What to do with kids in Gloucester
- Harry Potter at Gloucester Cathedral – lots of Pottermania things to see and photo.
- The Cathedral Tower Tour – great views of Gloucester and one of a few 12 bell towers.
- Climbing Centre – Bouldering – Here there is a soft bouldering area with climbing holds that are suitable for novice climbers of any age as long as there is an adult to supervise. For more experienced users there is a challenging boulder room. You can also book private instruction or join in with climbing clubs; |Rock Mice and Rock Ratz.
- HiJinx – soft play – HiJinx is suitable for 0-8yrs, ballpits, rockers, hoppers, cannon ball shooters amongst much more.
- Pitch and Putt – A nine hole course at Robinswood Country Park, Matson.
- Go Karting – Fun on four wheels in the city, near Gloucester Quays.
- Laser Quest the same venue as Go Karting.
- Tenpin Bowling – On the ring road at Barnwood, 5 mins from the Edward hotel by car
- Jumptastic – new and popular for all ages, on the ring road nr Metz Way, 5 mins from the Edward hotel by car
- GL1 Swimming – in the city centre close to the railway station about 10 mins from the hotel.
- Gloucester Park – the main park for the city, with open spaces and a large fenced play area.
- Museums – Soldiers of Gloucestershire, Beatrix Potter, Waterways, Folk and City museums all in the city.
- Gloucester Ski Centre – at Matson ski and snowboard with tuition or without if able.
- Jet Age Museum – Staverton Airport, a 10 minute drive from the Edward hotel.