Visit Gloucestershire, the guide for residents and visitors

Where to advertise Gloucestershire events?

A great way to promote your Gloucestershire event is through Visit Gloucestershire.

The Visit Gloucestershire website has a Gloucestershire Events page which promotes local events in Gloucestershire. And you can list your Gloucestershire event FREE OF CHARGE!

Visit Gloucestershire allows you to reach a wide audience of visitors and locals interested in Gloucestershire's happenings through our website and Social Media.

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How do I get to Stonehouse?

Stonehouse is located off the M5 motorway, easily accessible by car from Gloucester, Stroud, and the surrounding areas. The town also has its own railway station, which provides services to Bristol and London.

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How can I get to Bibury?

Bibury is located in the Cotswolds, around 6 miles from Cirencester and 10 miles from Cheltenham. You can get to Bibury by car via the A419 road. The nearest train stations are in Kemble (approximately 4 miles away) or Cirencester, with bus services connecting these locations to Bibury.

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What is the Bisley well dressing tradition?

One of Bisley's most distinctive and unusual traditions is its annual well dressing ceremony. This custom is associated with All Saints' Church and the village's historic water supply. During the event, local schoolchildren decorate the village wells with flowers and greenery in a celebration that gives thanks for clean water and the restoration of the wells in the nineteenth century.

Well dressing traditions are relatively uncommon in England and are more often associated with Derbyshire, making Bisley's ceremony particularly notable within Gloucestershire. The event continues to attract interest from visitors and helps preserve an important aspect of local identity. It also serves as a reminder of how essential natural springs and wells once were to everyday life before modern water systems were introduced.

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What is Winchcombe known for?

Winchcombe is an historic town in the Cotswolds, known for its charming streets, traditional Cotswold stone buildings, and proximity to Sudeley Castle, the final resting place of Queen Catherine Parr. The town is also popular with hikers, as it sits along the Cotswold Way.

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