Gloucester Docks

Gloucester Docks are England's most inland port. The docks opened in 1827 and became a hub of activity during the 19th and early 20th centuries, with ships offloading cargos of wheat, barley, oats and maize to numerous warehouses before onward journeys via barge and narrowboat to the Midlands. Small coasters and barge traffic continued to serve the Docks until the 1970s, after which time they largely fell out of use. However, the area is now an area of regeneration boasting a number of listed buildings including the old mariner's chapel. The old warehouses have been restored for office, rsidential and leisure use and an old engineering works re-opened as a retail outlet in 2009. It's an interesting area to have a wander around.