Why Gloucester?
Gloucester is the cathedral city of the Cotswolds in the south west of England. Each year, over 3.5 million people from the UK and abroad visit the city.
History
With history spanning across 2,000 years, ‘Glevum’ was first established as a Roman fort in 48AD. It was later converted into a settlement and granted the official title of Colonia Nervia Glevens is by Emperor Nerva in 97AD – the highest status a provincial town could achieve in the Roman Empire.
The city’s history also features Kings, Queens, the iron ore deposit, coal and timber industries, and links to the more recent past thanks to work in aviation and engineering. Gloucester also has strong military ties, with stories from the Korean War, both World Wars, and the Napoleonic era told and celebrated at the Soldiers of Gloucester Museum.
The centre
Now Gloucester is, and continues to grow into, a vibrant and unique place to live and work – a city that’s undergoing a cultural and physical regeneration while retaining its distinctive heritage.
The iconic cross and gate streets lead to historic buildings and modern venues alike, such as the beautiful Gloucester Cathedral – one of the locations used to create Hogwarts in the Harry Potter film franchise - and a mix of high street shops and independent boutiques.
Only a short walk away from the centre is the historic docks and home to Gloucester Quays, one the city’s newest developments. The Quays has a popular outlet shopping centre, cinema, a wide range of restaurants, and a great night life. It also hosts a number of events like the Victorian Christmas Market and the monthly Food and Craft Market.
Schools
As a county, Gloucestershire has a higher than average amount of highly rated schools, with nearly 90% of Primary Schools and nearly 80% of Secondary Schools rated “Good” or “Outstanding” by Ofsted.
Housing market
In Gloucester, you can make your money go further when buying a house, with house prices consistently lower that the larger metropolitan areas within a 45 minute drive of the city. With the Cotswolds on one side of Gloucester and the Forest of Dean on the other, the city is popular for those who love both the countryside and the hustle and bustle of living somewhere a little busier. Gloucester, Cheltenham, and many of the surrounding Cotswolds towns are filled with Regency and Victorian homes as well as more modern builds.
Sports
In the city, you’ll also be at the heart of Premiership Rugby with the home of the Cherry and Whites, Gloucester Rugby, Kingsholm Stadium. If your taste for adventure is a little more obscure, you’re also in the birthplace of cheese rolling, or you could catch some waves by surfing the second biggest tidal range in the world – The Severn Bore!
Gloucester truly is a great place to live, work, study or visit with great facilities and so much going on. You can find more information on the Visit Gloucester website.
Why Gloucester?
Gloucester is the cathedral city of the Cotswolds in the south west of England. Each year, over 3.5 million people from the UK and abroad visit the city.
History
With history spanning across 2,000 years, ‘Glevum’ was first established as a Roman fort in 48AD. It was later converted into a settlement and granted the official title of Colonia Nervia Glevens is by Emperor Nerva in 97AD – the highest status a provincial town could achieve in the Roman Empire.
The city’s history also features Kings, Queens, the iron ore deposit, coal and timber industries, and links to the more recent past thanks to work in aviation and engineering. Gloucester also has strong military ties, with stories from the Korean War, both World Wars, and the Napoleonic era told and celebrated at the Soldiers of Gloucester Museum.
The centre
Now Gloucester is, and continues to grow into, a vibrant and unique place to live and work – a city that’s undergoing a cultural and physical regeneration while retaining its distinctive heritage.
The iconic cross and gate streets lead to historic buildings and modern venues alike, such as the beautiful Gloucester Cathedral – one of the locations used to create Hogwarts in the Harry Potter film franchise - and a mix of high street shops and independent boutiques.
Only a short walk away from the centre is the historic docks and home to Gloucester Quays, one the city’s newest developments. The Quays has a popular outlet shopping centre, cinema, a wide range of restaurants, and a great night life. It also hosts a number of events like the Victorian Christmas Market and the monthly Food and Craft Market.
Schools
As a county, Gloucestershire has a higher than average amount of highly rated schools, with nearly 90% of Primary Schools and nearly 80% of Secondary Schools rated “Good” or “Outstanding” by Ofsted.
Housing market
In Gloucester, you can make your money go further when buying a house, with house prices consistently lower that the larger metropolitan areas within a 45 minute drive of the city. With the Cotswolds on one side of Gloucester and the Forest of Dean on the other, the city is popular for those who love both the countryside and the hustle and bustle of living somewhere a little busier. Gloucester, Cheltenham, and many of the surrounding Cotswolds towns are filled with Regency and Victorian homes as well as more modern builds.
Sports
In the city, you’ll also be at the heart of Premiership Rugby with the home of the Cherry and Whites, Gloucester Rugby, Kingsholm Stadium. If your taste for adventure is a little more obscure, you’re also in the birthplace of cheese rolling, or you could catch some waves by surfing the second biggest tidal range in the world – The Severn Bore!
Gloucester truly is a great place to live, work, study or visit with great facilities and so much going on. You can find more information on the Visit Gloucester website.