Gloucester combines a rich historic past with a modern City.

The Docks are steeped in over 200 years of history with 15 Victorian warehouses serving the most inland port in Britain. Today it is a vibrant centre of museums, shops and restaurants A short walk takes you into the city centre for a bustling shopping centre and the spectacular Cathedral.

At the end of a busy day Gloucester has an diverse array of entertainment on hand - you can dance the night away or just go for a drink with friends in a fun and lively environment, there are pubs and clubs to suit most tastes in style and music.

Here you will find Roman foundations,Victorian Docklands and the magnificent Norman Cathedral rubbing shoulders with a bustling city centre that boasts an incredible range of shops, markets, restaurants, pubs and visitor attractions.

An ideal base to tour the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean, there are plenty of places to stay from country house hotels to cosy Bed and Breakfasts.

There are literary links abound with Beatrix Potter's Tailor of Gloucester and the Cloisters at Gloucester Cathedral which were a location of the Harry Potter movies.