This guided walk visits some of the places of interest connected with the siege of Gloucester which took place during the English Civil War. The siege was arguably Gloucester’s finest hour when the small garrison of parliamentarians held out against the might of the Royal Army led by the King himself. The walk lasts about […]
Situated at 100 Westgate Street Take a guided tour of this superb 15th century building with a splendid Georgian façade, once a town house of the Whittington family. View the elaborate Elizabethan wall painting on the first floor. Refreshments available for purchase after your tour. No booking required
This guided walk explores the priory which was founded in 1136 which by the end of the 5th century and was the richest Augustinian house in England, entertaining the court of Henry VII in 1500 and 1501. The tour lasts about 1 hour. As conservation works are ongoing, this tour excludes the builders’ compound. […]
Visit this Victorian Church with its unique Spirit Fresco wall paintings. The church was built and painted by Thomas Gambier Parry, whose son Hubert Parry composed the music to Jerusalem.
Situated in Brunswick Road (behind the Museum of Gloucester) The house was built in 1750 for Richard Chandler, a woolstapler by trade and remained in the Chandler family until 1876. It then became a school for young ladies. In 1883 it became the home of the Gloucester Conservative Club. It is still a members club […]
Situated at 100 Westgate Street Take a guided tour of this superb 15th century building with a splendid Georgian façade, once a town house of the Whittington family. View the elaborate Elizabethan wall painting on the first floor. Refreshments available for purchase after your tour. No booking required
St Aldates Chambers, 4-6 Russell St (next door to Bowbells) This local display houses a fascinating collection of manufacturing optician’s instruments, tools, spectacle frames ,and opthalmic lenses. Come and learn about their historical links. Tours last one hour. The presentation is on the top floor of this three storey building, regrettably there is no wheelchair […]
Situated at 100 Westgate Street Take a guided tour of this superb 15th century building with a splendid Georgian façade, once a town house of the Whittington family. View the elaborate Elizabethan wall painting on the first floor. Refreshments available for purchase after your tour. No booking required
A history of the area surrounding the cathedral from the earliest Minster church up to the most recent developments. Tour lasts 1 hour Meet at Cathedral South Porch Pre-booking required at Tourist Information Centre, on 01452 396752 or at www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk