Civic Trust Jubilee Parade
Come and see the Gloucester Civic Trust Jubilee Parade! See the Civic Trust members dressed in historic costume and parade through Gloucester to raise their profile in the City. They have something to be proud about, as they have been saving Gloucester’s...
Filipino Heritage Day 2023
Experience the tastes and sounds of the Philippines in Gloucester’s King’s Square. Showcasing popular Filipino cuisines, live music, and cultural performances for people to come and experience. Organised by the Filipino Association of Gloucestershire,...
First of our online events – Gloucester’s High Street Heritage Action Zone
For our first in a series of online talks, Claire Dovey-Evans from Gloucester City Council, will be talking us through the latest information on the Cathedral Quarter. As project lead she will explain more about the project, what investments are being made into the...
Folk Talk and Walk: An introduction to dating timber framed buildings
A wonderful opportunity to be guided around the timber-frame features of Blackfriar’s Priory and the Folk of Gloucester. Learn to observe how stylistic changes in timber features between the 1200s to the 1700s provides evidence for the dating timber framed buildings....
Gloucester Art Trail
A new 2.5 mile circular walk around the central part of the City of Gloucester. The route is way marked and includes artwork depicting the different elements of the city and identifying buildings and events of historic interest. ‘Look’ signs point out items of...
Gloucester Heritage Open Days 2023
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...
Help Preserve History by Sharing your Memories of Westgate Street
Gloucester residents are being asked to share their memories of Westgate Street and help conserve its unique history as part of the Cathedral Quarter Heritage Action Zone. The Cathedral Quarter High Street Heritage Action Zone is a £3.8 million scheme run by...
Kushti Divvus – a Taste of Gloucester’s Romany Flavours
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...
Polish Heritage Day
The third year of the biggest Polish festival in Gloucestershire – Polish Heritage Day. The event, organized by Polish Association Gloucestershire, takes place on the 11 May in Kings Square in Gloucester. This is an important occasion for the local community to...
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...
Review of the City Centre Conservation Management Plan – Have your say
Donald Insall have been employed by Gloucester City Council to review the existing city centre conservation area management plan. There are 2 principal reasons for this; Firstly it is a statutory duty to review these documents and secondly the Council wants to ensure...
Sixteenth Century Timber-Framed Townhouse in Gloucester Restored with £300K Historic England Grant
Repairs to the Grade-I listed 26 Westgate in Gloucester have been completed, aided by a £314,163 grant from Historic England. The timber-framed merchant’s house, dating back to the late 16th century, is the largest surviving historic timber-framed townhouse in the...
