Local Area

Gloucester and its surroundings

Gloucester, the ancient capital of the beautiful county of Gloucestershire, is a popular cathedral city that also boasts England’s most inland harbour. Visitors to the city are astounded by the splendour of its magnificent Cathedral and the huge Victorian Harbour and waterfront that connects with an interesting range of historic buildings, shops, bars and restaurants.

Mulberry House is within walking distance of the Cathedral, the Docks and the city centre which also contains a number of real gems. For instance, the House of the Tailor of Gloucester, is the actual shop that Beatrix Potter drew when illustrating her famous story “The Tailor of Gloucester” and there are two fine museums which tell the story of this extraordinary city which was founded nearly 2000 years ago by the Romans.

F15 at Fairford Air Tattoo

• Visit Gloucester
• Gloucester Cathedral is a major attraction is the city. For events and tours (also see In Search of Harry Potter).
• Dock and canal information. Events and highlights, such as a tall ship festival.
• The National Waterways Museum in Gloucester.
• The Severn Bore is one of Britain’s few truly spectacular natural phenomena, it is one of 8 in the UK and is one of the biggest in the world. See for timetables of forecast bores.
• Gloucester Rugby – One of the countries top clubs, come and see gloucester play and sample the brilliant atmosphere at Kingsholm.
• The Three Choirs Festival is an international classical music festival held on August every year, this event is rotated around the three cathedral cities of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester – a must see event.
• Stroud – A lovely day out just ten minutes by train or 15 minutes by car. Stroud is a brilliant place for a day out with great pubs, relaxing atmosphere, good shopping and strong associations with alternative living and organic produce.
• Gloucester Antiques Centre is one of the longest established antiques centres in the UK, it is a great place to wander, window shop or find a one-off article.
• Gloucester Farmers’ Market – “Most Marvellous” in South West!
• The Cotswolds -An introduction to the cotswolds with information on where to go and what to see.
• Cheltenham Races.
• Cheltenham Festivals – Internationally renowned jazz, science, literature, folk and music festivals