More about Gloucester for travellers and visitors

Gloucester, Gloucestershire is in the West of England towards Wales.

Gloucester is a historic town on the River Severn.

Gloucester is a centre and county town of Gloucestershire, nearby neighbour Cheltenham increase the population of Cheltenham and Gloucester to a major English Centre.

Out and about in and around Gloucester

Gloucester has a fine Cathedral, which held the coronation of Henry III, that is well worth exploring.

Nearby you can admire the fine buildings in the Cathedral Close before going shopping in the relaxed atmosphere of Gloucester.

A short car journey away is Cheltenham where spring water led to the growth of the town in the 18th Century.

Further from Gloucester are the fine town of Tewkesbury and Cirencester.