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Gloucester Docks, Gloucester

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Tour Gloucester Docks to examine the historical shipping industry of southwest England. Situated on the Severn River, the still-functioning Victorian port houses several museums and exhibits for the whole family. Spend the afternoon touring the dock’s machinery and warehouses while learning the importance of the industry to the surrounding area. End the afternoon with a visit to the model boat display, or a tour of the port’s brewery. Take a leisure cruise up the river to see the expansive canal and more of the Gloucester area. Our Gloucester trip planner makes visiting Gloucester Docks and other Gloucester attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.

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By AndrewD1182

Gloucester docks have improved so much over the years. It’s a nice place to wander around, visit when there are events on (tall ships, food festival, Christmas market etc) and well worth visiting for.... more

Gloucester docks have improved so much over the years. It’s a nice place to wander around, visit when there are events on (tall ships, food festival, Christmas market etc) and well worth visiting for.... more »
By Cherriesfan99

On a very hot Sunday afternoon we were surprised just how quite the Docks were. There is so much to take in here, - there is a great deal of history, of course, but also retail and some great pubs...

On a very hot Sunday afternoon we were surprised just how quite the Docks were. There is so much to take in here, - there is a great deal of history, of course, but also retail and some great pubs... more »

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