Museums & Galleries · Gloucestershire
Museum of Gloucester
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Photo: Simon Burchell (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See the world-famous Birdlip Mirror and Roman tombstones
- View the oldest complete backgammon set in the world
- Explore a Roman kitchen playhouse and medieval street exhibit
- See part of the original Roman city wall
- Visit the underground Kings Bastion with Roman and medieval remains
The Museum of Gloucester sits in a fine Victorian building on Brunswick Road and tells the story of Gloucester from its Roman origins through the Dark Ages and medieval period, with a collection of over 750,000 objects. Highlights include the Birdlip Mirror, Roman tombstones, the world's oldest complete backgammon set, a Roman kitchen playhouse and medieval street, and a surviving stretch of the Roman city wall. There's a varied programme of exhibitions, workshops, tours and family events, plus a café and gift shop. It suits families, history enthusiasts and those seeking a quieter visit via the Quiet Mornings sessions. The museum is just 0.3 miles from Gloucester station, with 36 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it easy to combine with an overnight stay.
Practical details
- Accessibility
- Quiet Mornings offer a calmer, relaxed experience
From the attraction's own website on 24 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ WiFi
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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Apartments in Gloucester Quays - Apartment Three
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Gloucester, Central England
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Museum of Gloucester into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Gloucester 0.3 miles
- Cheltenham Spa 6.6 miles
- Stonehouse 8.2 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page