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Things to see in Gloucester (United Kingdom): 51 places and when to go
Gloucester is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 51 places in and around it, mainly Nature (16), Wildlife (10), History (8). The best known are Gloucester Cathedral, May Hill, Gloucestershire and St Oswald's Priory, Gloucester. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.8588, -2.2598
- Places
- 51 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (16) · Wildlife (10) · History (8) · Temples (8) · Hiking (8) · Museums and art (6)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 62 km as the crow flies
What to see in Gloucester
The places in and around Gloucester, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gloucester CathedralCathedral in England1.3 km
- May Hill, GloucestershireHill in Gloucestershire, England, UK13 km
- St Oswald's Priory, GloucesterGrade I listed priory in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, UK1.4 km
- WWT SlimbridgeWetland nature reserve in Gloucestershire17 km
- Brimpsfield CastleCastle in Brimpsfield, Gloucestershire, England, UK13 km
- Chosen Hill, GloucestershireHill in Gloucestershire, England5.9 km
- Coombe Hill CanalCanal in the United Kingdom10 km
- Gadfield Elm ChapelChurch in Worcestershire, United Kingdom14 km
- St Nicholas Church, GloucesterGrade I listed church in Gloucester, England, UK1.2 km
- Great Witcombe Roman VillaRoman estate at Witcombe, United Kingdom8.5 km
- Over BridgeBridge in Over, near Gloucester, United Kingdom1.8 km
- Robinswood HillHill in Gloucestershire, England, UK3.3 km
- St Peter's Church, GloucesterChurch in Gloucester, United Kingdom1.6 km
- Gloucester Waterways MuseumMuseum charting the 200-year history of the Gloucester docks and the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, United Kingdom599 m
- Museum of GloucesterMuseum in Gloucester, England, United Kingdom1.2 km
- Nature in ArtArt gallery in Gloucester, England, United Kingdom5.5 km
- Church of St Mary & Corpus ChristiChurch in Down Hatherley, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, UK6.5 km
- St Mary de Crypt Church, GloucesterGrade I listed church in Gloucester, United Kingdom1.1 km
- St Mary de Lode Church, GloucesterGrade I listed church in Gloucester, England, UK1.3 km
- St Swithun's Church, BrookthorpeChurch in Stroud, UK5.7 km
- Cooper's HillHill in Gloucestershire, England, UK7.7 km
- Swift's Hill SSSIGeological site in England12 km
- Haresfield BeaconGeological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, England9.0 km
- HM Prison GloucesterPrison in Gloucester, UK917 m
And the other 27, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Jet Age Museum, Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, The Folk of Gloucester
- Nature: Ashleworth Ham, Snows Farm Nature Reserve, Wainlode Cliff, Westbury Court Garden, Alney Island Local Nature Reserve, Badgeworth Nature Reserve, Coopers Hill Local Nature Reserve, Cranham Common, Tinkley Gate
- Hiking: Glevum Way, Gloucestershire Way, Gustav Holst Way (Cranham Church to Crickley Hill), Severn Way, Three Choirs Way (Gloucester to Kilcot), Three Choirs Way (Hollybush to Gloucester), Wheelchair Accessible (Thames & Severn Way), Wysis Way
- Food and drink: Gloucester Brewery and Taproom, The Boutique Distillery, Vinotopia, Woodchester Valley Vineyard Cellar Door
- Snow: Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre
- History: Lodge To The Greenway Hotel, SULA Lightship
When to go to Gloucester
The best time to visit Gloucester is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:02
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:26
- JulBest time16:01
- AugBest time14:26
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:21
- NovBetter not8:30
- DecPossible7:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34. In April, 50 of the 51 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Gloucester
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 62 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Eastnor38 places21 km
- Cheltenham53 places21 km
- Berkeley21 places22 km
- Monmouth60 places32 km
- Worcester42 places36 km
- Hereford32 places38 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gloucester?
The best known: Gloucester Cathedral, May Hill, Gloucestershire, St Oswald's Priory, Gloucester, WWT Slimbridge, Brimpsfield Castle. In all, 51 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gloucester?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 34.
How do you get to Gloucester?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 62 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gloucester as the destination and these 51 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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