Gloucester History Festival

 25-27 April 2025

The Spring Weekend is back with a packed programme of 20 mouth-watering events for history-lovers of all ages all taking place in the glorious surroundings of Gloucester’s medieval Blackfriars Priory.

Speakers include historians Ian Mortimer on the fake death of Edward II, Max Adams exploring the life and times of Anglo-Saxon King Offa, Michael Heseltine on 50 years in politics, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen celebrating the history and design, Janina Ramirez, Phil Moss and Andy Miners revealing the treasures of 32 Westgate St – England’s finest Tudor facade – and Andrew Armstrong, Dean Irwin and Sharon Bennett Connolly exploring the lives of Henry III and Eleanor of Provence. We finish the Spring Weekend with top archaeologist and Coast presenter Martin Horton revealing the Hidden Vikings of Gloucestershire.

New this year the Spring Weekend is live-streamed so you can enjoy events at home or in person in Gloucester.

In person and livestream tickets on sale now: www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk

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