Remembrance Week at St Nicholas Church

St Nicholas Church is holding its annual Remembrance Week from 9 to 13 November, a few days after Remembrance Sunday. It's a period of reflection that honours the service and sacrifice of Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and the civilians affected by war and conflict. Throughout the week, the church is decorated inside and out, and the doors are open for anyone who wants to stop in.

There's a few different ways to engage with it, depending on what you're after. You're welcome to bring letters or poems to read out, or just use the consecrated space for quiet reflection if you need a moment of peace. There's also a Special Remembrance Book where you can write down your own thoughts. It's not a formal service you have to sit through; you can come and go as you please.

While you're there, you can see We Are Gathered Here, an exhibition about past residents of Westgate Street and the facts of their lives and deaths. It's a local history piece that sits alongside the wider theme of remembrance, and it's on display throughout the week. St Nicholas itself is a 12th-century city landmark, known for its 15th-century leaning tower and the angel plaster moulding on the walls.

Entry is free, and the church is open from 10:30am to 1pm each day from 9 to 13 November. There's ramp access at the rear for anyone who needs it, and refreshments are served for a donation. It's at St Nicholas Church, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG.