Gloucester Farmers Market is a must!  

Southgate street is the main walk way between Gloucester City Centre, Gloucester Docks and Gloucester Quays.  This has led to a great selection of coffee shops, restaurants and pubs appearing amongst a mix of high street and independent shops. 

Shopping in Southgate Street Gloucester

With a wide range of high street names and a number of independent Southgate street offers a nice mix of shops.  The highlight though has to be the Farmers Market every Friday with the best and freshest local produce on sale.

Eating and Drinking in Southgate Street

Home to an excellent mix of high street coffee shops, independent and chain restaurants and some fascinating historic pubs Southgate street is the perfect area to stop and break up your journey between Gloucester City Centre and Gloucester Quays.  One of the highlights has to be Robert Raikes House, a refurbish histoirc pub that was the home of Robert Raikes founder of the Sunday School movement.

Things to do in Southgate Street 

There are plenty of things to do and look out for in Southgate Street.  At the cross is St Michaels Tower, a heritage centre which has a range of events throughout the year.  You can also hire audio trails to tour the city.  There are two distinctive landmarks to look out for on Southgate Street.  Bakers Clock above Bakers Jewellers Chimes on the hour and the Emporer Nerva statue.

Gloucester Tourist Information Centre is also located on Southgate Street, so pop in and get some ideas of what else to do.

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