Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester

Name: Kingsholm Stadium
Address: Kingsholm Rd, Gloucester, GL1 3AX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 871 871 8781

#4 among attractions in Gloucester

Arenas and stadiums, Rugby, Sport venue, Sport

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Kingsholm Stadium is a rugby union stadium located in the Kingsholm area of Gloucester, England, and is the home stadium of Gloucester Rugby. The stadium has a capacity of 16,115. It is sometimes nicknamed 'Castle Grim' after the estate where the stadium is built. The new main grandstand, opened in 2007, is an all seated 7,500 capacity stand along the south touchline. It is currently sponsored by Malvern Tyres. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1891 (133 years ago)Capacity: 16.1 thous.Coordinates: 51°52'17"N, 2°14'34"W

Address

Kingsholm RdGloucester GL1 3AX United Kingdom

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+44 871 871 8781

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Day trips

Kingsholm Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gloucester Cathedral, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Kings Walk Shopping Centre, Gloucester Quays Outlet.

~1700 ftSW
Medieval architecture and Edward II's tomb
Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester
9 min walk • Gloucester Cathedral stands as a magnificent beacon of history and architecture in the heart of Gloucester, England. With its origins dating back nearly a millennium, this cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a treasure trove for history enthusiasts...
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Gloucester
13 min walk • The Eastgate Shopping Centre is a two-story indoor shopping centre in Gloucester, England. It opened its portico entrance on 3 July 1973.
0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kings Walk Shopping Centre, Gloucester
12 min walk • Kings Walk Shopping Centre is a single-storey indoor shopping centre in Gloucester, England. Built between 1969 and 1972, it is part of the Kings Quarter development that includes an outdoor pedestrianised area.
0.9 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gloucester Quays Outlet, Gloucester
24 min walk • Gloucester Quays is an outlet shopping centre on St Ann Way, Gloucester, in the area of the city formerly known as High Orchard.
0.4 miS
Tower
St Michael's Tower, Gloucester
12 min walk • St Michael's Tower, Gloucester, stands at The Cross, where the four main streets of Gloucester meet. The Cross is also the highest point in the city. The Tower is on the corner of Eastgate and Southgate Streets and the entrance is in Southgate Street. It was built in 1465 on the site of the previous St Michael the Archangel.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
The Folk of Gloucester, Gloucester
11 min walk • The Folk of Gloucester is a museum which is housed in two of the oldest buildings in the City of Gloucester, a Tudor merchant's house and a 17th-century town house. The museum, at 99–103 Westgate Street, is devoted to the social history of Gloucestershire.
~1790 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture
St Nicholas Church, Gloucester
9 min walk • St Nicholas Church is a historic church in Westgate Street in the city of Gloucester, England, under the care of The Churches Conservation Trust. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. Its truncated spire is a landmark in the city centre.
0.6 miSW
Monastery, Historical place, Event space
Blackfriars, Gloucester
15 min walk • Blackfriars, Gloucester, England, founded about 1239, is one of the most complete surviving Dominican black friaries in England. Now owned by English Heritage and restored in 1960, it is currently leased to Gloucester City Council and used for weddings, concerts, exhibitions, guided tours, filming, educational events and private hires.
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of Gloucester, Gloucester
15 min walk • The Museum of Gloucester in Brunswick Road is the main museum in the city of Gloucester, England. It was extensively renovated following a large National Heritage Lottery Fund grant, and reopened on Gloucester Day, 3 September 2011.
0.4 miS
Street
Northgate Street, Gloucester
11 min walk • Northgate Street is a street in the City of Gloucester, so named because its northern end was originally the location of the north gate in the city's walls.
0.5 miS
City hall
Gloucester Guildhall, Gloucester
13 min walk • Gloucester Guildhall is a former municipal building in Eastgate Street, Gloucester, which is now used as a arts and theatre venue. It is a Grade II listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kingsholm Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Tanners Hall, Gloucester (6 min walk), St Oswald's Priory, Gloucester (7 min walk), St Peter's Church, Gloucester (8 min walk), Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester (9 min walk).

How to get to Kingsholm Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kingsholm Stadium:

Train

Gloucester (12 min walk)