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Local Attractions
If you are visiting the Gloucester area there is so much to see and do. Whether you are there for an afternoon or a long weekend, complement your shopping experience at Gloucester Quays with some of the local gems on offer. With our award winning car park conveniently placed not only for instant access to all our shops but also a 5 minute walk from Gloucester city centre.You can access the City of Gloucester Tourist Information website by clicking here.
As an ancient port, and later when port status was granted by Elizabeth I in 1580, shipping to and from Gloucester had to navigate the treacherous tidal River Severn. More
The centre was founded in 1978 and is one of the largest and longest established antiques centres in the UK. More
The Augustinian priory of Llanthony Secunda in Gloucester was founded in 1136 as a cell of the mother church, Llanthony Prima, at Llanthony in Monmouthshire. More
Gloucester Waterways Museum offers a great selection of boat trip and hire options on its two boats; King Arthur and Queen Boadicea II. More
The Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre opened in April 2010 in the busy docks area of Gloucester. More
The Oliver Cromwell Paddle Wheeler is a unique floating venue in the heart of Gloucester’s Historic Docks. She is open to the Public for Showboat nights and Christmas Parties. More
The lightship was originally stationed off Spurn Head at the mouth of the Humber estuary. Since decommissioning in 1985, she has served as the headquarters of a yacht club and as a tourist attraction in various locations.
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We encourage you to visit the Museum. There is no substitute for seeing the items in their magnificent collections first hand. More
The church is believed to have been built on the site of an ancient Roman temple which became the first Christian church in Britain. More
Gloucester Guildhall is situated in the heart of the city and offers an eclectic line-up of live music, theatre and comedy nights, with a number of big name acts taking to the stage throughout the year.
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Since the New Olympus Theatre, now called The Picturedrome Theatre, on Barton Street was sold to two local businessmen, Ash Chavda and Babu Odedra, work has started on bringing the building back to its former glory. More
It is run by 3 generations of our family and some superb staff, whose principle of service is exemplary. More
Nature in Art is unique - within the fine Georgian mansion can be found the widest range of nature-inspired art in the world. Spanning 1500 years, displays embrace work in all mediums and styles from across the globe. More
Highnam Court was built in 1658 after the original house was seriously damaged in the Civil War. It is one of the few houses built during the Commonwealth period. More
The Barn Owl Centre is a UK registered charity, their mission is to advance the conservation and preservation of the wild barn owl and other British owls and raptor species through environmental projects and research studies. More
Gloucester Rugby can consider itself to be a unique English rugby club.
Founded in 1873 and, with its Kingsholm Stadium home situated near the heart of the city, the club enjoys an enviably close relationship with its supporters. More
Our slopes cater for all levels of skier, ski-boarder or snowboarder. We’re the venue for year-round snow sport. And when it rains or snows - things just get even better! More
Come with us on a spooky journey through the dark narrow alleys of Gloucester and prepare to be terrified by the tales of the City’s haunted past. Descend into the dark undergound area called ‘Deep Six’ – Dare You Join Us? More
The farm was opened in the early months of 1998. An inner city farm providing real hands on contact with farm animals. There are rare breeds of pigs, sheep, goats & poultry. More
The Sculpture Trail links several different site-specific sculptures commissioned for the forest. It is open from dawn to dusk every day of the year, with no admission charge. More
This underground chamber reveals the remains of defences and the Eastgate of the city since it was established as a Roman fortress in around AD 68. More
The collections are housed on two floors in a Grade I listed Victorian building with stained glass windows and fine plasterwork ceiling on the first floor. More
A unique sensory experience. The Perfumery Exhibition includes origins of perfume as well as a cinema with "smells", Perfume Quiz and Perfume Garden. More
Discover the fascinating history of our inland waterways at Gloucester Docks. Canals have been part of British life for more than 200 years. More
Robinswood Hill is a hill and country park to the south of the city centre of Gloucester, close to the Stroud Road (A4173). More
Berkeley Castle built in pink stone that glows softly in the sunlight it was built to keep the Welsh out of boundaries with the help of features such as the arrow slits, huge barred doors and murder holes. More
The Cotswolds have always been looked upon as the Heart of England. It is one of the few regions with an architectural style all of its own and the steeply pitched roofs, stone mullions and dormer windows are typical. More
Step back in time and experience the best example of a medieval Dominican Priory to be seen in Britain today. More
You can feel the history in every rafter of this characterful sixteenth-century timber framed building as you tour this extraordinary property. More
Built around 1440 visit the New Inn and discover the finest example of a medieval galleried inn to be seen in Britain today. More
The church dates back to the Norman period, but was largely rebuilt in the fourteenth century. An extremely evocative experience not to be missed. More
This large sixteenth century timber-framed building was originally built as a clothier's house and workshop. More
Originally built by Queen Aethelflaed in c.900 AD, all that stands of St Oswald's Priory today are the remains are of the north wall. More
To illustrate her famous children's story, Beatrix Potter sketched this house and shop beside St Michael's Gate. It is now a museum and shop dedicated to the world of the great storyteller. More
A weird and wonderful place, the Old Bell was originally built about 1660 for apothecary Thomas Yate. More
Although today it's more immediately recognisable across the world as 'Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry' in the Harry Potter movies. More
- Gloucester Quays
St Ann Way
Gloucester
GL1 5SH
T: 01452 338933
