The building is over 200 years old, dating back to 1815, and was originally used for the manufacture of rope and sails for the tall ships and those powered by steam. Coffee shop open Thursday to Sunday. All fresh food and home made cakes and scones. The venue is situated in Severn Road by Gloucester […]
St Michael's Bell Tower, situated at The Cross, is now the home of  Gloucester Civic Trust.. It dates back to 1465 and here you will find interesting heritage displays on the history of the church which once stood on the site and you can view close up and test out the sound of  two heritage […]
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 FREE tour will take […]
Since the first Roman soldiers threw up earth banks to form a riverside fortress at Kingsholm, Gloucester has always had strong military links. Starting at the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars memorial in the Cathedral Close, this FREE tour will focus mainly on the involvement of the city and its inhabitants in the wars of the 20th […]
This is a new tour discovering the Abbey and Priories of Gloucester and learning how the Monks, Canons and Friars lived and worked. The tour will take around an hour and is FREE of charge. Pre-booking required. Tickets available from Tourist Information Centre in Southgate Street. Meet at St Oswalds Priory. This event is one […]
Located at the Fleece Hotel in Westgate Street, this 12th century tunnel vaulted undercroft is thought to be the best example in Europe of a rich merchant's warehouse. Known locally as the "Monks Retreat". Guided tours throughout the day. No booking required. Reached via steep, ancient steps - only suitable for the able bodied.
Come and explore the interactive history at the Museum of Gloucester free of charge. Museum open 10.00am to 5.00pm Thursday to Saturday and 11.00am to 4.00pm on Sunday. There is a Roman Day on Sunday. The Museum is in Brunswick Road. This event is one of many making up Gloucester History Festival and Heritage Open […]
The city's oldest parish church , which is mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1085. It was built over a Saxon church and a Roman building. the Roman mosaic tiled floor can still be seen in the church. The building was used as a prison for Royalist soldiers during the Civil War in 1643. On […]
Handle Roman artefacts, make some Roman crafts and dress up like a Roman, Tinkerscuss. For all ages at the Museum of Gloucester in Brunswick Road. This event is one of many making up Gloucester History Festival and Heritage Open Days.