Gloucester’s Last Shipwrights Struggle Against Growing Silt in the Docks Wednesday, June 17, 2026 gloucester shipbuilding silt dredging canals restoration waterways severn docks tallships Gloucester’s last traditional shipwrights are raising alarms over the continuing battle against silt accumulation in the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. Tommi Nielsen, co-founder of T. Nielsen and Company, a firm with a … Read More
Gloucester Docks 200 Celebrations Hit by Tall Ships Festival Cancellation Saturday, June 6, 2026 gloucester docks tallships festival canal celebration heritage tourism economy silt Gloucester City Council has announced an extensive six-month programme to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Gloucester Docks in 2027. Marking two centuries since the docks became a key terminus on the Gloucester and … Read More
Gloucester Docks 200 Celebrations Face Setback as Tall Ships Festival Cancelled Saturday, June 6, 2026 gloucester docks bicentenary tallships festival canal silt celebration tourism heritage Gloucester City Council has revealed an ambitious six-month programme to celebrate the bicentenary of Gloucester Docks in 2027. Marking 200 years since the docks became a vital terminus for the Gloucester and Sharpness Ship … Read More
No Return for Gloucester Tall Ships Festival in 2027 Despite Docks' 200th Anniversary Thursday, May 28, 2026 gloucester tallships festival docks bicentenary maritime events heritage tourism community Gloucester’s renowned Tall Ships Festival, a biennial highlight at Gloucester Docks since 2007, will not be returning in 2027, according to city business leaders. Traditionally, the festival has drawn thousands of visitors … Read More
No Return for Gloucester Tall Ships Festival in 2027 Despite Docks Bicentenary Thursday, May 28, 2026 gloucester tallships festival docks bicentenary maritime events business heritage tourism Business leaders in Gloucester have confirmed that the iconic Tall Ships Festival will not return to the city in 2027. This decision comes despite plans to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Gloucester Docks with a range of … Read More
25 Photos Capturing the Spirit of Gloucester's Tall Ships Festival—Taking a Year Off Saturday, May 23, 2026 gloucester tallships festival docks maritime anniversary boats sailing heritage event Gloucester’s famous Tall Ships Festival is taking a break this year, but anticipation is already building for its grand return next year. Marking the 200th anniversary of Gloucester Docks, the festival promises to be bigger … Read More