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Historic houses · South West England

Westgate Galleria

In or near Gloucester.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Westgate Galleria — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Parking Bay and Footpath flooding - geograph.org.uk - 502952

Nicholas Mutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Gloucester · 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Westgate Galleria is located in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, with the postcode GL1 2RU. The nearest railway station is Gloucester, which is 1.1 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Westgate Galleria 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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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 the preserved features of the building and participate in various events, including music and theatre. The site also includes a café and a tranquil garden area.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Westgate Galleria are grade II listed almshouses in Westgate Street, Gloucester, now used as a small shopping centre. The building dates from 1787–1790 when it was built by William Price for the City of Gloucester on the former site of St Bartholomew's Hospital which had been founded in the early 12th century.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.8689, -2.2541
County
Gloucestershire
District
Gloucester
Parish
Gloucester, unparished area
Postcode
GL1 2RU
Parliamentary constituency
Gloucester
Nearest railway station
Gloucester1.1 km
Opening
Tuesdays – Saturdays 10am – 4pm.

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Westgate Galleria?
Westgate Galleria is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 2RU), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
What is Westgate Galleria?
Westgate Galleria — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Westgate Galleria?
The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 2RU.
Is Westgate Galleria a listed building?
Westgate Galleria is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is Westgate Galleria a protected site?
Yes — Westgate Galleria is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Westgate Galleria?
The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 2RU.