Get warm in Winter and ready for Spring...

Gloucester History Festival Winter Warmer

24 January - 6 March 2025

Enjoy 50 events broadcast over 25 days all from the comfort of home this winter. The mouth-watering programme includes Jeremy Bowen, Mary Beard, David Olusoga, William Dalrymple, Greg Jenner, Marc Morris, Michael Wood, Natalie Haynes, Philippa Langley and many more.

The digital festival features highlights from the 2024 spring and autumn festivals, some shown for the first time, plus special events from the archives all curated by Festival President Janina Ramirez. Watch out for our special Gloucestershire History Day on Friday 7 February.

The Winter Warmer Pass offers all 50 events for £30. Individual events cost £6. Tickets on sale now, see here

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Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend 

25-27 April 2025

Forty of Britain’s leading historians join us for an intriguing three day programme of compelling talks and controversial debates in the magical setting of Blackfriars Priory. Speakers include Tracy Borman, Hallie Rubenhold, Tony Robinson, Bettany Hughes and Ian Mortimer with talks ranging from Edward II and the Tudor Queens to James I, Edwardian crime and the wonders of the Ancient World.

Tickets go on sale on 7 March. To book and for further information see here