St Michael's Tower, Gloucester

Name: St Michael's Tower
Address: Gloucester, United Kingdom

#8 among attractions in Gloucester

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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. It is no longer used for religious ceremonies. It became a Grade II* listed building in 1952. ()

Coordinates: 51°51'55"N, 2°14'45"W

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Gloucester United Kingdom

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St Michael's Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~820 ftN
Medieval architecture and Edward II's tomb
Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester
4 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...
~370 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Gloucester
2 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.
~650 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kings Walk Shopping Centre, Gloucester
4 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.
0.4 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Rugby, Sport venue
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
12 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.
0.5 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gloucester Quays Outlet, Gloucester
13 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.
~1070 ftSW
Museum, Military museum
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, Gloucester
6 min walk • The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is located within the historic docks in the city of Gloucester.
~1240 ftNW
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.
~730 ftSW
Monastery, Historical place, Event space
Blackfriars, Gloucester
4 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.
~710 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of Gloucester, Gloucester
4 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.
~830 ftSW
Street
Southgate Street, Gloucester
4 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.
~200 ftNE
Street
Northgate Street, Gloucester
1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Michael's Tower?

Nearby attractions include Northgate Street, Gloucester (1 min walk), Gloucester Guildhall, Gloucester (2 min walk), Marylone, Gloucester (3 min walk), St Mary de Crypt Church, Gloucester (3 min walk).

How to get to St Michael's Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Michael's Tower:

Train

Gloucester (9 min walk)