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Gloucester - Gloucester Rugby

Premiership Rugby Series - Gloucester

Fast Facts about Gloucester to Know for Your Matchday

• Gloucester fans didn’t always cheer for the Cherry and Whites. The teams former unofficial name was said to be the “Elver Eaters”. The name derived from the annual eel-eating competition held in Gloucester.

• Whilst they may not have played any rugby in Harry Potter, I reckon Harry would have made a mean out-half, Gloucester Cathedral played host to a number of scenes for the wizardry franchise. Chocolate frog anyone?

• Magnum, Twister and Iceburger. All are made in Gloucester at the Wall’s/HB ice cream factory, the largest ice-cream factory in Europe.

• Gloucester have two Champions Cup titles to their name. The side claimed victories during the 2005-2006 and 2014-2015 seasons.

Current Premiership Standings

• Gloucester have had several successive losses of late and find themselves in the second from bottom.

• Players to keep an eye on the day include Argentina’s outhalf Santiago Carreras, Welsh speedster Louis Rees-Zammit and future England prospect Zach Mercer.

• Ahead of this week’s match against Bath, you can find last week’s highlights below:

Best Area to Stay in Gloucester & the Stadium

The Docks

• Stay at the UK’s most inland port.

• Only a stones throw away from the city, picturesque view of the docks and in close proximity to the city’s best pubs and eateries.

• You can occupy yourself on the days before the match with visits to the Gloucester Cathedral or the Jet Age Museum.

Kingsholm Stadium

• It’s always nice to not see a stadium dropped in the middle of nowhere, as the Kingsholm is located just north of the city-centre

• If you are coming from The Docks, it only takes a matter of 20 minutes to walk to the stadium. You pass by the cathedral en route so you may need to grab some potions from the Gryffindor Common room to reverse Gloucester’s form. A taxi would be approximately a 5-minute journey dependent upon traffic.

Best Breakfast & Coffee in Gloucester for Before and After the Match

Portivo Lounge - St Ann Way

• This breakfast and brunch eatery is located within an old corn mill at the Gloucester Quays.

• This place is ran by 3 friends. Having served their sentences in the bar and restaurant trade in Bristol, the lads came together and set up in Gloucester.

Bill’s - Llanthony Rd

• You have demolished the outlets in Gloucester Quays so now it’s time to tackle that ferocious appetite of yours.

• Bill’s is part of a very successful British hospitality group that has breakfast and lunch offerings that cater to the entire group.

• Big portions.

Is your destination not covered?

Heading on a stag, hen or venturing on an away day? You probably encounter the following:

1. Your friends leave everything until last minute.

2. They rely on one person to pick what the entire group is doing and where you are going.

3. If a place is rubbish, your friends turn to you and never let you forget that woefully bad place you took them.

Well, look no further. If you want an itinerary that is based on prior groups’ memorable experiences and local recommendations, just reply to this email and get in touch.

Best Restaurants in Gloucester for Before and After the Match