Gloucester Tourist Information

Overlooked by the Cotswold Hills, in the lush Severn valley, the city of Gloucester is perfectly located and easily accessible, from all corners of the country. Whatever your length of stay, you'll find there's so much to see and do.

Join a guided walk or hop aboard a boat trip, discover our fascinating heritage, from our Roman foundations to our Victorian Docklands. Learn how to drive a tug, paint a barge or relax and soak up the atmosphere. Our park and ride service, pedestrian areas and waterside shopping, will make your trip a positive joy. When it's time to take a break, there are many restaurants, cafes and pubs, in the city and on the water's edge.

Gloucester the Cathedral City. The Cathedral is open daily, visitors can appreciate its 900 year witness to God and enjoy the glories of craftsmanship in wood, stone and glass, old and new. Follow the steps of the monks through the exquisite fan - vaulted cloisters. The Tomb of Edward II, the great east window, the Cathedral exhibition and the crypt are just a few of the delights awaiting you during a visit to Gloucester's pride and joy! Within easy walking distance are the Folk and City museums, these fascinating museums show the extraordinary history of Gloucester and its people.

Gloucester Docks.

Today Gloucester Docks is known for its award-winning museums, attractions, shops and restaurants. The National waterways Museum follows 200 years of life and development of Britain's inland waterways. At Llanthony Warehouse visitors can drive a barge through a lock and see first hand how canal families lived and worked on the barges.

The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is a must for visitors. Follow the lives of two of Britain's finest regiments, during war and peace. The Gloucester Antique centre has five floors packed with Antiques and Collectables. Merchants Quay Shopping centre, is where high quality shops sell the unique and unusual at affordable prices. Boat trips along the canal run from Easter to October.

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