In its third year, the Gloucester Festival of Archaeology, starting this weekend and continuing until the 30th of July, is a city-wide event that encourages visitors and residents to explore the city and gain a greater appreciation of what lies beneath. Steeped in...
Gloucester will turn red, white and blue to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort in May. The city will be dressed in Union Jack flags and bunting over the Coronation weekend with Kings Square lit up in the three colours of...
Over 90 events including guided walks, talks, tours of venues not normally open to the public, music, exhibitions and craft demonstrations. Most of these do not require booking but talks and some venues will require booking. Find out what events are taking place in...
The 27-foot-high sculpture, made from over 100,000 seized blades is coming to Gloucester in February 2023 as part of its National Anti-Violence Tour. It was created to highlight the negative effects of violent and aggressive behaviour. Not only does it act as a...
Ahoy ye city Shanty lovers, landlubbers, sea farers and river people. We weigh anchor from Cafe Rene at 3pm. All salty seadogs are welcome to join us on a lively jaunt around the city centre raising funds for the gallant Severn Area Rescue Association Sharpness. A...
Gloucester Business Improvement District is supporting the National Business Crime Centre’s ‘Safer Business Action Week’, which is taking place between 16th-21st October this year. In partnership with Gloucester City Safe, we will be focussing on raising the awareness...
The Gloucester Quays Christmas Ice Rink is back from the 24th November until the 7th January! For more details, visit the Gloucester Quays Christmas Ice Rink Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterChristmasIceRink Pre-book your tickets today:...
Gloucester’s very own Santa Fun Run – Run, Walk, Stroll or Jog a 1 or 5 kilometre course! We’re back in the city and can’t wait to see you in your festive fancy dress. This year the #GlosSantaFunRun is on Saturday 9th December 2023 outside the old...
Gloucester’s influx of new (and old) food and drink establishments opening is a welcome site for the city’s high street. We’ve recently seen the opening of ‘Island Bites’, a new independent Caribbean restaurant and take-away, which opened its doors last month and...
Gloucester joins vibrant night-time destinations around the world including places in Australia, New Zealand and Sweden, by winning the coveted Purple Flag It’s the sixth time the city has won the Purple Flag award for its evening and night-time economy which is...
Gloucester is invited to ‘Go Gold’ this September to support Emily’s Gift. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and 37 children are receiving cancer treatment on the Emily Kent Unit in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital presently. Hundreds are in...
On 14 March Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) opened the doors to its second shop in the heart of Gloucester. The Town Crier helped announce the opening to passers-by during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. GWAAC is inviting local shoppers to come down and visit...
Plans for an ambitious new scheme that will transform Gloucester city centre have been given the green light with the news that it will receive £11 million of Levelling Up Funding. The bold new vision for a vibrant garden quarter in the heart of the city proposed by...
Take part in our Halloween Trail – 21st October – 3rd November ???? Have you seen Ralph the werewolf? ???? Start your hunt with the Halloween trail book* located at the customer service desk. Ralph and his friends are hiding around Gloucester Quays. Find...
Gloucester residents are being asked to have their say by taking part in the city council’s budget consultation. The consultation runs until Sunday, January 21, 2024, and residents have until then to submit their views on how Gloucester City Council should spend...
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...
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...
To celebrate Great Western Air Ambulance Charity’s (GWAAC) exciting collaboration with Gloucester Brewery on their new non-alcoholic IPA “Cheeky Chopper”, they’ll be getting together for the Cheltenham Festival Racing on 14 March. Come and watch the racing with GWAAC...
Next month, the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey, and Gloucester Cathedral and the Diocese of Gloucester invite you to join in marking this historic occasion. On Monday 8 May, all are warmly welcome to...
On the 13th of May, Polish Association Gloucestershire and Polish Academy invite the local community to celebrate Polish culture, traditions and history. The festival originated in 2017 to commemorate the Day of the National Flag and the Day of Poles and Polish...
A special event exploring Gloucester’s Romany / Gypsy heritage through music, food and more. Kelly Marie Horsley was born into the Romany/Gypsy community in Gloucester – her mother’s first language is Romany. Kelly has been recording its rich heritage and...
Would you like to be part of the Lantern Procession this year? Come along to our FREE Lantern Making Workshop, anytime between 1pm to 4pm at Eastgate Shopping Centre on 18th November. Make your very own lantern and follow the procession later in the day. Find out more...
This Thursday sees the launch of two more 24×7 public accessible defibrillators in the city centre, with demos and training of this essential lifesaving equipment. At 11am on Thursday 28th September, Gloucester City Safe, along with partner organisation...
Help Larry the Lamb find his friends around the Cathedral! Larry the Lamb has lost his friends and needs your help to find them! Discover the history of this beautiful space, while taking part in this fun family-friendly trail this spring! Collect your trail sheet...
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is opening the doors to its new shop in the heart of Gloucester on 14 March. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 09:00 will be immediately followed by doors open to the public. Local shoppers are invited to celebrate the occasion...
The once go-to place to buy high quality cards and gifts, Clintons Cards, which has been a firm fixture in the Gloucester retail landscape since the 1990s, will be closing its doors for good next month. Last week, they announced their closure on 1st April, which at...
The clinical team at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity are calling on people across Gloucestershire to learn basic CPR skills for Restart a Heart Day, on Monday 16th October 2023. Restart a Heart Day raises vital awareness of the lifesaving impact that CPR and the use of...
A new defibrillator has been installed in Gloucester thanks to a partnership with the Gloucester Quays Rotary Club, One to One Recruitment, Gloucester Business Improvement District, Gloucester City Safe and Eastgate Shopping Centre. This is another 24/7 publicly...
Gloucester Quays Free Food Festival – Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July 2023 We are excited to announce that on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July, the most popular food festival in the South West is back to cook up a storm at the historic docks. If you love...
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...
Pride in Gloucestershire is steadfast in its mission to promote LGBTQ+ equality and diversity. We strive to ensure every individual has the opportunity to flourish, through our efforts spanning education, information dissemination, and entertainment. Our initiatives,...
Project Solace are continuing to work with partners to come up with long term solutions to issues that blight our City. “We are happy to report that after productive discussions with partners both within and outside of the City Council there is a clear plan of...
Here is the latest update on Project Solace from Adam Stevens, Street Aware Lead Officer, Gloucester “Just a quick update for you regarding the work that is still ongoing in the City regarding anti-social behaviour. Whilst the enhanced section of Operation...
The power of community spirit fosters support for all families impacted by knife crime. To coincide with the Knife Angel coming to Gloucester, the family of Ramarni Crosby, who lost his life to knife crime in November 2021, are organising a 5k run each night for a...
The power of community spirit fosters support for all families impacted by knife crime. To coincide with the Knife Angel coming to Gloucester, the family of Ramarni Crosby, who lost his life to knife crime in November 2021, are organising a 5k run each night for a...
Join us for our Sing-Along-A-Christmas Carol event at the historic Blackfriars Priory, (off Ladybellegate Street) Gloucester on Wednesday 6th December; 7.15pm until 9.30pm. Doors open at 6.45pm to enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie which are included in the...
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