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GloucesterThe City of Gloucester, where centuries ago, the Romans marched over the Cotswold Hills...saw beneath them the lush Severn Valley and decided to build there a garrison. From that day onward visitors have made Gloucester the focal point of their travels. We have, over the years, played host to many different peoples, Celts, Romans, Saxons and Normans, each leaving their individual mark, which you will discover when you explore our beautiful City! A visit to the magnificent Norman Cathedral is a must, as is the House of the Tailor of Gloucester, the actual shop that Beatrix Potter used as a model for the Tailor's home in her famous story "The Tailor of Gloucester". The nearby Folk and City museums, both individual and fascinating, will lead you through the complete Gloucester story; its extraordinary history, its people, their lives and livelihoods. Just a short walk from the City Centre, you will discover the Historic Gloucester Docks, home to three fascinating museums - National Waterways Museum, Regiments of Gloucestershire Museum, and the Robert Opie Collection. The Docks also boast a specialist shopping centre, waterfront cafes, bars and restaurants and boat trips on the Queen Boadicea II, a Dunkirk little ship offering river cruises. There are also guided tours, a family picnic area, the amazing Antiques Centre, with four floors packed full of treasures, and ample car parking. The City is also famous for its love of rugby union. A visit to Kingsholm, the home of Gloucester Rugby Football Club, will guarantee premier league and European rugby and a unique atmosphere legendary even amongst rugby fans. To make the most of your visit to Historic Gloucester and see all the main sights and experience its fascinating heritage you could joining a Historic City Tour. These are held Monday to Saturday at 11am from June to September, starting at the Tourist Information Centre, 28 Southgate Street. For more information or to book tickets contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01452 396572. In Gloucester, we harbour a long and proud tradition of welcoming visitors as strangers and bidding them "bon voyage" as friends. Little wonder then, that people return time after time to experience the warmth of our City's unique hospitality. For further information please visit the 'Order a brochure' section, or contact: Gloucester Tourist Information Centre, 28 Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2DP. For more Gloucester images click here. |
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