Groups

Group Attractions in Gloucester

Gloucester has a range of excellent attractions, all which asre suited for group visits. Full details on attractions in Gloucester, the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean are available here.

Group Accommodation in Gloucester

Gloucester has an great mix of accommodation perfect for groups. Search hotels and accomodation here.

Group Incentives

Gloucester Quays offer the following incentives for groups visiting the city:

• Meet & greet service explaining facilities and attractions
• Free coach parking both on site and close by.
• Each party member will receive a discount booklet containing various discount offers for most stores as well as offers for the National Waterway Museum, Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum and Slimbridge Wetlands Centre.
• Complimentary free meal and drink for the driver at either Pizza Express or Nandos.
• Store Guides are sent out or given on arrival.
• Shopmobility services are available if required - a £2.50 deposit is required to hire either scooters or wheelchairs but it is refundable on returning the equipment.

Free Coach Parking

Gloucester Quays

Free Coach Parking is available for pre booked groups at Gloucester Quays

City Centre

The current coach overlay facility in Westgate Street Car Park is going to be moved with effect from 13th September 2010 on a temporary basis.

What will be provided in Westgate Street Car Park during this period?

The car park will have a new (temporary) layout with effect from the above date. It will include four coach spaces for dropping off and picking up. You will be limited to stay in one of these spaces for a maximum of one hour only. There will be no coach overlay in this car park.

Where is the new overlay provision being provided?

The new temporary overlay facility is up at St Oswalds Retail Park. Please see the plan overleaf for directions. This site will be manned, and has driver welfare facilities. There will be space for approximately 8 - 12 coaches. This facility will be available for parking between 8am to 6pm (although please note, no entry will be allowed after 4pm).

What do we need to do?

Simply follow the directions on the plan below. There will be some signs directing you as you drive through St Oswalds Retail Park. When you get to the overlay site, the security guard will lift the barrier for you to enter, and again for you to exit.

Why are these changes happening?

The City Council are working with Severn Trent to implement a flood alleviation scheme in Gloucester. Part of the works involve a chamber being constructed underground in Westgate Street Car Park, which means a number of spaces will be lost so the layout of the car park needs to be changed. Once the scheme has been completed in 12 to 18 months time, the car park will be returned to offer a similar facility to what it does now.

Drop off Points

There are drop off points on St Ann Way which is convieniently located outside Gloucester Quays and  for Gloucester Docks and Gloucester Quays in Commercial Road outside North Warehouse .

Group Discounts

There are group rates available at all of the city's attractions, so take advantage by telephoning ahead and pre-booking to benefit from the best rates.  Many of our hotels and restaurants also offer preferential rates for group bookings.  Gloucester Tourist Information Centre will be happy to help you plan all or part of your itinerary.

City Tours

Anne Bartlett is a registered Blue Badge Tour Guide who specialises in sightseeing tours of the city of Gloucester and the surrounding countryside including the Cotswolds, Severn Vale and Forest of Dean. Whether you are staying in the historic centre of Gloucester or elsewhere in the area, Anne will take your group around either on foot or by coach and tell you about the history, heritage and traditions of this popular destination.

You might like to arrive in Gloucester by boat and tour the historic docks, visit the museums, enjoy the shops as well as the new designer outlet centre or explore the cathedral.Alternatively you might like to follow in the footsteps of Roman centurions and medieval merchants and have a guided walk around the ancient streets of the city centre.

Whatever your interests, Anne can show you around and help you get the most from your stay here. You can email Anne at anne@tourandexplore.com or visit www.tourandexplore.com.

Gloucester Civic Trust 

An alternative way to explore the heritage of the city is on foot with a Gloucester Civic Trust guide who tailor make tours for groups.  Tel 01452 372669 to book a guide.

For full details on planning your groups visit to the city of gloucester download our Travel Trade Guide or request a copy