SUPPORTING & PROMOTING EVENTS
THE EVENTS & FESTIVALS IN GLOUCESTER ARE RAPIDLY DEVELOPING A REPUTATION REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY AND ARE ESTABLISHED FAVOURITES LOCALLY.
SUPPORTING & PROMOTING EVENTS
The events and festivals in Gloucester are rapidly developing a reputation regionally and nationally and are established favourites locally. Over the last few years numerous events have added vibrancy – boosting reputation and footfall for the whole city.
Research across the UK has shown that people need a tangible experience to entice them back to the high street. Events such as Gloucester Tall Ships festival, Gloucester Goes Retro, Art in The City and the Gloucester Quays’ calendar of events are doing just that and Gloucester BID propose to expand upon their success with the delivery of a structured calendar of high quality events to build on and compliment those already taking place in the city.
OVER THE NEXT 5 YEARS THE BID WILL:
PROVIDE SUPPORT
Provide support to existing festivals to allow them to expand
SUPPORT EVENTS
Support events targeted on specific zones of the BID areas
ENCOURAGE EVENTS
Encourage events which support linkages between docks and gate streets
CHRISTMAS FUNDING
Fund an improved Christmas offering
NEW EVENTS
Launch new events to fill in low periods for daytime and evening economies
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UPLIFT IN VISITORS DUE TO GLOUCESTER GOES RETRO
VISITORS TO GLOUCESTER TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL
PEOPLE TAKING PART IN BEATRIX POTTER TRAIL
1ST PLACE FOR SCRUMPTY SCULPTURE TRAIL ON VISIT ENGLANDS WEBSITE
VISITORS TO GLOUCESTER QUAYS VICTORIAN MARKET (In 4 Days)
UPDATES
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