Why Gloucester?
A cathedral city in the heart of south west England — rich in history, thriving with culture, and more affordable than you might think.
The city
Gloucester is a cathedral city in the Cotswolds, south west England, welcoming over 3.5 million visitors every year. Founded as a Roman fort in 48 AD, the city has accumulated over 2,000 years of history, including royal connections, industrial heritage and strong military ties.
It is a city that feels genuinely alive — with a calendar of events, markets and festivals that draw visitors from across the country and beyond.
Things to see and do
- Gloucester Cathedral — one of England's finest medieval cathedrals and a filming location for the Harry Potter films
- Gloucester Quays — outlet shopping, cinema, restaurants and nightlife in a stunning historic docks setting
- Kings Square — the city's central gathering point, regularly hosting events and markets
- Gloucester Docks — the UK's most inland port, now home to museums, restaurants and waterside walks
- Victorian Christmas Market and a monthly Food and Craft Market
Sport and leisure
- Gloucester Rugby — Premiership rugby at Kingsholm Stadium, right in the heart of the city
- Cheese rolling — Gloucester is the birthplace of the world-famous Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling event
- Severn Bore — one of the world's largest tidal bores and a surfing spectacle, thanks to the Severn Estuary's second-biggest tidal range in the world
Ready to make Gloucester your home?
Whether you are already local or thinking about relocating, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at our current vacancies and find out how you can be part of shaping this remarkable city's future.
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