It is served by Gloucestershire (IATA: GLO) airport, which is 10 km away.
Tourist attractions in Gloucester
1. Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Undivided Trinity, in Gloucester, England, stands in the north of the city near the river. It originated in 678 or 679 with the foundation of an abbey dedicated to Saint Peter (dissolved by King Henry VIII).
2. Blackfriars, Gloucester
Blackfriars, Gloucester, England, founded about 1239, is one of the most complete surviving Dominican black friaries in England. Now owned by English Heritage and restored in 1960, it is currently leased to Gloucester City Council and used for weddings, concerts, exhibitions, guided tours, filming, educational events and private hires. The former church, since converted into a house, is a Grade I listed building.
3. Greyfriars, Gloucester
Greyfriars, Gloucester, England, was a medieval monastic house founded about 1231.
If you have seen everything in Gloucester already, take a look on the outskirts of the town. Are you fancy to travel around a bit? Here is our list:
Be sure to check out photos of the area taken by other travellers.
