schedule
The event will take place from the 29th - 31st May 2009. Below are the highlights. Download the full programme of events happening in Gloucester Docks and across the City Centre here.|
Gloucester Docks
Tall Ships arrive Gloucester Docks between 15.30 and 16:30 on Friday
Board a Tall Ship from 12:00 - 18:00 Saturday and Sunday
Tours of the Tall Ships at 9.30 and 10.45 Saturday and Sunday
Beat the queues with a guided tour on board the Phoenix, Kaskalot and Earl of Pembroke.
Book your tickets in advance by following the links below:
Tickets for all events are available in person from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre and Gloucester Guildhall or telephone 01452 396572 or book online
Family Entertainment, Theatre and Live Music Throughout the docks from 12.00 - 18.00 on Saturday and Sunday.
Living History Arena - Displays of Roman, Vikings and more throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday
Arts and Crafts Workshops on the Boats:
Charcoal and chalk drawing classes on Saturday and Sunday at 9.30 (duration 2 hours) Cost: £6
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|Tickets for all events are available in person from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre and Gloucester Guildhall or telephone 01452 396572 or book online.
Painting on a tall ship classes on Saturday and Sunday at 9.30 (duration 2 hours) Cost: £6
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Tickets for all events are available in person from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre and Gloucester Guildhall or telephone 01452 396572 or book online
Video Workshop on Sunday at 9.30 until 10.45. Cost: £4 (please note change of times from leaflet)
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Tickets for all events are available in person from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre and Gloucester Guildhall or telephone 01452 396572 or book online
The World's Fair Wheel standing 35 metres high you will have excellent views of the Tall Ships, city and beyond. (Charge applies).
Gloucester Tall Ship 09 Beer Festival at Coots
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from12.00 - 18.00 Enjoy nautical themed beers from around the
world in the historic surroundings of Coots. Beers selected by CAMRA.
Ghost Stories of Gloucester onboard the Matthew with Lyn Cinderey Friday and Sunday at 20.00. Costs: £5.
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Gloucester Quays
Aerial Acrobatic Act - A fabulous act high above the mall, followed by great entertainment all day. Thursday 21
May at 11.30
Fun Nautical Themed Entertainment - Fighting pirates, human statues, stiltwalkers, live music, boats sailing outside the mall. Lots of fun nautical themed entertainment all day. Friday 22 & Saturday 23 May 10.00 - 16.00
Kids’ Craft Workshops With a pirate theme. Sunday 24 & Monday 25 May 11.00 -13.00 and 14.00 - 16.00
Gloucestershire Has Talent Open Auditions. Listen to Heart 102.4 for details on how you could win a £500 or
£1000 shopping spree at Gloucester Quays. Tues 26 - Thurs 28 11.00 - 14.00
Miss Gloucester Competition Full details and ticket availability at http://www.missgloucester.co.uk/ Thursday 28 May 19.00
Gloucestershire Has Talent Grand Final Friday 29 May 12.00 - 16.00
Official Opening by Gok Wan
Saturday 30 at 10.30, 16.00 -16.30 Book signing
Opportunities to win a ticket for one of three 30 minute "audience with Gok"
sessions with Heart 102.4 and The Citizen.
Gloucester City Centre
Gloucester Through the Ages Live
Roman to 1940's multi-period living history and have-ago activities, including encampments
and all day medieval show at Gloucester Cathedral, activities at Blackfriars and story
telling in the Eastgate Chamber. Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 - 16.30.
Guided Tour of Blackfriars Priory
12.30 & 15.00 on Saturday and Sunday - Free Entry.
Gloucester City Museum – Special activities
taking place from Friday to Sunday including make your own fossil box.
Gloucester Folk Museum – Victorian School
Room experiences will be available on Saturday and Sunday at 11.00, 12.00,
14.00 and 15.00.
Gloucester Medieval Banquet
Chapter House, Gloucester Cathedral.
This evening is fun and filled with medieval
music and entertainment, plus a three
course medieval menu. Tickets are £35
Download menu and further information here.|
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Tickets for all events are available in person from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre and Gloucester Guildhall or telephone 01452 396572
Gloucester Library
Meet Pirate Pete for a Pirate Ship Craft Event on Tuesday 26th May from 14.00 - 16.00