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No. 8596 · United Kingdom · Western Europe

Gloucester, England

51.87°N 2.24°W

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Overview

Gloucester is the county town of Gloucestershire in England's West Country. It is the furthest inland port in the UK, situated beside the River Severn.

Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums

Before you go

Accommodation

Hotels from £37/night (Premier Inn Barnwood). Pubs offer B&B.

Connectivity

4G with EE and O2, 5G with Three and Vodafone as of May 2022.

Culture

Roman city (Glevum) with underground remains; Harry Potter film locations; associated with nursery rhymes and Beatrix Potter.

Transport

Rail links to London, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham. National Express coaches from bus station.