The 21 best things to do with kids in Gloucester

This must be one of the most beautiful Cathedrals that I have visited. You can feel the history as you walk round. There are a number of wonderful chapels throughout. The vaulted ceiling is stunning as well as the stained glass windows. I would recommend going up to the whispering gallery. The views down into the Cathedral really worth it and tovaee the magnificent organ up close.

We really enjoyed visiting Gloucester Cathedral.The construction began in 1089 the Nave was completed in 1130.Over the centuries mor parts were added with different architectures styles. A magnificent building and it's said to be one of the finest ecclesiastical building in the UK.We really enjoyed ambling around the ethereal cloisters(a special treat for Harry Potter fans) and the beautiful stained glass windows

Visiting Gloucester Cathedral was a truly wonderful experience. The architecture is absolutely mind-blowing — it’s incredible to imagine how such a magnificent structure was built during that time period. The cathedral is vast, with many areas to explore, each more impressive than the last. One of the highlights was seeing the filming locations for the Harry Potter movies, which added a special touch to the visit. Overall, it’s a beautiful and historic place that’s definitely worth seeing.

What a magnificent building! I can't emphasis how must have this cathedral is. Search for top 10 facts about it, learn about its history and enjoy visiting. If you are a history lover, you need at least three hours (maybe five for a best visit) to completely appreciate the whole visiting experience. Would highly recommend donating as it costs a lot to maintain this fascinating building.

Poppy Fields by Luxmuralis - Premium Experience Great experience. A premium ticket allowed us fast track entry (it was raining, so this was much appreciated) & a faster entry to the 1st experience. It also allowed access to an upstairs section which had good views, plus a cheeky glass of sparkling wine. The cathedral looked lovely lite up. Great experience overall & a good reminder of the sacrifices made during war & that peace is better than war.

Gloucester Cathedral is breathtaking from the moment you step inside. The soaring ceilings, fan-vaulted cloisters, and magnificent stained glass fill the space with light and history. A perfect mix of art, faith, and architecture.Highly recommended for anyone visiting Gloucester.

This is a lovely cathedral that combines solid Norman design with some of the earliest examples of graceful Gothic perpendicular architecture, and demonstrates how cathedral design evolved over the centuries. One will be impressed by how the huge, solid pillars in the nave - still tinged red by fires in the 12th Century - contrast with the delicate, magnificent fan vaulting of the cloisters. The cathedral is the burial place of a king, and the intricately carved tomb of Edward II is splendid. Similarly, the Great East Window, which was the largest of its time when installed, glows with medieval glass. Carved stone ball flowers, a 14th Century decoration feature, abound inside and out. Amazing gargoyles, some of them new replacements for older carvings, decorate exterior eaves. Entry to the cathedral is by donation (£5 suggested) and taking a £8 volunteer-led Highlights Tour is recommended (our guide Mags was excellent). Since Gloucester Cathedral was used as a film location in three Harry Potter movies, it was fun to learn where scenes had been filmed, see the temporary fixes that had to be done to camouflage such things as light switches, and to hear how those familiar with the cathedral were amused with film studio continuity having actors enter one door and then appear on the other side in some completely different location. If driving to Gloucester Cathedral, one will find many pay by phone parking spots on nearby streets. Allow 2 to 2.5 hours for your visit.

Excellent value but only for repeat visits. Great Café. Everything is well preserved and presented though there’s no sense of continuity or narrative to everything as a whole. I also found the layout sightly confusing and, on my first visit, didn’t realise there was an upstairs. The many exhibits keep the attention of adults whereas the hands on stuff is very much for kids. The museum is fairly small so try and visit in half term to avoid school groups. The entrance fee is expensive for a single visit but includes repeat visits for a year. If the visit is a 'one off’ then get your money’s worth by buttonholing a volunteer to explain things. They know a lot that more than is on the display cards. All the staff are a great bunch and willing to help and offer information. The café serves reasonably priced food and drinks. The tea is good and cakes taste homemade (in a good way). If it’s not too sunny or crowded, sit in the area by the big window. There’s a small car park nearby (Southgate Moorings - Gloucester Docks), just off the main road, which fills quickly every day. The Quays shopping centre (5 minutes walk away) has a large multi storey attached to it.

Fascinating, perfect for an hour or so. Some of the exhibits look a bit tired, but would be great for children. Lovely shop and café. I especially enjoyed the video stories of the men who had worked on the canals. A bit expensive for what it was.

This was first on my list when visiting Gloucester. Tickets cost £10 and you can spend about an hour here (maybe less) if you'd like to see everything. It's on 2 floors, and details the waterways if Gloucester and the history of it all. Its quite educational if you'd like to learn about ships and the river Severn. But the museum isn't that big so there isn't really a lot to see and look around. There is a café and gift shop on the ground floor. I think £5 would be a fairer price to visit, considering how short I stayed, and I usually immerse myself with all the exhibits, photos and information. I enjoyed the Gloucester museum much more, which is a free museum and has a bit more interesting artefacts and information (though you can probably see all of that in about an hour or so). I did like the outside area where you can turn a device that plays animal sounds, asking you to guess which call it is.

Great day out and good value even in this time of watching every penny. The Boat trip was wonderful and well informed regarding its history as a Little Ship at Dunkirk. Good place for children and pets. Although anyone with a wheelchair might be an issue getting on board the boat. A new exhibition of the civilian Captain of the boat has just been put on display and the family was visiting the day we attended.

I first visited soon after it first opened in 1988. I returned today. What a disappointment. Only two floors are now open to the exhibition space. Clearly the place is short of funds. I remembered the barge driving simulator and other tasty treats…. all gone. No worth the adult entrance fee of £10 when there is least one other free museum with better exhibits nearby.

Really nice area. Interesting history in the museum and the docks.

Our favorite in Gloucester! We love the presentation and knitwear everywhere! Very interesting. Great play area for the kiddos. We subcribe to the membership so we can play with the kids regularly. Lovely staff too. Oh and the shop is very cute

Edward was invited for his 10 year old friends birthday party. They had 2 x 15 sessions of driving and he loved it. They had food afterwards. He didn't like his chicken nuggets. Coffee was quite cheap. Doesn't have disabled access.

I was lucky enough to go to the preview of the mini golf that’s opening next week at JDR. It’s absolutely amazing 9 holes quite tricky courses was really nice to have a challenge but also great for families at the same time, curling, shuffleboard and even a bar!!! Completely lost track of time in there with the atmosphere and the lights can’t wait to go back with A huge group of people the proper launch is Saturday can’t wait !!!!

A hidden gem in the centre of Gloucester. People drive past everyday coming into Gloucester but not many talk about it. It’s an absolutely massive area with karting, laser tag, golf and more. There’s a little cafe serving cheap food and drink. The atmosphere and aesthetic is really cool and gets you in the mood for a race. There’s safety gear and a briefing so you know how to safely race and the track is big enough that you don’t get bored after a few laps. It can be very noisy, so if you’re someone sensitive to noise, definitely grab some earplugs. Really fun experience and will definitely come for a race again!

JDR Karting offers an exhilarating indoor go-karting experience in Gloucester. The well-designed track challenges drivers with tight corners and fast straights. Friendly staff prioritize safety without dampening the fun. While the facility boasts additional activities like axe throwing, some find the pricing steep. Despite occasional complaints about staff attitude, JDR Karting remains a popular choice for thrilling races and group events.

Went for my sons 9th birthday party, overall everyone enjoyed it, a couple got nervous but the staff were kind and understanding. The marshals on track were assertive but approachable, which is needed in this environment. Laser tag after was fun. Would highly recommend.

We visited Ocean Adventure Golf as a family and had such a great time! The indoor mini golf course was really well designed and fun for all ages and had a really fun atmosphere. Before playing, we grabbed a few drinks and snacks at the Tiki bar, which was a nice bonus – great service and a good selection. After that, we headed onto the course and had an absolute blast. It was a fantastic way to spend time together as a family. Highly recommend for families, groups of friends, or even a fun date idea. We’ll definitely be back!

What fun we had! And thank you to the staff who managed to accommodate our group though we arrived a little later than booked. You turned the Birthday Boy's tears into smiles. We will surely be back.

A great place to visit as an introduction to Gloucester's long and rich history. Staff are helpful and informative. Exhibitions really well thought out. Appeal to children and adults. Maybe a few new exhibitions wouldn't go amiss, but otherwise lovely museum to visit. Shame there is not more space for extra history, but the space you have got is well filled.

It's a quaint local museum which is well-maintained and contains quite an interesting array of artifacts. There are exhibitions ranging from natural history items (such as dinosaur teeth and claws) found on the landmass of present-day Gloucester, as well as man-made items from various historical periods. Staff were polite here, and the location of the museum is ideal. I saw people of all ages having fun, and the entire environment is very family-friendly.

We love going there. It is small but very well presented and plenty to learn. Wr love the regular events. Perfect activity for a rainy day

Great trip to the museum on Monday. Lots to see on 2 floors, particularly liked the facinating Roman section with reconstructed areas and part of Roman wall. Also interesting were wall pictures of old streets of Gloucester. Has a cafe and toilets. Free admission

We went to the Museum of Gloucester today to see what it was all about. Fantastic experience the lady on the front counter was really nice and told Us where to go. We also noticed they had the Star Wars exhibition on as well. So that was fun. If you a fan of star-wars and history then this museum is great fun.

A lovely local museum. It is free to enter and view all the local history. It is very well curated, taking you from the Jurassic period, when Gloucester was under water, through the Roman and medieval periods up to the modern day city. They also have exhibitions for which there is a £4.95 charge. There was plenty to see for free - though it would be worth paying if you didn't remember life in the 80s too well. There is a self service cafe and a small museum shop.

Fascinating museum full of the history of Gloucester and surrounding areas. From the time of prehistoric times up to modern. If you are able, take a tour or two, underneath the city to the time of the Romans and medieval times. It’s amazing what you walk over every day that predates our times, without even realising. The guide is fabulous, really knowledgeable and takes the time to explain the history and answer questions.

Such a lovely place to visit. A few different options for routes to follow, great picnic areas, amazing views. There is a café with Various options of drink and food. The car park is free and it is free to enter. There's is a children's play area but it is currently closed off due to needing a water pipe repair. Accessible toilets behind café after the café closes. Highly recommend.

This is a lovely park. There are so many different paths and trails. It’s huge. There are plenty of nice views of Gloucester too. There are plenty of picnic areas and a cafe too. It is quite hilly in some places. The parking is free and there are plenty of spaces. This is the perfect place for dog walkers.

There are various routes that you can take up Robinswood hill Free car park The scenery is stunning. On a sunny day you can see for miles in all directions. Picnic benches and also barbecue area Generally considered an easy route Toilets and café available Definitely worth a visit

Lovely place for a walk for a scenic walk and beautiful view from top of summit . It was a pleasure seeing Gloucester city from the top and what a lovely weather to enjoy . Kids really had a great time. No doubt reaching top is a little bit tiring but reaching at summit will make all your tiredness a blissful experience 🤗

Wow... The experience here is like no other. The walk around the hill to the summit which by the way is breathtaking is worth it. The view is best experienced in person. If you are not afraid of heights and you want to get to see the whole town then you should go to the summit. The park itself is well maintained with ample free parking spaces with beautiful spots for BBQS and family and friends hangouts. The kids are not left out with slides and swings. Well-done Gloucester county for this awesome experience PS... To access the car park and toilets ensure you come into the park from the Reservoir road

Great location by Gloucester Quays, nice coffee shop & perfect spot for a scenic walk!

Lovely walks. Always manage to find something we've not seen before even though we've been loads of times. Lovely cafe. Toilets. Not really buggy or wheelchair friendly if walking up the hill but some flatter walks round the bottom of the hill.

Great inner-city reserve. I have walked the trail (and it’s many variations) a few times now. My eldest (11) and I are intending to do a nice walk across Alney Island to Over, where we shall reward ourselves with a carvery! My youngest (3) and I regularly walk the shortest circular route (approx. 1 mile). It was a bit under-loved on our last visit, with graffiti on a couple of signs and litter on the last stretch of path. However, the beauty of Alney Island is that it is a nature reserve in the heart of a city. Sadly, whilst not right, these things tend to happen more regularly in cities than in rural areas. There were no cows on our recent travels (Much to my son’s disappointment. Although walkers should anticipate there being so) and we parked at Castle Meads Car Park (although the walk can be accessed from numerous points).

I disagree with most comments about this place. It absolutely is NOT a beautiful place. It's an okay walk, it could be beautiful with a little tlc. There are some lovely spots as you walk through this nature reserve but you can't see them because of the overgrowth. There must be thousands of people living in Gloucester who'd be more than happy to volunteer to help maintain this place. Such a waste of a space with great potential and benefit to the local community.

Nice bit of countryside in the city, but more interpretation boards would be good, and rubbish bins, unless i missed them. Some footpaths were overgrown. maily with the very invasive water balsam, which if not dealt with, will in no time at all completely take over the whole of the reserve.

Bit more rundown since my last visit. Loads of rubbish everywhere and not a pleasant walk to do on your own. Any place that has more activity at 3am than 12pm, well, it speaks for itself.

I’m sorry but is not a nice place to walk. It’s completely overgrown, homeless people camped up in tents all along the field, graffiti everywhere. It’s just not pleasant, don’t waste your time

Was hoping for some clear dark skies but unfortunately the rugby club and another buildings lights ruined my night of stargazing. Would be nice if there was a small space where there are no lights. Quite scary at 2am very dark very cold and lots of wildlife.

Good place for walking, biking and watching Severn Bore

Superb regimental museum covering the long history of the Gloucester Regiments from the 1700s to today's combined Rifles Regiment. So many historic battles and distinguished engagements. Truly inspiring. Good varied displays with information boards, artifacts, medals, pictures and staged scenes. Allow a couple of hours to do it justice. Well worth a visit. 😎👍👍👍👍

Spent a good 90 minutes there today and could have spent another 90 on top, so much fascinating information and displays about all the past wars. Thoroughly enjoyed the displays very informative, gutted I had to leave to be honest. The sacrifices all those men made and it was great to see all there uniforms and medals. Thanks for a pleasant visit. David Thomas

Lovely small museum. Great way to spend an hour or so and remember all the incredible sacrifices made so that we can enjoy the freedom we all take for granted today.

Very nice museum, I really enjoyed my visit there. It has a lot of information and it's very detailed about all the battles and events. You can try real military equipment on and some uniforms. They also have a lovely gift shop. Would definitely recommend it!

Old custom's house now housing the museum of soldiers of Gloucestershire. Great insight into the history of the Gloucester regiment. With plenty of information including the Napoleon wars and of course the world war 2 with a small exhibit on operation overlord the D day landings. There is a Gift shop and cafe on site.

Loved the museum and so did the kids. Wonderfully laid out and offers something for both the adults as well as the kids. Parking nearby is possible but it's a nightmare. Entry prices are great and really reasonable with £10 for a family with 2 adults and 3 children. Lots to see and there are interactive computer screens available for the kids and the adults. There is a dress up at the end and a gift shop as well so you will have a great time exploring the interesting history of the soldiers if Gloucestershire and their noble and varied history

It's worth a visit if you're interested in the history of the Gloucestershire Regiment. The story begins in 1694, travels through the Napoleonic Wars, the Age of Empire, Worlds Wars, Korea and right up to modern day conflicts.

Booked on to a learn to ski in a day course today. Incredibly impressed with the level of coaching from Ian and his team. They accommodated everyone brilliantly. At least 3 different instructors were on hand to support and the level of progression from everyone was amazing. Amazing value too with included lunch and both tea & coffee available throughout the day. Can't recommend enough and I never post Google reviews, felt like I needed to.

I'm absolutely in-love with this place! I've only recently discovered it, now I can't stop going! Compared to a lot of 'functional' dry ski slopes in the South, this has such a superb atmosphere! Always excellent staff, punters and the bar is always such a great facility for a post-ski beer and burger. It's not my local slope but it sure is my favourite! Skiing instructors are good AND fun which makes a fun activity even better. Highly recommend!

Great for pre season training! Lovely place with friendly staff. They have a small ski shop. Got some boots fitted there. The kids ski lessons usefully for getting the basics so you don't have to waste time on the slopes. The adult evening lessons are great value as you can ski prior to and after the lesson. It worked out to be less than £10 per hour! Would highly recommend.

Took a couple of little ones here for a tubing session. The ski slope has obviously seen better days (I remember when it was first constructed!) but is still perfectly serviceable. The tubes themselves look brand new. The instructor, Callum, was great: calm, helpful and good at managing young people including nervous first timers. The bar area was clean and tidy and not too expensive.

Recommend to join the class to learn how to ski. The instructors, Joe + Harry are extremely nice and patient to teach students how to ski. Very thoughtful and knowledgeable. Appreciate that.

Great place to bring kids or go with family/friends or groups. I went tubing and had great fun at a reasonable price. The half hr session was just £12 for an adult. I would recommend you bring gloves to save you extra money as they are required to do the activity, but I was told you could purchase them for £2 if you forget.

No thought about access for wheelchair users. My wife called and asked if they were wheelchair accessible and they said they were, but could not provide activities for wheelchair users. So not really accessible at all. We decided to meet with others to take the kids tubing. There was only one disabled parking space and no proper route to the centre from the car park. My wife went to the centre to ask about how I could get in. A young man opened a gate to a very steep and uneven slope that we only just managed because we're strong. We had to move the tubes off the path because it hadn't occurred to him to make room for my chair. The family thought the tubing was OK, but not very exciting. The matting is very aged and tired. I doubt we'll ever come back. I certainly won't. I'm going sit-skiing in Italy next month, pity I can't get any practice in here.

We moored in the area for a week or so, and used the water and elsan facilities a couple of times. Very pleasant surroundings, and lots of places to walk and things to see. Many different types of boats to see, both moored and moving. Convenient restaurants and shops, a grocery store, and a bus stop within a short walk from the free moorings. There are also cruises you can book and long-term moorings in the area. It was a nice place to spend some time.

Gloucester Docks, the most inland docks in England. The powers that be did a good 👍 job of renovating the area which now has an eclectic mixture of shops, activities, and eateries. From a branch of 'Spoons to fine dining (sorry, 'Spoons!), the area is capable of feeding the five thousand in a way that the bloke in the bible didn't. We have museums for those who feel the need to be educated. Shops are contained within covered centres thus avoiding the need for umbrellas 🌂 ☂️ when the weather can be described as inclement. There is also an occasional outdoor market which offers, amongst other things, a wide range of munchables from around the world. The old warehouses have been repurposed, one, for instance, houses a collection of purveyors of antiques. The area also is an ideal place to explore, walks along the canal banks to looking at all manner of water craft docked in the area. Well worth a visit for a grand day out.

Gloucester Docks and Quays is a lively, scenic, and family‑friendly destination for weekend shopping and strolling. With its monthly artisan market, seasonal festivals, high‑street bargains, riverside charm, eateries, and historic sites, it’s the kind of place where you can spend couple of hours happily browsing, tasting, and soaking in the atmosphere. Recommended for a fun city‑centre excursion!

I was pleasantly surprised by the rejuvenated Gloucester Docks. The whole area was clean, tidy and well maintained. There was a good selection of pubs. cafés, shops, restaurants, museums, artwork and interesting information panels providing interesting detail on the industrial legacy of the area. I visited midweek in September 2025 and the area had a positive feel to it.

Brilliant place for a visit. Something for everyone - history, eateries, plenty of shops, seating, space to relax

Nice place for a walk around. The people up top in the docks museum were very welcoming and informative.

Gloucester Docks is a vibrant and historically rich area located in the heart of Gloucester, England. Known as Britain’s most inland port, it offers a unique blend of maritime heritage, cultural attractions, shopping, and dining. 🏛️ Historical Significance The docks were formally opened in 1827 as the terminus of the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, allowing sea-going ships to reach far inland. Early trade included corn, timber, wines, and spirits, with exports like salt from Worcestershire. The area quickly became a hub for industrial trade, with Victorian warehouses, dry docks, and timber yards built to support growing traffic1. 🧭 Things to See and Do National Waterways Museum: Located in the Llanthony Warehouse, this museum explores 200 years of canal and dock history with interactive exhibits and a wildlife trail2. Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum: Housed in a former Customs House, it showcases the military history of local regiments with engaging displays for all ages3. Tall Ships Festival: Held every other year, this event brings historic ships and nautical festivities to the docks4. Film Locations: Parts of the docks have appeared in productions like Alice Through the Looking Glass and Doctor Who3. 🛍️ Shopping and Dining Gloucester Quays Outlet: Over 50 stores offering designer goods, homeware, and fashion. Gloucester Food Dock: A hub for independent food and drink businesses. Restaurants: Options range from Greek on the Docks to British classics at Bill’s, and international cuisine like Wagamama and Côte Brasserie.

Our original welcome was a little frosty and we were only allowed on the top floor boulder section - in their fairness, this was a spur of the moment booking. We had good fun for around an hour and then exhausted all that we were able to do. We would’ve loved to have stayed longer and tried some of the other climbs.

Awesome indoor climbing facility. Definitely fun for everyone. They offer lessons to new people that range in prices. They have walls for beginners and walls for the more advanced. The staff are friendly and helpful. I will definitely be going more often.

My first visit to the warehouse and I'm sure it wont be the last. Staff are friendly, welcoming and supportive. The sign up process isnt too lengthy and the actual climbing and bouldering activities are great fun. Would recommend it to anyone who wanted to give it a try!

We went here on a Saturday morning for bouldering and it was amazing! We spent two hours in the center trying a variety of challenges and routes along various walls. The center has a cafe, rock climbing, bouldering, changing rooms (with showers) and lockers to keep everything safe while you focus on having fun. We will 100% be back, we loved it

Brought the boys in for a RockRatz session over half term and they had a great time. The instructor (Martin) was excellent (give this guy a promotion and a pay rise). Highly recommended 👌

Stopped in as my 4yr old had been rock climbing a couple of weeks before. We were just around the corner so thought I would enquire as to how it all worked, I'm not into climbing myself and know NOTHING. The person that served me was so lovely and informative, they talked me through the process and asked if I wanted to book a session. The next session happened to be in an hour, we had lunch in the cafe and then my lad had his first rock mice session. The instructor on the session was lovely the 8 other young "mice" to deal with they did a great job at getting them engaged and listening. It was lovely to be in the room and watch as they played games on the interactive we all for to the first 30mins and then they got to go on the auto belay. Hats off to the instructor again for getting them all engaged and climbing. My lad really enjoyed it, although we'd had a busy morning so he was tired before we started. We will be back for sure

Loved it. 😍 Cafe was too expensive for what it is, sausage roll and coffee £6 and waiting 25minutes for my coffee to be made. but the kids adored their sessions and the instructors were absolutely fantastic with the kids.

Barnwood Park is an interesting small green space in urban Gloucester. The park is also described as an arboretum as there are many large trees here, including oaks, coniferous giants and more. One can walk about inside the place. It is accessible to us from different ends. Unfortunately, apart from walking, there is little else one can do. No facilities, no bins, no water taps, no children’s area. I did take some photos.

A nice place for a quick ramble

Lovely little free place to take kids for a walk. Bonus round was to walk through an area with very friendly cows. Went on the hunt to find a monkey puzzle tree.

Gorgeous! We would definitely visit again. My son was particularly taken with the small bridges on the pond, the butterfly ‘wild’ areas and the (three) Dexter Cattle 🐄 😂. They seem to have a bit of a rat problem at the moment. Although , once again, my son was very happy to watch the rats dart from bush to bush from a distance.

One of my favorite places, quiet and such a fun place, grandchildren absolutely love it. Can walk run and play Superb Parking is easy What's not to love Beautifully looked after,even have sheep on occasions

Well thought area for all ages (and dogs). The old remnants of the Barnwood House estate have been transformed into a well managed public space. You can walk the entire park and arboretum in about half an hour but ignore it’s size as it’s more a place to dawdle and take in the variety of the plants and features. The beautifully carved benches are fascinating too. Try and find the piano. The ducks (actually Northern Mallards) are regular visitors to Wotton Brook that flows through here. Look out for the Coots (white beaks) and Moor Hens (red beaks) too. The recent addition of a deliberately constructed balancing pond adds to the charm of the area. That part of the park is a real sun trap with no cooling breeze. Being low ground it also requires wellies when wet. The old estate chapel, now deconsecrated, houses a gym so unfortunately the interior can’t be viewed but the outside is in good nick and quite photogenic. Parking can be a challenge as the gym members use the spaces adjacent to the park in Church Lane. There’s a lay-by area across the road next to the church with free, unrestricted parking. It gets full at school drop off and pick up times due to the nearby secondary school and of course on Sundays.

Nice family walk, play and picnic. Labeled trees to help educate children. Lovely hidden beauty in built up area. Animals to see. Have used it quite often. Friendly gym goes inside church.

Great little place for young kids. Small but totally free and a good variety of animals to see. Had no idea it was there so a pleasant surprise.

Good place to visit with children. Various farm animals including goats and ducks. There's a large owl and usually sheep, cows or horses. Feed and pet the animals. Remember to leave a donation to help keep the farm alive.

Lovely little inner city farm. Kids loved seeing the animals. Will definitely go back again. Easy to find and buggy friendly.

This is such a lovely little place for children to come and feed animals that they wouldn't normally see for free

What an awesome place this is I the most unlikely of places! Not a massive amount of animals but certainly enough to keep a 2 year old entertained for a couple of hours! The owls are a particular highlight with their handler ever willing to chat and tell you all about them! Give it a go you won't be disappointed!

Cute little farm with lovely animals!! We came out feeling happy. Great place.

Absolutely lovely little farm in the city. Perfect to entertain the kids for a couple of hours. Volunteers were really friendly, £1 for a bucket of feed for the kids to feed the animals. Hand washing facilities really helpful afterwards. Completely free to enter. Worth a trip!

What an absolutely delightful day out at the strawberry farm! We went for a family picnic and had such a fun and entertaining time picking our own strawberries (PYO) — the fields were beautiful and full of sweet, juicy berries 🍓. It was a fantastic hands-on experience, especially for the kid, and made for some great family bonding. The farm shop was a real treat too, offering a variety of fresh, local produce and goodies to take home. We also enjoyed a relaxing break at the on-site café, which had a lovely atmosphere and served delicious food and drinks. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a refreshing and wholesome day out with family or friends. We’ll definitely be coming back next year!

It has become a yearly tradition to take our kids to Spookyard, although it is a little pricey, it is well worth it. We usually spend a good half a day plodding around. There's plenty to see and do, including shows, arts&crafts, feeding animals and usually pizza trailers etc ... We did attend pick your own strawberries this year, we attended early July and unfortunately there wasn't a lot to choose from, they were either gone over or not ripe at the time we went. However, the kids still really enjoyed it, so it wasn't a big deal for us. Recommend for a fun day out ! Keep an eye out for events too !

A super fun day out! First time visiting the farm at the beginning of summer holiday with our kids. It was a Bluey Special and our son absolutely adore it. Lots of fun activities without needing to queue for a very long time. We particularly loved the foam canon as it was really nice and cooling during the warm weather. For our son, he loved the tractor ride, quad train and bounce pillow. Not forgetting the playground too, of course. We also tried the mini golf which turned out to be loved mostly by the grown ups. For the ticket price, we think it is fairprice for the fact we can play without limit in the farm.

Brilliant, price is great, pumpkin patch is fantastic, decs are just brilliant, staff are lovely! We didnt get round to trying any food or drink, but we will be going back, it is our second year there and the kids love it. Its a wonderful experience for adults and kids, take wellies/ all in ones/ coats and spare clothes. Its very muddy, but its a farm after all!

We went strawberry picking at over farm. Very good set up with proper cabin for paying, and helpful staff giving good advice. The strawberries are laid out with flags so you know where to go and we found plenty of lovely big red juicy sweet fruit take home with us. We also went into the farm shop which is very well stocked. Found a fantastic ostrich egg, some lovely ice cream and beautiful local milk. Lots of free Parking. Would definitely come back here next year.

It was awesome and fabulous . First we picked strawberries then we went to the adventure park. We had fun, we will definitely come back again.

Good but very expensive. For two adults and a child for the spooky thing and pumpkin picking over £50+. Then you have to pay once your in for the Ferris wheel, marshmallows, drinks, food etc and NONE of it's cheap. We had fun but couldn't afford next year to do the same.

First impressions are really poor. Walked in and saw a few friends. We then went to the bar to order drinks like any normal person. Stood there for a while and felt like we were being ignored by the bar man as he served people to the left first…. Afterwards we discovered they had a weird queuing system. He could have politely mentioned that ignore us? If that’s your “system” fine but put a sign at the other end of the line to reflect that - we don’t come here often to know. I could see another guy equally confused and frustrated when we took this picture! Place is decent plenty going on and stuff to keep people entertained for a while. However, staff obviously need training, coaching or supervision. We wanted to get a game of bowling and asked the girl at the desk is there any difference in price for one or two games, her answer “I don’t know” so we just had the one game. We were allocated lane 19 despite lanes 1-18 being empty. We walked into lane 19 saw food and drink left by the people before so moved it out to the end. That’s where it stayed for the whole of our visit. After our game we walked down to see pretty much lanes 2-16 which haven’t been in use during our visit in the same condition. Yet you’ve got staff chatting behind the bar. Surely staff are allocated to tasks like cleaning, bar, desk etc? Three stars purely because price is reasonable and plenty to do. Would I rush back in comparison to your competitors and what they offer…. Probably not! 1* Service & Standards 3* Value for Money 5* Range of things to do

We went for a family evening out. Our son wanted to play laser tag when he got told he wasn’t tall enough moments later they let a little girl through the same height as our son. A couple of the adults in the group played laser tag and where not shown the safety video we where told I want my break so let go. Not impressed by the overall place it was dirty stuff all over the floor. One lady was Lovley trying to sort the situation out ( she has green hair)

Visited on the weekend for a birthday party in the laser tag room. Overall a great experience with friendly staff and lots to keep everyone entertained from pool tables to coin arcades to bowling. Food was freshly cooked and fairly priced. The manager came over to our table to inform us that no outside food was allowed in the premises due to “allergies” but this is absurd to have as a policy over watermelons and cucumber slices but to then sell M&M peanut sweets at the bar. I’m off the understanding that she didn’t realise we had paid for the use of the venue and ordered extra food. All in all we would return to Tenpin Gloucester

We visited on a busy evening in school holidays - queues were long but Callum M was friendly and helpful which made a long wait a bit easier to cope with. Overall it was a great visit and excellent value for money.

I would like to make it clear, I do like Tenpin as a whole generally and the staff at Tenpin are always lovely and very helpful. I would like to thank Callum M today for his assistance with an awkward area of concern, which now I have to question certain aspects of child safety. We had made a complaint that parents had been sat inside the childs play area on their phone. They were not in helpping or assisting any children, but continued to sit inside on their phone. I appreciate this may seem silly to some, but how about if they were taking photos or videos of children, which I do not need to explain the dangers and problems! When I challenged the staff about the concerns, I was upset to find there is not policy or guidence regarding this. I have been to many establishments that clearly mark no phones/ photography within restricted areas. Why does this not apply here?

Great place and enjoyed ten pin bowling for 6 of us.

Went for the evening with my Mrs and daughter , played arcades and won lots of tickets and toys , we loved it , also I must say Callum M is an absolute asset to this business , a real gentleman and his customer service is absolutely top tier ,.. will be returning and hoping for the same enjoyable experience

Love this shop. Really handy craft supplies and ready made kits. I bought a fairy door kit and a DIY mermaid frame kit.

Absolute gold dust! Can’t believe I’ve only just found out about this Aladdin’s cave for creative, craft! Fabulous place and all staff so lovely. Will definitely go back! Thank you 🥰 loved every second and then a little spend in the hugely incredibly priced shop x

What a fantastic place and a wonderful cause! The shop is full of a wide range of absolutely beautiful gifts suitable for every occasion - difficult birthdays are made easy to buy for and it's lovely to get little things just for a treat too! The staff are wonderful - and what an amazing service to the community, the individuals involved and indeed the world. By far the best gift shop in Gloucester. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Do check it out and support this fantastic cause!

My children went to a "make and take" (I think it was called) craft day, for an hour they got to make little crafts and they had a brilliant time! Thoroughly recommend it. The adult gets a free hot drink, and the children a drink, and the cost per child was similar to you'd pay elsewhere for the drink alone. And it's a social enterprise company - all the money goes back to the community.

First visit and will definitely return. Excellent value for money and brilliant service. Would've loved to be able to stay a bit longer to finish off our creations but overall a lovely experience.

Excellent set up - ideal for meetings with a unique "Victorian" set up, but with all the requirements for a training course or meeting. The range of activities on offer out front for a variety of vulnerable groups is fantastic. Really good coffee downstairs at the cavern club with helpful and friendly staff too!

Excellent experience, took my Granddaughter's, for a lovely craft making activities, they loved it so did I, would definitely be a good birthday treat, staff so very friendly and helpful, suitable for Adults too. ♥️

Nice and immersive volunteer run museum next to Gloucestershire Airport. I honestly hadn't previously heard about this treasure and was pleasantly surprised and impressed. The premises were clean, well organised and various, well curated airframes- with thoughtfully researched placards. My personal favourites were the Hawker Sisley Trident and Avro Vulcan narrated tours. All the volunteers were also very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Overall, will definitely recommend.

Fabulous little gem next to the busy small airport. Plenty of nearby take offs, lovely museum - a lot to see & hands on experience. Volunteers are amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Great museum, well curated, main theme is anything with a tie to local Gloucestershire air industry.No entry fee, plase give a donation. You can sit in a Vulcan cockpit and also that of the Trident airliner. Very helpful & knowledgable volunteers. Books, pictures and model kits and toys for sale. Nice cafe to visit at end for a brew and biscuit. Impossible to find anything wrong or criticise. Everything is well curated and presented. We will be back.

Biggles flies undone. December 17th, 1903. Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Wilbur Wright turns to brother Orville and angrily 😠 says "I told you we should've fitted a jet engine. We'd have got a lot further than 120 feet." "Jet engine?", replied Orville, "Frank Whittle hasn't invented them yet!" Wilbur only half heard him, his mind was on other things. War was looming, Wilbur was rethinking the design, "Where can we put the bomb 💣 bay?" he muttered to himself. Run by volunteers, whose only error was asking me to make a contribution, this is a pretty coolio place to visit. No charge to get in, hours of fun for all the family. War. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing (Say it again).

Excellent museum, free too (although I donated of course) Great display, great cafe and seating in and out, good parking. The displays are brilliant. Well done!!

Lovely museum with very friendly and knowledgeable volunteers. Great experience, I’d highly recommend it. Don’t miss out on sitting in the Vulcan and Trident cockpits either!

What a delightful museum! The absolute highlight was not only sitting in the cockpit of the Vulcan (genuinely, it is such a powerful and atmospheric experience), but speaking through some of the details with a former Vulcan pilot (Ray). We could’ve sat with him for hours — such a modest man. I wish we’d allocated more time for the visit. Will definitely visit again with the kids 👌

This was our first experience and my two granddaughters absolutely loved it! They are super fit and confident so were able to participate in the vast majority of the equipment, with a little help from the staff. For slightly younger children there is an inflatable area which would provide fun. The viewing gallery and cafe was useful - but viewing was limited to the nearest equipment only. The staff in the cafe were friendly and efficient and when she wasn't busy serving she was cleaning the floor area- hard working! The toilets were spacious and clean. We'd booked a two hour session but an hour would have been sufficient. However, my girls loved it and were exhausted after, but full of praise for the fun they'd had.

We celebrated my son's birthday here. Absolutely fantastic. Lovely staff on the welcome desk and around the site. So friendly and helpful and understanding! The facilities are great and the course is absolutely epic! Fun time all around. Thank you!

My grandkids were invited to a birthday party and had a great time. The venue has recently been refurbished, and they've done a really good job. The party was a huge success. They had a dedicated member of staff looking after the kids throughout, then they all enjoyed some party food, which went down well. A great alternative for a kids party - certainly helps with the stress levels!!! Recommended.

Newly refurbished but nothing special. Prefer the old layout with the soft form pit instead of the new crash mat. The inflatable area is naff. Won't be going back much, if at all!

Children had a great time! The staff was also very friendly and helpful. The only criticism is the lacks of trampoline. I know it’s our fault for not checking beforehand, but the kids were expecting trampoline alongside everything else. Still a great place thought:)

Facilities are good, but staffing is poor. My child was injured because of lack of supervision by staff. Children running wild, not following the rules of the safety video, being chased by staff (!) who were then not watching the equipment. Had to leave early. No refund offered. A team member apologised to my son but then tried to justify staff behaviour as 'interacting fun' - not sure that's appropriate if it compromises safety.

Amazing afternoon here with my grandchildren! They loved it ! Great facilities and the team were just brilliant with the kids Really good value too Thank you Ultimate Warriors

Fantastic historical events venue with a café. Great to see and feel its history throughout the building and the creaky floorboards add that old-world charm, not to mention it was built before Henry VIII came to power.....wow, a definite must-see. open Thurs- Sat, 10 am - 4 pm

Should have 6 stars. Friendly place with really good activities and music. Wonderful building too.

I popped in today, Tuesday 20th, to leave something for someone who was taking a craft class there. The atmosphere was very calm but inviting and there were 8 or 9 ladies there, all crafting. They made me feel very welcome and were friendly.

Lovely museum and a really lovely setting for it. Staff and volunteers are friendly and helpful. Lovely little cafe. A real sense of history for the county and the city.

Ghost tour of Gloucester was very factual about the history of the city.

A hidden paradise away from it all, a great place to visit and to relax at the café and garden. Marvelous staff,and the best coffee in Gloucester.5 stars from us!

Impressive local historic museum and venue that also hosts various special events. The building itself is worth a visit for its own architecture, but it also contains various displays & artifacts from Gloucester and surrounding region. It also has a nice cafe & outdoor space. Including a very peaceful recreation of a Tudor garden.

Robinswood Hill is a lovely place for a quick walk if you are in the Gloucester area. There are plenty of footpaths in the area through grassland and woodland. From some points on the hill there are some amazing views over the city and surrounding countryside. The best views are from the top where there is a trigpoint, fire beacon, topograph, information boards, and benches to rest after the climb. There are plenty of footpaths on the hill, but most of them aren’t displayed on many maps. The best way to visit the nature reserve is to just walk around without any particular aim. There are a few car parks around the hill, but there is also plenty of street parking if these are full. The main car park is free but does have a closing time. Overall, a great place to walk, but can get very muddy and slippery in winter months.

I love this place. Quiet, unspoiled and tracks well looked after by the local land owner. Great for dogs to run free when the cattle aren't roaming.

Revisiting childhood memories.. still as beautiful as I remember it ..

Muddy when wet but excellent facility

(Translated by Google) Great view from the top of the mountain to Gloucester (Original) Super widok ze szczytu góry na Gloucester

Excellent