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 […]
A "Behind the Scenes" Tour of three Tudor houses "If only Walls could Talk". Take a trip back in time guided by the colourful characters who lived and worked in this row of Tudor houses. Immerse yourself in fascinating facts and gory stories while you explore the many rooms with a serving maid, or an […]
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 […]
The Annual meeting of the Cotton Motorcycle Owners Club, brings together over 30 bikes and their owners to the spiritual home of the cotton motorcycle. This year we will be celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Isle of Man TT win in 1923 which helped the company's sales take off.
Lots of events happening across the city of Gloucester, including: Eastgate Chamber Tours - Eastgate Street Lego Keep Castle, sponsored by Gloucester BID - Folk of Gloucester BrickBox Stained Glass LEGO® workshops - Folk of Gloucester BrickBox Drop in Lego workshops - Folk of Gloucester A tale of two castles with Andrew Armstrong - Gloucester […]
A special event exploring Gloucester's Romany / Gypsy heritage through music, food and more. Kelly Marie Horsley was born into the Romany/Gypsy community in Gloucester – her mother’s first language is Romany. Kelly has been recording its rich heritage and histories across the generations and along with an exhibition curated with Marsha O’Mahony and Georgia […]
This Summer our Steampunk Festival celebrates characters from Quartermain, Fogg, and van Helsing to Randolph and John Carter, to Holmes and Adèle Blanc-Sec, and all those other extraordinary gentlefolk. As well as our Market full of intriguing and beautiful objects there will be a whole host of Talks, activities for all the kids and our […]
JACK IN THE GREEN The Revival of an Old May Day Tradition In 2015 an attempt was made to revive one of England’s oldest folk customs. Some say The Jack in the Green dates back to pagan times, no-one knows for sure. What is certain was that this colourful custom accompanied by a parade of […]
The Folk of Gloucester and the Cheltenham & District Orchid Society Bring you Orchid's at The Folk! A great chance to buy unique Orchids that you wont find in the shops. Throughout the day Dr Tom the Orchid Doctor will be holding clinics to help make the most of your orchids and also answer those […]
Yay !!!! Devine Magic Realm are bringing the Spring Faeries to The Folk of Gloucester on Saturday 25th March 2023. Join for Faery Fun at the Spring Equinox Faery Fayre 10.30am - 4.30pm Free Entry. The Folk of Gloucester Bishop Hoopers House 99-103 Westgate Street Gloucester GL1 2PG There will have a wonderful display of […]
