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We have sourced a great selection of leisure activities for both children and adults, all based in Gloucestershire.

Find a fab day out in Gloucestershire to suit all ages, including some great places to eat and drink.

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Planning a Gloucestershire Wedding

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Our directory of wedding and party suppliers is full of local specialists whose aim is to make your special day, one to remember.

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First Steps in Family History

First Steps in Family History

If seeing your family at Christmas got you thinking about tracing your family tree, you might find this guide helpful.

First Steps in Family History

Gloucester’s Best Kept Secret

Gloucester’s Best Kept Secret

Does the thought of entertaining the children during the school summer holidays fill you with dread? We can let you into a little secret - read on to find out more.

Gloucester’s Best Kept Secret

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In December 1085, whilst holding his Christmas court at Gloucester Cathedral, William the Conqueror ordered that 'a great survey of England's land and resources be made.' The King then sent his men all over England to discover 'how many hundreds of hides were in each county, what land the king himself owned, and what stock upon the land and what dues he ought to have per year from each county.' This survey is now known as the Domesday Book.

In December 1085, whilst holding his Christmas court at Gloucester Cathedral, William the Conqueror ordered that 'a great survey of England's land and resources be made.' The King then sent his men all over England to discover 'how many hundreds of hides were in each county, what land the king himself owned, and what stock upon the land and what dues he ought to have per year from each county.' This survey is now known as the Domesday Book.

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