Gloucester News & Updates

Residents in Gloucestershire are encouraged to recycle their Christmas trees to support Longfield Community Hospice. This initiative helps raise vital funds for the hospice.

A popular Christmas lights display in South Gloucestershire has issued a warning to visitors after experiencing its busiest night ever. The event is a major attraction for the holiday season.

Coal Kitchen at Gloucester Quays is offering New Year's Eve cocktails and canapes to celebrate the end of the year. This event is part of the festive season's offerings.

Santa Claus is preparing for his busiest night by practicing greetings in multiple languages including English, Dutch, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin, Yoruba, Hindi, Cantonese, Portuguese, and Japanese. He is bringing Christmas cheer to Gloucester ahead of the festive season.

The article lists the 20 best Christmas markets in the UK. It mentions Gloucester as a location for these festive shopping events.

A kitchen equipment retailer based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire has reported a sales boost from Black Friday and early Christmas shoppers. The company is described as the UK's leading direct-to-consumer specialist in its field.

The Salvation Army in Gloucester is hosting a carol concert to bring festive cheer. This event offers a chance to enjoy traditional Christmas music during the busy pre-holiday season.

Prince William reportedly wants to scrap a specific Christmas ritual, though details are scarce. The article also mentions a rare public appearance by the Duchess of Gloucester's daughter.

Lady Davina Windsor, the Duchess of Gloucester's eldest daughter, made a rare public appearance with her children. They attended the Princess of Wales's Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey.

Gloucester Grapes is participating in a Christmas promotion offering free drinks to customers this December. This event is part of wider festive activities across pubs in England, Wales, and Scotland.

Longfield Community Hospice is seeking volunteers for their Christmas tree recycling program. Volunteers will collect real Christmas trees from homes across Gloucestershire for recycling into chippings.

A Gloucestershire charity has launched a Christmas tree recycling scheme to help the environment. This initiative encourages residents to recycle their trees after the festive season.

Tickets are now on sale for the Gloucester History Festival Winter Warmer, featuring the 2025-26 lineup. Discover 'tidings of comfort and joy' at Gloucester Cathedral this Christmas.

Gloucester city centre will be alive with festive fun, including a Christmas Create & Make session for children and face painting. A mischievous elf will also be present to entertain visitors.

Planning for Christmas at Gloucester Cathedral begins immediately after the previous year's festivities conclude. The cathedral considers Christmas a key time in its calendar.

WWT Slimbridge is offering winter offers and promoting mindfulness outdoors. They also highlight Gloucestershire Christmas gift ideas for shoppers.

Stow-on-the-Wold, nestled in the hills of Gloucestershire, is highlighted as one of the prettiest UK villages to visit in winter. The article mentions its Christmas traditions.

Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind's Mental Elf run took place on Sunday, November 30, in GWR Park. Visitors participated in a fun run or walk with a festive Christmas twist.

Looking for inspiration for your Gloucestershire itinerary or Christmas shopping? This article highlights new openings in the region during November 2025. It mentions affordable homewares and thoughtful items.

Gloucester Cathedral is launching its Christmas season with a variety of events. Visitors can enjoy services, carols, twilight tours, and free family trails.

National Trust locations across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds are preparing to host families for Christmas. Visitors can expect warmth and festive cheer at these special sites.

You have a chance to win tickets to Gloucester Cathedral's magical Christmas Experience at Night. This event promises a unique festive atmosphere.

New coffee shops are set to open on both sides of the M5, with a service station just outside Gloucestershire welcoming new establishments. These additions will be ready before Christmas.

Win tickets to Gloucester Cathedral's magical Christmas Experience at Night. This event offers a unique festive opportunity within the historic cathedral.

This article mentions a guide to Gloucestershire Christmas events. It also notes that Tweedy and Bridget Christie received honors from the University of Gloucestershire.

You can win tickets to Gloucester Cathedral's magical Christmas Experience at Night. More information about Christmas at Gloucester Cathedral can be found on their website.

The content mentions a guide to Gloucestershire Christmas events. It also references other local happenings like the Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling and a Cheltenham wine bar.

The Orbit Card Show is coming to Gloucestershire this December, featuring the UK's top trading card vendors. The event is also listed alongside a Gloucestershire Christmas events guide.

The Cotswolds Designer Outlet is offering Black Friday bargains, with a mention of a Gloucestershire Christmas party. This event focuses on shopping deals during the festive season.

Enter a competition to win £200 for a festive day out at Gloucester Quays. More information about Christmas at Gloucester Quays can be found on their website.

Enter to win a festive afternoon tea for four at Cowley Manor, a luxury hotel in the Cotswolds. This competition is part of Christmas in Gloucestershire.

North Gloucestershire is preparing for the most magical time of the year with a variety of festive events. Residents can enjoy Christmas markets and festive light trails without the crowds of other areas.

The Gloucester Food Dock held its Christmas lights switch-on event on November 11th, 2025. Music royalty performed at Westonbirt Arboretum as part of the festivities.

Gloucester Food Dock is launching the festive season with its first Christmas lights switch-on event. The event will take place on Thursday, November 13th.

Families who have lost loved ones to meningitis will gather for a moving Christmas concert next month at Gloucester Cathedral. The event aims to remember those lost to the disease.

Gloucester Cathedral is hosting a series of Advent and Christmas events. Visitors can explore the medieval Library by candlelight or climb the Tower for spectacular views over Gloucestershire.