Gloucester Quays, Gloucester city centre and docks

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Gloucester city centre and docks: tips and FAQs

Consigli locali e domande frequenti

Consigli locali

Consigli per la visita

Start at The Cross

The four Gate streets meet here at the city's highest point; the cathedral, Greyfriars and the docks are all a short walk away.

Allow time for the docks

The National Waterways Museum and the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum are both at the docks, next to Gloucester Quays.

Check museum days

The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum lists opening from Wednesday to Sunday; check before you go.

FAQ

Domande frequenti

Where is Gloucester city centre and docks?

Gloucester city centre and docks is in Gloucester, England. The cathedral, the four Gate streets, Greyfriars and the Victorian docks. Nearby stops and stations include Gloucester station, M5 junctions 11 and 12.

How long do I need in Gloucester city centre and docks?

A day for the cathedral, the Gate streets and the docks. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.

Quali sono le attrazioni principali?

Highlights include Gloucester Cathedral, National Waterways Museum Gloucester, Museum of Gloucester. See the Things to do page for more.

Come arrivare?

Nearby: Gloucester station (Great Western Railway and other operators); M5 junctions 11 and 12 (By road). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.

Dove mangiare e bere?

We list 14 places to eat and drink in and around Gloucester city centre and docks, with filters to help you choose.

Dove dormire?

Segnaliamo 6 hotel e altre strutture nelle vicinanze. Disponibilità e prezzi vanno verificati direttamente con ciascuna struttura.

Is Gloucester city centre and docks accessible?

L'accessibilità varia a seconda della via, dell'edificio e della struttura. Consultare le informazioni sull'accessibilità di ciascuna attrazione o del gestore prima di partire.

While you are here

Things to see in Gloucester city centre and docks

A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.

Cosa fare

St Mary de Crypt Church

Grade I listed church first recorded in 1140, next to the Greyfriars ruins.

Cosa fare

St Nicholas' Church

Grade I listed church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust; its truncated spire is a city-centre landmark.

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St Mary de Lode Church

Grade I listed church just outside the cathedral grounds, thought by some to stand on the site of a very early Christian church.

Crediti fotografici

Gloucester Quays: Jongleur100, Public domain, source
St Mary de Crypt Church: Dave Kelly, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
St Nicholas' Church: Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
St Mary de Lode Church: Philafrenzy, CC0, source

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits

Fonti

Official pages we opened while writing and checking this page. Details change, so check with the venue or operator before you travel.

Gloucester Cathedral: official site (gloucestercathedral.org.uk)
National Waterways Museum Gloucester: official site (canalrivertrust.org.uk)
Museum of Gloucester: official site (museumofgloucester.co.uk)
Greyfriars: official site (english-heritage.org.uk)
St Nicholas' Church: official site (visitchurches.org.uk)
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum: official site (soldiersofglos.com)
Gloucester Quays: official site (gloucesterquays.co.uk)
Coffee#1: own website (coffee1.co.uk)
Coro Lounge: own website (thelounges.co.uk)
The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe: own website (linktr.ee)
Wok On Flame: own website (wokonflame.co.uk)
Café René: own website (caferene.co.uk)

Place names and map positions: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Wikidata (CC0). See credits.

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