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.
Gloucester Quays and Docks
As an ancient port, and later when port status was granted by Elizabeth I in 1580, shipping to and from Gloucester had t… More
Canal & River Trust Waterways Museum
Llanthony Warehouse, Gloucester Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2EH More
Llanthony Priory
The Augustinian priory of Llanthony Secunda in Gloucester was founded in 1136 as a cell of the mother church, Llanthony … More
Queen Boadicea II and King Arthur
Gloucester Waterways Museum offers a great selection of boat trip and hire options on its two boats; King Arthur and Que… More
Gloucestershire Arts & Crafts Centre
The Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre opened in April 2010 in the busy docks area of Gloucester. More
Sula Lightship
The lightship was originally stationed off Spurn Head at the mouth of the Humber estuary. Since decommissioning in 1985,… More
Soldiers of Gloucester Museum
We encourage you to visit the Museum. There is no substitute for seeing the items in their magnificent collections first… More
Gloucester Cathedral
Although today it's more immediately recognisable across the world as 'Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry' in th… More
Blackfriars Priory
Step back in time and experience the best example of a medieval Dominican Priory to be seen in Britain today. More
Robert Raikes's House
You can feel the history in every rafter of this characterful sixteenth-century timber framed building as you tour this … More
The New Inn
Built around 1440 visit the New Inn and discover the finest example of a medieval galleried inn to be seen in Britain to… More
St Mary de Crypt Church
The church dates back to the Norman period, but was largely rebuilt in the fourteenth century. An extremely evocative ex… More
Gloucester Folk Museum
This large sixteenth century timber-framed building was originally built as a clothier's house and workshop. More
St Oswald's Priory
Originally built by Queen Aethelflaed in c.900 AD, all that stands of St Oswald's Priory today are the remains are of th… More
House of the Tailor of Gloucester
To illustrate her famous children's story, Beatrix Potter sketched this house and shop beside St Michael's Gate. It is n… More
The Old Bell & Baker's Clock
A weird and wonderful place, the Old Bell was originally built about 1660 for apothecary Thomas Yate. More
St James's City Farm
The farm was opened in the early months of 1998. An inner city farm providing real hands on contact with farm animals. … More
East Gate Viewing Chamber
This underground chamber reveals the remains of defences and the Eastgate of the city since it was established as a Roma… More
Cotswold Perfumery
A unique sensory experience. The Perfumery Exhibition includes origins of perfume as well as a cinema with "smells", Per… More
Robinswood Hill Country park
Robinswood Hill is a hill and country park to the south of the city centre of Gloucester, close to the Stroud Road (A417… More
St Johns
Gloucester has long been proud of its history, both because of the deeds of its ancestors and because it was one of the … More
St Mary de Lode
The church is believed to have been built on the site of an ancient Roman temple which became the first Christian church… More
Gloucester Guildhall
Gloucester Guildhall is situated in the heart of the city and offers an eclectic line-up of live music, theatre and come… More
Picturedrome Theatre
Since the New Olympus Theatre, now called The Picturedrome Theatre, on Barton Street was sold to two local businessmen, … More
The Fountain Inn
It is run by 3 generations of our family and some superb staff, whose principle of service is exemplary. More
Nature in Art
Nature in Art is unique - within the fine Georgian mansion can be found the widest range of nature-inspired art in the w… More
Highnam Court Gardens
Highnam Court was built in 1658 after the original house was seriously damaged in the Civil War. It is one of the few ho… More
The Barn Owl Centre
The Barn Owl Centre is a UK registered charity, their mission is to advance the conservation and preservation of the wil… More
Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester Rugby can consider itself to be a unique English rugby club. Founded in 1873 and, with its Kingsholm Stadium… More
Gloucester Ski & Snowboard
Our slopes cater for all levels of skier, ski-boarder or snowboarder. We’re the venue for year-round snow sport. And w… More
Gloucester Ghost Walks
Come with us on a spooky journey through the dark narrow alleys of Gloucester and prepare to be terrified by the tales o… More
Museum of Gloucester & Tourist Information Centre
We are so excited to announce that the Museum of Gloucester and Gloucester Tourist Information Centre have re-opened!! More
Sculpture Trail in the Forest of Dean
The Sculpture Trail links several different site-specific sculptures commissioned for the forest. It is open from dawn t… More
Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle built in pink stone that glows softly in the sunlight it was built to keep the Welsh out of boundaries w… More
Bourton on the Water
The Cotswolds have always been looked upon as the Heart of England. It is one of the few regions with an architectural s… More
