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Getting To The Docks
The Historic
Docks and Gloucester Quays are well
sign-posted with brown signs on the main approach roads. For those
with satellite navigation aids, the post code is
GL1 2EH. Car park (pay & display) can be accessed
direct from Southgate St.
Cars are not allowed to cross Llanthony Bridge. The
nearest Park & Ride bus stop is in Southgate
St.
Visiting Boats
Facilities
for visiting boats are administered by the Canal & River Trust, based in the Dock Office.
Refreshments
Barge Restaurant - serving English food near
the Mariners Chapel.
Blue Bamboo sports bar near the Mariners Chapel.
Cafe on the Cut -
in a converted narrowboat moored in the Barge Arm.
Caffe Corretto
and Caffe Tucci - two Italian-style
coffee shops at
the head of the Barge Arm.
Fosters on the Docks - a restaurant/bar
in Kimberley Warehouse.
Greek on the Docks, serving traditional Greek
dishes, and Grill Shed, offering Californian style
cuisine, both in the Merchants Quay building.
McColl's - a convenience store at the east end of the Barge Arm Apartments which
includes a Subway
food outlet.
On Toast - a speciality restaurant on the West
Quay serving a wide range of toast dishes.
Med Kitchen - serving a fusion of Mediterranean
cuisines adjoining Vinings Warehouse.
Weatherspoons pub adjoing the Waterways Museum
- the Lord High Constable of England.
Also cafes at Upstairs
Downstairs Antiques, the Soldiers of Gloucestershire
Museum (summer only) and the National Waterways Museum.
City of Gloucester
For
information on other places of interest in Gloucester,
see City
of Gloucester.
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 National
Waterways Museum
Occupying two floors of Llanthony
Warehouse, this museum features life on the waterways between the
Bristol Channel and the Midlands
using artifacts, photographs and videos.
It has a shop that is open to all. Historic craft moored by the quay
side include
steam dredger SND No 4, tug Severn Progress, barge
Sabrina and (ashore) narrowboat Northwich. (More)
Soldiers
of Gloucestershire
Museum
Occupying the former
Custom House at the north end of the Victoria Dock, this Museum tells the story of the lives, travel and
service of the men of the Gloucestershire Regiment and the Gloucestershire
Huzzars over the last 300 years. (More)
Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet Centre
To
the south of the main docks area is the Gloucester Quays
designer outlet centre which has an outstanding mix of high street
and
designer labels at up to 60% off recommended retail prices. Refreshments are
available at various coffee shops and restaurants. (Website)
 Working
Dry
Docks
Maintenance and repair
work on vessels in and around the large and small dry docks is managed by T Nielsen & Co. Craftsmen can be seen
at work using traditional skills aided by modern tools. For information on interesting
vessels currently at Gloucester, see Vessels
for Overhaul.
Narrowboat Day Hire
Gloucester
Narrowboats offer a day boat for hire with seating for up to
ten passengers, a galley and a flushing toilet. (Website)
Mariners
Chapel
The chapel in the
centre of the docks is open to visitors each day. For times of services, see website.
Guided
Tours
Gloucester Civic
Trust guides lead tours around the docks for pre-booked parties. (Website)
 Model Boat Displays
Members
of the Gloucester & District Model Boat Club sail their models
from the entrance to the Victoria Dock each Saturday afternoon.
These include yachts, tugs, paddle boats, hovercraft, submarines,
warships, patrol boats, lifeboats and motor cruisers. (Website)
Gloucester Sea Cadets
The
cadets moor their boats in the Barge Arm and may often be seen
using them on Monday or Thursday evenings during the summer.
(Website)
Upstairs Downstairs Antiques
Specialists
in clocks, furniture and lighting, across Severn Rd from the
Lock Warehouse. Cafe on the first floor.
Gloucester Brewery
A
micro brewery, shop and tasting room in Fox's Kiln (next to
Alexandra Warehouse),
open Tuesday to Saturday, with guided tours available. (Website)
 Stand
Up Paddleboarding
Learn paddling skills, board control
and water safety alongside tall ships and with the Cathedral as a backdrop. All equipment
provided. (Website)
MV Edward Elgar
This vessel, based at Alexandra Quay, is the biggest hotel boatnow cruising UK
inland waters. She offers holiday cruises for 2 to
7 days right along the Severn navigation between Sharpness
and Stourport-on-Severn. (Website)
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