United KingdomGloucester ( GLOSS-tər) is a cathedral city, non-metropolitan district and the county town of Gloucestershire in the South West of England. Gloucester lies on the River Severn, between the Cotswolds to the east and the Forest of Dean to the west. It is situated 7 miles (11 km) from Cheltenham, 19 miles (31 km) from Monmouth, 33 miles (53 km) from Bristol, and 17 miles (27 km) east of the England and Wales border. Gloucester has a population of around 132,000, including suburban areas.
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Climate in Gloucester
Best time to visit: Jul–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Gloucester
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Gloucester; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripCheltenham
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13 km≈ 15 min
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Worcester
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36 km≈ 40 min
Day tripSwindon
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46 km≈ 55 min
Day tripBristol
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52 km≈ 1 h
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Bath
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54 km≈ 1 h
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Newport
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60 km≈ 1 h 10 min
Day tripSolihull
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69 km≈ 1 h 20 min
Day tripOxford
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69 km≈ 1 h 20 min
From Gloucester you can reach Cheltenham (13 km), Worcester (36 km), Swindon (46 km), Bristol (52 km) and Bath (54 km) in about 15 min to 1 h by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Gloucester
The most pleasant months are Jul to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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