A walk down Westgate St to see the locations of former cinemas and theatres where Gloucester citizens indulged in their pleasures and pastimes. The walk lasts about 30 minutes Meet at the Cross Pre-booking required at Tourist Information Centre, on 01452 396752 or at www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk
Bearland House in Longsmith Street is an impressive 18th century building with an ornamental façade, forecourt, and fine wrought iron railings and gates. The interior boasts a carved wooden staircase and decorated ceilings. It was purchased by a high county Sheriff in 1764. The ghost of his daughter is said to appear at the staircase […]
A walking tour of 15th Century timber framed buildings in the city centre, pointing out structure, architecture and brief historical background. Are they really black and white? Meet at St Michael’s Tower, The Cross Pre-booking required at Tourist Information Centre, on 01452 396752 or www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk
Bearland House in Longsmith Street is an impressive 18th century building with an ornamental façade, forecourt, and fine wrought iron railings and gates. The interior boasts a carved wooden staircase and decorated ceilings. It was purchased by a high county Sheriff in 1764. The ghost of his daughter is said to appear at the staircase […]
26 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Take a guided tour of these fine gardens which have many fine trees and are home to three monuments of historical significance: Scriven’s Conduit, the King’s Board, and the chancel of the 12th century leper chapel of St Mary Magdalene. The tour will include a visit inside Hillview House, a Grade II listed building, built […]
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