# Gloucester City Guide - History and Attractions

> Visit the cathedral city of Gloucester, with a history from Roman foundations to Victorian docklands, plus shops, festivals, tea shops and pubs to enjoy.

URL: https://cotswolds.info/places/gloucester.shtml  
Section: Villages & Towns  
Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire (51.8642, -2.2382)

![The Cathedral City of Gloucester](https://cotswolds.info/images/spacer.gif)

The City of Gloucester has a unique history from its Roman foundations to its Victorian docklands. Gloucester is a vibrant multicultural city that combines historic architecture with a unique blend of visitor attractions, festivals and entertainment, a collection of high street and specialist shops and a mouth watering array of tea shops, restaurants, wine bars and pubs offer food and drink for all tastes. The city is overlooked by the Cotswolds Hills in the lush Severn Valley and is easily accessible from all corners of the country.