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 […]
Take a FREE guided tour of these beautiful gardens which have many fine trees and are home to three monuments of historical significance: Scriven's Conduit, the King's Board and the Chancel of the 12th century leper chapel of St Mary Magdalene. The tour will also include a visit inside Hillfield House, a Grade II listed […]
This FREE 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 […]
Come and walk in the footsteps of the Romans at their street level and see the remains of the Roman Eastgate Fort. The Chamber will be open from 10.30am to 12.30am and 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Friday and Saturday No booking required. The Viewing Chamber is situated by Boots in Eastgate Street. This event is […]
The King's Walk Bastion. This fascinating piece of Gloucester's history will be opened up for Heritage Open Days this year. See how the Roman walls have survived and how the medieval Bastion was built to help protect Gloucester from attack. Owing to limited space underground, parties will be limited to a maximum of ten for […]
Take a FREE guided walk around Britain's most inland port. The walk lasts about an hour. Pre-booking required. Tickets available from Tourist Information Centre in Southgate Street. Meet outside the Waterways Museum in Gloucester Docks This event is one of many forming Gloucester History Festival and Heritage Open Days
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 FREE guided walk takes in the places in Gloucester which are closely connected with Beatrix Potter. The walk lasts about an hour. Pre-booking is required. Tickets available from […]
Come and join our gallery tours and discover all those quirky features that lurk around every corner at the Gloucester Life Museum. Tours are at 2.45pm and 3.45pm on Thursday and Friday. The tours are free and there is no need to book. Meet in Museum Reception. The Museum is located in Westgate Street. Please […]
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 […]