Gloucester Life Museum is a magical place telling the story of Gloucester through its people and their lives. Behind the chocolate box facade is a fascinating and surprising collection of objects and exhibitions. There is a World War II day on Saturday 10th. Hot and cold drinks, cakes and biscuits are available in the self-service […]
This FREE walk explores the Priory, founded in 1136., which, by the end of the 15th century was the richest Augustinian house in England, entertaining the Court of Henry VII in 1500 and 1501. The walk takes an hour. Pre-booking required. Tickets available from Tourist Information Centre in Southgate Street. Meet at the entrance to […]
This FREE walk tells the story of Robert Raikes, newspaper publisher, prison reformer and promoter of the Sunday School movement and also shows you some of the buildings in Gloucester connected with him. The walk starts in the garden of Robert Raikes House where Robert's wife used to serve plum cake to the Sunday School […]
This fine 15th century church is associated with famous Methodist preacher, George Whitefield, and with Robert Raikes, a founder of the international Sunday School movement. The legendary banker, Jemmy Wood, is buried hers. Whitefield and Raikes were both educated in the adjoining Old Crypt Schoolroom. W.E.Henley, who penned the poem, Invictus, is also associated with […]
The new home for Gloucester Antiques Centre at 26 Westgate Street also happens 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 a lodging for Assize Judges. Tours are available on the hour […]
A hidden gem in the centre of the city at 6-10 Westgate Street, 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. Pre-booking required. Tickets available from Tourist Information Centre in Southgate Street. Tours on the hour and half hour […]
Visit this Victorian Church, with its unique Spirit Fresco wall paintings. The church was built and painted by Thomas Gambier Parry, whose son Hubert Parry, composed the music to Jerusalem. The church is situated at Highnam, a few minutes drive from Gloucester City Centre. This event is one of many making up Gloucester History Festival […]
Take a FREE tour of the Guildhall and find out about events here and its past life as the Guildhall. Tours take place between 12.00 mid-day and 5.30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Please note that there are a lot of steps to climb here. The Guildhall is in Eastgate Street in the City Centre. This […]
A beautiful, redundant medieval church with many interesting features and sympathetic Victorian restoration including the Walton tomb, leaning tower, sanctuary knocker, squints and coat of arms. Opening time for the church will be 11.00am to 3.00pm on Friday and Saturday and 1.00pm to 3.00pm on Sunday. The church will be hosting musical events and heritage […]