security
Highlights of the month Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) A vulnerable male known to CPOs for previous ASB has been brought to their attention multiple times this month regarding altercations with groups of youths. CPOs have dealt with this male and protected him each time...
Oct 5th, 2021 | News, BID, Safety & Security
The graph shows the data for September 2021, supplied by Gloucester City Safe 85 x Police CCTV Incidents attended for September 2021 Highlights for the Month 1st- Several shoplifting offences today, one was caught, and all items returned, details have been added to...
May 8th, 2019 | Safety & Security, News
Highlights for the Month • 1st- CPOs assist Store by stopping male offender that had selected and concealed fragrances Value £76.00. Male was issued Yellow card and served ban notice from store. • 2nd- CPOs remove suspicious items with drug paraphernalia inside local...
Jan 7th, 2019 | BID
Highlights for the Month CPOs have retrieved almost £4000.00 worth of stolen goods back to the correct store within the month of December 2018. • 1st – Event on Kings Square- staff unable to contact relevant person to empty overflowing bins. CPOs contacted...
