Open 10.00am to 9.00pm Thursday to Saturday .Cafe open 10.00am to 3.00pm . Tours of the building are available on Saturday . The Guildhall was constructed in 1892, designed by George Hunt. Built on the site formerly occupied by the Blue Coat School, founded by Sir Thomas Rich, it contains a thriving venue with cafe, cinema […]

Gloucester was an important centre of religion in medieval times. This guided walk describes the history of the churches that remain from that time. The walk lasts about 1 hour Meet at St Oswald’s Priory, Archeacon Street Pre-booking required at Tourist Information Centre, on 01452 396572 or www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk    

From your guide, hear how the Romans came to Gloucester (Glevum). See the walls they built. Tread through the Forum (market place) and meet the Emperor Nerva. Discover mosaics, pottery, Roman weapons, and much more in the Museum. The walk lasts about 1 hour Meet outside City Museum, Brunswick Road Pre-booking required at Tourist Information […]

Situated in Bruton Way, the Carriage Building was constructed in 1894 by the Gloucester Carriage and Wagon Works as a showroom for horse-drawn carriages. After laying empty and neglected for many years, it has been wonderfully restored as the office of Roberts Limbrick, the over 100 strong Gloucester born and bred architects practice, which hosted […]

St Michael’s Bell Tower, now the admin centre of Gloucester Civic Trust, dates back to 1465. It has interesting heritage displays on the history of the church that once stood on the site, and 2 heritage bells made in Gloucester in 1710 by Abraham Rudhall . On Saturday, children can have their faces painted. There […]

Built on the site of the old Quaker Meeting House and for over 365 years there has been worship on this spot. The connection with the Quakers continues through three very helpful Trustees but the meetings are free evangelical although, until the present leader, there were still Quakers in charge. Tea and coffee served.

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 […]