Gloucester

Gloucester district sits on the River Severn in South West England, centered on the city of Gloucester. The city grew from the Roman town of Glevum; sections of the Roman layout and medieval street pattern remain. Gloucester Cathedral dominates the centre; its choir and cloisters adjoin the cathedral close and house the tomb of King Edward II. To the north the Gloucester Docks retain Victorian warehouses and the National Waterways Museum; the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal links the docks to the estuary and still permits seagoing vessels to enter.

Local life mixes urban neighbourhoods and surrounding farmland. Kingsholm Stadium hosts the city's rugby matches and shapes weekend activity. The River Severn defines much of the district's character, and on suitable tides the Severn Bore runs upriver and is watched from waterfront points. Transport links include the M5 to the west and regional rail services from Gloucester station. Outlying suburbs such as Quedgeley and Longlevens connect into the city while retaining their own centres.