CITY CENTRE NEWS
New competition to boost Gloucester’s best businesses
The UK’s Favourite Local Business 2026 competition gives people the chance to win a share of £2,000 in Town & City Gift Cards, such as the Gloucester Gift Card A new competition has gone live in Gloucester which aims to boost local businesses, with £2,000 in Town...
Gloucester Folk Trail returns for a special 10th anniversary celebration in 2027
Get ready to put a spring in your step, because the Gloucester Folk Trail is celebrating its 10th anniversary from 19–21 February 2027. For a decade, the Folk Trail has brought music, dance, storytelling and traditional arts into the heart of Gloucester, filling...
BID levy bills arrive this month and your voice matters
Gloucester BID levy bills are being delivered to businesses this month, marking another year of businesses across the city centre coming together to invest in the future of Gloucester. The Gloucester BID is an independent, not-for-profit, business-led organisation,...
Gloucester celebrates its history and heritage with a packed programme of events from 5 September
Gloucester’s history and heritage will take centre stage this Saturday (5 September) as Gloucester Day returns to the city centre, marking the start of a packed programme of events celebrating the city’s fascinating past. The city will come alive with parades, living...
Supporters invited to sponsor part of the Cathedral’s magnificent new organ
Following a summer of celebrations marking the completion and dedication of Gloucester Cathedral's magnificent new organ, supporters are being invited to become part of its musical history by bidding to sponsor one of a limited number of remaining organ stops. The...
Gloucester businesses get into the retro spirit ahead of 11th annual Gloucester Goes Retro
Gloucester Goes Retro returns to the city centre on Saturday 29 August, with more than 500 vehicles, live entertainment and businesses across the city getting into the spirit with their own retro displays, outfits and events. Now in its eleventh year, Gloucester Goes...
Gloucester Shanty Festival Returns in 2027 as Part of Gloucester Docks’ Bicentenary Celebrations
The much-loved Gloucester Shanty Festival will return in 2027 as part of a spectacular programme of events celebrating the 200th anniversary of the completion of Gloucester Docks and the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. Taking place as part of a season of...
Working Together to Make Gloucester Safer
This morning, Gloucester City Safe and Gloucester BID welcomed 26 attendees to a Day Safe/Night Safe meeting at The Lord High Constable. Representatives from Gloucester City Council, Gloucestershire Police, City Protection Officers, city centre businesses and security...
Gloucester’s Biggest Ever Foodie Passport Returns with a New Digital Experience!
Discover. Eat. Stamp. Repeat. Twenty restaurants, cafés and bars are inviting diners to eat their way around Gloucester this summer as the city's biggest-ever Foodie Passport returns with a brand-new digital experience. Organised by Gloucester BID, the popular Foodie...
Always look up: Gloucester’s new Ambassadors want to show you the city’s hidden gems
There's more to Gloucester than meets the eye, and a growing team of volunteers is out on the streets to prove it. The Welcome to Gloucester Ambassadors are now live across the city, on hand to point visitors, workers and residents towards the shops, eateries,...
The Blues Are Back! Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival Returns with 10 Days of Free Live Music
Gloucester city centre is set to come alive with the sound of blues this summer as the much-loved Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival returns from Friday 24 July to Sunday 2 August 2026. A highlight of the city's events calendar and now proudly part of Gloucester's...
Guest Blog: Rafferty’s Take on Independent Businesses.
With the familiar tendency to gravitate towards big brands and corporations, shopping in Gloucester can offer a straightforward and comfortable way of purchasing what you need from the brands you know. Big companies play a crucial role in our high-streets ecosystem,...
Guest Blog: Rafferty’s Take on the Welcome to Gloucester Ambassadors
A city with a history that cannot be understated, Gloucester has a culture steeped in the relics and stories of the past that must continue to be showcased. This is where the new Gloucester Ambassadors initiative is crucial in retaining the cultural core of our city....
Guest Blog: Rafferty’s Take on Gloucester
A 17 year old in Gloucester - Rafferty B. Gloucester - a city with its identity rooted in its Roman past - is abundant with celebrated symbols of the past. The cathedral's medieval spires pinpoint the city from afar, whilst centuries old churches stand as spaces for...
Gloucester Festival of Archaeology Returns with Two Weeks of Heritage Events Across the City
Gloucester Civic Trust is proud to announce the return of the Gloucester Festival of Archaeology, taking place from 18 July to 2 August 2026. Organised in partnership with Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester BID and a network of heritage organisations, museums, community...
Have Your Say on Anti-Social Behaviour During National Awareness Week
Residents and businesses are being invited to help shape a safer Gloucester as part of National Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week (29 June – 5 July). Gloucestershire Constabulary is supporting the national campaign, which raises awareness of anti-social behaviour...
Help Shape Gloucester’s 2027 celebrations
In 2027, Gloucester will mark an incredible milestone – **200 years since the opening of Gloucester Docks**. To make sure this bicentenary is a true celebration of the city and its communities, local people are being invited to help shape the programme. Join the...
Show Some Love for Local: Nominate Your Favourite Independent Business This Indie Week
Gloucester's independent businesses are the heart and soul of our city. From unique retailers and artisan makers to cafés, salons, restaurants and service providers, these businesses bring personality, creativity and community spirit to our high streets every day. As...
Support Local and Win Big: Join Gloucester’s Quest for the Keys to Celebrate Independents Week 2026
Residents, families and visitors are invited to uncover hidden treasures, win fantastic prizes and discover the independent businesses that make Gloucester special. An exciting city-wide treasure hunt is coming to Gloucester this summer, and everyone is invited to...
Believe in Gloucester Awards 2026 open for nominations!
Gloucester's biggest celebration of community spirit, business success and local pride is back as nominations officially open for the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2026. Organised by Gloucester BID, the annual awards recognise the people, businesses, charities and...
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