Location: Gloucester
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Gloucester (/ˈɡlɒstər/ ( listen)) is a city and district in southwest England, the county city of Gloucestershire. Gloucester lies close to the Welsh border, on the River Severn, between the Cotswolds to the east and the Forest of Dean to the southwest.
Restaurants in Gloucester
1. Ben Long Falconry Courses and Experience Days
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By caronb246 - Coventry, United Kingdom
I had an amazing afternoon. Patrick, our host, was an entertaining and thoughtful host who was incredibly passionate about the birds and a font of knowledge about them. To get close to these birds was an absolute honour and one I won't forget in a hurry. Thank you to all involved.
2. SUP Gloucester
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Stand-up paddleboarding in Gloucester Docks, canal & River Severn. From beginners lessons to multi-day river adventures. Check out website for events!
3. The Falconry School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
The Falconry School is a small and intimate establishment dedicated to giving the client the opportunity to learn about falconry and to experience of handling and flying exciting birds of prey. These raptors can include owls, hawks, falcons and eagles.Although The Falconry School is not open to casual visitors, days and half days can be booked easily and often at short notice if necessary.
Reviewed By M1182QErachelb - Bristol, United Kingdom
Brilliant afternoon getting to know a lot more about birds of prey and falconry. Patrick was excellent, friendly, informative and knowledgeable. I can thoroughly recommend them.
4. Trapped Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 246 reviews
A real life themed adventure in the heart of Gloucester where players work together to escape a locked room in 60 minutes. Use your mind not your muscles in this challenging yet fun game with your family and friends.
Reviewed By jeremyn208 - Peterborough, United Kingdom
Our first escape room in many months, and we were proud to be the first customers to walk through the door on their first day of opening since lockdown. A friendly welcome greeted us with excellent consideration to Covid precautions throughout. We tackled 'The Butcher' room and despite being an experienced group with 15 or so other escape rooms under our belts we still found this room fairly challenging, only escaping with seconds to spare! Thrilling to see the last few minutes ticking away on the countdown timer and such a buzz escaping in the nick of time! Plenty of thinking needed to solve puzzles plus physical clues to find. Great fun though and the theming was excellent. We booked an early slot on a weekday so it was good value too. Recommended to all and we would certainly visit again for the other rooms if we're holidaying in the area again.
5. Discover Paddling
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
Welcome to Discover Paddling, the paddlesport professionals! We have just opened our NEW location in Gloucester Dock! A stunning section of calm water safe for beginners, young and old to Discover Kayaking and Paddleboarding. Discover Paddling welcomes individuals, couples, private events and stag and hen parties. Discover why Paddleboarding is the fastest growing watersport in the country, along with kayaking which is is great fun for all ages. You can escape the house and see the city from a different perspective. Our former Great British Paddler Mike will be looking after you on every paddle. Book today and Discover something new!
6. Warehouse Climbing Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Step inside our transformed Victorian warehouse in Gloucester city centre, just a few minutes from the docks, and you'll discover an impressive indoor climbing and caving venue with something for everyone - young and old, climbing novice and veteran. We have a range of climbing walls (up to 11 metres), a Bouldering floor, artifical Caving system, innovative DigiWall, dedicated Kids' Zone, Party rooms, Meeting rooms, and fab Café-Bar - all with friendly staff to keep you safe, providing expert tuition and careful supervision. Whatever brings you to The Warehouse, we look forward to welcoming you!
Reviewed By RochelleB551
Popped in out of interest on the Saturday. Friendly staff gave us a tour. So impressed returned for sessions the following day. Kids (6 and 8) had first real experience climbing. They did the Mice session and had a fantastic time. The young lad taking the session was great. The kids really warmed to him and threw themselves into it. I had a play bouldering which was really fun and challenging. Really helpful, friendly staff. Good feel about the place. Well run and fun. Highly recommended.
7. Severn Bore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By M8816MQheatherm
The second longest bore in the world - we went late at night (well, it was dark) and waited and watched from the Severn bore pub, who patiently coped with everyone else doing the same thing. Everyone was excited, and chatting - very friendly atmosphere, and the pub thoughtfully had lights shining on the river. Three brave souls, two on kayak and one on a surfboard were on the water. It was hard to see the bore, but we certainly heard it, and the rise in water after it had passed. An excellent experience. We went back the next morning, and went to Newnham, where the river is wider, but obviously in daylight could watch the bore and the surfers - amazing experience.
8. Gloucester Prison Events & Experiences
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Gloucester Prison in a 4 acre site which opened in 1791 and closed in 2013. Over the years 123 people were executed there. Today it remains as a tourist and event location for guided tours, Airsoft events, ghost hunts, music events and even weddings.
Reviewed By shellwhiting
Excellent tour at 2:30pm today (14/3/20) ???????? a 5⭐️ event. Sir Simon is a spot on guide with excellent historical knowledge and a good sense of humour too. A prison steeped in shocking events from the 1700’s to 2013 when it closed and to the present day with the supernatural presence. I am definitely up for a ghost night now ???? Thank you guys, a well organised and timed tour. 10/10.
9. JDR Karting
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 133 reviews
A go karting track and laser tag venue
Reviewed By Number1Jimothy
I was looking for an activity for me and my daughter while holidaying in the Cotswolds and stumbled across JDR karting while Googling. We headed off for a 2 x 15 minute race, and a 15 minute Segway experience both at a reasonable price. They appear to be on a industrial unit with loss of parking out the back, it’s all clearly signed. Hygiene was great, they had hand sanitiser in reception and various points throughout. We had to buy a hygiene pack which consisted of quality gloves and balaclava (for the helmet) and 1 week later we are still Covid free so their practices must work! After watching a briefing DVD we got kitted up and hit the track. We then had two fantastic 15 minute races with my daughter absolutely annihilate me by lapping me 4 times each race (I must have had a slower kart)! Having never been on a indoor track all I can say it was fantastic with tight and fast corners and named sides. We then went on a Segways on a mini kids karting track where the staff member placed cones and obstacle for us to ride around. I would highly recommend JDR Karting to anyone and will defiantly return if I’m back in that neck of the woods again’
10. Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By RochelleB551
Children (6 and 8) had first ever ski lesson with Ian last week. They were really nervous to begin with and didn't even want to go in but Ian was brilliant and gave them so much confidence. I've rarely seen them grin so much. They are desperate to go again. He balanced their knowledge and progression with fun, games and interest. Couldn't ask for more. OK - it's not a sparkling slope but we had a great time. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. There were some fabulous skiers on the slope at the time from of a ski team which inspired my two no end. We'll definitely go back. They'll still teach when it's raining so it's all about the kit.
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