Gloucester is steeped in history from Roman times through the Ages. The Edward Hotel was built during the heydays of the Victorian period. Where ever you walk around the city centre there are buildings that show off Gloucester's history.

Gloucester has a growing cafe culture, around the Cross and down Westgate St the cafes add to the atmoshere of leisure and pleasure. Gloucester Quays, the new shopping outlet already has a selection of cafes and soon will have a superb canal front with bars and restaurants.

The Gloucester Quays outlet complements the city shops with top names and designer labels, at competitive rates.

There are museums in Gloucester to keep you occupied all day. The Gloucester Waterways museum, the Royal Gloucestershire regimental museum and Antiques Centre are all at Gloucester Docks.

Gloucester's Folk and Art museums are in the city.

There are river boat trips from Gloucester Docks, Ghost walks from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre, and guided walks of Gloucester.

The festivals add colour. Gloucester summer festival includes a blues festival. Music and dance festivals add character to life of the city.

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The Edward Hotel - Gloucester