🇬🇧 Gloucester, United Kingdom
The George Inn
📍 Gloucester, GL10 3TQ
Photo: official website
Your stay — The George Inn
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St Andrew (66 m · ~1 min walk)
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →British Pound, GBP
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at airports or tourist bureaux due to poor rates and fees.
Contactless cards and mobile payments (Apple Pay/Google Pay) are widely accepted in shops, pubs, and restaurants; carry some cash for very small transactions or rural places.
Optional in restaurants; 10% for good service is standard. Taxis: round up or add £1-2. Hotel staff: £1-2 per bag for porters, not expected for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard filter coffee from a café or chain costs about £2.50-£3.
A supermarket meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) costs around £4-£5.
A main course in a pub or casual restaurant runs £12-£15.
Not a strong presence in GL10; for cheap eats head to Gloucester city centre market on weekends or the Quays retail park food court.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Aldi are the main budget supermarkets in the area.
Shopping is mostly at the Gloucester Quays outlet centre (lower prices on high-street brands) or charity shops in Stroud (nearby).
Stagecoach bus single fares about £2-£3; a day rider pass £5. From the airport: take the bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol Temple Meads, then train to Gloucester (about £15-£20).
Book train tickets in advance (off-peak) to save 40-60%; eat set lunch menus at pubs for better value; use cashback apps at supermarkets.
Good to know — Gloucester
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
GloucesterFor non-emergency police matters, dial 101. The NHS non-urgent medical helpline is 111. From a mobile, 999 works. If you're deaf or hard of hearing, use the emergency SMS service: text REGISTER to 999.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gloucester, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The George Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Heathrow Airport (Terminal 2 & 3) → Gloucester Transport Hub (bus station)
💡 Book online in advance for the best price; walk-up fares can double. The bus drops you a 10-minute walk from the Youth Hostel.
Gloucester Bus Station → Youth Hostel (opposite stop: Barbican Road)
💡 Buy a dayrider for £4.50 if using the bus more than twice. The hostel is just across the road from the Barbican Road stop.
London Paddington → Gloucester Station
💡 Use a railcard for 1/3 off. From the station, head south on Station Road then left onto Barbican Road – the hostel is a 15-minute walk.
Birmingham Airport → Youth Hostel, Gloucester
💡 Quote your flight number when booking – they monitor arrivals. Cheaper than London airport taxis; shared shuttles aren't available here.
Birmingham Coach Station → Gloucester Transport Hub
💡 Cheaper than the train but slower and less reliable—allow an extra 20 mins for traffic. The Hub is a 10-min taxi ride to Bowden Hall.
Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Tibbiwell Lodge B&B, Gloucester
💡 Pre-book online for a fixed fare; ask for a saloon car to avoid extra charges for luggage.
Bristol Airport (BRS) → Gloucester Bus Station
💡 Book online at least a day ahead for the cheapest fare; the stop at Gloucester Bus Station is a 10-minute walk to Watersmeet via Northgate Street.
Heathrow Central Bus Station → Gloucester Transport Hub
💡 Bus drops you at the Transport Hub; then catch the 10 or 11 bus to Saintbridge, alight near Tibbiwell Lodge.
Gloucester Railway Station → Watersmeet (Westgate Street stop)
💡 Buy a Stagecoach app day rider (£4.50) if you'll use buses twice—this short hop saves a taxi fare; alight at Westgate Street, then it's a 2-minute walk to the hotel.
Gloucester Transport Hub → Tibbiwell Lodge B&B, Saintbridge
💡 Get a day rider ticket for £4.50 if you plan multiple trips; stop is 'Tibbiwell Road' – the lodge is a 2-minute walk east.
Gloucester Bus Station → Central Hotel (Barton Street stop)
💡 Use the Stagecoach app for contactless payment; route 10 runs directly past the hotel.
Gloucester Railway Station → Bowden Hall Hotel (via Upton St Leonards)
💡 Bus 10 runs from Gloucester bus station (5-min walk from train station) to Upton St Leonards. From the stop, it's a 15-min walk uphill—take a taxi if you have luggage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The George Inn?
Check-in at The George Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near The George Inn?
A supermarket meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) costs around £4-£5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The George Inn?
Stagecoach bus single fares about £2-£3; a day rider pass £5. From the airport: take the bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol Temple Meads, then train to Gloucester (about £15-£20).
Top Attractions in Gloucester
💡 Skip the busy main nave on weekends; head to the cloisters early morning for near-silence and good light for photos. The Crypt café does a decent, cheap cuppa.
💡 Ask at reception for the key to the rooftop terrace — it’s usually unlocked, and gives a cracking view of the cathedral spire.
💡 Check the schedule for free guided tours; the crypt and Chapter House are often overlooked but worth a look.
💡 Visit at 3 PM on weekdays to hear the choir practice for free—it's quiet and atmospheric.
💡 The Roman and medieval artefacts are the highlight—ask staff to see the 'hidden' collection of carved stones in the basement. Free lockers for bags.
💡 Go at 3pm on a weekday to hear the choir practise in the quire — empty but for you and the voices echoing off the stone.
💡 Ask the warden about the 'crypt walk' – they sometimes open it up for a small donation.
💡 The Roman section has a 2nd-century tombstone found in the city—ask staff for the magnifying glass to see the carvings clearly.