If you would like to take part in the parade, there are two free Lantern Making Workshops: Saturday, 9th November (11am-3pm) at The Folk of Gloucester Saturday, 16th November (2pm-4pm) at Eastgate Shopping Centre The workshops are free and open to all ages. There's no need to book, just drop by and take part.
Ten members of the Gingerbread Family have run off around Gloucester! Can you help us find them all? Each of the characters have a name. To enter, pick up a trail map at one of the listed venues, find the characters, take note of their names and fill in the form. By Charlie B & […]
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 year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses. On Small Business Saturday, […]
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 December Times: 10am to 5pm Locations: King’s Walk Shopping Centre and Eastgate […]
The Gloucester Folk Trail is back for another packed year, taking place from February 14th to 16th, 2025. Audiences can immerse themselves in the vibrant traditions of folk music, dance and arts, all set against the historic backdrop of Gloucester. Over three days, the city will come to life with live music performances, Morris dancing, […]
Calling all retailers in Gloucester City Centre... We would like to invite you to our quarterly Gloucester Retailers Meeting to discuss issues, raise concerns and support where we can. If needed, Gloucester BID will take these issues and continue the discussion with various partners in the city, such as Gloucester Constabulary and Gloucester City Council. The […]
Gloucester BID is proud to support ShopKind Week, running from 30th June to 6th July 2025, a national campaign that calls for kindness and respect towards shopworkers and highlights the essential role they play in our communities. Led by the Home Office and supported by major retailers and local organisations, ShopKind aims to tackle the rising […]
The Great Gift Card Giveaway is back! Would you like to win a Gloucester Gift Card as a reward for shopping local? Between 30th June and 13th July, a selection of businesses who are part of the Gloucester Gift Card will be handing out small cards to their customers featuring a QR code linking to […]
Come and join us for our free monthly pop-up create and make sessions. This month, July, we will be making Lion inspired creations, ahead of the Lions At Large Trail, which will be unveiled in a few weeks across Gloucester and Cheltenham. No need to book, just drop-in and have fun! Venue: 49 Westgate Street, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2NW […]
Come and join us for our free monthly pop-up create and make sessions. This month, September, we will be making Gloucester Day inspired crafts in celebration of this wonderful day, which sees activities across the city centre. No need to book, just drop-in and have fun! Venue: 49 Westgate Street, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2NW Opening times: Saturday – 11am to 3pm […]
