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
This 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 about […]
Situated by Boots in Eastgate Street Come and walk in the footsteps of the Romans at their street level and see the remains of the Roman Eastgate Fort. Pre-booking required at Tourist Information Centre, on 01452 396572 or at www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk
14 Westgate Street This Elizabethan building has a Georgian façade and on the first floor has a fine plaster ceiling dating from around 1600. Guided tours during the open times – no need to book
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 […]
The Kings Theatre is run by and for the people of Gloucester as a venue for amateur theatre, dance, and music. Run entirely by volunteers, it is a unique and valuable asset to the city’s cultural life. Seating 144, it is home to several local groups, staging a full season of entertainment from September to […]
There is an old saying ‘As sure as God’s in Gloucester’. Both Christianity and Gloucester have 2,000 years of history. This tour traces Gloucester’s rich Christian heritage over those years as reflected in its people, places, and events. The tour takes around 1½ hours. Meet at The Cross. Pre-booking required at Tourist Information Centre, on […]
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 tour will take a […]