This church, which is used extensively through the week by the community, was built in 1822 as ‘The Spa Church’ by private subscription. It was taken over by the diocese of Gloucester in the 1850s. It has a barrel-vaulted ceiling, Art Nouveau-decorated apse and semi-dome, and Nicholson organ from 1866. The west front was rebuilt […]
The Quakers Meeting House is a Grade II listed building, built in 1834 and designed by Samuel Daukes. In 1878 a large portico was added, with a schoolroom above. A unique feature is the large wooden screen between the two main rooms which can be wound up and down to make one large space. Quakers […]
This church is an interesting Grade 2-listed 1930s structure designed by Harold Stratton-Davis in a 15th century style.
The Chapel was part of a monastic institution set up outside the medieval city boundary for the benefit of those suffering from the then incurable disease of leprosy. The present Chapel building is thought to date from the early 1400s but incorporates earlier masonry in the west wall. The Chapel is now under the patronage […]
The original St Mary’s Hall, situated in St Mary’s Square, was bought by Selina, Countess of Huntingdon, in 1788 for the Gloucester followers of George Whitefield, the famous 18th Century preacher. The Church has evolved over the years and now stands in its replacement building (c.1958) as a Congregational Church which welcomes one and all, […]
The city’s oldest parish church which is mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1085. It was built over a Saxon church and a Roman building. The Roman mosaic tiled floor can still be seen in the church. The building was used as a prison for Royalist soldiers during the Civil War in 1643. On Saturday […]
Gloucester Life Museum is a magical place telling the story of Gloucester through its people and their lives. Behind the chocolate-box façade is a fascinating and surprising collection of objects and exhibitions. Hot and cold drinks, cakes and biscuits are available in the self-service traditional café. Ground floor, gardens and Victorian Classroom are wheelchair accessible
Free entry for all four days Come and explore the interactive history at the Museum of Gloucester.
Fox’s Kiln, West Quay, Gloucester Docks An award-winning craft brewery specialising in producing an exciting range of high quality ales using traditional brewing methods. Although recently established, the beers have already won several awards and will be available during the weekend. Short tours available at 14.00 and 16.00 on Thursday to Saturday, with a taste […]