Bug Hunt
There’s bugs & gardens everywhere and we’re going to find them! Decorate your own magnifying glass at the Museum then make your way to the Blackfriars Medieval Priory on a walk inspired by nature followed by some recycled art making! Children must be...
Christmas Lantern Procession
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,...
Design your own Easter Egg competition!
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...
Discovery Day!
An amazing afternoon with plenty of family fun activities and entertainment, from Christopher Beauman, as well as CPR and Defibrillator Training Plus, a children’s fashion show from 3:30 pm, where everyone can get involved! As well as special guest Charlie Bear!...
FUNtastic Fair
Come along to FUNtastic Fair this Saturday, 3rd June, 10am to 3pm at Discover De Crypt. Join us for cakes, shopping, fun and more! FUNtastic Fair is a celebration of creative businesses in Gloucester. It is a full day family oriented event with fun activities to...
Great Weekend of Music Announced for the Gloucester Folk Trail
Folk musicians from around the country will be congregating in Gloucester for a weekend of music on the 22nd – 24th February for the second ever Gloucester Folk Trail. The full line-up has just been released and there will be over 50 performances and activities...
Hi! Street Fest Gloucester
This summer, a curious fox called Farrah embarks on a journey across the country to explore high streets, their history, heritage and the people that gather on them. Farrah is coming to Gloucester to meet and receive gifts from a very special host created by our...
Hop along to Gloucester’s Bunny Hop Trail!
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...
International Children’s Day
International Children’s Day is back! For the second year running we will be celebrating a fun children’s day at Gloucester Park – a wonderful event organised by the Polish Association Gloucestershire and the Polish parish in Gloucester. The origin of this holiday...
Jonathan’s Jungle Roadshow
Come to the National Waterways Museum Gloucester this half-term and get up close to some absolutely amazing reptiles and invertebrates. On Wednesday 31st May Jonathan’s Jungle Roadshow is joining us for two, 90-minute informative sessions at 11am and 1pm. The...
L_ve Hangman – Halloween in Gloucester
Play hangman like you have never experienced before this Halloween! Gloucester BID is excited to bring to you this fun, free and unique entertainment which is suitible for children and adults alike. L_VE HANGMAN is an interactive macabre play on the popular Hangman...
Lantern Workshop
Make your own Christmas lantern! This is a free family fun “Make and Take” workshop, run by Urban Canvas. Make your very own lantern to take home for the festive season…lit with LED Light. Why not bring to the next day’s Christmas Lantern Procession in the city...
Magical Christmas Ice Rink
Enjoy the real open air ice rink in Orchard Square. Rink-side food and drink available, including hot drinks, mulled wine, beer and hot food. Tickets on sale soon from the website.
May The Toys Be With You
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...
Mission Support Day!
Join the Midlands Air Ambulance team at their Gloucester shop for an open day which includes FREE activities for the whole family Saturday 27th May Unit 8-10 The Forum, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Gloucester, GL1 1XN 10:00 AM – 2:00...
Not So Secret Book Club (Read with Me)
We’re delighted that Read With Me will be here at Gloucester Cathedral on Thursday 1 June for a special edition of the ‘Not So Secret Book Club’. Come along to take part in some Cathedral inspired crafts, suitable for all ages. There will be free...
Polish Heritage Day 2023
You are invited to celebrate one of the most colourful days in Gloucester – Polish Heritage Day! This annual festival is organised by Polish Association Gloucestershire and Polish Parish in Gloucester. The day will be packed with many attractions and...
PUBLIC – outdoor dance, parkour & acrobatics
INCREDIBLE DANCE, PARKOUR AND ACROBATICS – FREE 30 min outdoor performance – Featuring leading circus company @ockhamsrazoruk & over 100 Gloucester residents – All welcome – just turn up
Runaway Reindeers are on the loose in Gloucester!
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...
Small Ships Trail
Ahoy there, matey! Are you ready to embark on a nautical adventure like no other? Join us at this May Half-term for our exciting Small Ships Trail! Set sail through the museum and discover all the nautical themed objects in our collection. While you’re here,...
Soldier Skills Challenge
To join the army you need to be strong of mind and body! So this half term come and take part in our trail that will test both of these skills. It culminates with our brand new child friendly shooting test! This activity is aimed at children aged 6-12. Additionally on...
Strongman
Watch incredible feats of strength and endurance on Orchard Square on May 27th & 28th where we will be hosting Britain’s Strongest Master and the Official England’s Strongest Man Qualifier! Strongmen will take on the Viking Walk, Atlas Stones, deadlifts and more!...
The Cheeky Chicks Easter Trail
A flock of cheeky chicks have escaped around the Cathedral, and we need your help to find them! Collect a trail sheet from the Welcome Desk and begin your journey around this beautiful building, adding a sticker whenever you find one of the run-away chicks. At the...
The Wild Escape!
Make colourful wings & habitats with wild recycled materials and find the Wild Isles animals trails! Inspired by the Museum of Gloucester’s bird and butterfly taxidermy! There are two sessions: 10am – 12pm 1pm –...
