Gloucester Attractions
Gloucester, on the east bank of the River Severn, is the county capital and important industrial center for the surrounding area. The main attractions are the Norman-Gothic cathedral, the burial place of King Edward II, and the historic 19th C port.
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Berkeley Castle
The imposing Berkeley Castle was built in the 12th C. Visitors can tour the rooms and the grounds, including a Butterfly Farm.
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Gloucester Cathedral
Built as an abbey in the 11th C, it became a cathedral in 1542, on the orders of King Henry VIII.
Beatrix Potter Museum
The Beatrix Potter Museum (Gloucester Court) contains memorabilia from the animal stories about Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddleduck shown in the house of the "Tailor of Gloucester", the setting of Beatrix Potter's famous story.
Beatrix Potter Museum
9 College Court
Gloucester GL1 2NJ
England
9 College Court
Gloucester GL1 2NJ
England
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Blackfriars Priory
Blackfriars is a 13th C Dominican priory church with original features including parts of the cloister and a rare scissor-braced roof.
Blackfriars Priory
Ladybellegate Street
Gloucester
England
Ladybellegate Street
Gloucester
England
Hours
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 15:00 |
| Close |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
City Museum and Art Gallery
The Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery has Roman exhibits and old furniture displays.
Gloucester's 2,000 year old history is captured in displays of dinosaur bones, unusual Roman remains as well as antique furniture and early decorative arts.
Gloucester's 2,000 year old history is captured in displays of dinosaur bones, unusual Roman remains as well as antique furniture and early decorative arts.
City Museum and Art Gallery
Brunswick Road
Gloucester GL1 1HP
England
Brunswick Road
Gloucester GL1 1HP
England
Hours
July 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
October 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Coleford - Clearwell Caves
The Clearwell Caves have been mined since the Iron Age, 2,500 years ago. Displays throughout the mine tell the story of iron and its formation millions of years ago, as well as Freemining (a practice that entitles men with the ancient birthright to dig for minerals here).
The caves cover 600 acres and have miles of passageways to explore.
All values are in local currency
The caves cover 600 acres and have miles of passageways to explore.
Clearwell Caves / Ancient Iron Mines
Royal Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire GL16 8JR
England
Royal Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire GL16 8JR
England
Hours
February 9 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 29 to December 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Family | 16.00 |
| Adult | 5.50 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 5.00 |
| Child | 3.50 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Phone for information on disabled access.
For the adventurous, deep level visits may be arranged for groups of 10 or more.
Sturdy footware is highly recommended.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Folk Museum
In the Folk Museum in Westgate Street old workshops (including those of coachmakers, blacksmiths and carpenters) can be seen.
Other exhibits include a restored dairy and wheelwright workshop, kitchen equipment, model steam engine, toys and games and Civil War armor.
Other exhibits include a restored dairy and wheelwright workshop, kitchen equipment, model steam engine, toys and games and Civil War armor.
Gloucester Folk Museum
99-103 Westgate Street
Gloucester GL1 2PG
England
99-103 Westgate Street
Gloucester GL1 2PG
England
Hours
July 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
October 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Moreton-in-Marsh - Batsford Arboretum
The Batsford Arboretum offers 50 acres of rare trees and plant species, plus superb views across the Vale of Evenlode. In Spring the property is carpeted with magnolias and cherries, while in Autumn sorbus and maples show spectacular colors.
All values are in local currency
Hours
February 2 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
December 1 to January 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | 6.00 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 5.00 |
| Child 16 & under | 2.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Moreton-in-Marsh - Sezincote
An Indian fantasy-house was built here as part of the oriental water gardens. There is a wide variety of trees and shrubs and numerous other additions have been made by the present owners.
Hours
May 1 to July 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 14:30 | 14:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Parking
Free
Nature in Art Museum
The Nature in Art Museum north of Gloucester is the world's first gallery dedicated exclusively to art inspired by nature. Housed in a Georgian mansion it offers an international collection of works. Artists work February to November.
Nature in Art Museum
Wallsworth Hall
Tewkesbury Road
Twigworth
Gloucester GL2 9PA
England
Wallsworth Hall
Tewkesbury Road
Twigworth
Gloucester GL2 9PA
England
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Newent, England
(Near Gloucester)
Newent is an interesting town with timbered houses, a Victorian museum and St Mary's Church from the 13th century.
Newent - National Birds of Prey Centre
The National Birds of Pery Centre in Newent has 110 aviaries with 81 species of birds. The birds all live and breed in Gloucester and range from huge eagles to tiny owls. The birds are housed in aviaries and kept comfortable in all weather.
All values are in local currency
Hours
February 1 to November 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
| Family | 23.00 |
| Adult | 8.50 |
| Senior | 7.00 |
| Child 15 & under | 5.50 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Newent - Shambles Museum of Victorian Life
The Shambles re-creates life in a Victorian town with a maze of cobbled streets, alleyways, cottages and houses. Visitors can get a glimpse of life in the 1890's.
All values are in local currency
The Shambles - Museum of Victorian Life
Church Street
Newent GL18 1PP
England
Church Street
Newent GL18 1PP
England
Hours
March 15 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
| Family | 12.50 |
| Adult | 4.35 |
| Senior | 3.75 |
| Child 17 & under | 2.75 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Over Bridge
Over Bridge is a single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built by Thomas Telford between 1825 and 1827.
Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Not far from Berkeley Castle, near Slimbridge Station, are the grounds of the "Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust" with a large collection of waterfowl, founded by Peter Scott.
All values are in local currency
Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Gloucester GL2 7BT
England
Gloucester GL2 7BT
England
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Family | 22.15 |
| Adult | 7.95 |
| Senior over 65 | 6.15 |
| Child 16 & under | 4.35 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Westbury-on-Severn, England
(Near Gloucester)
Westbury-on-Severn has a lovely water garden and a large church with a steeple that is not attached because the wooden church burned down soon after the new steeple was completed.
Westbury-on-Severn - Westbury Court Garden
Westbury Court Garden is a National Trust property located in Westbury-on-Severn.
The garden is a formal water garden designed originally by Maynard Colchester between 1698 and 1705 and was restored in 1971. A notable Dutch influence is seen in its canals and yew hedges.
The garden is a formal water garden designed originally by Maynard Colchester between 1698 and 1705 and was restored in 1971. A notable Dutch influence is seen in its canals and yew hedges.
Westbury Court Garden
Westbury-on-Severn GL14 1PD
England
Westbury-on-Severn GL14 1PD
England
Hours
March 12 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to October 26
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Wheelchair loan or rental
