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 […]
A walk down Westgate St to see the locations of former cinemas and theatres where Gloucester citizens indulged in their pleasures and pastimes. The walk lasts about 30 minutes Meet at the Cross Pre-booking required at Tourist Information Centre, on 01452 396752 or at www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk
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 […]