Gloucester, a city located in the South West
Same day courier Gloucester services are provided by Same Day Couriers Direct in this city. Gloucester is the home of Frightmare, the biggest Halloween event in the South West.
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Gloucester has much to offer if you’re staying in the city for leisure or business. The cathedral city has over 2000 years of history on offer, including as far back as 48AD as a Roman fort. Gloucester Cathedral dates from the 7th Century and may be recognised for the hallowed corridors of Hogwarts School from the Harry Potter series. Those interested in waterways can visit the historic Gloucester Docks, where you will find the National Waterways Museum and the option to take a cruise on the canal and River Severn. With the Cotswolds you can enjoy amazing landscapes and picturesque towns and villages.
Gloucester economic sectors
Key growth sectors:
- engineering & manufacturing
- financial services
- digital & cyber
- creative
- construction
- retail and leisure
“Gloucester has a highly diverse local economy, with a backbone of large, traditional employers complemented by a growing and innovative collection of SME’s.
This has given the City a number of sectoral specialisms within its unique business community.”
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Gloucester as a location is attractive for businesses due to having some excellent road links, including close proximity to the M5 motorway and the A417 dual carriageway. By train, Bristol is just over 30 minutes and London less than two hours.
Gloucester and with the Gloucester Business Park has attracted many national and international companies. Including Mears Group PLC, housing and social care provider; Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and social care in England; Lockheed Martin, aerospace and defence has their Cyber Works Centre; BAE Systems and Ageas, auto insurance.
Gloucester is served by Bristol Airport. Bristol Airport destinations are mainly within the UK and European destinations. The airport offers some direct flights outside of Europe and additionally connecting flights to global destinations. An alternative airport for further afield destinations is London Heathrow Airport at just under 100 miles.
Gloucester was at one time a thriving port city but ceased functioning as a commercial port a very long time ago. However, it has been used in many TV and film productions including ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’.
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Same day courier Gloucester helpful links
Invest in Gloucester: Gloucester City Council initiative, established to support investors in the City of Gloucester to start up in business, invest in infrastructure, and establish themselves successfully.
Visit Gloucester: all the information with the latest news, events and offers for visitors to Gloucester.