There aren’t many places in England where you may stumble upon Roman Foundations, Victorian Docklands and a magnificent Norman Cathedral set against the bustling backdrop of a modern city centre full of shops and restaurants – apart from coach tours to Gloucester that is! Where else can you witness the ancient sport of Cheese Rolling that takes place on Coopers Hill on the late May Bank Holiday every year?
This historic city is no stranger to film or TV crews as it has the best preserved Victorian Docklands left in Britain. It was used as a film location for ‘The Onedin Line’ and ‘Buffalo Girls’. The magnificent Cathedral has featured in the BBC programme ‘The Choir’ as well as the first two ‘Harry Potter’ films.
Whilst in Gloucester, you should take the family on escorted tours for a quick history lesson by visiting Berkeley Castle where King Edward II was murdered and St Peters Abbey where his body was received. If your family are more literary–minded then they will appreciate coach trips to discover the tale behind one of Beatrix Potter’s famous children’s books - ‘The Tailor Of Gloucester’. You should also take time out to visit: The City Museum & Art Gallery, The National Waterways Museum, The Folk Museum and the beautiful Norman Cathedral.