5 things to do to satisfy your need for culture, arts, and creativity in Gloucester

Published: July 3, 2024 - Please note: This blog was first published more than a year ago.
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Neighbouring the beautiful Cotswolds, Gloucester is the ideal place to come to take a break, soak up the vibes and get your creative juices flowing. Here we will explore 5 things to do to satisfy your need for culture, arts, and creativity.

Visit the stunning Gloucester Cathedral

Visit the stunning Gloucester Cathedral. With its medieval architecture and rich history, Gloucester Cathedral is the ideal place to become inspired. Whether you are more interested in Lady Chapel's stunning collection of the finest Arts & Crafts glass in the country, the unique and exquisite building designs or for a short service of Holy Communion, Gloucester Cathedral is a must visit.

If orchestral music is your thing, then why not visit to see the world-class music from the cathedral's choirs and organ. This happens every day - Mon-Fri at 17:30, Saturdays at 17:30 and Sundays at 15:00 and all are welcome. Such a great way to get involved, feel the love and bring a smile to your face.

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Visit Higgs & Higgs

Visit Higgs & Higgs, a fab, family run textiles business who stock 1000s of fabrics, bias bindings and haberdashery. If you are looking to get crafty by sewing, quilting or dressmaking, look no further. Higgs and Higgs will welcome to you to their 3,500 square feet Gloucester shop with open arms. They specialise in luxury wools, quality corduroys, delicious double gauze, the UK's largest range of bias bindings and much, much more. Mention Visit Gloucestershire in store to get 10% off.

If you are new to dressmaking or crafting, Higgs and Higgs also sell step by step sewing pattern guides so even beginners can begin on their journey. They are a one-stop-shop. Be inspired by their sewing patterns, chose your fabric in your favourite material and colour and stock up on sewing needles and all other haberdashery needed to complete the job. You will be hooked in no time.

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Gloucester Antiques Centre

If searching for bargains and antique hunting is more of your thing, then a visit to Gloucester's favourite antique shop will be right up your street. A stunning array of ever-changing antiques, crafts and collectables. An ideal place to source gifts or to get ideas for creating something of your own.

Come for the antiques, stay for the coffee and cake. As well as a wonderful array of collectables, you will find a beautiful tearoom serving a variety of sweet treats, savoury snacks and high-quality artisan coffee. Just what you need after a long day exploring.

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Gloucestershire Arts and Craft Centre

Gloucestershire Arts and Craft Centre pulls together the great work of lots of the supremely talented artists in the local area under one roof. With a huge array of artistic styles, you will be sure to find something to your taste to bring home and give your house that little boost. With the artists often manning their work themselves, it's a great chance to have a chat, pick their brains and find out what makes them tick.

As well as all the art to explore you can get creative yourself here too with workshops and classes on offer. From basket making to acrylic paint classes to lino print workshops you can book on or drop in to learn a new skill. Be inspired by the environment and come away feeling motivated to continue with your new-found skills.

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The Nature in Art Museum and Art Gallery

The Nature in Art Museum and Art Gallery offer the chance to view an unrivalled collection of art, inspired by nature housed in a fine Georgian mansion. Based in stunning grounds, the mansion was built in the 1700s and exhibit a stunning range of art on the theme of natural history. Their in-house artists as well as external workers help to provide fresh and frequently changed exhibitions for you to take in, be inspired by and enjoy.

Once again like many of the other attractions in this list, there is the chance to visit, explore and see but also the chance to get involved yourself. The centre offers courses throughout the year, many of which are run by their artists in residence. Classes run regularly throughout the year and they post a handy calendar for art courses so you can see exactly what is going on and when.

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Visit Gloucester and the Cotswolds

Make a day trip to Gloucester and you will not be disappointed. Gloucester is blessed with a wealth of options for those looking to get their creative juices flowing. As well as the 5 hot attractions mentioned above, why not explore the beautiful Cotswolds, visit some of the UK's most stunning and picturesque villages, such as Bibury, and take in some of the excellent cuisine on offer. You will not be disappointed.