Join Britain's top historians and broadcasters for a weekend of compelling talks and controversial debates featuring the very best in the world of history. Explore Kings and Queens, power and politics, past and future in the magical surroundings of Gloucester's Blackfriars Priory. Speakers include BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen, Trigger Happy TV's Dom Joly, Call […]
The Motanka Doll is a charming family amulet that has been decorating Ukrainian homes for more than 5000 years. It symbolises tradition and is believed to provide protection to the home. In this 3 hour workshop you will learn how to make one… and take it home. The class is suitable for all. No sewing […]
Feeling off colour and not sure why? Tired, anxious, stressed? Its National Stress Awareness Month, so why not come down to the Gloucester Mind Body Spirit Show and see if you can find out what's going on with you. The Gloucester Mind Body Spirit Show is bigger and better than ever. The show has been […]
Pysanky are traditional Ukrainian Easter Eggs decorated with wax symbols and dipped in coloured dye. They represent rebirth and resurrection. Ex colour and symbol holds meaning and significance. Traditionally 13 eggs would be made - one for Christ and for each of the disciples. This workshop is suitable for all and all materials are provided. […]
To celebrate the Tudor origins of this unique building in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter in Gloucester the Folk of Gloucester is proud to launch our first Tudor day. On Saturday the 4th of May 2024 from 10am to 4pm, the Folk will go back in time and allow everyone to meet the Tudors. […]
Discover the very finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft carefully selected from Gloucester artisans and businesses local to the South West. Offering the opportunity to meet the producers, browse the stalls, sample and soak up the atmosphere. The Orchard Street Market brings together the finest, and often award-winning, food, drink, art […]
Discover the very finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft carefully selected from Gloucester artisans and businesses local to the South West. Offering the opportunity to meet the producers, browse the stalls, sample and soak up the atmosphere. The Orchard Street Market brings together the finest, and often award-winning, food, drink, art […]
A LEGO fan event dedicated to all things brick! This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, traders selling loose bricks, new LEGO sets, retired LEGO sets, minifigures & accessories plus […]
On Sunday 12th May 2024, The Rotary Club of Gloucester Severn's Dragon Boat Festival returns raising money for Young Gloucestershire and other local charities. The Festival is now a hugely popular event in the Gloucestershire events' calendar that pits teams of 10 paddlers plus a drummer against each other to see who is the fastest. […]
Meet our costumed tour guides who represent actual people such as Bishop Hooper, who burned at the stake, and other characters connected to the buildings. A listed historic building, the Folk offers you fascinating stories and gory tales while giving you a feel for how life was lived here since Tudor times. Sign up now […]
