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Visitor Guide 2013
to the city of
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WELCOME
Welcome to
Gloucester
: the Cathedral City of
The Cotswolds and a unique ‘must see’ destination.
CONTENTS
History & Heritage
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Museums &
Attractions
THERE’S SO MUCH TO
Rich in history and heritage, the city boasts a wealth of
architectural gems, numerous visitor attractions, a Premiership
Rugby team and can truly be regarded as a
great English city
.
Besides the awe-inspiring
Cathedral
, Gloucester’s waterside
location and stunning
Victorian Docks
add an extra special
dimension to your visit. So whether you fancy taking a boat trip,
exploring one of the many museums or indulging in some
retail therapy at the
Gloucester Quays outlet
, the city has
something to appeal to visitors of all ages.
To help you make the most of your visit, the friendly team at the
award-winning
Tourist Information Centre
on Southgate
Street will be happy to help. Simply call in or phone them on
01452 396572
for help with accommodation bookings or
for ideas on what to do when you’re here.
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Festivals & Events
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SEE AND DO
Shopping
14-15
Where to Stay
17-20
Sports & Recreation
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Eating Out
22-23
Things to do
around Gloucester
WITH FANTASTIC EVENTS ALL YEAR ROUND
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Information &
City Map 29-31
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HISTORY
&
Gloucester Cathedral
Dominating the skyline is the spiritual and
physical focus of the city: the great tower of
Gloucester Cathedral. Ancient, spectacular and
a beautifully serene place to visit, the Cathedral
is one of the most magnificent Gothic buildings
in the world.
The Cathedral is where William the Conqueror
ordered the writing of the Domesday Book,
where Henry III was crowned, where Edward II
was buried and where pilgrims have flocked
for centuries. It’s also where Harry Potter fans
visit to see the stunning cloisters that double
up as Hogwar ts in the film series.
church is
Bishop Hooper’s Monument
on
the site where Bishop John Hooper was burnt
at the stake in 1555 for refusing to accept
Catholicism under the rule of Mary I.
The remains of
St Oswald’s Priory
, which
date back to the 9th Century, can be seen in
Priory Street. The Priory was reduced to a parish
church after the dissolution of the monasteries
and was largely destroyed by Royalist cannon
fire during the 1643 Siege of Gloucester in
the English Civil War.
The leaning spire of
St Nicholas Church
dominates the view down Westgate Street.
St Nicholas is patron saint of sailors, and back
in the 12th Century the church was attached
to a bridge that crossed the River Severn.
The 13th Century
Blackfriars Priory
, located
off Ladybellegate Street, is one of the finest
examples of medieval Dominican buildings in
England. The Priory boasts an array of monastic
buildings built around a beautiful Cloister
cour tyard. The Scriptorium at the Priory was
a setting for medieval monastic learning and
features an original scissor brace timber roof
and study booths.
Greyfriars Friary
, off Southgate Street, dates
back to the 13th Century and was built with
timber given by Henry III. Like a number of other
historic Gloucester sites, the Franciscan friary was
largely destroyed during the English Civil War
and yet tall arched sections still remain today.
St Mary de Crypt Church
in Southgate
Street is the location where George Whitefield,
the most famous religious figure of the 18th
Century, preached his first sermon before going
on to spread the Gospel to more than ten
million people worldwide. Robert Raikes, pioneer
of the Sunday School movement, was baptised
at St Mary de Crypt and his family home (now
a splendidly restored pub) stands opposite the
church. Jemmy Wood, a notoriously tight-fisted
banker who was the inspiration for Dickens’s
Scrooge character, is also buried at the church.
Near the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal,
close to the Docks stands
Llanthony
Secunda Priory
. Henry III held cour t here,
HERITAGE
Few places in England
display the range of historic
buildings and sites that
Gloucester
has to offer.
It will come as little surprise
then, that the city is
considered to be one of
England’s top ten historic
destinations with more
than 500 listed buildings.
Gloucester Quays
& Historic Docks
The historic Victorian Docks are a unique
destination, described by Charles Dickens
as ‘extraordinary’, and granted por t status
by Queen Elizabeth I in 1580. Gloucester is
the most inland por t in Britain, dominated
by towering warehouses which line the
water’s edge as a testament to the area’s
maritime heritage.
The Gloucester Quays area is a popular
destination for visitors and residents alike, with
an attractive mix of waterside museums, cafés,
bars, restaurants, outlet shopping plus beautiful
communal areas, pedestrian walkways and
inspiring public ar t. Just across the canal on
West Quay floats the unique
SULALightship
.
Described simply as a ‘lighthouse on board
a ship’, SULA is more than 50 years old and
is now home to SULA Lightship Therapies:
a centre for complementary therapies.
Priories, Friaries & Churches
There’s an old saying, ‘as sure as God’s in
Gloucester’, which must be because of the
wealth of religious history and buildings in
the city.
Christianity was adopted in Britain in 170 AD
under King Lucius, who according to local legend
built
St Mary de Lode
, Gloucester’s oldest
church, in St Mary’s Square. To the rear of the
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Edward II is thought to have been imprisoned
here before being taken away and murdered
at nearby Berkeley Castle and Royalist forces
occupied the Priory while besieging Gloucester
during the English Civil War.
Roman Remains
Gloucester owes its name, location and much of
its layout to many centuries of Roman occupation.
The first settlement was a military for tress at
Kingsholm on the site where Gloucester Rugby
now play. Little visible evidence of the Roman
city of ‘Glevum’ remains above ground today,
but stretches of wall and numerous finds are
displayed at the
City Museum and Art
Gallery
in Brunswick Road, while the
Eastgate Viewing Chamber
in Eastgate
Street offers a tantalising glimpse of the old
for tified wall and East Gate defensive tower.
The New Inn
The New Inn
in Nor thgate Street is one of
the finest medieval galleried coaching inns
in Britain. Venture into its timber-framed
cour tyard and be instantly transpor ted back
to the 15th Century, where pilgrims stayed
while visiting the tomb of Edward II and
where Shakespearean plays were performed.
Gloucester Folk Museum
The magnificent 16th Century timber-framed
building which today houses the
Folk Museum
was reputed to be the last lodging of the
mar tyred Bishop Hooper. The charred remains
of the stake he was strapped to and burned
stands in the museum still, a grisly reminder
of his terrible end.
Tours of Gloucester
With so much history to take in, visitors
and locals alike should make a beeline for
St Michael’s Tower
at the Cross, the very
centre of the city. An impressive building in
its own right, the Tower is also home to
Gloucester Civic Trust, a team of passionate
and tireless volunteers who act as proud
guardians of the city’s heritage. The Trust offer
information, advice, maps and leaflets, audio
visual displays and plan special events all year
round to keep history alive in Gloucester.
Historic city walks take place every day except
Sundays star ting at 11.30am from St Michael’s
Tower, from April to September. Self-guided
tours (using headphones and interactive audio
technology) and even static tours for those
with limited mobility are also available.
Brave souls can also discover more about
ghosts, ghouls and grisly Gloucester tales
by taking par t in
Ghost
Walks
, independently
organised evening tours
of the city that will
send shivers
up your spine!
Historic City Walks
From St. Michael’s Tower, The Cross
1st April to 30th September, at 11.30am
Monday to Saturday (including Bank Holidays)
Tickets available from St Michael’s Tower
Adults - £3.00 Children - Free
A wide selection of specialist tours available throughout the year,
go to
www.gloucestercivictrust.org/discover-gloucester
and follow the links for more information.
www.gloucestercivictrust.org
Tel: 01452 526955
FIND OUT MORE
GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL
www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk
HISTORY OF GLOUCESTER
www.livinggloucester.co.uk
HISTORIC DOCKS
www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk
GLOUCESTER MUSEUMS
www.gloucestermuseums.co.uk
GLOUCESTER CIVIC TRUST AND GUIDED TOURS
www.gloucestercivictrust.org
GLOUCESTER GHOST WALKS
www.gloucesterghostwalks.co.uk
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MUSEUMS
&
AT TRACTIONS
Gloucester
has numerous
museums and attractions to
delight visitors of all ages.
Gloucester Folk Museum
The Folk Museum in Westgate Street tells the
story of Gloucester’s social history and boasts
an amazing collection of displays set over
several floors in a delightfully crooked, old
timber-framed building. Be sure to visit the
vintage style tea room and
Folk Boutique
gift and curiosity shop. Please note the
Museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
www.gloucestermuseums.co.uk
The Tailor of Gloucester
Beatrix Potter Museum and Shop
Located in College Cour t, the Tailor of
Gloucester Museum and Shop is housed in
the building which provided the inspiration for
Beatrix Potter to write and illustrate her book,
The Tailor of Gloucester, published in 1903.
With FREE ENTRY the museum brings Potter’s
magical words to life with displays, illustrations,
unique gifts and lots more.
www.tailor-of-gloucester.org.uk
Gloucester Waterways Museum
Gloucester Waterways Museum is located in
The Docks and tells the story of the country’s
canals and waterways. Visitors can climb aboard
historic boats, enjoy hands-on fun and browse
galleries rich in canal heritage. The museum also
offers seasonal boat trips along the Gloucester
and Sharpness Canal and River Severn.
www.gloucesterwaterwaysmuseum.org.uk
Nature in Art
Nature in Ar t is the world’s first museum and
ar t gallery dedicated to ar t inspired by nature.
Housed in a magnificent Georgian mansion,
Wallswor th Hall, Nature in Ar t is located in
idyllic grounds just two miles nor th of the
city centre.
www.nature-in-art.org.uk
Gloucester City Museum
and Art Gallery
The recently-refurbished City Museum and
Ar t Gallery features an impressive collection
of displays and interactive elements including
a Roman kitchen and medieval street scene,
plus a new café. Please note the Museum is
closed on Sundays and Mondays.
www.gloucestermuseums.co.uk
The Barn Owl Centre
of Gloucestershire
Just a shor t swoop from the city centre in
Hempsted, The Barn Owl Centre offers visitors
the chance to see beautiful owls, hawks,
buzzards, falcons and golden eagles close up
and to discover more about the conservation
and welfare of these incredible birds.
www.barnowl.co.uk
The Soldiers of Gloucestershire
Museum
Situated in The Docks, the Soldiers of
Gloucestershire Museum tells the story of
the lives of Gloucestershire soldiers and
their families over the past 300 years,
with interactive displays, medals, decorative
uniforms, weapons and much more.
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