Things to Do in Gloucester
Gloucester has one of the finest cathedrals in England, restored Victorian docks and the Forest of Dean close by. Here is how to spend a day.
Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester Cathedral is one of the great medieval churches of England, with a tall tower, the tomb of Edward II and fan vaulted cloisters that appeared in the Harry Potter films.
Gloucester Cathedral is one of the great medieval churches of England, with a tall tower, the tomb of Edward II and fan vaulted cloisters that appeared in the Harry Potter films.
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The docks and the National Waterways Museum
Gloucester Docks, the most inland port in Britain, are ringed by restored Victorian warehouses. The National Waterways Museum, in one of them, tells the story of Britain's canals, with boat trips in season.
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Westgate Street and the Tailor of Gloucester
Westgate Street has some of the city's oldest timber framed buildings, and the House of the Tailor of Gloucester, in College Court by the cathedral, celebrates Beatrix Potter's story set in the city.
Westgate Street has some of the city's oldest timber framed buildings, and the House of the Tailor of Gloucester, in College Court by the cathedral, celebrates Beatrix Potter's story set in the city.
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Robinswood Hill
Robinswood Hill, south of the centre, is a country park on a hill with woodland walks and views across the city to the Malverns and the Cotswolds.
Robinswood Hill, south of the centre, is a country park on a hill with woodland walks and views across the city to the Malverns and the Cotswolds.
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The Forest of Dean
The Forest of Dean, a short drive west, is an ancient woodland with walking and cycling trails, sculpture trails and old mining sites.
The Forest of Dean, a short drive west, is an ancient woodland with walking and cycling trails, sculpture trails and old mining sites.
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Planning a Gloucester day
Start at the cathedral, walk down Westgate Street to the docks for the museum and lunch, and spend the afternoon on Robinswood Hill or in the Forest of Dean. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
Start at the cathedral, walk down Westgate Street to the docks for the museum and lunch, and spend the afternoon on Robinswood Hill or in the Forest of Dean.
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Places worth knowing in Gloucester
- Gloucester CathedralFan vaulted cloisters and Edward II's tomb
- Gloucester DocksBritain's most inland port
- National Waterways MuseumThe story of Britain's canals
- Westgate StreetOld timber framed buildings
- Robinswood HillA country park with views
- The Forest of DeanAncient woodland a short drive west
Frequently asked questions
Entry to the cathedral is free, with donations welcome. Tower tours and some events are ticketed.
The forest begins a short drive west of the city, across the River Severn.
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