The Folk of Gloucester, Gloucester

Name: The Folk of Gloucester
Address: 99-103 Westgate St, Gloucester, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1452 396868

#16 among attractions in Gloucester

Museum, History museum

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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. ()

Coordinates: 51°52'2"N, 2°15'1"W

Address

99-103 Westgate StGloucester GL1 2PG United Kingdom

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+44 1452 396868

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The Folk of Gloucester – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~810 ftE
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...
~1540 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Gloucester
8 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.
~1840 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kings Walk Shopping Centre, Gloucester
9 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 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Rugby, Sport venue
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
11 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 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gloucester Quays Outlet, Gloucester
14 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 ftSE
Tower
St Michael's Tower, Gloucester
6 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.
~1200 ftS
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.
~530 ftNE
Church, Gothic architecture
St Nicholas Church, Gloucester
3 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.
~1150 ftS
Monastery, Historical place, Event space
Blackfriars, Gloucester
6 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.
~1440 ftS
Street
Southgate Street, Gloucester
7 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.
~1230 ftSE
Street
Northgate Street, Gloucester
6 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)

When is The Folk of Gloucester open?

The Folk of Gloucester is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Folk of Gloucester?

Nearby attractions include St Mary de Lode Church, Gloucester (3 min walk), St Nicholas Church, Gloucester (3 min walk), King Edward's Gate, Gloucester (3 min walk), HM Prison Gloucester, Gloucester (4 min walk).

How to get to The Folk of Gloucester by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Folk of Gloucester:

Train

Gloucester (14 min walk)