What's On This Week In Gloucester?

The sun is out and there is lots going on for all ages this week, including...

All week:

🦁 Lions At Large Trail - various locations across the city centre

🦁 Cubs in the Cathedral at Gloucester Cathedral

⛏️ Gloucester Festival of Archaeology - various events across the city centre

⛪ Crafts that built the Cathedral Exhibition at Gloucester Cathedral

😎 Summer in The Square at Gloucester Quays - various live events shown on a big screen

⛵ Moomin 80: Moomin ABC exhibition at the Museum of Gloucester

Wednesday, 16th July:

💦 The Archaeology of Gloucester Docks - talk at The Folk of Gloucester - 7pm to 8pm

Friday, 18th July:

🫅 Character Tour of The Folk of Gloucester - 11am to 12.30pm

⚔️ Roman Gloucester Walks at the Museum of Gloucester - 10.30am to 12pm

Saturday, 19th July:

🍽️ Gloucester Quays Food Festival - 10 to 7pm

⛏️ The Archaeology of Gloucester Docks - walking tour from The Folk of Gloucester - 11am to 12.30pm (SOLD OUT)

🫅 Character Tour of The Folk of Gloucester - 11am to 12.30pm

🎶 What are YOU listening to? - free Northern Soul live DJ afternoon at The Folk of Gloucester - 12pm to 3pm

Sunday, 20th July:

🍽️ Gloucester Quays Food Festival - 10 to 5pm

🎈 The Giant Balloon Show at Gloucester Guildhall - 11.30am to 12.30am & 2.30pm to 3.30pm

It's still going to be hot, so please take plenty of water 💦

Find out more about all of these events here.

Believe in Gloucester Awards - Nominate Now!

There's only one week left to nominate your favourite business or person for this year's Believe in Gloucester Awards 📢

These awards celebrate everything that makes Gloucester special. This includes its people, its businesses and its community spirit. We’re encouraging everyone to get involved and nominate those who deserve the spotlight.

Whether it’s a much-loved pub, a brilliant local volunteer or a fantastic event, we want to hear about it. These stories deserve to be told and shared with the wider city. Let’s celebrate Gloucester together.

There are 15 categories to choose from. You can even nominate yourself or your own business/project.

Find out more here.

Second Hand Summer Challenge is Back!

Everyone loves a bargain and this summer there’s more reason than ever to hunt some out in Gloucester’s own treasure trove of charity shops.

Pre-loved clothes, brilliantly retro homewares and vintage finds – there’s something extra special about rooting them out for a steal, while supporting worthwhile causes along the way. And now there’s more incentive than ever to visit the city centre’s amazing network of charity outlets and nose through all they have to offer, by taking part in the Second Hand Summer Challenge.

Simply pick up a stamp card with any purchase at a participating charity shop, collect six stamps in total and you’ll be in with a chance of winning a Gloucester Gift Card to spend on whatever you like and keep supporting city centre retailers.

Find out more here.

Dig Into History: Gloucester Celebrates Festival of Archaeology!

The Gloucester Festival of Archaeology starts today, for two weeks, and offers an immersive exploration of the city’s hidden past. Presented in partnership with Gloucester BID Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester Civic Trust, Museum of Gloucester, Gloucestershire Archaeology, and more, the festival invites residents and visitors alike to delve into centuries of local heritage.

From expert-led talks—covering topics such as Roman Gloucester, the docks, and the top archaeological finds in the region—to hands-on digs, self-guided trails, and family-friendly workshops, the programme brings history to life. Highlights include the 3D artwork, “Archaeologist for a Day” activities, fossil hunts, and the ever-popular Festival Day on Saturday 26th July, with free events across Gloucester Cathedral, the Eastgate Shopping Centre, and throughout historic venues in the city centre.

Find out more here.