Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2025: Dates and Timings for Seven Thrilling Races on the Steep Coopers Hill Wednesday, May 7, 2025 cheeserolling gloucestershire coopershill doublegloucester tradition festival heritage race event culture The iconic Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling event for 2025 is set to take place on the late Bank Holiday, May 26, at Coopers Hill near Brockworth. This daring, unofficial tradition involves rolling a nine-pound Double … Read More
Restoration of 16th Century Tudor Building in Gloucester Tuesday, May 6, 2025 restoration gloucester tudor historic timber-framed antiques craftsmanship preservation heritage regeneration The Grade-I listed 26 Westgate in Gloucester has undergone a stunning restoration, supported by a £314,163 grant from Historic England. Dating back to the late 16th century, the merchant’s house is the largest surviving … Read More
Unveiling Gloucester's Hidden Railway History from the Past 200 Years Sunday, April 27, 2025 gloucester railway history exhibition community storytelling heritage celebration underrepresented accessibility A celebration of Gloucester’s 200 years of railway history is underway through an evocative exhibition. Entitled Beyond the Platform, the exhibition is a poignant and informative display shedding light on the profound … Read More
Rediscovering Gloucester's Railway History: Beyond the Platform Sunday, April 27, 2025 gloucester railway exhibition history community stories heritage gcrp gwr anniversary Gloucester is currently hosting an exhibition that delves into the often overlooked history of its railways. Beyond the Platform commemorates 200 years of railway history and how it has not only connected places but also … Read More
Forthcoming Announcement on Cheltenham's Iconic Municipal Offices Buyer Thursday, April 24, 2025 cheltenham municipal offices sale buyer grade ii* landmark council heritage announcement building The future owner of Cheltenham’s historic Municipal Offices and the plans for the iconic building are yet to be disclosed. The sale of the Grade II* listed property, home to Cheltenham Borough Council, was concluded in … Read More
Cheltenham High Street Refurbishment Raises Concerns Wednesday, April 23, 2025 cheltenham high street refurbishment design workmanship mp appearance heritage town appeal resurfacing concerns Cheltenham MP Max Wilkinson has expressed concerns over the design and workmanship of the resurfacing of the Strand area of Cheltenham High Street. He has been a vocal advocate for an end to the practice of “tarmac cowpat” … Read More