Overlooked by the Cotswold Hills, in the lush Severn valley, the city of Gloucester is perfectly located and easily accessible, from all corners of the country. Whatever you're length of stay, you'll find there's so much to see and do. Join a guided walk or hop aboard a boat trip, discover our fascinating heritage, from our Roman foundations to our Victorian Docklands. Learn how to drive a tug, paint a barge or relax and soak up the atmosphere. Our park and ride service, pedestrian areas and waterside shopping, will make your trip a positive joy. When it's time to take a break, there are many restaurants, cafes and pubs, in the city and on the water's edge.

Gloucester the Cathedral City. The Cathedral is open daily, visitors can appreciate its 900 year witness to God and enjoy the glories of craftsmanship in wood, stone and glass, old and new. Follow the steps of the monks through the exquisite fan - vaulted cloisters. The Tomb of Edward II, the great east window, the Cathedral exhibition and the crypt are just a few of the delights awaiting you during a visit to Gloucester's pride and joy!Nestling in College Court, next to the cathedral, is the house Beatrix Potter used as a model for the Tailor's home, in her famous story 'The Tailor of Gloucester'. Within easy walking distance, are the Folk and City museums, these fascinating museums, show the extraordinary history of Gloucester and its people.

Gloucester is a port, linked via the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to the Severn estuary, allowing larger ships to reach the docks than would be possible on the tidal reaches of the river itself. The wharves, warehouses and the docks themselves fell into considerable disrepair until the 1980s, at which point they were renovated and form a public open space for the city's residents. Some warehouses now house the National Waterways Museum, others were converted into luxury residential apartments, shops and bars.