18th July – 2nd August 2026
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 fun and low-cost activities.
Through a series of talks and events in amazing venues like The Folk of Gloucester, St Michaels Tower, Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucester Cathedral and Museum of Gloucester, we will be shining a light on the archaeology.
whats on
Explore Gloucester’s ‘hidden’ history with lots to see and do, including:
Family Day
Saturday 18th July
Kicking off this year’s Festival is Family Day. Activities from 10am-4pm throughout the city.
Discover Fascinating Talks
Explore Gloucester’s hidden history with talks on Gloucester’s Rivers, King’s Bastion, meet a King and much more.
Discover Fascinating Places
Explore Gloucester’s hidden history from Roman Gloucester to the Natural beauty of Cleeve Hill with local experts and tour guides
NEW - Llanthony Quiz Night
Saturday July 25th | 7pm
Llanthony Secunda Priory, Priory Juncation, Gloucester GL2 5FA
Join us at Llanthony Secunda Priory for a fun and interactive Festival of Archaeology Quiz Night. Tickets £5. Booking Required.
NEW - Explore Cleeve Hill's Archaeology, Geology and Nature walk
Friday 31st of July 2026 10am to 12:30pm
Cleeve Common embraces 5,000 years of human history and is a SSSI for geology and habitats. Join experts from Glosarch and Cleeve Common Conservation Trust as they explore this beautiful place.
Explore the 3D archaeology trail
The Tudor barber-surgeon is ready to see you!
Friday July 31st | 10am – 4pm
St Michaels Tower, Southgate Street, Gloucester
Come along and discover the Horrible History of Tudor Medicine.
New - Kings Bastion Tours
Tuesday July 21st | 10.30am, 11.10am & 11.50am.
Meet in Kings Walk Shopping Centre.
Step through a trapdoor into Gloucester’s past and explore the secret Roman and medieval remains below King’s Walk. Tickets: Adults £8, Children £5.50. Booking Required.
Roman Soldier Eastgate Tour
Saturday July 25th | 2pm
Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Road, Gloucester GL1 1HP.
Join auxiliary Roman soldier Lucius for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate Chamber to see how and why the original City walls were built and what happened to them through the centuries. Tickets: Adult £8, Children £5.50. Booking Required.
Archaeology in Action
Monday 2nd of August to Friday 7th of August 10am to 3pm.
Come and see a Dig in Action with Glosarch at Cleeve Hill.
+ Lots of free activites!
FREE Activities taking place at the Museum of Gloucester, The Folk of Gloucester and Gloucester Cathedral on Family Day which is the 18th of July.
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