Historic houses · South West England
Gloucester Shire Hall
In or near Gloucester.
Gloucester Shire Hall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Davies — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gloucester Shire Hall, the nearest railway station is Gloucester, located 0.7 km away. The postcode is GL1 2HY. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Gloucester Shire Hall is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
The Folk of Gloucester is a historic Tudor building that serves as a community hub and showcases Gloucester's architectural heritage. Visitors can explore its preserved features and participate in various events, including music and theatre. The venue also offers room bookings and a café.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Gloucester Shire Hall is a municipal building in Westgate Street, Gloucester. The shire hall, which is the main office and the meeting place of Gloucestershire County Council, is a grade II listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The building was designed by Sir Robert Smirke for Gloucestershire magistrates in the Greek Revival style, built in ashlar stone and was opened in 1816. A courthouse, also designed by Smirke, was built at the rear of the shire hall, and was completed around the same time. Following the implementation of the Local Government Act 1888, which established county councils in every county, the shire hall also became the meeting place of Gloucestershire County Council. It was internally remodelled in 1896 to accommodate a council chamber and offices for the county council. In the 1960s the building was largely demolished and rebuilt, retaining only the 1816 portico and the 1911 flanking wings. An…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.8665, -2.2486
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 2HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Established
- 1816
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays – Saturdays 10am – 4pm.
- Official site
- www.gloucestercivictrust.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q20878142 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gloucester Shire Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gloucester Shire Hall?
- Gloucester Shire Hall is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 2HY), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is Gloucester Shire Hall?
- Gloucester Shire Hall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gloucester Shire Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 2HY.
- When was Gloucester Shire Hall built?
- Built or established in 1816.
- Who owns Gloucester Shire Hall?
- Gloucester Shire Hall is owned by | designation1 =Grade II Listed Building.
- Is Gloucester Shire Hall a listed building?
- Gloucester Shire Hall is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Gloucester Shire Hall a protected site?
- Yes — Gloucester Shire Hall is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Gloucester Shire Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 2HY.