Attractions

What to do in Gloucester

Thanks to its strategic position, the city of Gloucester has a rich historic past stretching back to Roman times. You will find a wealth of things to do in Gloucester.

At it's heart in the beautiful setting College Green, stands the Norman Cathedral with its magnificent fan-vaulted cloisters and great east window. A walk down narrow cobbled streets and past ancient buildings leads into the main pedestrianised shopping area. From there it is just a short stroll to the dramatic waterfront of the Victorian Docks with it's impressive converted warehouses. You will be greeted by a colourful tableau of life on the water and all kinds of vessels, from narrow boats to sea going ships. There are also pleasure boats to take you on a journey through the past when Gloucester was a thriving commercial port.  These are just a highlight of Gloucester attractions, use the search above to to find out what to do in Gloucester.

Once you have explored the exciting museums and attractions in the city why not head further a field and discover more things to do in the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean.

Here are our guides to attractions in Gloucester.

• Top 10 things to do in Gloucester
• My Gloucester - A guide to what to do in Gloucester by people who live, work and play in the city
• Heritage - Gloucester's greatest attraction
• Gloucester Waterfront - Ideas of things to do in Gloucester Quay and Gloucester Docks
• Gloucester Sport - What to do in Gloucester on a Saturday afternoon? Head to Kingsholm!
• On a budget - Things to do in Gloucester that won't break the bank!
• Green Gloucester - One of Gloucesters attractions is the amount of green space in the city.