Inspirational ideas for group days out and holidays

Packed with top tips for group visits, Gloucester’s new 2010 Travel Trade Guide unveils the city’s winning line-up of attractions and events covering days out, history and stylish designer shopping.

They have just launched their new comprehensive guide, which offers ideal group tours and breaks within the area.

As well as being a destination in is own right, Gloucester is also the perfect gateway to stunning surrounding countryside, so the handy guide not only covers city life, but also the beautiful Royal Forest of Dean and the timeless appeal of The Cotswolds.

And for 2010 there’s plenty going on to entice groups to visit Gloucester again. Highlights range from the Gloucester Tall Ships Festival, the return of the Three Choirs Festival and the opening of the second phase of the hugely successful Gloucester Quays complex, with even more designer names and a great range of waterside restaurants and bars opening.

Gloucester’s 2010 Travel Trade Guide offers tailor-made packages, mix-and-match routes and contact details for all three areas.

New for 2010 is an additional drop-off point added for Gloucester Docks and Gloucester Quays joining the existing drop-off point on St Ann Way, conveniently outside Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet.

Add in history and heritage, tasty local food and drink, an action-packed events programme and range of accommodation to suit all budgets, and the 2010 guide has it all wrapped up for groups.

Copies can be obtained free of charge from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre by calling 01452 396572.