Two metres below the ground, The King’s Bastion contains the remains of a section of the Roman city wall with a defensive tower, probably constructed during the reign of Henry III, and is located under a trapdoor in the King’s Walk Shopping Centre, right under shoppers feet! This rarely seen gem is a sight to behold having been closed for a number of years and we are delighted to offer these regular tours again this year, including a special opening for Heritage Open Days (HODs)!
DATES AND TIMES:
Tours run on the following date and at the following start times of 10:30, 11:10 and 11:50:
Tue 16 Jun
Save the date! We will also be running an additional date for HODs on Friday 11 September - timings and booking slots will be released nearer the time!
The tour lasts approx. 30 minutes - meet by the entrance in King’s Walk Shopping Centre, Gloucester GL1 1EA (by the silver trap doors, just outside Superdrug).
PLACES:
Max places of 15 per tour.
PRICES:
Children: £5.50
Adults: £8.00
Family: £27.00 (2 adults and up to 3 children aged 5 - 16).
PLEASE NOTE:
Tours are suitable for ages 11+ (Year 7 secondary age children - no unaccompanied under 18s)
Not accessible by wheelchair or suitable for those with mobility issues
Please wear footwear suitable for uneven surfaces (no heels/open shoes)
Pre-booking is required – we do not have capacity for walks ins.
Booking fees apply.