14 Westgate Street This Elizabethan building has a Georgian façade and on the first floor has a fine plaster ceiling dating from around 1600. Guided tours during the open times – no need to book

Tours last 20 mins on the hour and half-hour The Ivor Gurney Hall is the King’s School’s 19th century schoolroom in Pitt Street. It was extensively restored in 2015 to bring out the glory of its arch-braced roof in a striking multi-coloured style associated with the Gothic Revival movement. Tours will look at the building […]

Tours lasting 20 mins on the hour and half-hour Accessed via Pitt Street A 17th century timber-fronted property next to Gloucester Cathedral, built over a medieval undercroft. The herb garden and remains of a monastic infirmary are close-by

Tours on the hour and half-hour, lasting 20 mins.....Saturday 10.00 am to 1.00pm.....Sunday 2.00pm to 4.00pm The 19th century residence of the Bishops of Gloucester, built on the site of the medieval abbot’s lodging. Now used by the King’s School. Short guided tours of the palace, gardens, yard, Bishop’s Private Chapel, and Abbot’s Dining Hall.

  The Crown Court in Longsmith Street with its two semi-circular court rooms, was designed by Robert Smirke (of British Museum fame) and opened in 1815. It replaced the 17th century Assize Courts which formed part of the Booth Hall. Talks about the Court will be given at 12.00 by the Recorder of Gloucester, HH […]

6 Westgate Street Tours only on the hour:  Thurs, Fri & Sun 12.00 to 15.00;    Sat 10.00 to 15.00 Believed to be Britain’s finest example of a timber-framed town house. Built in 1560, it was once the hall of the Grocers’ Guild, the mansion house of a Mayor of Gloucester and, in the 19th […]

An opportunity to climb to the 15th Century monastic Library, read about its history and see the best view of the cathedral cloisters garden. Suitable for all ages. No need to book just drop in on first come basis - maximum capacity is 20.

6-10 Westgate Street Tours on the hour and the half hour : Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00pm.....Sunday 12.00 noon to 4.00pm A hidden gem in the centre of the city, not normally open for public viewing. An architectural delight with an elaborate 16th century timber panelled room. Meet outside the Santander Bank in Westgate Street. […]

In 1903 Beatrix Potter published one of her most loved tales, The Tailor of Gloucester, inspired by a visit she made to the city. See the building she based her story on and meet the Tailor, Simpkin the cat, and a host of other characters. Also see the animated mice sewing in the upper room, […]