King’s square will provide an inspiring and engaging space for the public to visit and relax, available for events and entertainment as well as outdoor dining and markets. Features in the new square will include sweeping granite seating areas alongside fountains, trees, and atmospheric coloured lighting. The design concept takes inspiration from the Severn bore – a spectacular tidal surge that occurs along the nearby River Severn. It is the first phase and the centre piece of the much larger Forum development – see above – and is a key part in the regeneration of the King’s Quarter part of the city centre.

You can watch this YouTube video created by Kate Rose, which show the opening celebrations of the newly remodelled King's square and fountains here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR6wJczV7YE 

August update: The new Kings Square is the first phase of redevelopment of this part of the City Centre, with the new University of Gloucestershire Campus and the Forum development well underway.

Redevelopment of the square is now completed and Gloucester based developer, EG Carter officially opened the square on Saturday 30^th of April. The Guildhall Theatre and its cultural partners are providing a regular programme of public events and activities on the space.

https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/gloucesters-kings-square-redevelopment-getting-7231249