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The Sphinx Trail

Put your code-breaking skills to the test this summer at the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum! Find all the hidden golden sphinxes around the Museum galleries and crack the code to reveal a hidden word. Great fun for families of all ages …
- Sat 15th Jul 10:00 - Sun 10th Sep 17:00, 2017
Paid
Mock Mayor of Barton's Parade

This parade is intentionally comical filled with larger than life Gloucester Characters, traditional costumes, entertainers, music and above all FUN. The parade winds its way around the streets (see below) and ends with a Tongue in cheek ma…
- Sat 2nd Sep, 2017 11:00 - 11:20
Free
Mock Mayor Making Ceremony

The fun and entertaining Mock Mayor Making ceremony takes place at The Cross with amazing costumes and characters. The Parade then continues to St Mary de Crypt Church.
- Sat 2nd Sep, 2017 11:20 - 12:00
Free
Town Crier

Come and hear the world’s loudest town crier, Alan Myatt, promoting the Heritage Open Days. Alan has been a crier for over twenty years and, at 112.8 decibels, Alan’s cry of ‘Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!’ is the undisputed world record.
- Thu 7th Sep, 2017 09:00 - 17:00
- Fri 8th Sep, 2017 09:00 - 17:00
- Sat 9th Sep, 2017 09:00 - 17:00
Free
Archaeology gallery tours Museum of Gloucester

Discover more about the objects in the archaeology galleries in the Museum of Gloucester, many of which are of national or international importance. 45-minute tour led by Sarah Orton. Also referred to as Museum of Gloucester Gallery Tours f…
- Thu 7th Sep, 2017 10:30 - 11:15
- Thu 7th Sep, 2017 11:30 - 12:15
- Fri 8th Sep, 2017 10:30 - 11:15
- Fri 8th Sep, 2017 11:30 - 12:15
Free
Gloucester Life Museum Building Tours

A 45 minute tour of the museum focusing on Tudor features with Sarah Orton. Thursday 7th at 14.45 now sold out!
- Thu 7th Sep, 2017 14:45 - 15:30
- Thu 7th Sep, 2017 15:45 - 16:30
- Fri 8th Sep, 2017 14:45 - 15:30
- Fri 8th Sep, 2017 15:45 - 16:30
Free
Ring the Rudhall Heritage Bells

Have a go at ringing the two heritage bells made in Gloucester in 1710 by Abraham Rudhall on display in the Tower.
- Fri 8th Sep, 2017 11:00 - 15:30
- Sat 9th Sep, 2017 12:00 - 14:00
Free
Free Farming Demos

Visit St James City Farm for fascinating farming demonstrations and a chance to meet the animals from horses and cows to pigs and goats, sheep and ducks. Come and see live demonstrations and learn about the history of farming and farm anima…
- Sat 9th Sep, 2017 09:30 - 16:00
Free
Document display in Scriptorium

Rare opportunity to see a small display of documents including the original Richard III charter for Gloucester. Discover more about paper, parchment, iron gall ink and the pests and other agents that threaten archives, with experts from Glo…
- Sat 9th Sep, 2017 10:00 - 12:30
Free
Hands on History for the Families

Inspired by the originals in the scriptorium, make your own charter and/or try writing with a quill. Find out what parchment, sausage skin (used to repair parchment) and Japanese paper (used to repair paper documents) look and feel like.
- Sat 9th Sep, 2017 10:00 - 13:00
Free
Family Nature Detective

(sessions running throughout the day) Family bug hunts and other nature crafts and activities with Nicola Simpson and Richard Lawrence.
- Sat 9th Sep, 2017 10:00 - 15:00
Free
Crime and Punishment

Range of hands-on fun activities to explore policing from the past. Unique photo opportunities - try on a police helmet and test specialist equipment. In association with Gloucestershire Constabulary.
- Sat 9th Sep, 2017 10:00 - 13:00
Free
Gargoyles trail

Explore the cathedral whilst on the lookout for grotesques and gargoyles with this self-guided tour. Trail information sheets will be available from all 7 Family Fun venues.
- Sat 9th Sep, 2017 10:00 - 17:00
Free
Free drop in activities in association with Llanthony Secunda Priory

Throw cannon balls, pick apples and re-live 900 years of history with professional story-teller Michael Loader. Then, with imaginations alight, help us to design a new mascot. Illustrator Cam Law will be sharing tips and tricks on drawing …
- Sat 9th Sep, 2017 10:00 - 12:00
- Sat 9th Sep, 2017 13:00 - 15:00
Free
Family Treasure Trail: Bones the Skeleton

Follow the clues and colour in the numbers to find Bones the Skeleton and win a prize. Trail information sheets will be available from all 7 Family Fun venues.
- Sat 9th Sep, 2017 10:00 - 16:00
Free

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The Sphinx Trail

Mock Mayor of Barton's Parade

Mock Mayor Making Ceremony

Town Crier

Archaeology gallery tours Museum of Gloucester

Gloucester Life Museum Building Tours

Ring the Rudhall Heritage Bells

Free Farming Demos

Document display in Scriptorium

Hands on History for the Families

Family Nature Detective

Crime and Punishment

Gargoyles trail

Free drop in activities in association with Llanthony Secunda Priory

Family Treasure Trail: Bones the Skeleton

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Found 29 events

The Sphinx Trail

Mock Mayor of Barton's Parade

Mock Mayor Making Ceremony

Town Crier

Archaeology gallery tours Museum of Gloucester

Gloucester Life Museum Building Tours

Ring the Rudhall Heritage Bells

Free Farming Demos

Document display in Scriptorium

Hands on History for the Families

Family Nature Detective

Crime and Punishment

Gargoyles trail

Free drop in activities in association with Llanthony Secunda Priory

Family Treasure Trail: Bones the Skeleton

Like us on Facebook

Follow @gloshistfest

Download 2017 Brochure Ideal for offline exploration PDF 3Mb

Did You Know?

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Introducing

The Official Gloucester History Festival App

Download 2017 Brochure
Ideal for offline exploration PDF 3Mb

Download 2017 Brochure
Ideal for offline exploration PDF 3Mb