Discover fascinating hidden treasures on a guided walk through the heart of one of Britain’s oldest cities, where history has truly left its mark. The walk lasts about 1¼ hours. Meet at St Michael’s Tower, The Cross Pre-booking required at Tourist Information Centre, on 01452 396752 or at www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk
This tour brings alive some of the famous and influential people and colourful characters who were born in Gloucester. It is concentrated around the St Mary de Crypt Church area so involves little walking. The walk lasts about 45 minutes. Meet at The Tourist Information Centre, Southgate Street Pre-booking required at Tourist Information Centre, on […]
In 1903 Beatrix Potter published one of her most loved tales, The Tailor of Gloucester. It was inspired by a visit she made to the city. This guided walk takes in the places of Gloucester which are closely connected with Beatrix Potter. The walk lasts about 1 hour Meet at the Beatrix Potter Museum, 9 […]
This is a tour discovering the Abbey and Priories of Gloucester and learning how the Monks, Canons, and Friars lived and worked. The tour will take about 1 hour. Meet at St Oswald’s Priory Pre-booking required at Tourist Information Centre, on 01452 396572 or at www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk
A 2.5 mile walk round the key spots of Gloucester’s railway history. Start at Blackfriars, walk through the docks to Llanthony Bridge, then via Park Road to Barton Gates, and via Bruton way to the railway station, looking at what remains on site and how it fits into the story. 12 max. Pre-booking required at […]
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 […]
A 12th century tunnel vaulted undercroft, which is thought to be the best example in Europe of a rich merchant’s warehouse. Known locally as the “Monks Retreat” it was a lively and much loved bar when the Fleece was last open. This year visitors will also be able to see some of the first floor rooms […]
Classical Georgian church, opened in 1734. Only tower and spire survive from earlier medieval building; the top is now in nearby St Lucy’s Walk. Medieval font. East window installed in 1880 to commemorate centenary of the Sunday School movement. Sir Thomas Rich baptized here in 1601.Brass plate from father’s grave. The Methodist Church now has […]
A beautiful, medieval church with many interesting features and sympathetic Victorian restoration - Walton tomb, leaning tower, sanctuary knocker, squints, coat of arms. The church will host musical events and heritage talks during the Heritage Open Days.