The Folk of Gloucester

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99-103 Westgate Street
Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 2PG United Kingdom Get Directions

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  • Love Gloucester: Heart Craft Session

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    The Folk of Gloucester 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

    Calling all young crafters  Join us on 7th February, 11am–3pm at The Folk of Gloucester for a fun, hands-on heart-themed craft session perfect for getting creative and spreading the love.  Drop in 11am-3pm The Folk of Gloucester £ Donations to The Folk are warmly welcomed Bring your imagination, your little makers, and come make something lovely together! […]

  • Apple Tree Wassail

    The Folk of Gloucester 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

    Welcome in the new year with our traditional folk ceremony! Become part of a centuries-old custom as we bless the apple trees in the Folk of Gloucester garden to bring in a year of good health, good luck and fruitful harvests. Our 500-year-old historic building is hosting a day of live music, Morris dancing and […]

    £4

  • Gloucester Day 2025

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    The Folk of Gloucester 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

    Originally established to celebrate the lifting of The Siege of Gloucester in 1643, Gloucester Day has grown into a citywide celebration of civic pride. Come and celebrate the very best of Gloucester with a fun-filled day for all ages. Explore a wide variety of stalls, enjoy live performances, and experience the lively Mock Mayor Parade […]

    Free

  • Mighty Women from History and Science – Puppet and craft activity session

    The Folk of Gloucester 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

    In recognition of International Women’s Day and British Science Week, we are inviting families to meet some of our greatest female trailblazers and heroines in puppet form! Let science communicator Sarah Snell-Pym introduce you to science pioneers Ada Lovelace, Mary Anning and Mary Leakey; hero nurses Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole; and Gloucester’s great queen […]

  • Lantern Making Workshop

    The Folk of Gloucester 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

    If you would like to take part in the parade, there are two free Lantern Making Workshops: Saturday, 9th November (11am-3pm) at The Folk of Gloucester Saturday, 16th November (2pm-4pm) at Eastgate Shopping Centre The workshops are free and open to all ages. There's no need to book, just drop by and take part.

    Free

  • Jenny Wren Productions’ Twelfth Night

    The Folk of Gloucester 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

    “If music be the food of love”, to start, A small band of players take many parts In this tale of mistaken identity. Unrequited love, drunken jollity, Live music, yellow stockings and a fight Make for the most entertaining of nights. There’s pathos too, and joy and sadness And moments to fill the heart with […]

    £14.00

  • Character Tours: Tudor listed building

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    The Folk of Gloucester 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Tall Ships, Tall Tales and a County Pirate

    The Folk of Gloucester 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

    Gloucester and its Tall Ships For nearly 200 years Gloucester Docks have been welcoming Tall masted sailing ships, this weekend is a reminder of the days when Gloucester traded with the world. The last masted ships stopped trading around 1960 since then sailing ships have visited for pleasure, maintenance and for film work. This is […]

  • Pirates Retreat Children’s Activities

    The Folk of Gloucester 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

    Join us at the Folk of Gloucester where you can explore making your own pirate-themed costumes. Local artist Ally Goff will be running craft sessions helping you to create pirate hats, bandanas, and eye patches. All materials included and be dressed in style for the Tall Ships festival! To enable total flexibility to enjoy the […]

    £3.00

  • Pirates Retreat at The Folk of Gloucester

    The Folk of Gloucester 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

    To celebrate the Tall Ships returning to Gloucester, the Folk is becoming a haven for Pirates, Buccaneers, Mini pirates, and Music lovers. With a range of activities for all, from Talks about The Titanic and Gloucester’s own Pirate to Music from the Gloucester Shanty Festival. For the three-day weekend, there will be a Steampunk Pirates […]