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, on […]
This guided walk explores the priory which was founded in 1136 which by the end of the 5th century and was the richest Augustinian house in England, entertaining the court of Henry VII in 1500 and 1501. The tour lasts about 1 hour. As conservation works are ongoing, this tour excludes the builders’ compound. Meet […]
A tour of some of the fine historical pubs in the City centre. The walk lasts about 1 hour Meet at St Michael’s Tower, The Cross Pre-booking required at Tourist Information Centre, on 01452 396572 or at www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk for most of walk
Tours last 20 mins on the hour and half-hour The Ivor Gurney Hall is the King’s School’s 19th century schoolroom in Pitt Street. It was extensively restored in 2015 to bring out the glory of its arch-braced roof in a striking multi-coloured style associated with the Gothic Revival movement. Tours will look at the building […]
Tours lasting 20 mins on the hour and half-hour Accessed via Pitt Street A 17th century timber-fronted property next to Gloucester Cathedral, built over a medieval undercroft. The herb garden and remains of a monastic infirmary are close-by
Tours on the hour and half-hour, lasting 20 mins.....Saturday 10.00 am to 1.00pm.....Sunday 2.00pm to 4.00pm The 19th century residence of the Bishops of Gloucester, built on the site of the medieval abbot’s lodging. Now used by the King’s School. Short guided tours of the palace, gardens, yard, Bishop’s Private Chapel, and Abbot’s Dining Hall.
The Quakers Meeting House is a Grade II listed building, built in 1834 and designed by Samuel Daukes. In 1878 a large portico was added, with a schoolroom above. A unique feature is the large wooden screen between the two main rooms which can be wound up and down to make one large space. Quakers […]
Although established as part of St Oswald’s Priory in 1540, the current church building is only 100 years old. A Prayer station will be available. Routine church activities will be taking place during opening hours. Light refreshments will be available. Full wheelchair access.
The Friends of Hillfield Gardens will open the Chapel of St Mary Magdalene, the remains of a 12th century leper chapel. It contains a stone recumbent figure which some people believe to be the effigy of St Kyneburgh. Join Reverend Richard Atkins, from BBC Radio Gloucestershire, at 14.00 on Sunday for a short service in […]