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.
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The port of Gloucester
was of great historical importance. The Romans built a fort which
was used for the transport of men and supplies between the Midlands
and Wales. In 1580 Gloucester was granted the status of port by
Queen Elizabeth 1. In 1794 a canal was constructed to Berkeley
which opened up a link with the Stroud water and Thames canals
so providing a direct route to the Midlands and London.
In its heyday the port of Gloucester was a major center for the
shipment of timber, corn, metals, wines and spirits and the elegant
tall ships pictured in our photographs were a familiar sight. Today
many of the historic warehouses have been converted and the docks
with their museums, pubs and café's provide a major attraction
for tourists.
Shopping
A healthy mixture of major stores and hundreds of independent and regional retailers, many of which are unique to Gloucester make the city an ideal place to shop.
Historic Docks
Fifteen Victorian warehouses at Britain's most
inland port.
Attractions
Gloucester Cathedral - The former abbey church founded 1300 years ago is now the cathedral church of the Gloucester Diocese. The architecture of the cathedral varies from the Norman nave with its massive columns to examples of Romanesque and early Perpendicular.
Historic Gloucester Docks - Fifteen Victorian warehouses have been renovated and now house various museums, exhibitions and antiques centre.
