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

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.

Our visitors can experience what it was like for soldiers and their families throughout the last three hundred years. The Gloucestershire Regiment (The Glosters) has been present at many of the turning points in British History; battles in the American Revolutionary War, defeating Napoleon, the defence of Dunkirk and fighting the spread of communism in Korea.Special exhibition Commemorating the Battle of Imjin now on. Also our new Modern Army Display has recently been commissioned - Come and see what it is like to served in Afghanistan. See the latest equipment, lift the body armour and the pack and imagine what it is like to go on operations on extremes of temperature.

Two-hundred and fifty acres of open countryside with viewpoint, pleasant walks and way-marked nature trails that cover the hill. A traditional orchard has been revived and replanted (where appropriate). The summit hosts fabulous views of the Severn Bridge to the South, the Malvern Hills to the North and the Black Mountains to the West. A terrific walking landscape and enjoyable for animal lovers, the Robinswood Hill is also habitat for many creatures, such as badgers, foxes and birds including Red Kites amongst others. - Ample free parking - Toilets - Café (Summer 2016 Opening Hours: 7-days a week 8am-6pm) - Picnic Benches & BBQ Stands (free, no booking required) Regular events provided by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust - see their website for further details. Open all year. Car park is open 8am until dusk. Summer time gates will close at 9pm. Please check entrance gate which will display closing time). The Hill is accessible 24 hours a day even when the car park and visitor centre are shut.

The rolling hills and valleys of Gloucestershire provide a unique microclimate which is perfect for growing grapes. Come for our tours and tastings and find out more about how we produce our great English wine.

The museum celebrates the role Gloucester Docks and the local canal network had in transporting goods to the industrial Midlands. Our new bright and engaging galleries will showcase the uniqueness of the River Severn and Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. Daily Canal Cruises available. Queen Boadicea II will take you on a 45 minute trip along the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal with live commentary. Trips run every weekend and every day during the school holidays.

A shopper's paradise, Gloucester Quays is home to designer and high street fashion brands, including more than 60 top names such as All Saints, Calvin Klein, Osprey, Fat Face, White Stuff, Joules, Jack Wills, Adidas, Radley, Nike, Ted Baker, Skechers, Levi's, Clarks, Crew Clothing, Tommy Hilfiger, Molton Brown and an M & S Outlet, and is now one of the fastest growing outlets in the UK.