Overlooked by the Cotswold Hills, in the lush Severn Valley, Gloucester is perfectly located and easily accessible, from all corners of Britain.
Gloucester Cathedral is a Benedictine abbey church dating from 1089, once inside, the exquisite fan vaulted cloisters and the tomb of Edward II are a few of the delights awaiting you. The Cathedral is one of the locations in the movies 'Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone' and 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'.
Nestling in College Court, next door to the Cathedral, you'll find the House of the Tailor of Gloucester, In 1897 Beatrix Potter sketched a tiny house in College Court. It is now the home for a magical attraction, bringing the story to life and a shop which stocks a wide range of Beatrix Potter gifts.
In the heart of the city centre, are the Folk and City Museums, these individual and fascinating museums will lead you through the complete Gloucester story, from its extraordinary history to the fascinating people who have lived there.
On the edge of the city is Nature in Art, the first museum and art gallery in the country dedicated exclusively to art inspired by nature.
A brief walk from the city centre is Historic Gloucester Docks. The docks are home to the National Waterways Museum, The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum and Gloucester Antiques Centre.
Shopping is a must whilst in Gloucester, there are all the high street names in the Kings Walk and East Gate centres. Gloucester Docks offers waterside shopping in the Merchants quay shopping centre and for those collectors among you there is Gloucester Antiques centre, with five floors of antiques and collectibles. In the shadow of the cathedral is College Street home to many specialist shops.
Accommodation around the city is varied and can cater for all tastes. These range from country clubs to modern hotels and from country manor houses to homely bed and breakfasts. Population 111,000
Attraction
Ashleworth Tithe Barn
Blackfriars
City East Gate
City Museum and Art Gallery
Crickley Hill Country Park
Frampton Court
Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester City Museum & Art Gallery
Gloucester Civic Trust Limited Guided Walks
Gloucester Folk Museum
Gloucester Waterways Museum
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Dulverton Building
Great Witcombe Roman Villa (English Heritage)
House of the Tailor of Gloucester
Llanthony Secunda Priory
Nature in Art Museum & Art Gallery
Over Bridge
Prinknash Bird Park
Robinswood Hill Country Park
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
Budget
Dark Barn Lodge *book online*
Express by Holiday Inn Gloucester *book online*
Ibis Gloucester *book online*
Premier Inn Gloucester (Barnwood) *book online*
Premier Inn Gloucester (Little Witcombe) *book online*
Premier Inn Gloucester (Longford) *book online*
Premier Inn Gloucester Business Park *book online*
Premier Inn Gloucester North *book online*
Travelodge Gloucester *book online*
Camping
Gables Farm Touring and Camping
Lower Lode (The)
Red Lion Camping & Caravan Park
Care Home
Alexandra House Care Home
Cedars Gloucester
Heighton House
Charity
Classes
Dance - Fairie Feet School Of Dancing
Yoga - Fusion
Club
Liquid DivaCouncil
Dentist
Affinity Dental Care
Annandale House Dental Practice
Clarence House Dental Health Centre
Gloucestershire Dental Access Centres
Norfolk House Dental Centre
Oasis Dental Care Ltd
Doctor
Bartongate Surgery
Dr Falkus GKJ & Partners
Kingsholm Surgery
Partners In Health
The College Yard Surgery
The Health Centre
Estate Agent
Adams Estate Agents
Andrews Estate Agents
Bennett R A & Partners
Burchell Edwards Estate Agents
Farr & Farr
Michael Tuck & Co
Phillips & Co
Taylors Estate Agents
The Estate Agency
The Keys
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Brickhampton Court
Rodway Hill Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Esporta Gloucestershire Health & Racquets Club
Everybodies Health and Fitness Club
Peak Fitness Ltd
Sebastian Coe Health Club
Spirit Health and Fitness Club
Warehouse Climbing Centre
YMCA – Sports Centre
Inn
Linden Tree
New Inn
Rose & Crown
Station Hotel
Watersmeet Country Inn
Market
Cherry & White Market
Eastgate Market
Gloucester Country Market
Gloucester Farmers Market
Hempsted Meadows Car Boot and Market
Performing Arts
Centre Pointe
Gloucester Choral Society
New Olympus Theatre
Stagecoach Theatre Arts
Pub and Bar
Anchor Inn
College Arms
Dick Whittington
Famous Pint Pot
Four Mile House
Golden Heart
Great Western
Holiday Inn Gloucester
New Victory Inn
Old Crown
Old Forge
Regal
Royal Oak
Severn Bore Inn
Tall Ships
Traders (Gloucester)
Tudor Arms
Vauxhall
Wagon & Horses
Watersmeet Country Inn
Wheatstone Inn
White Lion Inn
Restaurant
Bearlands Restaurant
Blossom
China Garden
Comfy Pew (The)
Hatherley Manor Hotel
Haus
Hilltop
Holiday Inn Gloucester
Nickis Taverna
Poppins
Regal
Spicy Kalkata Club
Tequila Rose
Traders (Gloucester)
Undercroft (The)
Vinings Restaurant
Watersmeet Country Inn
White Horse Chinese Restaurant
School
Centre Pointe
King’s School
Stagecoach Theatre Arts
Self-Catering
Manor Cottages
The Dark Cottages & Lodge
Whitminster House Cottages
Solicitor
Davey Son & Jones
Family Law Made Easy
James Cook
Leo Goatley & Co
Linda Stapleton & Co
Luttons Dunford
Rowbis Solicitors LLP
Wallis Solicitors Ltd
Whitemans
Taxi
1st Atlas
1st Call
Abbey Cars
Ace Private Hire
Associated Taxis
Bobs Line
Cathedral Cars
Central Taxis
City Luxicabs
First Associated Taxi & Private Hire
Gloucester Mini Bus Hire
Streamline Taxis
The People Carrier
Theatre
Guildhall (The)
New Olympus Theatre
Vet
Sports Clubs
Arcadians CC (Cricket)
Asian Sports CC (Cricket)
Churchdown TC (Tennis)
Dowty Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Gloucester City (Women's Hockey)
Gloucester City (Men's Hockey)
Gloucester City Winget CC (Cricket)
Gloucester LTC (Tennis)
Gloucester Rugby Club (Rugby Union)
Gloucestershire Warriors ARLFC (Rugby League)
Gordon League RFC (Rugby Union)
Heron Judo School (Martial Arts)
Old Centralians RFC (Rugby Union)
RAF Innsworth Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Seishin Dojo (Martial Arts)
Team Gloster Basketball Club (Basketball)
Ten Pin (Bowling)
Shops
Debenhams
Beddows Bookshop
Book Ends
Booksale The Works
Gloucester Sports
Academy Sport & Leisure
Flower House
Gloucester Florists
Boots
Handmade Stationery by Laura
Early Learning Centre
Rymans
Evergreen Nurseries
Gardenscapes
Fairview Nursery
Norton Garden Centre
Creature Comforts
Jannells
Day's Cottage Apple Juice
Global Organic Markets
Hudson & Co Sports
Dorothy Perkins
John Weygang
Bacons Shoes
Clever Clogs
Evans
Waterstones
J D Sports
Staples
Carphone Warehouse
Halfords
BodyShop
Blacks
Sabre Art Studio
Geoff C Cook Gallery
Golden Vale Pictures
Majestic Wine
T.L. Martin Therapies
Thorntons
Smiths Pet Centre Ltd
Holland and Barratt
Buttercup Organic Dairy and Farm Shop
Wyedean Wholefoods
H Samuel
Wallis
Ernest Jones
Beauty Delights
Gloucester Furniture Exhibition Centre
Gamestation
B&Q
Ashfield Wines
Wedding Accessories Shop
Dreams
Homebase
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Rowlands Pharmacy
Specsavers
C & E Duberley
Pets At Home
C & P Meats
Equ-Librium
Sapphire Carpets
Mystia
R K Creese
Orange Blossom Bakery
Blue Sun Photography
Paul Hitchings Photographer
Glitter & Gloss
Bow Bells
Beau’s & Balls
Silver Town
Gloucester Golf Centre
Ice Hair Studio
River Island
Topman
Topshop
BHS
Antiques
The Glassworks Shop
Antiques Plus
The Cottage
Upstairs Downstairs Antiques
Wizzer Antiques
Marie-Clares' Collectables
Gloucester Antiques Centre
Activities
Cotswold Sports Activities(Adventure)
SkyTime Flight Training(Aviation Sports)
Gloucester Leisure Cruises(Boat Trips and Cruises)
National Waterways Museum Gloucester Docks(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Tenpin Ltd(Bowling)
JDR Karting(Motor Sports)
Chessgrove Shoot(Shooting)
Bugs Boarding(Skate Boarding)
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre(Snow Sports)
Places to Stay near Gloucester
New Inn (0.25 miles)
Situated right in the heart of Gloucester, the New Inn is the perfect place to stay. Fully licensed restaurant, comfortable rooms and a traditional Gloucester welcome.
Built from around 1430, as an ... More
Station Hotel (0.48 miles)
This comfortable hotel offers value for money with competitive rates and a convenient location next to the train and bus stations and only a few minutes walk from the town centre ... More
Centre Lodge Guest House (0.55 miles)
The Mulberry House (0.61 miles)
Edward Hotel (0.70 miles)
Built in the 1890s, this Grade II Victorian townhouse hotel offers comfortable, well-appointed accommodation at great-value rates just a short stroll from Gloucester city centre. The hotel occupies a privileged position ... More
Travelodge Gloucester (0.72 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Linden Tree (0.93 miles)
Premier Inn Gloucester (Longford) (1.03 miles)
Ibis Gloucester (1.52 miles)
Premier Inn Gloucester North (2.09 miles)
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