Blackfriars, Gloucester

Name: Blackfriars
Address: Blackfriars Ln, Gloucester, GL1 2HS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1452 396384

#18 among attractions in Gloucester

Monastery, Historical place, Event space

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Facts and practical information

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. The former church, since converted into a house, is a Grade I listed building. ()

Coordinates: 51°51'51"N, 2°14'55"W

Address

Blackfriars LnGloucester GL1 2HS United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1452 396384

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Day trips

Blackfriars – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gloucester Cathedral, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Kings Walk Shopping Centre, Kingsholm Stadium.

~1250 ftN
Medieval architecture and Edward II's tomb
Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester
7 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...
~720 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Gloucester
4 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.
~1300 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kings Walk Shopping Centre, Gloucester
7 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.
0.6 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Rugby, Sport venue
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
15 min walk • 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.
~1910 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gloucester Quays Outlet, Gloucester
10 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.
~1240 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Gloucester Waterways Museum, Gloucester
6 min walk • Gloucester Waterways Museum is housed in a Victorian warehouse at Gloucester Docks in the city of Gloucester, England. It is located along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and River Severn.
~730 ftNE
Tower
St Michael's Tower, Gloucester
4 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.
~340 ftW
Museum, Military museum
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, Gloucester
2 min walk • The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is located within the historic docks in the city of Gloucester.
~1150 ftN
Museum, History museum
The Folk of Gloucester, Gloucester
6 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.
~960 ftE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of Gloucester, Gloucester
5 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.
~290 ftS
Street
Southgate Street, Gloucester
2 min walk • Southgate Street is one of the ancient streets in the City of Gloucester, so named because its southern end was originally the location of the south gate in the city's walls. The part beyond the gate as far as Severn Street was sometimes known as Lower Southgate Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Blackfriars?

Nearby attractions include Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester (1 min walk), Southgate Street, Gloucester (2 min walk), St Kyneburgh's Chapel, Gloucester (2 min walk), Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, Gloucester (2 min walk).

How to get to Blackfriars by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blackfriars:

Train

Gloucester (12 min walk)