For over 1100 years Gloucester’s history has been shaped in no small part by the interest, patronage and occasional displeasure of the reigning monarch. Down the centuries, kings and queens of England have come to Gloucester to hold parliament, equip armies, grant charters, go hunting, be crowned, and be buried. This tour will take a […]
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 […]
Take a guided walk around Britain’s most inland port. The walk lasts about 1 hour Meet outside the Waterways Museum in Gloucester Docks 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Look out! Look up! They wait on walls, rest on roofs, and blend into buttresses – but can you see them? This guided walk, led by Gloucestershire Archives staff, looks at some of the gargoyles and grotesques in the city. Meet at Gloucestershire Archives, Clarence Row, Alvin Street Pre-booking required at Tourist Information Centre, on […]
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 […]