Gloucester

Destination Gloucestershire

Discover more about what the city of Gloucester has to offer.

Group of students walking around Gloucester Docks

Whether you love trendy bars and restaurants or hidden gems, nights out or cinema trips, watching sports, or soaking up cultural history – you'll find it all in Gloucester. For outlet shopping and world cuisines, head to Gloucester Quays. It's a firm favourite with our students.

Gloucester Cathedral

Cultural history

The famous Cathedral has been home to Hartpury's graduation ceremonies in recent years, as well as a filming location for the Harry Potter movies. You can get to know the history of Gloucester through attractions including the Museum of GloucesterBeatrix Potter's House of the Tailor of Gloucester, or the National Waterways Museum.

Alana and friends watching sport
“"Sport fans will be spoilt for choice at Hartpury University. From BUCS fixtures on Wednesdays and Hartpury University RFC championship rugby matches on a Saturday afternoon, to Cheltenham Town FC, Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm Stadium, and world-famous horse racing at Cheltenham Festival, a world of sport awaits you."”
Alanna Malt
BA (Hons) Equine Business Management

Destination Gloucestershire

Cheltenham

Have you visited the UK's 'festival town'? Steeped in a vibrant history and home to a huge array of shops, eateries, venues and activities.

Students Walking Along Street In Cheltenham

Festivals and events

Gloucestershire, also known as the festival country, offers so much to see and do. With over 45 festivals and events taking place each year, you'll have the opportunity to explore your interests or try something new almost every week.

Destination Gloucestershire 2000 Trees Festival Student Life

Getting around

As a Hartpury student, there are loads of ways you can get around and explore Gloucestershire. You can hop on one of the shuttle buses that stop regularly on campus. If you ride a bike, you can store it in our secure bike sheds on campus. We also offer on-campus parking and discounted rates with local taxi firms.

Transport Minibuses