Activities and Family Activities in Gloucester

The City of Gloucester has a unique history from its Roman foundations to its Victorian docklands. Gloucester is a vibrant multicultural city that combines historic architecture with a unique blend of visitor attractions, festivals and entertainment, a collection of high street and specialist shops and a mouth watering array of tea shops, restaurants, wine bars and pubs offer food and drink for all tastes. The city is overlooked by the Cotswolds Hills in the lush Severn Valley and is easily accessible from all corners of the country. Thanks to its strategic position on the River Severn and close to the Welsh border, the city of Gloucester has a rich historic past stretching back to Roman times. You will find a wealth of things to do in Gloucester.

Kayak down the Maurice Rive, a federal designation of a "Wild & Scenic" location just outside Gloucester County. The river provides flat, naturally flowing clean cedar water, characterized by bends, turns, and occasional downed trees. Enjoy South Gloucester's natural environment and ecosystems with its beautiful variety of plant and animal life. You're likely to see bald eagles, osprey, turtles, and otters.

Step inside this transformed Victorian warehouse and you’ll discover an impressive indoor climbing venue with something for everyone – young and old, climbing novice and veteran.

Bowling in Gloucester is a great way to socialise and entertain yourself for any reason. Whether you're celebrating or just in need of some fun, Tenpin is here to cater for your every need.

Elegant spa and market towns and stately homes presiding over rolling, green landscapes. Welcome to Gloucestershire. Trek between the honey-hued clusters that make up the picture-perfect Cotswold villages or cycle off the beaten track through oaks and beeches in the huge Forest of Dean – brake for wild boar and roe deer! Gloucestershire towns will give you glimpses of regency high life and medieval market squares. This west county's lively sporting calendar is packed with high-end horse races, county cricket and even annual Double Gloucester cheese rolling.

Gloucester is an exciting, bustling city with lots to see and do. Built near the River Severn it has a rich history and so many of its attraction, lots of parks and green spaces too and with their hilly positions they offer great views of the city. There are literally hundreds of things to do with family in this magnificent city.

Gloucester's diverse range of family activities ranges from the fabulous theme parks to beautiful animal parks & zoos, impressive theatres and lot more. Explore and enjoy!