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Gloucester Tall Ships Festival

Coordinates: 51°51′47″N 2°15′07″W / 51.8629722°N 2.2518368°W / 51.8629722; -2.2518368
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51°51′47″N 2°15′07″W / 51.8629722°N 2.2518368°W / 51.8629722; -2.2518368

Tall Ship Festival
Date25th May
Duration2 days
LocationGloucester Docks
Coordinates51.86291918535214, -2.2506083231836627

The Gloucester Tall Ships Festival is a biannual festival which takes place at Gloucester Docks in Gloucestershire. In 2024, it takes place from May 25 to May 27.[1][2]

History

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In 2007, floods had hit the United Kingdom. Gloucester was one of the areas impacted by the floods. Gloucester decided to set up a festival, becoming known as the Gloucester Tall Ships Festival.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Gloucester festival ships to arrive in city ahead of major event". BBC News. May 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Historic tall ships return to Gloucester docks for festival". ITV News. 2024-05-24. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  3. ^ "About the Festival | Gloucester Tall Ships". Tall Ships Festival.