A Costume for Gloucester is a trailblazing project, which has been put together by Voices Gloucester in collaboration with Gloucester Cathedral. Designed by locally-based costumier Katie Taylor and forming part of Threads 2023, A Costume for Gloucester celebrates the city’s diverse people, eclectic history and fascinating stories. It has been created by over 100 community stitching groups, with […]
Folk at The Folk is back in 2023, 12 hours of action packed Folk Music, Morris Dancing and Workshops. Come all ye! We have a day full of music, dance, workshops, talks and sing arounds. On the 16th of September 2023 we are offering you over 25 different song, music and dance acts from around […]
Come along to GAWP! Art Market this Saturday between 10am-4pm at Kings Square There's an exciting program of interactive and participatory artworks and inspiring national and local artists. Giant Castle Installation + Art market stalls + Exhibition + Hunt & Darton + Cabinet of Compassion + DJ Calmify + Art Workshops + Live Painting. We […]
A wonderful opportunity to be guided around the timber-frame features of Blackfriar’s Priory and the Folk of Gloucester. Learn to observe how stylistic changes in timber features between the 1200s to the 1700s provides evidence for the dating timber framed buildings. Find out more and book your tickets here.
The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity team will be running Defib CRP Demos and training at 40-44 King’s Walk (in between the Forum shop and The Entertainer), where people can learn how to use the public access defibs. Session times: 12pm to 12.30pm 12.30pm to 1pm There's no need to book, just arrive at the […]
Oktoberfest is returning to Gloucester Brewery with a huge celebration of German beers and food. With official festbiers imported from Munich for the weekend, live music, a German inspired BBQ and Openside Pizza on site it is set to be a weekend to remember. Tickets are on sale now!
Gloucester City Safe, together with Gloucestershire Police and Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue are joining forces this weekend to celebrate Emergency Services Fun Day this Saturday, 30th September. From 10am-3pm there will be activities at Gloucester Docks, near Mariners Square, including several emergency services vehicles, hear about the new Mini Police Initiative, many children’s activities, plus […]
Saffy and Jane Springham are pleased to have started running a monthly Storytelling Café at The Folk. The Café is on every first Thursday of the month from 7pm for ages 14+. There will be invited guest storytellers, music and open mic every month. We want to hear all kinds of storytelling – so whether […]
We are bringing the Autumn Faeries to The Folk of Gloucester. Join us for Faery Fun at our Autumn Faery Fayre from 10.30am - 5.00pm, with free entry, on the 7th & 8th of October 2023 We will have a wonderful display of Faery related stalls including artists, plus psychic readers and healing therapies. Enjoy […]
The Big City Sleepout is our way of encouraging people to spend one night of being uncomfortable and experiencing the sights, sounds and feeling of sleeping rough. Join us as we once again sleep out in the city centre on a Saturday night and experience the constant sounds, noises and feeling of vulnerability as you sleep outside […]