What to do and see in Gloucester, England: The Best Free Things to do

August 22, 2021 Carley Gatson

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. Jet Age Museum

Meteor Business Park Cheltenham Road East Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester GL2 9QL England +44 1452 260078 [email protected] http://www.jetagemuseum.org
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5.0 based on 599 reviews

Jet Age Museum

Dedicated to the preservation of Gloucestershire's rich aviation heritage, Jet Age Museum is an all-volunteer, registered charity. We tell the story of the Gloster Aircraft Company, focussing on the first Allied jet flight. Our mission is to preserve the past and inspire the future by telling the stories of the people and places that put the County at the forefront of the aerospace industry.

Reviewed By 124harryp

Came here with my three year old on a saturday. She loved looking at the planes and getting to play in the various different plane cockpits. The ticketed tours of the larger planes are well worth it as well, staff are friendly and informative and for free admission and parking it's well worth a visit.

2. Holy Innocents Church

Highnam Ct The Old School, Highnam, Gloucester GL2 8DP England http://www.highnamchurch.org/
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Holy Innocents Church

3. The Turks Head Inn

76 Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2DX England +44 7771 982356
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

The Turks Head Inn

Reviewed By Lou2667 - Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits, France

What a find! Has the ambience of a century old bar, full of quirky decor and atmosphere. Great range of craft ciders and beers, a must for anyone visiting Gloucester and now open on Sundays.

4. Gloucester Cathedral

12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX England +44 1452 528095 http://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 3,496 reviews

Gloucester Cathedral

Reviewed By travelling_teena - San Francisco, United States

Gloucester Cathedral offers at least 3 tours (costs range 7-13 GBP) and they are conducted by volunteer locals, so I feel fine paying/contributing. I took the Highlights and the Tower tour total of 30min and 1hr respectively, (couldn't fit the Crypt tour) both done by lively docents who know their Norman vs. Perpendicular architecture and history. book when you enter. You could walk around on your own, but having a local guide you also get more interesting commentary.

5. The Bee Shelter

Hartpury, Gloucester GL19 3DE England
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

The Bee Shelter

Reviewed By kennethwhittaker - Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

We came across this unusual feature in the churchyard at Hartbury, while cycling 'The Newent Loop'. It was built to house the bee skeps'

6. Gloucester Tourist Information Centre

28 Southgate Street Brunswick Road, Gloucester GL1 1HP England +44 1452 396572 [email protected] http://www.thecityofgloucester.co.uk/visitor-information/tourist-information-centre
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4.5 based on 123 reviews

Gloucester Tourist Information Centre

Gloucester Tourist Information Centre provides a range of information and services for tourists and local residents. Services include tickets for local events and attractions, as well as National Express bookings, Theatre Tokens and Marchants Coaches. It is now housed within one of the city's popular attractions, The Museum of Gloucester (Brunswick Road)

Reviewed By carolj418 - Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Easy to find and was just up the road from our hotel. People were very helpful. This is the only place we found bus timetables for around Gloucestershire as we had decided to use the buses whilst we were in Gloucester. Plenty of information available and well stocked.We even picked up a map of the public houses in the town which is what we wanted as we were going to try out some of them.

7. Barnwood Arboretum & Park

Gloucester England
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Barnwood Arboretum & Park

8. Gloucester Docks

Southgate St, Gloucester GL1 2EH England +44 1452 311190 http://gloucesterquays.co.uk
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4.5 based on 2,003 reviews

Gloucester Docks

Reviewed By Scrappywalker - Cardiff, United Kingdom

A very interesting area with lots of history. Old building have been well maintained. Lovely boats docked there too. Lots of shops and restaurants around. Lovely place to walk around.

9. Blackfriars

Ladybellegate St Blackfriars Lane, Gloucester GL1 2HS England +44 1452 396384 [email protected] http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/blackfriars/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=blackfriars
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Blackfriars

Reviewed By paulbakerfamily - Gloucester, United Kingdom

Attended the concert to celebrate the life of Damon T, a wonderful evening of good music. So nice to get out and hear some live performance. Felt very safe with the excellently distanced, precooked pitches. Even had gazebos up,so the rain wasn’t a problem. Staff very welcoming and helpful, waiter service with ordering by App easy to use too. Definitely go again

10. Hillfield Gardens

London Road,Gloucester GL1 3LD, Gloucester England http://www.thecityofgloucester.co.uk/things-to-do/search-results/Hillfield-Gardens-p1344253
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Hillfield Gardens

Reviewed By pauliner4 - Gloucester, United Kingdom

Hillfield Gardens are situated on London Road in Gloucester, and would be easy to miss. They are beautiful gardens which hold some monuments from Gloucester’s rich history....the kings board being one of them. I walk past these Gardens on my way to and from work and visit quite frequently. Considering they are on an a very busy road, it’s a haven of peace and a nice area of nature so close to the city.

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