14th – 26th of July 2025
Gloucester Festival of Archaeology
In partnership with Gloucester Cathedral and several organisations and Heritage venues in Gloucester. Working together we bring a host of activities designed to appeal to residents and visitors alike by encouraging everyone to look up and down and explore the city for the day through a range of run and low-cost activities.
Through a series of talks and events in amazing venues like Gloucester Cathedral and The Folk of Gloucester, we will be shining a light on the amazing archaeology that has been undertaken in the city and exploring what it means for the understanding of the past.
whats on
Explore Gloucester’s ‘hidden’ history with lots to see and do, including:
A 3D archaeology trail
Eastgate Chamber Tours
TBC
We are opening it, especially for the Archaeology festival. Location: Eastgate Street, Gloucester. Meet outside Boots.
Uncovering the Story of St Mary de Crypt’s Wall Paintings
Saturday July 26th | 11-3pm
St Mary de Crypt Church, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TP
Archaeologist for a Day Family Activities!
Saturday July 26th | 11am – 4pm
Gloucester Cathedral, College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX, Made possible by Gloucester Cathedral.
Meet the Detectorists!
Saturday July 27th, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
The Folk of Gloucester, 99 – 103 Westgate street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG.
Meet the Archaeologists and find out how you can get involved!
Saturday 27th of July 10am to 4pm.
The Folk of Gloucester, 99 – 103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG.
+ Lots of free activites!
FREE Activities taking place at the Museum of Gloucester, Gloucester Cathedral and The Folk of Gloucester on Festival Day which is the 26th of July.
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3D Interactive Art
Saturday July 26th, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Various venues in the Gate streets
One of the cornerstones of the Festival is the 3D Interactive art. The interactive art will be displayed on Saturday the 26th of July from 10 am to 4 pm and forms the stepping stones between the venues and encourages visitors to the festival to explore the city and consider the structures hidden below our feet.
There are seven pieces that hint at what lies beneath a particular area of the gate streets. These themes are: Bath House, Kings Board, Monks Passage, Roman Walls, the Cross, Tram, Civil War.
Eastgate Chamber Tour
TBC.
The history of Gloucester from the 2nd century through to the 18th century is visible in the Eastgate Chamber. On Saturday 27th of July, we are opening it, especially for the Archaeology festival.
You will see the archaeological remains of the 2nd-century Roman gate and the 4th-century walls.
Remains of the 11th-century Norman gate are to be seen as well as the 13th-century tower and the 16th-century horsepool. Learn about the many uses of the medieval tower and the significance of the Eastgate during the Siege of Gloucester in 1643.
It’s a fantastic chance to explore a space that has so much to tell of Gloucester’s history.
Gloucester Cathedral Crypt Tours
Various times throughout the Festival
Gloucester Cathedral
Discover the hidden underground level of the Cathedral, explore the passages and side chapels used by monks 900 years ago and see the chamber where bones were later stored. Purchase tickets on the day at the welcome desk.
Available daily, Hourly between, 11.30-3.30. Please check Cathedral opening hours before planning a visit (please check website) .
Eastgate Chamber Tour
TBC.
The history of Gloucester from the 2nd century through to the 18th century is visible in the Eastgate Chamber. On Saturday 27th of July, we are opening it, especially for the Archaeology festival.
You will see the archaeological remains of the 2nd-century Roman gate and the 4th-century walls.
Remains of the 11th-century Norman gate are to be seen as well as the 13th-century tower and the 16th-century horsepool. Learn about the many uses of the medieval tower and the significance of the Eastgate during the Siege of Gloucester in 1643.
It’s a fantastic chance to explore a space that has so much to tell of Gloucester’s history.
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