This guided walk visits some of the places of interest connected with the siege of Gloucester which took place during the English Civil War. The siege was arguably Gloucester’s finest hour when the small garrison of parliamentarians held out against the might of the Royal Army led by the King himself. The walk lasts […]
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
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 […]
In the early 1800s, Gloucester had a thriving spa This guided walk traces the history of The Spa and takes in some of the fine buildings that it generated The walk lasts about 1 hour Meet outside Christ Church, Brunswick Road Pre-booking required at Tourist Information Centre or on 01452 396572 or online at […]
This walk tells the story of Robert Raikes, newspaper publisher, prison reformer and promoter of the Sunday School movement and shows some the buildings in Gloucester connected with him. The guided walk starts in the garden of the Robert Raikes House where Robert’s wife used to serve plum cake to the Sunday School children in […]
Thurs 7 Sept 18.30 Meet at Baker St Public House Pre-booking required A walking tour of Southgate Street, led by Claire Dovey-Evans, looking at the buildings included in the Heritage Lottery funded Townscape Heritage Initiative scheme and finishing at Robert Raikes.
64 Westgate Street Come for tea and cake in this beautifully-restored 15th century building. The windows on the ground floor are examples of mid-Victorian plate glass using technology gained in building the Crystal Palace, London, for the Great Exhibition of 1851. You can still see some of the original beams inside Gloucester’s oldest retail premises. […]
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, […]
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 […]