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Gloucester, UK

Gloucester, UK — city in United Kingdom. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type City

Why go

  • Served by Gloucestershire Airport (GLO).

History

Gloucester, UK is a city in United Kingdom. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Airports

Gloucestershire Airport (GLO) 3.9 mi to the centre
Staverton, Cheltenham GL51 6SR, UK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Star1 Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Isle Of Man (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Cotswold Airport (GBA) 16 mi to the centre
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Over Farm Microlight 2 mi to the centre
ENG, GB
Outdoor
Willington Court Airstrip 3.7 mi to the centre
Sandhurst (Glos), ENG, GB
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gloucestershire Airport (GLO); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GLO has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Isle Of Man).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gloucester, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach