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The historic city of Gloucester has always been an important centre of England ever since Roman times, when it was then called 'Glevum'. In the Victorian era, Gloucester Docks was once the most inland port in Britain. Now Gloucester is the ideal base to explore Gloucestershire's fine regions of the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean and towns including Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud and Cirencester.
Explore and enjoy!
Gloucester is ideally located with access to the M5 - travelling south from the Midlands from junction 11 and from the south west from junction 12. The A40 runs past Gloucester linking the London/south east and Wales. Their is ample car parking in Gloucester - see below. Also see the downloadable map of Gloucester.
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Gloucester Railway Station is just a short 5 minute walk from the the centre of Gloucester. There are regular services to London, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff and Wales.
National Express coaches run frequently to Gloucester from many UK destinations. MegaBus also run but routes are less.
Gloucestershire is lucky to have its very own airport. Daily scheduled services to the Isle of Man with additional services to Belfast and Jersey.
Stagecoach West Buses operate in Gloucester and throughout Gloucestershire with very regular bus routes.
There are lots of taxi companies operating in Gloucester with a taxi rank situated near to the Gloucester Bus and Train Stations.
The perfect way to visit Gloucester and enjoy the famous Cathedral, Victorian Docks, many museums, great shopping and the wonderful history of the city.
There are many car parks in Gloucester including the major shopping centres, the city centre and Gloucester Docks.
